**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4809, addressed on August 21, 2025, regarding the implementation of the Fifth Schedule in the Karauli and Dhaulpur districts of Rajasthan. The question, posed by Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav, inquired about demands from rural and tribal communities in these districts for inclusion under the Fifth Schedule to protect their rights over water, forest, and land. It also asked whether the government had considered this demand, conducted any surveys, or formed a committee.
In response, Shri Durgadas Uikey, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, clarified that the designation of Scheduled Areas under Article 244(1) of the Constitution requires a notified order by the President, following consultation with the Governor of the State. The Government of Rajasthan has reported that it has received no formal demand or proposal for the inclusion of Karauli and Dhaulpur districts under the Fifth Schedule. Consequently, no surveys have been conducted, nor has a committee been constituted in this regard.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for the welfare and development of tribal communities.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Fifth Schedule of the Constitution: A provision in the Constitution of India that deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in certain states.
Karauli District, Rajasthan: A district in the state of Rajasthan, India, mentioned in the context of potential inclusion under the Fifth Schedule.
Dhaulpur District, Rajasthan: A district in the state of Rajasthan, India, mentioned in the context of potential inclusion under the Fifth Schedule.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, which includes provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas.
Article 244 1 of the Constitution of India: Article within the Constitution of India that defines Scheduled Areas.
Government of Rajasthan: The state government of Rajasthan, India, consulted regarding the inclusion of Karauli and Dhaulpur districts under the Fifth Schedule.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4809
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF FIFTH SCHEDULE IN KARAULI AND DHAULPUR DISTRICTS
† 4809 Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav:
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to State:
(a) whether it is a fact that the rural and tribal communities of Karauli and Dholpur districts in Rajasthan
have demanded inclusion of these districts under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution in order to safeguard
their rights over water, forest and land and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has considered this demand and conducted any survey or constituted a
committee in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the constraints faced in doing so?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a) to (c): According to the Constitutional provision of Fifth Schedule under Article 244 (1) of the Constitution
of India the expression ‘Scheduled Areas’ means such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled
Areas. The specification of “Scheduled Areas” in relation to a State is by a notified order of the President, after
consultation with the Governor of that State. The Government of Rajasthan informed that there is no formal
demand or proposal for inclusion of the Karauli and Dhaulpur districts under the Fifth Schedule of the
Constitution and no information received about survey conducted and committee constituted in these districts in
this regard so far.
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