{"id":106611,"date":"2026-06-03T17:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=106611"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:10:30","slug":"the-constitution-125th-amendment-bill-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/the-constitution-125th-amendment-bill-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019, Features, Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in February 2019 with the objective of strengthening local self-governance in the tribal areas governed under the <\/span><b>Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Bill sought to improve the functioning of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and provide greater financial and administrative autonomy to tribal institutions in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced to strengthen local self-governance, improve financial autonomy, and enhance democratic participation in the tribal areas covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Establishment of Village and Municipal Councils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Proposed the creation of Village Councils in rural areas and Municipal Councils in urban areas within Sixth Schedule regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthening <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/what-are-autonomous-district-councils-adc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Autonomous District Councils<\/b><\/a><b> (ADCs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhanced the powers and responsibilities of District and Regional Councils for better governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Greater Financial Autonomy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provided mechanisms for improved financial support and resource allocation to local tribal institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State Finance Commissions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mandated State Finance Commissions to review the financial position of Autonomous District Councils and recommend fund distribution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role of Finance Commission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Proposed amendments to Article 280 to enable the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/finance-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Finance Commission<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to recommend measures for augmenting funds for District, Village, and Municipal Councils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Devolution of Powers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowed the transfer of administrative, planning, and developmental functions to Village and Municipal Councils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State Election Commission Oversight:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Elections to District, Regional, Village, and Municipal Councils were proposed to be conducted under the supervision of the State Election Commission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/anti-defection-law\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Anti-Defection<\/b><\/a><b> Provisions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Empowered Governors to frame rules regarding disqualification of council members on grounds of defection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Local Governance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encouraged grassroots participation in decision-making and local development activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Better Planning and Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enabled local bodies to prepare and implement plans related to economic development, infrastructure, and social welfare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Accountability and Transparency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduced measures to improve the functioning and accountability of local governance institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protection of Tribal Interests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retained the special constitutional safeguards available to tribal communities under the Sixth Schedule while strengthening governance structures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>About Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/fifth-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains special provisions for the administration and governance of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in states other than those covered under the Sixth Schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constitutional Basis<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fifth Schedule is provided under <\/span><b>Article 244(1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicability<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, which are governed under the Sixth Schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers tribal-dominated regions across several states such as Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scheduled Areas<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President has the power to declare any area as a Scheduled Area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President can increase, decrease, alter boundaries, or rescind the status of Scheduled Areas after consultation with the concerned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/governor\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Governor<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Special Powers of the Governor<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor has significant powers regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can make regulations for peace and good governance in Scheduled Areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May prohibit or restrict the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can regulate money-lending activities to protect tribal communities from exploitation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tribes Advisory Council (TAC)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each state having Scheduled Areas must establish a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribal-advisory-council-tac\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Tribes Advisory Council<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Council advises the Governor on matters related to the welfare and advancement of Scheduled Tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It generally consists of not more than 20 members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About three-fourths of its members should be representatives of Scheduled Tribes in the State Legislative Assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Governor&#8217;s Annual Report<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor submits a report annually, or whenever required, to the President regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This enables the Union Government to monitor tribal welfare and governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legislative Powers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor may direct that a law passed by Parliament or the State Legislature shall not apply to a Scheduled Area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor may also apply such laws with modifications or exceptions as deemed necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role of the Union Government<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The executive power of the Union extends to giving directions to states regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Government plays an important role in protecting tribal interests and ensuring proper implementation of welfare measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>About Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sixth-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a special system of self-governance for tribal areas in certain northeastern states through Autonomous District Councils and Regional Councils, ensuring the protection of tribal culture, customs, and administrative autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Constitutional Basis<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sixth Schedule is provided under <\/span><b>Article 244(2)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Article 275(1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It grants autonomy to tribal areas in selected northeastern states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Applicability<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to tribal areas in:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meghalaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These areas are known as <\/span><b>Sixth Schedule Areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Autonomous District Councils (ADCs)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each autonomous district has an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/what-are-autonomous-district-councils-adc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Autonomous District Council<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADCs function as local self-governing bodies with legislative, executive, and judicial powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally consists of <\/span><b>up to 30 members<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with elected and nominated representatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional Councils<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Councils may be established within autonomous districts having different tribal communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They protect the interests and customs of specific tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legislative Powers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District and Regional Councils can make laws on subjects such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forests (other than reserved forests)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/shifting-cultivation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Shifting cultivation<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inheritance of property<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage and divorce<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social customs and traditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such laws require the Governor\u2019s assent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Executive Powers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Councils administer subjects under their jurisdiction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can establish and manage:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary schools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Markets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water bodies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public health facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Judicial Powers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Councils can establish village courts or customary courts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These courts adjudicate disputes involving tribal customs and traditional practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their jurisdiction is generally limited to tribal residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Powers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Councils can levy and collect taxes on:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Markets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry of goods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can also receive grants from the Central and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/state-government\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>State Governments<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role of the Governor<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor has significant supervisory powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can create, modify, merge, or alter autonomous districts and regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May approve, suspend, or amend laws passed by the councils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can appoint commissions to review administration in autonomous areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protection of Tribal Identity<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safeguards tribal customs, traditions, languages, and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects indigenous governance systems and customary laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Autonomy in Administration<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a higher degree of autonomy than ordinary local bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables tribal communities to manage their affairs according to local needs and traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 Importance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 is important because it seeks to strengthen self-governance, financial autonomy, and democratic participation in the tribal areas governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhances the powers and effectiveness of Autonomous District Councils and local governance institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotes Grassroots Democracy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourages greater participation of local communities in decision-making and development processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improves Financial Autonomy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides mechanisms for better allocation of funds and financial resources to tribal councils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Enhances Local Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enables local bodies to plan and implement development projects according to regional needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Establishes Village and Municipal Councils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brings governance closer to the people through decentralized administration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ensures Better Service Delivery:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Helps improve the implementation of education, healthcare, infrastructure, and welfare schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Strengthens Accountability and Transparency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduces institutional reforms that improve the functioning of local governance bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Protects Tribal Rights and Interests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Preserves the constitutional safeguards available to tribal communities under the Sixth Schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019 aimed to strengthen Sixth Schedule governance by empowering Autonomous District Councils and enhancing tribal 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