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.
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
Writing Stats
228
Total words
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Paragraphs
analytical
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