Lok Sabha Question No. 119 (STARRED), answered on 2016-07-25
Subject: Inclusion in ST List
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI, K. GOPAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO . * 119 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.7.2016

## INCLUSION IN ST LIST

* 119 SHRIBALABHADRA MAJHI DR. K. GOPAL

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) The criteria and procedure being followed for inclusion/exclusion from and for carrying out other modifications in Scheduled Tribes (ST) List; (b) whether the Government has received proposals from various State Governments including Odisha for inclusion of various communities in the list of STs, and if so, the details thereof; (c) the  action  taken  by  the  Government  thereon  along  with  the  names  of communities included in the list of STs during the  last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; (d) whether a number of proposals including those from Odisha for inclusion of tribes  in  the  list  of  Scheduled  Tribes  are  still  pending  with  the  Government  for approval; and if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  therefore  along  with  the  present status  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  these  proposals  are  likely  to  be  approved,

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM) (a) to (e) :  A statement is laid on the table of the House. ****

- (e) State/UT-wise?

## STATEMENT IN REFERENCE TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 119 FOR 25-7-2016 REGARDING INCLUSION IN ST LIST BY SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI AND DR. K. GOPAL.

(a)Criteria followed for specification of a community as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) are:

- (i) indications of primitive traits,
- (ii) distinctive culture,
- (iii) geographical isolation,
- (iv) shyness of contact with the community at large, and
- (v) backwardness.

Government of India on 15.6.1999 (as further amended on 25.6.2002), has approved modalities for deciding claims for inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in  Orders  specifying  lists  of  STs.  Accordingly,  only  such  proposals  which  satisfy following procedure :

- (i)  Recommendation by concerned State Government / UT Administration with full justification.
- (ii)  Concurrence of Registrar General of India (RGI)
- (iii)  Views of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)

in above sequence are considered for inclusion.

(b)  &  (c)  Yes,  Madam.Statement  indicating  list  of  proposals  received  from  State Governments/UT Administration for inclusion of communities as STs is Annexed.Marati  (of  the  Hosdurg  and  Kasargod  Taluks  of  Kasargod  District)  was included in list of STs of Kerala and Abhuj Maria and Hill Korwawere included in list of  STs  of  Chhattisgarh  in  2013.  During  current  year,  with  Cabinet  approval,  for inclusion of Bodo, BodoKachari, Boro, BoroKachari, Karbi (Mikir) in Assam;Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, Bhuyan, Dhanuhar/Dhanuwar, Kisan, Saunra, Saonra, Dhangad (rectification in Hindi version) in Chhattisgarh;Deshwari, Ganjhu, Dautalbandi (Dwalbandi), Patbandi, Raut, Maajhia, Khairi (Kheri), Puran in Jharkhand;MalayaliGounder,  Narikoravan,  Kurivikkaran  in  Tamil  Nadu;Darlong  in Tripura and Irular (including Villi and Vettaikaran) identified as a new community for inclusion in STs list in UT Puducherry, a Bill is proposed to be introduced soon.

(d)  &  (e)Details  may be seen at Annexure.Proposals have been processed as per extant modalities and no definite time period can be indicated.

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## STATE-WISE/UT-WISE LIST OFPROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM STATE GOVERNMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF COMMUNITIES IN ST LIST

