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LADAKH’S 7 COUNCILS & THE DECENTRALISATION DEBATE Why in the News? The Ladakh Administration has decided to establish Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, expanding the existing system beyond Leh and Kargil. The move has reignited the debate over the distribution of political and administrative powers in Ladakh, …
Read MoreLADAKH DELEGATES OFFERED TERMS OF ARTICLE 371 BY GOVERNMENT Why in the News? Renewed talks: MHA officials resumed dialogue with Ladakh civil society groups over the region’s political status and sustainability development goals, including addressing pressing environmental issues. Recent unrest: Follows protests where four civilians were killed and activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained, highlighting the …
Read MoreUranium Mining and Tribal Consent in Meghalaya Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies GS Paper – 3 : Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Centre’s decision to mine uranium in Meghalaya, despite long-standing opposition from Khasi groups, has triggered intense debates …
Read MoreIntroduction Article 244 of the Indian Constitution provides for a special administrative system for designated areas known as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas.’ The governance and protection of the interests of these areas are addressed through two distinct schedules: Fifth Schedule: This schedule deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes …
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