{"id":115671,"date":"2026-07-28T16:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115671"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:18:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:48:33","slug":"tribes-of-arunachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-arunachal-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, Complete List, Article 371H, ILP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> refer to the diverse indigenous communities living in this northeastern state of India. The state is home to <\/span><b>many tribes with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it one of the most culturally rich regions of the country. These tribes mainly depend on <\/span><b>agriculture, forests, and local resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their livelihood and follow unique customs, festivals, and social practices that reflect a close connection with <\/span><b>nature and community life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Major Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh has a diverse population of <\/span><b>tribal communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each with its own <\/span><b>distinct culture and traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The major tribes discussed below highlight the state\u2019s rich <\/span><b>cultural and social diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adi Tribe (Siang Valley)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Adi tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the major agrarian communities of Arunachal Pradesh, mainly found in the <\/span><b>Siang Valley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They follow a <\/span><b>collective farming system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing strong unity and cooperation in society. Agriculture, especially <\/span><b>wet rice cultivation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is their main occupation. They are also known for their <\/span><b>warrior traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and rich cultural life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their important festivals include <\/span><b>Solung<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (agriculture festival) and <\/span><b>Aran<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (related to hunting). Traditional dance like <\/span><b>Ponung<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a strong <\/span><b>oral tradition of myths and folktales<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are key cultural features.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apatani Tribe (Ziro Valley)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The <\/span><b>Apatani tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lives in the <\/span><b>Ziro Valley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is famous for its <\/span><b>sustainable farming system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially <\/span><b>paddy-cum-fish cultivation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0This method efficiently uses land and water and is globally recognized. Their major festivals are <\/span><b>Dree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for good harvest) and <\/span><b>Myoko<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for social bonding). Traditionally, women had <\/span><b>facial tattoos and nose plugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though this practice is now declining. Their lifestyle shows a deep <\/span><b>balance with nature and resource management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nyishi Tribe (Central Arunachal Pradesh)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The <\/span><b>Nyishi tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><b>largest tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Arunachal Pradesh and mainly lives in the central region.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They depend on <\/span><b>agriculture and forest resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A unique identity marker is their <\/span><b>cane helmet decorated with hornbill beaks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main festival, <\/span><b>Nyokum Yullo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a <\/span><b>nature-worship festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that promotes harmony and prosperity. They are also known for their <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/folk-music-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">folk music<\/a>, hunting skills, and bamboo craftsmanship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monpa Tribe (Tawang &amp; West Kameng)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Monpa tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lives in high-altitude areas like <\/span><b>Tawang and West Kameng<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follows <\/span><b>Tibetan Buddhism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their culture is centered around monasteries, especially the famous <\/span><b>Tawang Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are skilled in <\/span><b>Thangka painting, wood carving, and weaving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their main festival is <\/span><b>Losar (New Year festival)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated with prayers, dances, and feasts. Their lifestyle reflects a strong <\/span><b>spiritual and monastic influence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mishmi Tribe (Dibang &amp; Lohit Regions)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Mishmi tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes three sub-groups &#8211; <\/span><b>Idu, Digaru, and Miju<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are known for <\/span><b>weaving, agriculture, and unique rituals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their major festival is <\/span><b>Reh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which symbolizes <\/span><b>fertility and prosperity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Idu Mishmis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are famous for their role in <\/span><b>funeral rituals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are sometimes called <\/span><b>\u201cpriests of the dead.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Their culture is deeply connected with <\/span><b>nature and spiritual beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Galo Tribe (West Siang District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Galo tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is closely related to the <\/span><b>Adi tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and shares similar traditions. They mainly practice <\/span><b>agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and believe in <\/span><b>community living<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their important festival is <\/span><b>Mopin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated to bring <\/span><b>prosperity and remove evil spirits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their dances, rituals, and traditions reflect <\/span><b>strong social unity and cultural continuity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tagin Tribe (Upper Subansiri District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Tagin tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mainly depends on <\/span><b>agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and follows <\/span><b>animistic beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, worshipping natural forces like the <\/span><b>sun and earth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main festival is <\/span><b>Si-Donyi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dedicated to these deities. They are known for their <\/span><b>colorful costumes, ornaments, and storytelling traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which help preserve their cultural heritage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wancho Tribe (Longding District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Wancho tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for its <\/span><b>wood carving, beadwork, and traditional village administration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> led by chiefs. They earlier practiced <\/span><b>headhunting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has now been completely abandoned.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their major festival <\/span><b>Oriah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrates the <\/span><b>agricultural cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with music, dance, and feasting. Their culture shows a mix of <\/span><b>tradition, art, and social structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nocte Tribe (Tirap District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Nocte tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares cultural similarities with tribes of Nagaland and is known for its <\/span><b>folk songs, dances, and bamboo crafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They mainly practice agriculture. Their festival <\/span><b>Loku<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>harvest festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated with community gatherings and rituals. Their <\/span><b>colorful traditional attire<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adds to their cultural richness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sherdukpen Tribe (West Kameng District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sherdukpen tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a small but culturally rich community. They follow a mix of <\/span><b>Buddhism and animism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main festival is <\/span><b>Chhosskar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated after harvest. They are known for their <\/span><b>elaborate marriage customs, traditional dresses, and peaceful lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Singpho Tribe (Changlang District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Singpho tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is closely connected with nature and follows <\/span><b>sustainable agricultural practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are historically important because they <\/span><b>introduced tea cultivation in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their major festival is <\/span><b>Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated in honor of their ancestors. Their culture reflects <\/span><b>simplicity, tradition, and environmental awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tai-Khampti Tribe (Namsai District)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Tai-Khampti tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follows <\/span><b>Theravada Buddhism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has a well-developed cultural system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their festival <\/span><b>Sangken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>water festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> symbolizing purification and new beginnings. They are skilled in <\/span><b>gold craftsmanship, silk weaving, and handicrafts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing a refined artistic culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Meyor Tribe (Anjaw District &#8211; Walong Region)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Meyor tribe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a small community living near the Indo-China border. Their culture is a mix of <\/span><b>Tibetan Buddhism and animistic traditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their main festival is <\/span><b>Losar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, celebrated with rituals and feasts. They are known for their <\/span><b>beautiful traditional attire and strong cultural identity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> despite their small population.