Scheduled Tribes Commission

Keeping in mind the population of Scheduled Tribes in the state of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission has been constituted by the Honorable Chief Minister. The notification of formation has been issued by the General Administration Department vide Notification No. 186/2000, dated 12.11.2000. According to the provisions of the State Scheduled Tribe Commission Act-1995, a three-member commission has been constituted. At present the post of Chairman and Member of the Commission is vacant.

Responsibilities of the Commission:-

1. To qualitatively evaluate the social, economic and development works related to Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
2. To make appropriate policy recommendations for promoting the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
3. Taking suo motu cognizance of any matters related to Scheduled Tribes and informing the government about its findings.