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Aditya Agarwal· 2024

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भारतीय संविधान को छठी अनुसूची आदिवासी क्षेत्रों को स्वशासन का अधिकार देने वाले विशेष प्रावधान में कहाँ लागू होती है? छठी अनुसूची किस प्रकार उनकी परंपरागत शासन प्रणालियों और सांस्कृतिक परंपराओं का समर्थन करते हुए विकास को संभव करती है? (150 शब्द, 10 अंक) The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is more than a legal provision that empowers tribal regions with self-rule. How does the sixth schedule for development while respecting their traditional governance systems and cultural practices? (150 words, 10 marks)

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Introduction

Sixth schedule of the Indian constitution provides for the administration of tribal areas in the state of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.

22 words

Main Body

It enables tribal regions with self rule by the following:—

Tribal Autonomous districts/regions set up.
These regions have power to regulate their affairs in the areas of health, education, agriculture, forest produce etc.
The members of these regional council are predominantly tribal.
Any law of the state or center do not apply or apply with certain modification.
The governor works in aid and advise of these regional council for these areas.

These help in fostering development while respecting traditional governance system and cultural practice through:—

← Protect the customs and traditions of the tribals.

← Prevents the outsiders from making laws and regulating their practices.

← The land can only be sold to other tribals and thus prevents land alienation.

← Movement of people in the area is regulated.

The governor works in aid and advise of these regional council for these areas.

These help in fostering development while respecting traditional governance system and cultural practice through:—

← Protect the customs and traditions of the tribals.

← Prevents the outsiders from making laws and regulating their practices.

← The land can only be sold to other tribals and thus prevents land alienation.

← Movement of people in the area is regulated.

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Conclusion

Thus the sixth schedule enables the tribals to regulate their affairs. The demand for the status for UT of Ladakh showcase the importance of this.

25 words

  • Identifies all four states where Sixth Schedule applies
  • Clear enumeration of powers granted to tribal regions
  • Good coverage of cultural protection mechanisms
  • Links constitutional provision to development outcomes
  • Addresses both autonomy and cultural preservation

Topper

Aditya Agarwal

2024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Constitutional Structure and Provisions

Sixth Schedule and Tribal Administration

Self-governance of tribal regions and cultural protection

Writing Stats

254

Total words

16

Paragraphs

Formal, structured, academic

Tone