10-12-2024
10:53 AM
GS I
Sub-Categories:
Indian Society
Table of Contents
Prelims: Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Mains: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Indicator |
Data |
Tribal population |
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Sex ratio |
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Per capita income |
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Literacy rate |
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Health indicator |
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Tribals in India face a wide range of problems, some of which are:
Problems |
Description |
Examples |
Land rights and displacement |
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Exploitation and marginalization |
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Lack of education and healthcare |
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Loss of culture and tradition |
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Economic marginalization |
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Political marginalization |
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Article |
Provisions |
Article 15(4) and 16(4) |
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Article 46 |
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Article 244 |
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Article 275 |
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Article 330 |
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Article 332 |
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Article 338 |
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Enhancing the well-being of tribal communities in India will require a comprehensive and holistic approach that addresses the multiple and interconnected challenges that they face. Some additional actions that could be taken include
Q) What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)? (2017)
Q) How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more favourable to women than the sex ratio among Scheduled Castes? (2015)
Q) If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it? (2022)
Q) At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006? (2021)
Q) The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to (2015)
Tribal art plays an important role in preserving the cultural heritage of India's tribal communities. It includes various forms of traditional art such as painting, sculpture, pottery, and weaving, which are passed down from generation to generation.
Yes, there are several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for the welfare of tribals in India. These organizations work to improve the living conditions of tribals, to protect their rights, and to promote their cultural heritage. NGOs like: Mrida education and welfare society, Nilgiri Wynaad tribal welfare society, etc.
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