| Sl.N o.           | Name of Community                                                                    | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                          | Status / Present position                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ANDHRA PRADESH    | ANDHRA PRADESH                                                                       | ANDHRA PRADESH                                                                             | ANDHRA PRADESH                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 1.                | Mandula                                                                              | State Govt. proposed on 31.3.2009                                                          | Views of RGI conveyed to State Government for further justification.                                                                                                                        |
| 2.                | KondaKummari                                                                         | State Govt. proposed on 5.8.2011                                                           | Views of RGI conveyed to State Government for further justification.                                                                                                                        |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                                                                    | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                                                                          | ARUNACHAL PRADESH                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 3.                | Yobin                                                                                | State Govt. proposed on 26.11.2013                                                         | RGI supported proposal. NCST furnished their observation which was referred toGovernment of Arunachal Pradesh on 14.10.2014.                                                                |
| 4                 | Delete the word 'any Naga Tribe' and replace with Wancho, Nocte, Tangsa, Tutsa, Ollo | State Govt. proposed on 29.6.2012                                                          | NCST vide letter dated 26.09.2014 furnished comments. Same was referred to Government of Arunachal Pradesh for further justification and comprehensive report vide letter dated 14.10.2014. |
| ASSAM             | ASSAM                                                                                | ASSAM                                                                                      | ASSAM                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 5                 | Karbi (Mikir)                                                                        | Govt. of Assam vide letter dtd. 18.01.2013 recommended with ethnographic report.           | Cabinet has approved on 25.05.2016.                                                                                                                                                         |
| 6                 | Matak and Maran .                                                                    | Vide letter dt. 20.6.13, State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report.                 | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 7                 | AmriKarbi                                                                            | Govt. of Assam vide letter dtd. 15.06.2013 recommended with ethnographic report.           | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 8.                | Change of Nomenclature of 'Miri' to 'Mising'                                         | Vide letter dated 15.7.2013, State Govt. recommended change of name of 'Miri' to 'Mising'. | RGI sought some clarification, conveyed to State Government for comments.                                                                                                                   |

|   Sl.N o. | Name of Community   | Proposal of State Government / UT                                            | Status / Present position           |
|-----------|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
|         9 | BodoKachari         | State Government recommended with ethnographic report on 29.10.2010.         | Cabinet has approved on 25.05.2016. |
|        10 | Tai Ahom &Chutia    | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 20.3.13.                 | Sent to RGI for comments            |
|        11 | Koch Rajbongshi     | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report vide letter dated 20.6.2013 | Sent to RGI for comments            |
|        12 | Mal Paharia         | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        13 | Bedia               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        14 | Saora               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        15 | Kharia              | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        16 | Gond                | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        17 | Munda               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        18 | Damdari             | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        19 | Bonda               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        20 | Mahli               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        21 | Shabar              | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        22 | Parja               | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        23 | Mirdha              | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |
|        24 | Kishan              | State Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012                | Sent to RGI for comments.           |

|   Sl.N o. | Name Community   | of                                                           | Status / Present position   |
|-----------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
|        25 | ChikBaraik       | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        26 | Kol              | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        27 | Pradhan          | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        28 | Khond            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        29 | Birjia           | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        30 | Korwa            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        31 | Kherwar          | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        32 | Chero            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        33 | Koya             | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        34 | Birhor           | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        35 | Bhumij           | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        36 | Halba            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        37 | Majwar           | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        38 | Dhanwar          | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        39 | Kawar            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        40 | Gorait           | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        41 | Asur             | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        42 | Baiga            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        43 | Lodha            | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |
|        44 | Nagasia          | Govt. recommended with ethnographic report on 12.1.2012 Sent | to RGI for comments         |

| Sl.N o.      | Name of Community                                                   | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                                                                    | Status / Present position                                                                                                    |
|--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 45           | Bhil                                                                |                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                              |
| 46.          | Oraon                                                               |                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                              |
| 47.          | Santal                                                              |                                                                                                                                      |                                                                                                                              |
| BIHAR        | BIHAR                                                               | BIHAR                                                                                                                                | BIHAR                                                                                                                        |
| 48           | Lohara                                                              | Government of Bihar vide letter dated 8.10.2015 recommended inclusion of ' लोहार ' in ST list of Bihar with ethnographic report.     | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                     |
| 49.          | Krishi, Vishya / Chasot as synonym of Kisan                         | Govt. of Bihar vide letter dated 15.5.2008 recommended with ethnographic report.                                                     | RGI did support the proposal. Conveyed to State Government.                                                                  |
| 50.          | Kamkar within bracket with Kharwar                                  | State Govt. vide letter dated 5.8.2011 and letter dated 8.1.2014 recommended for inclusion of 'Kamkar' within bracket with 'Kharwar' | Sent to RGI for comments..                                                                                                   |
| CHHATTISGARH | CHHATTISGARH                                                        | CHHATTISGARH                                                                                                                         | CHHATTISGARH                                                                                                                 |
| 51.          | Pathari as synonym of Pardhan (entry no. 35)                        | State Govt. on 7.1.2010 proposed for this community                                                                                  | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                                                    |
| 52.          | Saura, Sahara, Soura&Saonra as synonyms of Sawar, Sawara (entry 41) | The State Govt. has for the 3 rd time submitted the proposal for inclusion vide letter No. F.10-5/2012/25-2 dated 05.9.2013.         | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                           |
| 53.          | Mahra                                                               | State Govt. on 19.2.2014 proposed for inclusion in Bastar division.                                                                  | Govt. of Chhattisgarh vide letter dated 13.10.15 informed that Mahra community does not fulfil criteria for inclusion of ST. |
| 54.          | ''Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, Bhuyan, Bhuyya, Bhiyan'                         | State Govt. on 18.2.2010 recommended for inclusion ''Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, Bhuyan, Bhuyya, Bhiyan'                                       | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                           |

