South Goa, June 25 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said India has a strong record in protecting the rights of minorities and highlighted that most central government schemes are universal in nature and not based on any religious or community identity.

He said the government's "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" approach ensures inclusive welfare, while also noting that his ministry runs specific programmes aimed at minority communities.

Speaking to the reporters in Cavelossim, Rijiju said, "India as a country has a very good track record officially for all the minorities in India are being really taken good care of and especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, all the schemes and all the other...