Pramod Singh

This course deals with the Part X of Indian Polity(Schedule & Tribal Areas) in detail.  Part X of Indian polity is a highly important subject for various civil services exams  The topics covered are Scheduled & Tribal Areas, Scheduled Tribes, Denotified & Nomadic Tribes, Constitutional Provisions, School of thoughts for Tribal Development and Statutory provisions. Further, the lucidly course takes you to next level covering topics like Protection of Civil Rights, Prevention of Atrocities Act, PESA, Forest Rights Acts and all statutory and constitutional Provisions. The course also gives details related to development deficits in Tribal areas, implementation lags and reforms in form of way forward. Historically, the course brings the evolution of Tribal initiatives, British Policies and Government Schemes that are covered at great depth to develop intellectual traits and depth of understanding of the candidates. Development initiatives since Independence for empowerment for Tribals like Tribal Panchsheel, Joint Forest Management, Tribal Sub-Plan, NSTFDC, and TRIFED are discussed at the basic level with gaps in implementation and reforms required to bring an inclusive approach to development. This course will be extremely beneficial to those who are preparing for UPSC Civil Services Examination CSE (for IAS, IPS, IRS etc.), State Civil Services Examination (conducted by RPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC and so on), other examination conducted by UPSC and other government bodies. This course will also be beneficial to those who want to improve their general knowledge. Tags: Part X of Indian Constitution, The constitutions of India, Indian Polity for UPSC CSE, Constitution of India, Indian Constitution for UPSC Online, UPSC Exam, UPSC Examination, UPSC Syllabus, UPSC IAS Exam, IAS Questions, IAS Syllabus, IAS Preparation, IAS Exam Syllabus CSE Exam, CSE Syllabus.


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UPSC CSE - GS

UPSC - Civil Services Examination (IAS) Preparation

English

Part X - Articles on the Scheduled and Tribal Areas (Indian Constitution)

Polity

Representation of People's Act

Indian Polity 

Polity, Governance & IR

UPSC CSE

Ace the toughest competitive and government exams in India 

Test Preparation

Union Public Service Commission Exams (UPSC)

In this lesson, Pramod has briefed about the course Approach to Study Part X of Indian Polity. As the lesson begins, aspirants will be able to know the benefits of taking up this course as one will come across the major objectives of this course.  He has then listed the lessons which he will be presenting in this course.

Overview of the Course : Approach to Study Part X of Indian Polity

The lesson focuses on defining scheduled areas and criteria for declaration of scheduled areas. Thereby the lesson throws light on the development of principles for the ​declaration of scheduled areas and its evolution since Independence.

The Scheduled Areas - Basics

The lesson focuses on defining scheduled areas in terms of constitutional aspects - Article 244 & 244A - provisions for formation of Autonomous state within the state of Assam in scheduled areas.  Thereby the lesson also throws light on the Scheduled Tribes- its definition & criteria.​

The Schedule Areas - Constitutional Aspects

The lesson starts with School of Thoughts for Tribal development like Isolation, Assimilation and Integrationist theories. Then, it lists all the Constitutional Provisions for Tribal protection, promotion, ​and safeguards.  Thereby the lesson also throws light on the education , economic and public employment of tribals along with agency for monitoring safeguards.

Scheduled Tribe - School of Thoughts & Constitutional Provisions

The lesson covers Statutory Acts for Tribals i.e. Protection of Civil Rights (PCR), 1955 and Prevention of Atrocities Act(POA), 1989. It lists all the provisions of PCR and POA with the ​latest amendment safeguarding tribal interests empowering them to secure their identity and future.

Statutory Acts for Tribals

The lesson covers provisions of Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 popularly known as PESA. Historical background of PESA, fifth schedule areas and principles of local self-governance further explains idea behind PESA.

PESA 1996 - Basics and Concept

The lesson covers provisions of Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 popularly known as PESA along with limitations. Even though PESA is an act of empowering Scheduled areas through democratic decentralization it still needs reforms to make its real impact on the ​ground.

PESA (1996) - Challenges & Implementation Issues

The lesson begins with the ​historical evolution of British Acts for Forest areas and Post-Independence legislative measures over control over Forest areas. Then it depicts the requirement of Forest Right Act for forest dwellers who have faced historical injustice outlining needs of the provisions of FRA.