| Sl.N o.   | Name of Community                                               | Proposal of State Government / UT                                               | Status / Present position                                                                                                   |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|           | communities as synonyms of 'BhariaBhumia' listed at entry No. 5 | communities as synonyms of 'BhariaBhumia' listed at entry No. 5                 |                                                                                                                             |
| 55.       | Gadba without change in English text.(entry 15)                 | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014.                                              | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                    |
| 56.       | Dhanuhar, Dhanuwar as a synonym of Dhanwar (entry no. 14)       | State Govt. on 7/1/2012 proposed for inclusion of these communities.            | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                          |
| 57.       | Binjhia                                                         | State Govt. on 17/2/2011 proposed for inclusion of this community in districts. | Recommended by State Govt., RGI and NCST.                                                                                   |
| 58.       | Sabria                                                          | State Govt. proposed on 13.9.2011.                                              | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                                                   |
| 59.       | Rautia                                                          | State Government proposed on 7.9.2011                                           | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                                                   |
| 60.       | Kisan as synonym of Nagesia, Nagasia (entry no. 32)             | State Govt. on 10/1/2012 proposed for inclusion of this community.              | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                          |
| 61.       | Parganiha, Pardhan                                              | State Govt. proposed on 29.4.2013 State Govt. sent comments on 26.3.2014        | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt. Justification from State Govt. has been sent to RGI for comments. |
| 62.       | Dhuri, Dhoori                                                   | State Govt. proposed on 12.12.2013                                              | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                                                   |
| 63.       | Banjara, Nayak                                                  | State Govt proposed on 13.12.2013                                               | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                                                   |
| 64.       | Amnit, Amneet as sub-caste of Bhattara                          | State Govt. proposed on 1.8.2014                                                | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                    |
| 65        | Kodaku at Sl no.27                                              | State Govt. proposed on 27.5.2014                                               | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                    |
| 66.       | Kondh/Kond                                                      | State Govt. proposed on 27.5.2014                                               | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                    |
| 67.       | Nagawanshi without                                              | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014                                               | Sent to RGI for comments                                                                                                    |

| Sl.N o.   | Name of Community                                                              | Proposal of State Government / UT   | Status / Present position                                 |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|           | any change in English version at Sl.No.16                                      |                                     |                                                           |
| 68.       | Kherwar, Khairwar at sl. No.21                                                 | State Govt. proposed on 26.7.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 69.       | Majhwar (inclusion of variant Devnagari version) at Sl.No.29                   | State Govt. proposed on 27.5.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 70.       | TanwarChhatri                                                                  | State Govt. proposed on 28.8.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 71.       | Parhia                                                                         | State Govt. proposed on 26.7.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 72.       | Dhangad(rectificatio n of धनगढ़ in Hindi version by substitution with ध ांगड़ ) | State Govt. proposed on 30.9.2014   | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                        |
| 73.       | Dhimar, Kewat, Kahar and Mallah as synonym of Majhi                            | State Govt. proposed on 25.9.2009   | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt. |
| 74.       | Bhuihar in Hindi at Sl. No.5                                                   | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 75.       | Pando                                                                          | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 76.       | Bharia (rectification in Hindi Version) at Sl.No.5                             | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |
| 77.       | Gond (inclusion of variant Devanagari version at Sl.No.16                      | State Govt. proposed on 30.4.2014   | Sent to RGI for comments                                  |

