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The NIC promotes integration among Singaporeans and new immigrants through partnerships and platforms. Learn about its goals, guiding principles, community integration fund, Singapore citizenship journey and resources.
- Integration Resources
Integration in Singapore Schools: Best Practices Package by...
- CIF Page
The Community Integration Fund (CIF) was launched by the...
- Integration Resources
The National Integration Council (NIC) is a group of senior politicians and public figures in India that looks for ways to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism. Council members include cabinet ministers, entrepreneurs, celebrities, media heads, chief ministers, and opposition leaders.
As the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Tong chairs the National Integration Council, the Singapore Cares Steering Committee, the National Youth Council, and the National Steering Committee on Racial and Religious Harmony, driving efforts to build a caring, cohesive and confident society in Singapore.
Nov 7, 2019 · In the backdrop of due Ayodhya verdict, the reconstitution of the National Integration Council (NIC) has gained prominence.
- Creating A Shared Identity as Singaporeans
- Forging A National Identity
- Standing in Solidarity
- Finding A Shared Identity with A New Social Mix
For former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Toh Chin Chye, the national flag, crest and anthem were more than just symbols for a newly independent Singapore. Amidst the communal tensions and racial riots of the 1950s and 60s, Singapore needed to forge a common identity and sense of belonging among its people. These symbols would help forge a sense of unity...
While symbols may help Singaporeans identify with the country, it did not create our national identity overnight. Forging a national identity required time and a conscious effort to allow people opportunities to interact and form bonds with one other. They also need to feel that they have a tangible stake in the country’s development and progress. ...
And indeed, there are many times when we have stood together as a nation in solidarity, from moments of grief, to moments of pride. On 23 March 2015, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, passed away. Over a week, hundreds of thousands paid their last respects at the Istana and 18 community tribute centres across the island. Queues sna...
As a global city and international business hub, just like how we were a migrant nation, we continue to attract people of all nationalities and cultures here. This has led to a gradual change in our social mix over the years. In addition to the existing multiracial, multi-religious and multicultural local population, the social fabric now also incl...
The National Integration Council condemns tendencies that strike at the root of national solidarity and calls upon all political parties, voluntary organizations, other citizen groups, the press, leaders of opinion and indeed all men of good will
The National Integration Council (NIC) was set up in April 2009 to foster social integration across society. Chaired by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community, Youth and Sport, the Council comprises of leaders from the people and private sectors, and the government.