Forest Rights Act (2006) - Basics and Concept

The lesson brings insight into FRA Act in terms of implementation lags and challenges. Then it depicts the requirement of Forest Right Act to bring reforms in terms of provision of funds, capacity building and need of securing community forest resource for tribes for their social, economic and cultural rehabilitation.

For​est Rights Act (2006) : Challenges & Implementation Issues

The lesson begins with the explanation of Scheduled areas with historical background during the British period, and then the ​post-Independence establishment of Bardoloi Committee which recommended the need of Schedule V and VI.  Further, it delves into provisions for Schedule V and Schedule VI along with issues and remedies.

Schedule V & Schedule VI

The lesson begins with insights into the Geographical location of Tribals and level of development for Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). It further, delineates the Government schemes for PVTGs for long-term​ conservation and development.

Geographical Location and Level of Development

The lesson begins with the explanation of the history of notified tribes during the British period. During Post independence, it depicts repealing British Criminal Tribes Act with Habitual Offender's Act. Then it explains UN committee(CERD's) recommendations and problems specific to Denotified and nomadic tribes in India.

Denotified & Nomadic Tribes

The lesson explains Tribal Panchsheel on Nehruvian approach for settlement and development of tribals. Then, it describes need of a National Tribal Policy which should be the basis for integration of tribals into societal mainstream. Joint Forest management covers mass initiative with community efforts for the ​conversion of degraded forests into green forests.

Tribal Panchsheel and Joint Forest Management

The lesson covers development approach through government initiatives in form of Tribal Sub Plan. Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) earmarks funds for tribal development categorically as per the presence of tribal population and utilization TSP funds for empowerment of different tribal groups.

Government Schemes Since Independence & Tribal Sub Plan

This lesson gives details of National Scheduled Tribes Finance Development Corporation (NSTFDC) for self-employment of tribals through financial assistance. Then it explains how TRIFED provides marketing and sales platform for Tribal products and government initiatives for PVTG.​

Government Schemes for Tribals - NSTFDC & TRIFED

Writer, Educator, Ex-IRS Officer, Author of books on 'Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude' & 'Essay and Answer Writing'  for UPSC Civil Services

Awdhesh Singh

In this course, we shall learn about the contemporary issues of Indian economy like Banking and Finance, taxation, international trade,  GDP  etc.

Contemporary Issues of Indian Economy: UPSC CSE

Inculcating Sociological Imagination and contemporary analysis of Society since 2016. 
Faculty for Sociology for Civil Service Optional Prep

Vamshi Krishna

Here you will be given an in-depth analysis of current issues in both Polity and Economy for UPSC CSE aspirants

Current Affairs of Polity and Economy : UPSC CSE

M tech. computer science
GATE Qualified
UPSC  Aspirant

Love to teach...Let's make Learning easy
Ex-Lecturer S.G.S.I.T.S indore


Poonam Kanungo

In this course, Poonam has discussed all Bills/Acts passed in Loksabha and Rajyasabha 2017 and 2018 till April (for current affairs).

(Hindi) Important Bills/Acts Passed in 2017-18

Riza Khan

Whistle blowing is an increasingly common element of regulatory enforcement programs. Basically, Whistleblowing is an act of alerting the higher authorities and the society about endanger. The individuals who blow the whistle on irregularities typically run the risk of offenders striking back. The course focuses its attention mainly on the protection of whistleblowers. It deals with what are the legislations regarding it so far and what should be the way forward.

(Hindi) Whistleblowing Policy In India

Ashish Sir

In this course, the educator is discussing  leading cases and milestone judgements by the Apex Court. These judgments are very important for the aspirants of Civil Services.

(Hindi) UPSC CSE: Leading Cases for Indian Polity

This course shall explain the methods and techniques to write great essays, specifically for the Civil Services Examinations.

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The Scheduled Areas - Basics

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Scheduled Tribe - School of Thoughts & Constitutional Provisions

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Schedule V & Schedule VI

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Scheduled Tribe - School of Thoughts & Constitutional Provisions

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