NCST Report on Santhal Pargana

Key Findings of the NCST Report on Santhal Pargana

• Infiltration Claims: The NCST claims that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have significantly altered the demographics over the past seven decades.
• Difficulty in Enumeration: The report states that it is challenging to quantify the number of infiltrators due to fluctuating numbers and inadequate official records.
• Claims of Land Conversion: The report records local allegations that Johar Sthan (sacred land of Adivasis) is being converted into Muslim cemeteries.
• Economic Impact: It claims that Bangladeshi Muslims are acting as middlemen, obstructing Adivasis from receiving benefits from government schemes.

About National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)

• It is a constitutionally mandated body under Article-338A (Part-XVI) of the Constitution.
• The Commission acts as a think tank for promoting welfare of Scheduled Tribes and securing their rights in India.
• 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 bifurcated the existing National Commission for SCs and STs into two separate Commissions i.e. National Commission for SCs and National Commission for STs
• The first National Commission for STs was constituted on 19th February 2004 by adding Article-338A in the Constitution.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)
• Appointment and Composition of the Commission:
  • A Chairperson
  • A vice-chairperson
  • 3 other members. (At least 1 women)
  • All are appointed by the President.
  • The conditions of services, tenure, etc. of the Commission are also to be determined by the President.
• Term of Office:
  • The Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and other members of the Commission hold the office for a term of 3 years.
  • The Chairperson, Vice chairperson and other members are not eligible for appointment for more than two terms.

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