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<p>India has a strong democratic framework and constitutionally enshrined protections
for freedom of religious belief, but faces some challenges enforcing these due to
its size and social and economic development. The situation for religious minorities
in India varies, depending on location, socio-economic background and proportion of
religious minorities.</p><p>We maintain a continuous assessment of the human rights
situation across India. We engage with India on the full range of human rights matters,
both bilaterally and through the European Union. We work with Union and State Governments,
and with Non-Governmental Organisations, to build capacity and share expertise to
promote human rights for all. The British High Commission in New Delhi, and our Deputy
High Commissions across India, also run projects promoting minority rights and regularly
meet religious representatives, as well as official figures such as the Chair of the
National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for Minorities. Recent
project work included ‘Empowering Muslim youth’ which reached 150 youths, 20 teachers
and over 100 educational institutions.</p><p></p>
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