| Sl.N o.         | Name Community                                                                                   | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                                                                                                              | Status / Present position                                                                            |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| GOA             | GOA                                                                                              | GOA                                                                                                                                                                            | GOA                                                                                                  |
| 78.             | Exclusion communities (i) Dhodia (ii) Dubla (Halpati) (iii) Naikda (Talavia) (iv) Siddi (Nayaka) | State Govt. recommended in 2007.                                                                                                                                               | State Govt. has been requested for furnishing the survey report in support of proposal on 19-3-2013. |
| 79.             | Dhangar (Gauli)                                                                                  | State Govt. recommended in 2002.                                                                                                                                               | RGI did not support the proposal.                                                                    |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | JAMMU & KASHMIR                                                                                  | JAMMU & KASHMIR                                                                                                                                                                | JAMMU & KASHMIR                                                                                      |
| 80.             | Argons community (Ladakh Region)                                                                 | State Govt. proposed on 8. 8.1989. State Govt. on 21.2.2007 sent justification on the proposal.                                                                                | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                            |
| 81.             | Pahari speaking people State Govt. proposed on 29.05.2001.                                       | Pahari speaking people State Govt. proposed on 29.05.2001.                                                                                                                     | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                            |
| JHARKHAND       | JHARKHAND                                                                                        | JHARKHAND                                                                                                                                                                      | JHARKHAND                                                                                            |
| 82.             | Biar                                                                                             | Recommended by State Govt..vide letter dated 8.12.2004.                                                                                                                        | State Govt. requested to send recommendation alongwith ethnographic report.                          |
| 83.             | Kolh (Teli)                                                                                      | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 6.1.2005.                                                                                                                     | State Govt. requested to send recommendation alongwith ethnographic report.                          |
| 84.             | Khetauri                                                                                         | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 31.10.12.                                                                                                                     | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                                            |
| 85.             | Kurmi /Kudmi (Mahto)                                                                             | Government of Jharkhand, vide letter dated 10.2.2015 sent ethnographic report which has not supported the inclusion of Kurmi/Kudmi (Mahto) community in STs list of Jharkhand. | State Govt. did not recommend.                                                                       |

| Sl.N o.   | Name of Community                                                                    | Proposal of State Government / UT                                       | Status / Present position                                                     |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 86.       | Ghatwar / Ghatwal                                                                    | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 31.10.12.              | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                     |
| 87.       | Puran                                                                                | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 22.1.2011.             | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                            |
| 88.       | Bhogta, Deshwari, Ganju, Dautalbandi (Dwalbandi), Patbandi, Raut, Maajhia and Khairi | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 2.3.12                 | Bill is proposed to be introduced with regard to these communities very soon. |
| 89.       | Rautia                                                                               | Recommended by Jharkhand Govt. vide letter dated 28.9.2012              | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt.                     |
| KARNATAKA | KARNATAKA                                                                            | KARNATAKA                                                               | KARNATAKA                                                                     |
| 90.       | Gangamatha (37 synonymous)                                                           | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 2001 & 3-3-2014        | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                     |
| 91.       | HalakkiVokkalu                                                                       | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 21.10.2009             | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Government.               |
| 92.       | Talwara and Pariwara as synonym of Naika                                             | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 22.8.2002 & 25.2.2014  | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                     |
| 93.       | Kuruba (Gulbarga) as synonym of Gond ST of Karnataka.                                | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 1997 & 4.3.2014        | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                     |
| 94.       | Kadugolla (Advaigolla) and its other synonyms like Hattigolla                        | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 26.12.2014 & 17.8.2015 | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                     |
| 95        | Removal of area restriction Kaniyan, Kanyan (in Kollegal taluk of Mysore             | Recommended by Karnataka Govt. vide letter dated 4.3.2014               | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                     |

