National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a constitutional body setup to look after the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India.

Functions of NCST

  • To investigate and monitor all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the STs under the Constitution or under any other law for the time being in force or under any order of the Government.
  • To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of the STs.
  • To participate and advise in the planning process of socio-economic development of the STs and to evaluate the progress of their development.
  • To present to ....
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