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7 August 2026

Kerala demand for tribal scholarship income cap hike

The topic involves specific policy demands regarding tribal welfare schemes and the application of Article 275(1) of the Constitution, which are directly relevant to governance and federal relations in the UPSC syllabus.

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Notes

  • Kerala government has requested the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs to increase the family income ceiling for post-matric scholarships for tribal students.
  • Proposed increase in income ceiling is from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹4.5 lakh-₹5 lakh per annum.
  • The rationale provided for the hike is the rising cost of living.
  • The State government has requested a revision of implementation guidelines for Grants-in-Aid under Article 275(1) of the Constitution.
  • The requested revision seeks to provide flexibility in project timelines for infrastructure development in remote tribal areas.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of Article 275(1) of the Constitution in the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes. How can administrative flexibility in project implementation enhance the efficacy of tribal welfare schemes? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution pertains to which of the following?

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