The National Advisory Council has recommended a separate Integrated Infrastructural Development Programme and an empowered Inter-Ministerial Task Force to improve the socio-economic condition of 11 crore Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). Mrs. Sonia Gandhi-led NAC has also favoured special attention to them in the socio-economic caste census and UID projects that are underway.

As part of strengthening institutional arrangements, the group recommended setting up an Empowered Inter-Ministerial Task Force (STF) for DNTs to be chaired by the Home Minister.

The NAC has also recommended reviewing the implementation of some of the existing legislations so as to provide safeguards for DNTs from harassment by officials, and to ensure that safety, livelihood and nomadic life style of DNT communities are protected.

AIR Correspondent reports, the Integrated Infrastructural Development Programme will provide basic amenities such as road, school, electricity, drinking water, community centres in the existing settlements of DNTs.