Extending the Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh may offer opportunities for protecting the region’s cultural and social identity, but it also presents significant challenges related to autonomy and development. Examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
2. Extending the Sixth Schedule status to Ladakh may offer opportunities for protecting the region’s cultural and social identity, but it also presents significant challenges related to autonomy and development. Examine. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India , Insights on India
Why the question: Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on a 21-day fast to demand the implementation of the Indian Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. Key Demand of the question: To write about advantages and disadvantages of including Ladakh in the sixth schedule. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context. Body: In the first part, write briefly about the sixth schedule of Indian constitution. Next, write about advantages of sixth schedule – empowering tribal communities, promoting their self-governance, and safeguarding their rights and interests, thereby contributing to the overall inclusive development of these regions. Next, write about the issues of sixth schedule – uneven development, limited economic opportunities, administrative challenges, resource management issues, and concerns about political representation etc. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward with respect to Ladakh.
Why the question:
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on a 21-day fast to demand the implementation of the Indian Constitution’s Sixth Schedule and statehood for the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about advantages and disadvantages of including Ladakh in the sixth schedule.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
In the first part, write briefly about the sixth schedule of Indian constitution.
Next, write about advantages of sixth schedule – empowering tribal communities, promoting their self-governance, and safeguarding their rights and interests, thereby contributing to the overall inclusive development of these regions.
Next, write about the issues of sixth schedule – uneven development, limited economic opportunities, administrative challenges, resource management issues, and concerns about political representation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward with respect to Ladakh.