Consider the following statements with reference to National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST): 1. Recently, NCST has asked Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha to gather data on tribals displaced from Chhattisgarh due to Maoist violence. 2. It was established under Article 338A of the Constitution which was inserted through 89th Amendment Act, 2003. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
Why in the News?
"NCST Directs States to Collect Data on Tribals Displaced by Maoist Violence in Chhattisgarh”
Statement 1: correct
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’s (NCST) recent directive seeks data from Telangana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha on tribals displaced from Chhattisgarh due to Maoist violence. This initiative aims to assess their socio-economic conditions and recommend measures for rehabilitation and welfare policies.
Statement 2: correct
NCST is constitutionally established under Article 338A, inserted through the 89th Amendment Act, 2003, ensures protection of Scheduled Tribes’ rights. It monitors safeguards, investigates grievances, advises on development policies, and functions with quasi-judicial authority akin to a Civil Court.
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