Karnataka Medars requested for Bill in Parliament

Medars in ST list: Central Bill soon

Deccan Herald, Dec 13, 2011 Tuesday

New Delhi, Dec 13, DHNS: Union Tribal Affairs Minister V.Kishore Chandra Deo on Monday promised a delegation from Karnataka that the Centre will introduce a bill incorporating the insertion of Medar community in the ST list in the current session of Parliament. 

Speaking to reporters after receiving a delegation comprising Medar community members led by former Virajpet MLA Basavaraju, the minister said he would ensure that the amendment was approved in the current session of Parliament.

Over 200 people of the Medar Community from Karnataka met the minister and thanked him for taking steps to grant the ST status to the community.

The Union Cabinet recently approved the long-standing demand of granting ST status to Medara community, who will be eligible for all the social benefits accorded to the STs after the appropriate constitutional amendment.

Cabinet approves Inclusion of Medara in ST list

New Delhi, 25 Oct 2011 (UNI): The Union Cabinet today approved the revision in the list of Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka and introduction of a Bill in Parliament incorporating the insertion of Medara community in the list, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said.

Union Cabinet approves inclusion of Medara community in Scheduled Tribes list

Medari (Burud) at Palasa, Srikakulam Dist in AP.



Briefing newspersons after the Cabinet meeting, she said the decision will fulfill the long-term demand of Medara community for getting ST status in Karnataka.

The people belonging to this section in Karnataka will also be eligible for all benefits meant in the Constitution for the ST in the state after the requisite amendment as per the Constitution.

She said verification of social status and issuance of ST certificates rested with the State Government or Union Territory and Karnataka Government will be accountable for implementation.

Medarlu are Bamboo basket makers

Medarlu are Bamboo basket makers.