LEADERS OF 10 TRIBAL COUNCILS SEEK INCREASED AUTONOMY
Why in the news?
- Leaders from 10 Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to push for the 125th Amendment Bill, which aims to enhance their powers and financial resources.
- The joint forum, representing ADCs from Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura, highlighted the urgent need for greater self-governance and development in tribal regions.
About Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- The Sixth Schedule pertains to the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.
- These tribal areas are governed as autonomous districts under the state’s executive authority, with the governor having the power to reorganize them, including altering boundaries and names.
Source:medium
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