Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve - Equitable Tourism Options

• Identification of tribal groups with 'primitive traits' shall be done
away with on a priority basis.
• The 'distinct culture' of the tribes reflected in their folk art, folk
literature, traditional crafts and ethos shall be preserved. Their oral
traditions shall be documented and art promoted.
• Opportunities shall be provided for tribals to interact with outside
cultures.
• Their geographical isolation shall be minimised through
development of roads, transport and means of communication and
provision of concessional travel facility
FIFTH SCHEDULE
[Article 244(1)]
Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas
and Scheduled Tribes
PART A-GENERAL
1. Interpretation.-In this Schedule, unless the context otherwise requires,
the expression "State" * * * .1 does not include the [States of Assam
.2[.Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.3.]]]
2. Executive power of a State in Scheduled Areas.-Subject to the
provisions of this Schedule, the executive power of a State extends to the
Schedu led Areas therein.
3. Report by the Governor * * * .4 to the President regarding the
adm inistration of Scheduled Areas. -The Governor * * *.
4 of each State having Scheduled Areas therein shall annually, or
whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President
regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State and the
executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the
State as to the administration of the said areas.
Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and
Scheduled Tribes
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