Date: 2014-02-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Government of India has been seized of the educational and economic needs of the Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs), who are spread amongst Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and others. One of the basic principles of the Government is to provide for full equality of opportunity, particularly in education and employment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and marginalized sections.
**Executive Summary:**
This document outlines the Indian Government's resolution to address the educational and economic needs of Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). It establishes a Commission for three years from the date of Gazette Notification of appointment of the Chairperson to evaluate the progress and suggest measures for the development of DNTs. The Commission is required to submit its report within three years from the date of appointment of the Chairman.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Commission Establishment:** A Commission is constituted by the Government of India to address the needs of DNTs.
* **Commission Duration:** The Commission will operate for three years from the date of Gazette Notification of appointment of the Chairperson.
* **Commission Composition:** The Commission will consist of one Chairperson, one Member, and one Member Secretary.
* **Terms of Reference:**
* Prepare a state-wise list of castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes.
* Identify DNT castes in existing Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes lists.
* Identify DNT castes not included in existing lists and pursue their inclusion.
* Identify areas with dense DNT populations.
* Evaluate the development progress of DNTs under Union and State programs.
* Suggest appropriate measures for DNTs to be undertaken by the Central or State Governments.
* Address any other related work assigned by the Ministry of Social Justice Empowerment.
* **Information Gathering:** The Commission can obtain necessary information from Central and State Governments, organizations, or individuals, and outsource research.
* **Operational Procedure:** The Commission will determine its working procedure with the Central Government's prior approval and can visit any part of India.
* **Reporting Deadline:** The Commission must submit its report within three years from the date of appointment of the Chairman.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs):**
* *Impact:* DNTs stand to benefit from targeted development measures and potential inclusion in relevant lists (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes), enhancing access to educational and economic opportunities.
* *Action Required:* No immediate action required from DNTs.
* **Central Government:**
* *Impact:* The Central Government is responsible for overseeing the Commission's operations, providing necessary information, and implementing the Commission's suggestions.
* *Action Required:* Provide necessary support and information to the Commission. Review and implement the Commission's recommendations.
* **State Governments:**
* *Impact:* State Governments are required to provide information to the Commission and may need to implement measures suggested by the Commission to improve the conditions of DNTs within their jurisdiction.
* *Action Required:* Provide necessary support and information to the Commission. Review and implement the Commission's recommendations.
* **Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment:**
* *Impact:* The Ministry is responsible for assigning related work to the commission.
* *Action Required:* Assign related work to the commission as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Denotified, Nomadic and SemiNomadic Tribes: Refers to the Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs), a group of marginalized communities in India, which is the main focus of this policy document.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged communities in India recognized by the Constitution.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of indigenous communities in India recognized by the Constitution.
Other Backward Classes: A group of communities in India identified as socially and educationally disadvantaged.
National Advisory Council: An advisory body that constituted a Sub-Group on Denotified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Tribes in 2011.
Commission: A newly formed commission constituted by the Government of India to address the educational and economic needs of DNTs.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: The government ministry responsible for social justice and empowerment, which is initiating the formation of the Commission.
New Delhi: The location where the resolution was issued.
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[फा. सं. 16014/2/2014-बीसी-III]
गजाला मीनाई, संयु(cid:20) त सिचव
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
(Department of Social Justice and Empowerment)
RESOLUTION
New Delhi, the 12th February, 2014
S.O. 463(E). —Whereas the Government of India has been seized of the educational and economic needs of the
Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs), who are spread amongst Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes,
Other Backward Classes and others. One of the basic principles of the Government is to provide for full equality of
opportunity, particularly in education and employment of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes
and marginalized sections.
2. Whereas, the Commission set up vide Gazette Notification dated 14th March, 2005 had made certain
recommendations; and
3. Whereas, the National Advisory Council also constituted a Sub-Group on Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-
Nomadic Tribes in 2011, which also deliberated on the issues relating to improving the socio-economic conditions of the
DNTs and also proposed a detailed set of recommendations for the DNTs.
4. Now, therefore, Government of India has resolved to constitute a Commission for a period of three years
from the date of Gazette Notification of appointment of the Chairperson. The Commission shall comprise of one
Chairperson, one Member and one Member Secretary.
5. The Commission shall have the following Terms of Reference :—¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 3
(a) To prepare a State-wise list of castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes.
(b) To identify the castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes in the Lists of Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes and Central List/State List of Other Backward Classes.
(c) To identify the castes belonging to Denotified and Nomadic Tribes which have not been included in the
Lists of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Central List of Other Backward Classes and to pursue
their case for inclusion in these lists depending on the modalities laid down for the purpose.
(d) To identify the places where DNTs are densely populated.
(e) To evaluate the progress of the development of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes under the Union and
the States.
(f) To suggest appropriate measures in respect of Denotified and Nomadic Tribes to be undertaken by the
Central Government or the State Government.
(g) Any other related work as may be assigned by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
6. The Commission shall obtain such information, as they may consider necessary or relevant for their purpose
from the Central Government, the State Governments and any other authorities, organisations or individuals and
outsource the specific research and evaluation studies in the concerned State/Union Territories to the reputed Research
institutes.
7. The Commission shall device its own procedure of working with prior approval of the Central Government
and may visit any part of India as and when considered necessary.
8. The Commission shall submit its report within three years from the date of appointment of the Chairman.
[F. No. 16014/2/2014-BC-III]
GHAZALA MEENAI, Jt. Secy.
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