Question : ADMINISTRATION OF SCHEDULED AREAS



(a) whether the Union Government have appointed a Commission to report on the administration of the Scheduled Areas as directed in the Article 339(1) of the Constitution;

(b) if so, the details of such report; and

(c) if not the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)


(a) & (b) The Commission for Scheduled Area & Scheduled Tribes popularly known as Dhebar Commission was constituted in 1960 to report on the administration of the Scheduled Areas under Article 339(1) of the Constitution and submitted its report in 1961. The report made comprehensive recommendations on the administration of Scheduled area and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in the country.

(c) Does not arise.