| Sl.N o.                                                     | Name of Community                                                              | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                                                 | Status / Present position                                                   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| synonyms of Kani, Kaniya, Kaniyaru, Kaniyar, Kanisan KERALA | synonyms of Kani, Kaniya, Kaniyaru, Kaniyar, Kanisan KERALA                    | synonyms of Kani, Kaniya, Kaniyaru, Kaniyar, Kanisan KERALA                                                       | synonyms of Kani, Kaniya, Kaniyaru, Kaniyar, Kanisan KERALA                 |
| 96.                                                         | Vetan and Nayadi                                                               | Recommended by Kerala Govt. vide letter dated 14.12.2009                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Government.             |
| 97.                                                         | Kunduvadiyan                                                                   | Recommended by Kerala Govt. vide letter dated 2.3.2012                                                            | RGI did not support proposal. Conveyed to State Government.                 |
| 98.                                                         | Malayali                                                                       | Recommended by Kerala Govt. vide letter dated 2.7.2013 & 19.2.2015                                                | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                   |
| MADHYA PRADESH                                              | MADHYA PRADESH                                                                 | MADHYA PRADESH                                                                                                    | MADHYA PRADESH                                                              |
| 99.                                                         | Re-inclusion of Meena, Keer and Pardhi                                         | State Govt. proposed on 20.5.2011.                                                                                | Comments of RGI sent to State Government.                                   |
| 100.                                                        | Dheemar, Kevat, Kahar, Bhoi, Mallah and Nishad as synonym of Majhi and Majhwar | State Govt. proposed on 22.12.2005.                                                                               | Comments of RGI sent to State Govt. on 1.11.2013.                           |
| 101.                                                        | Kamar as synonym of Kanwar with area restriction in Shahdol District           | State Govt. proposed on 20.8.2013.                                                                                | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Government.             |
| 102.                                                        | 'Panika' with removal of areas restriction                                     | State Govt. proposed on 15.5.2014                                                                                 | Comments of RGI sent to State govt.                                         |
| 103.                                                        | Badi                                                                           | State Govt. proposed on 16.12.2008                                                                                | Comments of RGI sent to State govt. on 11.9.2009 for further justification. |
| 104.                                                        | Vaadi with area restriction                                                    | State Govt. proposed inclusion of Vaadi community in the area restriction of Jabalpur and Shahdol Division in the | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                   |

- Sl.N o. Name Community

- of Proposal of State Government / UT

Status / Present position

list of  Scheduled Tribe of Madhya Pradesh on 12.8.2014

## ODISHA

105. Laban

State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014.

- RGI did not support the proposal.

106. Labana

107. Bhattada

108. Bhottara

109. BodoBhottada

110. Sano Bhottada

111. Bhuinya

112. Pauri Paudi (PTG)

Bhuyan / Bhuyan

State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014.

Sent to RGI for comments.

113. PrajaBhuyan/ ParjaBhuyan ParajaBhuyan/ ParojaBhuyan/ RoutaliBhuyan

/

State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014.

RGI did not support the proposal.

114. RajkoliBhuyan / RajkuliBhuyan

115. PaikaBhuyan  /  Paik Bhuyan / KhandayatBhuyan  / Khandayat Paik Bhuyan

116. Bhumija

117. SinglalBhumij / SinglatBhumij

118.

TamodiaBhumij

/

TamadiaBhumij

/

TamudiaBhumij

/

State proposed on 14.10.2014, without complete reports.

State Government asked to send the complete proposal.

| Sl.N o.   | Name of Community                                        | Proposal of State Government / UT                                        | Status / Present position         |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|           | TamuliaBhumij / TamundiaBhumij                           |                                                                          |                                   |
| 119.      | ChuktiaBhunjia (PTG)                                     | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
| 120.      | Banda Paraja                                             | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 121.      | BondaParaja                                              | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 122       | Durua                                                    | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
| 123       | Dhurua                                                   | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
| 124       | Dhurava                                                  | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
| 125       | OlleraGadaba                                             | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 126       | Sana Gadaba                                              | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 127       | MeriaGond (Maria Gond)                                   | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 128       | Muria / MuriaGond                                        | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                                    | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 129       | TanlaGauda                                               | State Govt. Proposed on 30.09.2014 State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
| 130       | Kaur / Kaanr / Koanr / Kuanr / Kunwar / Kuanwar / Konwar |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 131       | DudhaKharia                                              |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 132       | PahadiKharia (Hill Kharia)                               |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 133       | Delki / DelkiKharia                                      |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 134       | Nageswar                                                 |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 135       | KolhaLohara                                              |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 136       | KolKamar                                                 |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 137       | ErengaKolha                                              |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 138       | CherengaKolha                                            |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |
| 139       | GampaKoya                                                |                                                                          | RGI did not support the proposal. |

