De-notified Tribes

Source: TH

Context: The denotified tribes (DNTs), semi-nomadic tribes (SNTs), and nomadic tribes (NTs) in India are facing significant challenges due to delays in implementing the Idate Commission recommendations.

About Denotified Tribes (DNTs):

• Who they are: Communities that were classified as “criminal tribes” under the Criminal Tribes Act, 1871 during British rule and “denotified” after the Act’s repeal in 1952. Includes 1,526 communities, with 269 yet to be categorized as SC, ST, or OBC.

• Includes 1,526 communities, with 269 yet to be categorized as SC, ST, or OBC.

• Committee involved: The Idate Commission (2015), chaired by Bhiku Ramji Idate, submitted its report in 2017, recommending: A permanent commission for DNTs. A caste census column to count DNT populations. A sub-quota for DNTs under SC/ST/OBC categories.

• The Idate Commission (2015), chaired by Bhiku Ramji Idate, submitted its report in 2017, recommending: A permanent commission for DNTs. A caste census column to count DNT populations. A sub-quota for DNTs under SC/ST/OBC categories.

• A permanent commission for DNTs.

• A caste census column to count DNT populations.

• A sub-quota for DNTs under SC/ST/OBC categories.

• Criteria for DNTs: Historical branding as “criminal tribes.” Lack of formal categorization under SC, ST, or OBC. Socio-economic deprivation and nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles.

• Historical branding as “criminal tribes.”

• Lack of formal categorization under SC, ST, or OBC.

• Socio-economic deprivation and nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles.

About SEED Scheme:

• What it is: A flagship welfare scheme designed for the economic empowerment of DNT/NT/SNT communities.

• Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

• Launched in: February 2022.

• Aim: To provide assistance for improving the socio-economic conditions of DNT/NT/SNT communities.

• Features: Livelihood Support: Financial aid for skill development and employment. Education Assistance: Scholarships for school and higher education. Healthcare Access: Subsidized healthcare services. Housing Support: Assistance for building or improving housing.

• Livelihood Support: Financial aid for skill development and employment.

• Education Assistance: Scholarships for school and higher education.

• Healthcare Access: Subsidized healthcare services.

• Housing Support: Assistance for building or improving housing.

Insta links:

• DNT Tribe