The Union Cabinet has given its in approval for inclusion of communities, namely ‘Parivara and Talawara’ as synonym of Nayaka at in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) of Karnataka.
With this inclusion, persons belonging to these communities will be eligible to get Scheduled Tribes certificate from Karnataka and will also be eligible for all benefits meant for Scheduled Tribes in state.
This will fulfil the long-term demand of 'Parivara' and Talawara' communities for granting Scheduled Tribes status in the State of Karnataka.
Scheduled Tribes are notified under Article 342 of Constitution.
It is notable that any subsequent inclusion or exclusion and other modifications in the list of Scheduled Tribes can be made only through an amendment bill.