Scheduled Areas

The areas inhabited by the socially and educationally backward ‘Aboriginals’ are called Scheduled Areas.

• Scheduled and tribal areas under fifth and sixth schedule of the Constitution.

Constitutional Provisions

• Part 10 of the Indian Constitution entails the provisions related to Scheduled and Tribal Areas with Articles 244 – 244 A.
• Article 339 of the Indian Constitution mentions the Union government’s control over the Scheduled Areas administration and welfare of the Scheduled Tribes.

Important Points

• The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
• President is empowered to declare ....