Revision of the list of Scheduled Tribes in the State of Karnataka

The Union Cabinet  approved the revision in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the State of Karnataka and introduction of a Bill in the Parliament for effecting the proposed insertion.

This decision will fulfill the long term demand of the `Medara` community for granting Scheduled Tribes status in the State of Karnataka. The persons belonging to the `Medara` community will be eligible to get the Scheduled Tribe certificate from the State of Karnataka and will also be eligible for all benefits meant in the Constitution for the Scheduled Tribes in the State, after the requisite amendment as per the Constitutional provision.

The verification of social status and issuance of Scheduled Tribes certificates rests with the concerned State Government or Union Territory Administration. The State Government of Karnataka will be accountable for the implementation.