Overview

• The cabinet sanctioned ₹4.2 crore to finance office rent, furniture, utilities and member salaries.
• Twenty-six new posts were approved to staff the commission’s administrative and operational functions.
• The body will be led by a chairperson and four non-official members.
• Its establishment responds to a recommendation by the 51st Tribal Advisory Council for focused tribal representation.
• In-principle approval was granted to confer constitutional status on both the State Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Commissions.