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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 21/11/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (21-11-2025).

GS Paper 2 (150 words)

“The demand for greater financial and administrative empowerment by Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils reflects deeper structural weaknesses in tribal governance. Discuss.”

Introduction (2–3 sentences)

The Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) under the Sixth Schedule were created to protect tribal identity, land, and self-governance in Northeast India. Their recent collective demand for enhanced powers and direct financial devolution highlights persistent structural gaps in decentralised governance.

Body (Pointwise)

1. Structural Weaknesses in the Existing Framework

Financial Dependence: ADCs lack direct Finance Commission grants, relying heavily on State transfers.
Overlapping Jurisdiction: State departments frequently override ADC legislative and executive decisions.
Incomplete Devolution: Key subjects—health, agriculture, forests—remain largely with State governments.
Administrative Capacity Gaps: Shortage of trained staff, planning expertise, and institutional autonomy.
Delayed Reforms: The 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill, aimed at empowering ADCs, remains pending.

2. Why Empowerment is Essential

Strengthens tribal self-governance and cultural protection.
Enhances service delivery and region-specific development.
Reduces conflict by honouring peace accords (Bodo, Karbi).
Improves accountability and local participation.

Conclusion (2 sentences)

The demands of the ADCs reveal the need for meaningful devolution and structural reform. Genuine empowerment will promote inclusive development, strengthen tribal autonomy, and stabilise governance in the Northeast.. Shared science, shared data, and shared solutions are essential for sustainable regional resilience.

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