Question 16GS2GS2

Assess the impact of Article 244 in accommodating diverse cultural systems in India. What are the challenges in extending the provisions to new areas?

Main Body

Article 244 aims to provide special safeguards to tribal areas of 5th schedule to be applicable to States of Assam, Manipur, Tripura & Mizoram.

Impact on accommodating cultural systems->

1Demarcation & decentralization of powers through autonomous councils & village councils to the tribals.

2Legislatures like Penal Act which gives special powers to local bodies in these areas to maintain their cultural distinctiveness.

3Tried to balance the autonomy developed by tribals and next unique cultures.

Challenges->

4Helped to address insurgencies, separatism in these areas.

5Badeland insurgencies.

6Enforced the policy of Tripol panchayat & shield in making the tribals joining the mainstream.

4Helped to address insurgencies, separatism in these areas.

5Badeland insurgencies.

6Enforced the policy of Tripol panchayat & shield in making the tribals joining the mainstream.

In recent times, there have been demands from Ladakh to extend benefit of article 244 to Ladakh & grant a 6th schedule status.

Challenges->

Interments -> (1) Require mutual consent - vonal Amendments as 6th schedule is for Northeastern states only.

2It would result in executive - judiciary - legislature divide due to need of quick movement of army & need of infrastructure along borders.

3It would impact tourism & development of Ladakh.

4Border roads & connectivity will suffer.

External-> (1) Presence of Chris-Tibetans [?].

2Kashmir issue will further be raised by Pakistan.

3It would impact India's response in case of war & conflict.

Usage ahead->

1Annual Model for Ladakh under article 244 with special provisions.

2Special category status to Ladakh.

3Give authority to manage local affairs to local governments.

4Sustainable development & economic development packages from the state level of Ladakh has to be resolved through 'Candid dialogue' initiative.

Internal:

External:

Benefits:

Orders:

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Identifies specific states and scheduled areas
Mentions decentralization mechanism
Addresses both benefits and challenges
Comprehensively lists both internal and external challenges
Mentions contemporary issue of Ladakh
Discusses policy alternatives

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VIKAS

AIR 272025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Article 244 - Impact and Challenges

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297

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