
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022
INTRODUCED BY

Mr. Arjun Munda
Minister of Tribal Affairs
SYNOPSIS
The bill seeks to amend Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, and include community ‘Darlong’ in the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Tripura.
HIGHLIGHTS
Salient Points ()
The Bill proposes to include "Darlong" community as a sub-tribe of "Kuki" in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Tripura.
BACKGROUND
From a long time, in hilly areas people of same community are residing as different sub tribes and therefore, excluded from the list of any subsidies, or benefits announced by the government .
KEY STATS
TIMELINES
7 Feb 2022

Bill introduced in Lok Sabha.
28 Mar 2022

Bill passed in Lok Sabha
06 Apr 2022

Bill passed by Rajya Sabha
WHY (as per the govt.)
Salient Points ()
This would bring development of tribal areas and the welfare of tribal community.
Responses