New Delhi March 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the inclusion of the communities Parivara and Talawara in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Karnataka.
"This will fulfil the long term demand of Parivara and Talawara communities for granting Scheduled Tribes status in Karnataka " said an official statement adding that members of these communities will now be eligible to get the ST certificate from the state and be eligible for all benefits meant for the ST in the state.
The Karnataka government had recommended the two s inclusion as synonyms of Nayaka appearing at SI. No. 38 in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the state.
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