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Constitutional Safeguards for the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Special Constitutional Status &#8211; Article 371H<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 371H<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides Arunachal Pradesh with a <\/span><b>special governance structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considering its <\/span><b>strategic location and tribal composition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It gives the <\/span><b>Governor special powers over law and order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing quick decisions in sensitive situations. This ensures <\/span><b>peace, security, and protection of tribal interests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially in border areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Recognition of Scheduled Tribes &#8211; Article 342<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under <\/span><b>Article 342<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/president-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>President of India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has the authority to <\/span><b>identify and notify communities as <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/scheduled-tribes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Scheduled Tribes<\/b><\/a><b> (STs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Arunachal Pradesh. This recognition allows these tribes to receive <\/span><b>constitutional benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><b>reservation in education, jobs, and political representation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping in their overall development and inclusion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/inner-line-permit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Inner Line Permit<\/b><\/a><b> (ILP) System<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Inner Line Permit (ILP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, introduced under the <\/span><b>Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regulates the entry of outsiders into the state. Non-residents must take permission before entering Arunachal Pradesh. This system helps in <\/span><b>protecting tribal culture, preventing illegal settlement, and maintaining demographic balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Protection of Land and Resource Rights<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal communities enjoy strong protection over their <\/span><b>ancestral land and natural resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Laws and customary practices <\/span><b>restrict outsiders from buying tribal land<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring that land remains within the community. This helps preserve <\/span><b>traditional livelihoods, identity, and economic security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Recognition of Customary Laws and Practices<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Constitution of India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and local governance systems respect <\/span><b>customary laws, traditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of tribes. Village councils and traditional institutions play an important role in <\/span><b>social regulation and justice delivery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, maintaining harmony within communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Political Representation and Autonomy<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal communities are given <\/span><b>political representation through reserved seats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in legislative bodies. This ensures their voice in decision-making. Additionally, local governance systems provide a level of <\/span><b>autonomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing tribes to manage their internal affairs according to traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Identification and Cultural Safeguards<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 342<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures official recognition of tribal communities as Scheduled Tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 29<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safeguards the rights of these communities to preserve their <\/span><b>distinct language, script, and culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also ensures that no citizen is denied admission to state-funded educational institutions on grounds of religion, race, caste, or language.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational and Social Safeguards<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 15(4)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enables the State to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes, including Scheduled Tribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes measures such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation in educational institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarships and financial assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted welfare programs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Article 350(A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> promotes the provision of primary education in the mother tongue for children belonging to linguistic minorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Reservation and Political Representation<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 16(4)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows reservation for Scheduled Tribes in <\/span><b>public employment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 330<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides for reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/lok-sabha\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Lok Sabha<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Article 334<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> originally set a time limit for such reservations, though it has been periodically extended to ensure continued representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutional Mechanisms for Protection<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Article 338A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> establishes the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-commission-for-scheduled-tribes-ncst\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>National Commission for Scheduled Tribes<\/b><\/a><b> (NCST)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Commission is responsible for:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring safeguards provided to Scheduled Tribes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigating complaints regarding rights violations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advising the government on policy matters related to tribal welfare<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Article 275<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides for <\/span><b>grants-in-aid from the Union to states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and the development of Scheduled Areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Forest Rights Act, 2006 :<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recognizes the rights of <\/span><b>forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes and traditional forest dwellers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over land and forest resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Government Schemes for Tribal Empowerment<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This scheme focuses on holistic development of tribal villages by improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities, covering around 63,000 villages and benefiting over 5 crore tribal people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ekalavya-model-residential-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Eklavya Model Residential Schools<\/b><\/a><b> (EMRS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Provides quality residential education to tribal students from Class VI to XII, with modern facilities aimed at improving academic performance, skill development, and access to higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-janman-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan<\/b><\/a><b> (PM-JANMAN)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by improving road connectivity, housing, electrification, healthcare, and basic services in remote tribal regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Offer financial assistance to tribal students to reduce dropout rates and support education from secondary level to higher studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Overseas Scholarship for ST Students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Enables meritorious tribal students to pursue higher education abroad, promoting global exposure and academic excellence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups<\/b><\/a><b> (PVTGs) Development Program<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Focuses on the most vulnerable tribal communities by improving access to healthcare, education, housing, and livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Promotes research, documentation, and preservation of tribal culture, traditions, and languages while supporting policy development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Ensures coordinated efforts across ministries for tribal welfare, focusing on filling gaps in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Fellowship for ST Students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Provides financial assistance for higher education and research through a transparent digital system, encouraging advanced studies among tribal students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Offers concessional financial support to tribal individuals for self-employment and income-generating activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/trifed\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India<\/b><\/a><b> (TRIFED)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; 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