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Article 244 of the Indian Constitution: Safeguarding Tribal Autonomy and Contemporary Challenges Article 244 of the Indian Constitution delineates the provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas, recognizing the unique needs and aspirations of tribal communities and aiming to safeguard their interests. Constitutional Provisions: - Scheduled Areas: Article 244(1) empowers the President to declare an area as a Scheduled Area, ensuring special provisions for the administration of these regions, primarily inhabited by tribal communities.    - Tribal Areas:  Article 244(2) addresses Tribal Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, providing specific governance structures suited to the tribal communities' requirements. Significance and Contemporary Relevance: - Tribal Welfare and Autonomy: Article 244 aims to ensure the welfare and autonomy of tribal communities by providing them with special provisions and governance structu...