- “What are the Rights of Scheduled Tribes?”
“Are there any privileges or special rights for Scheduled Tribes?
(National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, NCST) - “What is the Forest Rights Act about?” – Campaign for Survival and Dignity
- “Who are Scheduled Tribes?” – Government of India (National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, NCST)
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There are over 700 tribes (with overlapping communities in more than one State) which have been notified under Article 342 of the Constitution of India, spread over different States and Union Territories of the country. The largest number of main tribal communities (62) has been specified in relation to the State of Orissa. The Scheduled Tribes have been specified in relation to all the States and Union Territories except Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Pondicherry.
Source: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Government of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, FAQ accessed on 14 September 2021
Up-to-date information on India’s Zonal Cultural Centers | Government website
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata
Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council - North Central Zone Cultural Centre, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh - North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur
Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council - North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala
Northern region – Northern Zonal Council - South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur
Central region – Central Zonal Council - South Zone Cultural Centre, Thanjavur
Southern region – Southern Zonal Council - West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur
Western region – Western Zonal Council
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