Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Salient features, Issue: Article 371
Context: Ladakh witnessed massive protests demanding statehood, legislature and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.
- A government-appointed high-powered committee is looking into these demands.
Articles 371 to 371-J:
- Special provisions for twelve states.
- Purpose:
- To meet the aspirations of the people of backward regions of the states.
- To protect the cultural and economic interests of the tribal people.
- To deal with the disturbed law and order condition in some parts of the states.
- Not present in the original constitution, added through subsequent amendments.
| Sixth schedule (Article 244):
● It deals with the administration of the tribal areas in the four northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. ● Provides for establishment of Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) and Regional Councils consisting of elected and nominated members with legislative and executive powers. |
