Question Q5GS2GS2

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?

Introduction

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

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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.

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

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Aditya Agarwal

AIR 17454072322462024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

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

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Sixth Schedule Provisions for Tribal Regions

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