National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that improve the voice of the tribals. Discuss.

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338 has the constitutional mandate to work for the welfare of tribals.

However, being mostly of a recommendatory nature, its effectiveness can be increased by other mechanisms, such as -

1. Power to enforce its judgement while taking suo- motio actions .

2. Funds with the body to redress grievances of the tribals.

3. Executive should be answerable to Parliament for non- implementation of reforms suggested by NCST.

4. Formation of NCST, who should be drawn from experts .

5. Implementation of FOREST RIGHTS Act in its true spirit .

6. Promotion of government schemes like TRIFOOD, works of TRIFED.

7. Eklavya Residential Model Schools for better education .

The Constitution under Art 46 instructs State to make provisions for the betterment of weaker sections . SDG-8 of inclusive growth shall also be achieved further.