National Council for Tribal Welfare chaired by PM

Q.  National Council for Tribal Welfare is chaired by
- Published on 16 Sep 16

a. Chairmanship is on rotational basis with each state’s Tribal Minister as head.
b. Tribal Welfare Minister at the Centre
c. PM
d. President

ANSWER: PM
 
  • National Council for Tribal Welfare is chaired by the Prime Minister.
  • In addition to the Council, a Standing Committee has also been constituted. This will be chaired by the Minister of Tribal Affairs.
  • The States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan are covered under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution and have been entrusted with special responsibilities on matter pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes.

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