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The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Part of: Prelims and GS – II – Government policies and interventions
In news The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 has recently been passed in both the houses of the Parliament.
- The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
- The Bill has been introduced to give effect to modifications proposed by the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Bill removes the Abor tribe from the list of identified STs in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Further, it replaces certain STs with other tribes.
Proposed changes in list of STs in Arunachal Pradesh under the Bill
| Original list | Proposed changes under the Bill |
| Abor | Deleted from the list |
| Khampti | Tai Khamti |
| Mishmi, Idu, and Taroan | Mishmi-Kaman (Miju Mishmi), Idu (Mishmi), and Taraon (Digaru Mishmi) |
| Momba | Monpa, Memba, Sartang, and Sajolang (Miji) |
| Any Naga Tribes | Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, and Wancho |
Do you know?
- The Constitution under Article 342 empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states and union territories.
- Further, it permits Parliament to modify this list of notified STs.
News Source: TH
