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
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| 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.
