Scheduled Tribe status
Jammu and Kashmir Approves New Reservation Policy: 50% Jobs Reserved for General Category
Dec 04, 2025 02:11 am CST
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a significant reservation policy reform allocating 50% of government jobs to the general category. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's cabinet has forwarded this decision to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for final approval. The policy aims to address concerns from the general category population, which constitutes 70% of residents but previously received less than 40% of government positions under central rule.
Assam Government Opens Dialogue with Protesters Over Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Indigenous Communities
Dec 01, 2025 01:10 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has extended an invitation for discussions with protesters opposing the report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six indigenous communities. The government maintains that the proposed changes would not affect existing tribal rights, while opposition Congress claims the move could create division between communities. Cabinet ministers have been appointed to meet with tribal organizations to clarify the report's details.
Assam GoM Report Recommends Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Communities in Historic Assembly Presentation
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 am CST
The Assam government's Group of Ministers has presented a crucial interim report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six communities - Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. The report, tabled during the final day of the winter assembly session, outlines measures to address socio-economic disadvantages and protect land rights while awaiting parliamentary approval for final inclusion in the ST list.
Assam Cabinet Approves Scheduled Tribe Status Recommendation for Six Indigenous Communities
Nov 27, 2025 10:16 am CST
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a crucial Group of Ministers report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six indigenous communities. If approved by the central government, this landmark decision would classify Assam as a tribal state. The cabinet meeting also approved land allocation for a heritage museum featuring the historic Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum.
Thousands of Tea Garden Workers in Assam March for Scheduled Tribe Status and Better Rights
Oct 08, 2025 11:42 pm CST
Thousands of tea garden workers demonstrated in Assam's Tinsukia district demanding Scheduled Tribe status, land ownership rights, and increased wages. The protesters, descendants of laborers brought by the British over two centuries ago, now constitute one-third of Assam's population and accuse the government of breaking promises to address their longstanding demands.
Clashes Erupt During Kurmi Agitation In Bengal's Purulia, Several Cops Injured
Sep 20, 2025 10:51 pm CST
The agitation by the Kurmi community demanding Scheduled Tribe status turned violent at Kotshila railway station in West Bengal's Purulia on Saturday.
High Court Roadblock For Kurmi Agitation In Bengal
Sep 19, 2025 12:16 am CST
The Calcutta High Court has declared the Kurmi community's plan for rail and road blockade on September 20 unconstitutional and illegal. The agitation was called to press the community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status.