What is the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338A?
The role of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, established under Article 338A, is to investigate and monitor matters related to safeguards provided for Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution or other laws, inquire into specific complaints, participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development, evaluate the progress of their development, present reports and recommendations to the President, and discharge functions related to the protection, welfare, development, and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes as specified by the President.