GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is more than a legal provision that empowers tribal regions with self-rule. How does the sixth schedule foster development while respecting their traditional governance systems and cultural practices?

Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Constitution and Basic StructureSC, ST and OBCVulnerable SectionsFederalism

Syllabus: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

How toppers approached it

From 9 of the 10 answers · about 150 words · 56% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A constitutional or legal provision33%
  • No separate opening33%
  • A definition22%
  • A date or context11%

Body

  • Points56%
  • Points and prose44%

Close

  • A summary33%
  • No separate close22%
  • A source22%
  • A way forward22%

The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 119 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a recent event

The recent protests in Ladakh over demands of 6th schedule brings its importance to forefront again.

Body · points and prose

Empowering Regions with self-rule

  1. Each ADC (Autonomous District council) is given Rights to determination
Diagram
+-----+----+ | ARC | | +-----+----+ | ARC | | +-----+----+ ADC - Local taxes - mgmt of Public Resources - Decisions wrt cultural issues - natural Resources etc.

  1. To ensure that within each ADC, there is representation, ARCs are constructed.

  2. Even they can regulate their customary laws, Trade & commerce etc.

Fostering Development & with Tradition & culture

(1) Often Indigenous people see central & State law as being non consultative + Against their traditional Ethos

(2) 6th Sch: allows Executive to mould such laws to ensure better suitability to local beliefs & customs.

Diagram
Issues -> Poor representation of all Tribes -> Elite capture of ADCs & power struggle -> meddling by Governors on central/state directions

Close · a summary

Thus, 6th schedule has been elemental in upholding India's territorial integrity & aiding people to truly enjoy Decentralization.

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