The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
INTRODUCED BY
Introduced by
Mr Arjun Munda
Minister for Tribal Affairs
SYNOPSIS
The bill proposes to remove the Abor tribe from the list and replaces certain Schedule Tribe (ST) in Arunachal Pradesh for the welfare of these tribes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Salient Points ()
The bill seeks to amend the constitutional list of scheduled tribes as recommended by Arunachal Pradesh.
The bill removes Abor tribe and also replaces certain STs with other tribes
| Original ST list | Proposed changes |
|---|---|
| Abor | Deleted from the list |
| Khampti | Tai Khampti |
| 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 |
BACKGROUND
The bill was proposed on the recommendations of the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
There were 18 communities with their synonym in ST list Arunachal Pradesh, which lead to duplications.
Also, there were many communities which were not included in the list after independence.
KEY STATS
TIMELINES
Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
Bill passed in Lok Sabha
WHY (as per the govt)
Salient Points ()
The bill is for the welfare of Schedule Tribe communities.
MEDIA SAYING
Media Saying ()
The New Indian Express 
NDTV.com VIDEO
Videos ()
OPINION POLL
Citizen Poll
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Do you support the bill?
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