The ministry was set up in 1999 after the bifurcation of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (India) to have a more focused approach on the integrated socio-economic development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs), the most underprivileged of the Indian Society. Before the formation of the ministry the tribal Affairs was being handled by different ministries which were: As a Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs known as Tribal Division since after independence up to September 1985. Ministry of Welfare: From September 1985 to May 1998. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment from May 1998 to September 1999.
Job Descriptions
| Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | metod of recruitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1,44,200-2,18,200 | 1 | DEPUTATION/TRANSFER ON DEPUTATION |