Abstract

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, the architect of our constitution has framed many social, economical, political, educational, legal and majorly Constitutional provisions for the upliftment of every section of the society including tribals. But it is really unfortunate that the provisions made exclusively for the betterment of tribals have not achieved it’s purpose, rather it failed in implementation at the ground level. This peace loving community which once lived in isolation and did not like any kind of outside interference was forced to displace their natural habitat of forests after the advent of British in India and their greed for forest goods drove away this familial of nature. This displacement force them to start living in main stream areas where they were treated as people belonging to lower caste. They were started being recognized as Black magicians, robbers etc. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was highly aware of this situation and also the political inactiveness towards the issue. He therefore carefully crafted several safeguards for the safety, progress and development of the tribals. Some of these Provisions are the appointment of a Minister-in-charge for Tribal welfare under Article 164, provision of administration of scheduled and tribal areas under Article 244, provision of grants from the Union Government to the states for the welfare of STs, and for raising the level of administration of scheduled areas under Article 275, protection and promotion of the claims of STs to services and posts under Article 335, the control of the Union Government over the administration of scheduled areas and the welfare of STs under Article 339 of the Constitution of India, among others. Still the condition of tribals in Our country has not improved and this dream of Baba Sahib is yet to see the light of the day.

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