AN EVALUATIVE STUDY OF THE RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS FOR TRIBES IN INDIA

Abstract

From ancient times to the present day, tribals are known as a community that protects water, forests and land. Various footprints of this community are found in Sindh culture. From the British rule to the established government, the struggle of this community has been going on. The government has introduced various schemes to bring this class into the mainstream. Various commissions work to make progress in social, economic, political, educational and cultural aspects.The government has implemented various welfare schemes for the protection and conservation of tribals. These include the Forest Rights Act 2006, the PESA Act 1996, the Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act 1989 and the Scheduled Tribes Commission. Tribals need to be given effective support in terms of education, health, employment, land forest rights, self-reliance, etc. Environmental conservation is truly done by this class. There is a need to take care of the health of tribal women, the need for women's employment and empowerment, and the need for women's education. Injustice and atrocities against tribals should be reduced and strict implementation of various laws and schemes related to forest dwellers should be done in the 75th Republic year.