Minority communities in India includes Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The scholarship is awarded to the students by India Government through State Government/UTs. ..
Linguistic Minorities, according to Indian Constitution should have a Special Officer appointed.
The Constitution of India uses the word 'minority' or its plural form in some Articles viz Article 20 to 30 and 350 A to 350 B, but does not define the word 'minority'.
As regards religious minorities at the national level, all those who profess a religion other than Hinduism are considered minorities.