Exploring Tribal Communities: Insights from Manipur and Neighbouring States
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15535232Keywords:
manipur, scheduled tribes, population, kuki, naga, constitutional order, amendments, any-kuki tribesAbstract
This paper critically analyses the Scheduled Tribes (ST) community in Manipur, contextualized within the broader framework of ST issues in India. The recognition of STs in India emerged in 1950, addressing centuries of historical prejudice, socioeconomic exploitation, and isolation. The Indian Constitution categorizes the population into five groups, with the ST category in Manipur being one of them. In Manipur, tribals face economic, social, and political disadvantages, prompting their listing as ST under Part X of the Constitutional ST Order, 1950. This article examines the characteristics of STs in India and Manipur, including geographical isolation, unique culture, and primordial characteristics. It also explores the cultural and traditional practices of various ethnic groups in Manipur, including the Meitei, Kukis, and Nagas. The paper analyses the Indian Constitution's ST Order and amendments about Manipur and neighboring states, focusing on the 'Kuki or Any Kuki' and 'Any Naga Tribes.' By examining the implications of ST designations, this research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding STs in India and Manipur.
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