Mungekar Committe Report
Mungekar Committe Report

Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE The Mungekar Committee Report, officially known as the Third Report of the Standing Committee on Inter-Sectoral Issues Relating to Tribal Development on Standards of Administration and Governance in the Scheduled Areas, was chaired by Dr. Bhalchandra Mungekar. Let’s explore its key recommendations:

  1. Scope and Purpose:
    • The committee focused on assessing the administration and governance in the Scheduled Areas.
    • It aimed to enhance the effectiveness of institutions, infrastructure, and policies related to tribal welfare.
  2. Recommendations:
    • Reviving Institutions of Self-Governance:
      • The report emphasized the need to strengthen local self-governance structures within tribal regions.
      • Reviving and empowering traditional institutions (such as village councils) was crucial.
    • Effective Delivery Mechanism:
      • The committee proposed measures to improve the delivery of services and benefits to tribal communities.
      • Streamlining administrative processes and ensuring timely implementation were key aspects.
    • Critical Infrastructure:
      • Recommendations included creating essential infrastructure such as schools, healthcare centers, roads, and communication networks.
      • Access to clean water, electricity, and sanitation facilities was highlighted.
    • Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP):
      • The report stressed the effective utilization of TSP funds for tribal development.
      • Ensuring transparency and accountability in TSP implementation was essential.
    • Forest Rights Act (FRA):
      • The committee addressed the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
      • Ensuring forest land rights for tribal communities was a priority.
    • Role of Ministries and Commissions:
      • Recommendations covered the roles of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, State Tribal Welfare Departments, and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
      • The SCs & STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was also discussed.
  3. Ongoing Examination:
    • The Mungekar Committee report is currently under examination by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs


 


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