Functions of MSCST:
- To investigate and examine the working of various constitutional and statutory safeguards provided for the protection of STs of Manipur
- To inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of STs of Manipur
- To participate, advise on and evaluate the planning process of socio-economic development of the STs in the Stat
- To recommend measures that should be taken up by the State for the effective implementation of safeguards and other measures for the protection, welfare and socio-economic development of the STs in Manipur
- To discharge such other functions in relation to the STs in Manipur provided under any Central or State laws
- To recommend to the State government measures that need to be taken in the following areas:
- Conferring of ownership rights in respect of minor forest produce to the STs living in forests areas
- Safeguarding rights of Tribal communities over mineral resources, water resources, etc
- Development of Tribal and to work for more viable livelihood strategies
- Improvement of efficacy of relief and rehabilitation measures for tribal groups displaced by developmental projects
- Prevention of alienation of Tribal people from land and to effectively rehabilitate such people in whose case alienation has already taken place
- Elicit maximum cooperation and involvement of Tribal communities for protecting forests and undertaking social afforestation
- Any other matter that the Commission feels is of utmost importance for the Tribal community of the State in matters of protecting and preserving their tribal identity and values
However, the Commission shall have no jurisdiction on any matter dealt with by the NCST established under Article 338A of the Constitution.