Secretary of Social Justice Ministry to Administer Oath to Newly Appointed DWBDNC Governing Body Members Tomorrow
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment administered the oath of office to newly appointed members of the Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC).
- The tenure of the newly appointed board members is set for three years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- DWBDNC specifically targets the welfare, socio-economic development, and empowerment of vulnerable denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) operates under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, with member tenures lasting up to three years.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of welfare boards like DWBDNC in addressing the systemic exclusion, lack of documentation, and socio-economic vulnerability of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities in India.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), consider the following statements: 1. The Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment serves as the chairperson of the Board. 2. The tenure of the newly appointed members of the Board's governing body is fixed for a period of five years. 3. The Board specifically aims to support initiatives addressing the welfare, socio-economic development, and empowerment of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 1 and 3 only
- [C] 2 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment serves as the chairperson of DWBDNC. Statement 2 is incorrect because the tenure of the newly appointed members is set for three years from the date of assuming charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Statement 3 is correct as the Board is mandated to support initiatives for the welfare, socio-economic development, and empowerment of vulnerable denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic communities.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.