National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Recently, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)  celebrated its 22^nd Foundation Day on February 19, 2025.

• Established:Under Article 338A via the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
• Replaced:The combined National Commission for SCs and STs with separate NCSC and NCST.
• Composition:Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and 3 members appointed by the President.
• Mandate:Investigates, monitors, and safeguards ST rights under the Constitution.
• 22nd Foundation Day:February 19, 2025; focus on Forest Rights Act

Government Initiatives for Scheduled Tribes

• Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarships:Financial aid for ST students.
• National Overseas Scholarship:Supports ST students for higher education abroad.
• Adivasi Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana (AMSY):Concessional loans for ST women’s livelihood.
• Adivasi Shiksha Rinn Yojana:Education loans for ST students.
• PVTG Development Program:Special focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
• PTP-NER Scheme:Boosts tribal product marketing in the Northeast.