Idate commission for de-notified tribes | Indian polity for UPSC CSE exam | IAS | UPSC PAATHASHAALA
Channel: Paathashaala
Date: 2024-03-27

The Idate Commission, led by Bhiku Ramji Idate, embarked on a critical mission: to recognize those excluded from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. Its recommendations aimed at uplifting these marginalized communities. 🌟

Key Points:
Mandate:
Established in 2014, the commission compiled a statewide catalogue of DNTs.
It sought to recommend welfare measures for their well-being.
Major Recommendations:
Inclusion in OBC Category: Assign individuals not identified in SCs/STs/OBCs lists to the OBC category.
Legal Safeguards: Enhance legal and constitutional safeguards to prevent atrocities and restore security.
Permanent Commission: Advocate for a permanent commission with legal standing for DNTs, SNTs, and NTs.
State Departments: Create distinct departments in states with significant DNT populations.
Thorough Survey: Undertake a comprehensive survey to estimate DNT numbers and distribution.
Who Are DNTs?:
Also known as ‘Vimukt Jatis’, they were once labeled as ‘born criminals’ during British rule.
Officially de-notified by the Indian Government in 1952.
Some DNTs are also nomadic or semi-nomadic, historically lacking access to land and home ownership.
The Idate Commission’s legacy echoes in the pursuit of justice and empowerment for these vulnerable tribes. 🌿🤝