Section 2
Definitions
Unless the subject or context otherwise requires, in this Act, –
(a) ” Aadibasi/Janjati” means a tribe or community as mentioned in the Schedule having its own mother language and traditional rites and customs, distinct cultural identity, distinct social structure and written or unwritten
history.
This Act Came into force from 2066.2.15 (May 29, 2009)
(b) “Foundation” means the National Foundation for upliftment of Aadibasi/Janjati established pursuant to Section 3.
(c) “Council” means the Governing Council of the Foundation constituted pursuant to Section 7.
(d) “Committee” means the Executive Committee of the council constituted pursuant to Section 10.
(e) “Prescribed” or “as prescribed” means prescribed or as prescribed in the Rules made under this Act.