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Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024

Santhosh Kumar 11/02/2024

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Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024 mind map
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Passed in February 2024
When
Introduced on February 5, 2024
Passed on February 6, 2024
Why
Update Scheduled Tribes lists
What
Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Amends Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
For Andhra Pradesh
Adds Bondo Porja, Khond Porja, Konda Savaras
Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Amends Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
And Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950
For Odisha
Adds Muka Dora, Mooka Dora, Nuka Dora, Nooka Dora
Konda Reddy, Konda Reddi
Moves Tamadia, Tamudia from Scheduled Castes to Tribes
Includes synonyms, phonetic variations
Where
Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Who
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Subset of Scheduled Tribes
How
Legislative process in Rajya Sabha
Significance
Recognition of tribal community evolution
Inclusive representation
Better targeting of welfare schemes
Way Forward
Monitoring and updating tribal lists
Welfare and development efforts
PM PVTG Development Mission
PM-JANMAN

In summary, the Tribal Affairs Amendment Bills 2024 are significant legislative measures aimed at updating the lists of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. These amendments are crucial for ensuring that the tribal communities are adequately represented and can access government welfare schemes effectively. The inclusion of new communities and particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) highlights India’s ongoing efforts to recognize and address the diverse needs of its tribal population.