NCST recommends ‘tribal area’ status for Ladakh

Why is it in the news?
  • The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) recommended that Ladakh be declared a tribal area under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • The NCST’s recommendation comes against the backdrop of growing demand from a predominantly tribal population and political leaders of Ladakh for according “tribal area” status to the region.
More in the news
  • The Sixth Schedule provides for the administration of tribal areas after setting up autonomous district and regional councils.
  • As per the NCST, this will help in following:
(1) Democratic devolution of powers.
(2) Preserve and promote distinct culture of the region.
(3) Protect agrarian rights including rights on land.
(4) Enhance transfer of funds for speedy development of the region.

  • The Home Ministry is the central authority for declaring an area as a tribal area.
Source
The Hindu.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 13th Sep 2019
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