Sixth Schedule of the Constitution – Should Ladakh be included in it?

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribe had written to the Union Home Minister and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs recommending the inclusion of Ladakh under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Union Territory of Ladakh, being predominantly a tribal region, has its own unique culture and heritage which needs to be preserved by the government for the inclusive growth and development of the diverse Indian nation.

What are the recommendations made by NCST with regards to Ladakh?

• The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has recommended the inclusion of the Union Territory of Ladakh unde