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Utkarsh PathakAIR 179· 2025

Question Q.2ExplainGS2GS2

Strengthening the National Commission of Scheduled Tribes (NCST) through various complementary mechanisms can go a long way towards mainstreaming the welfare of the tribals. Explain.

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Main Body

Article 338A of Indian constitution provides for NCST. Initially part of NCSC as was later separated as NCST through 65th AM NCSD plays a vital role in ensuring welfare of tribals and mainstreaming other concerns. Monitors safeguard Annual reportRolegrievance redressal on Progress of advisory role Despite playing a serviced role it is facing outer challengesresource constraintlack investigation mechanismlack power of enforcementonly recommendatory power In light of above, certain complementary mechanism / provision can go a long way in determining its efficient functioning
1Dedicated investigative form - a separate investigative mechanism will help expedite cases relate to STs 2) Dedicated fast track courts - it expedite the cases with respect to tribals bringing a speedy resolution and relief. 3) A research wing data collected can be utilised to further draft out welfare measure and take a targeted approach. 4) A Welfare board - To specially focus on welfare measures and their impact. 5) A dedicated body to promote economic interests and entrepreneurship among tribals 6) A unified grievance redressal portal. 7) A dedicated routine to disseminate information about welfare measures. These complementary mechanisms with NCST playing the role of Supervisor & maintaining can help mainstream the welfare measure.
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Conclusion

These complementary mechanisms with NCST playing the role of Supervisor & maintaining can help mainstream the welfare measures.

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Diagram

Diagram showing NCST's role with boxes for Annual Report, Role, Grievance Redressal, Progress, and Advisory Role connected to central Role box. Also shows challenges: resource constraint, lack investigation mechanism, lack power of enforcement, only recommendatory power

Topper

Utkarsh Pathak

AIR 1792025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections - Performance, Mechanisms, Laws and Institutions

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

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228

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analytical

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