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Nicobarese Tribal Councils Debate Proposed Electoral Reforms Why in the News ? The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has proposed draft rules introducing elections for Nicobarese Tribal Councils. The move has sparked debate among tribal leaders, who fear it could alter traditional governance systems and affect community autonomy. Proposed Electoral Reforms for Nicobarese …
Read MoreReimagining Governance in Post-Maoist Fifth Schedule India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Left Wing Extremism Why in the News ? The decline of Maoist influence in several Fifth Schedule areas has renewed focus on the governance failures that historically enabled insurgency. Recent debates highlight how administrative neglect, …
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 MoreGovernor’s Rule Imposed in Chakma Tribal Council Why in the News? The Governor of Mizoram, K. Hari Babu, imposed Governor’s Rule in Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) citing political instability. This move was against the advice of the state cabinet led by the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government. Background and Constitutional Framework: The Chakma Autonomous …
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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