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Background
Overview
UPSC frequently asks about the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable sections, government initiatives for their upliftment, constitutional safeguards, and the challenges in policy implementation for tribal communities. This topic is central to social justice and governance.
India's Constitution provides special safeguards for Scheduled Tribes (STs) to address historical disadvantages and ensure their socio-economic development while preserving their unique cultural identity. Various government initiatives aim at their upliftment and integration into the mainstream.