|   Sl.N o. | Name of Community                                              | Proposal of State Government / UT          | Status / Present position         |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|       140 | GumpaKoya                                                      |                                            |                                   |
|       141 | Koitor                                                         |                                            |                                   |
|       142 | MussaraKoya / MusriKoya                                        |                                            |                                   |
|       143 | LodhaKhadia                                                    |                                            |                                   |
|       144 | Mankidia                                                       |                                            |                                   |
|       145 | ErengaMunda                                                    |                                            |                                   |
|       146 | NagabansiMunda                                                 |                                            |                                   |
|       147 | Amanatia                                                       |                                            |                                   |
|       148 | Uram                                                           | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 25.4.2015 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
|       149 | Dhangara                                                       | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 25.4.2015 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
|       150 | Oram / Uraon                                                   | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 25.4.2015 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
|       151 | OraonMudi (Mudi)                                               | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 25.4.2015 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
|       152 | BarengJhodiaParoja                                             | State                                      | RGI did not support the proposal. |
|       153 | PengaParoja                                                    |                                            | Govt. sent the proposal in 2014   |
|       154 | PenguParoja                                                    |                                            |                                   |
|       155 | Porja                                                          |                                            |                                   |
|       156 | SeliaParoja                                                    |                                            |                                   |
|       157 | JhaduaBindhani                                                 |                                            |                                   |
|       158 | KuviKandha                                                     |                                            |                                   |
|       159 | KuiKandha                                                      | State proposed on 7.7.2014                 | Sent to RGI for comments.         |
|       160 | BudhaKondh / BudhaKandha / BuduKondh / DuduKandha / BuriKandha | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014      | RGI did not support the proposal. |
|       161 | DesuaKandha / DesiKandha                                       |                                            |                                   |

|   Sl.N o. | Name of Community                      | Proposal of State Government / UT     | Status / Present position     |
|-----------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
|       162 | DanguriaKandha / DongriaKandha         |                                       |                               |
|       163 | KutiaKondh                             |                                       |                               |
|       164 | PenguKandha                            |                                       |                               |
|       165 | TikiraKondha /TikiriaKandha            |                                       |                               |
|       166 | Oriya Kandha /OdiaKandha               |                                       |                               |
|       167 | Bhima                                  |                                       |                               |
|       168 | BobiliSaora                            |                                       |                               |
|       169 | GontarSaora                            |                                       |                               |
|       170 | JaduSavar                              |                                       |                               |
|       171 | JathiSavar / JathiSaora                |                                       |                               |
|       172 | KampoSaora                             |                                       |                               |
|       173 | KapuSaora                              |                                       |                               |
|       174 | KudubaSaora                            |                                       |                               |
|       175 | KurumbaSaora                           |                                       |                               |
|       176 | KumbiSaora                             |                                       |                               |
|       177 | LariaSaora                             |                                       |                               |
|       178 | MallaSavar                             |                                       |                               |
|       179 | Oriya Saora / OdiaSaora                |                                       |                               |
|       180 | PatraSavara                            |                                       |                               |
|       181 | Sudha Savar /Sudha Saora / Sudho Soura |                                       |                               |
|       182 | TanklaSavar / KindalSavar              |                                       |                               |
|       183 | VasuSaora / BasuSaora                  |                                       |                               |
|       184 | KandhaKumbhar                          | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014 | Comments of RGI sent to NCST. |

| Sl.N o.   | Name of Community                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Proposal of State Government / UT                                 | Status / Present position                                 |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 185       | Paharia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                             | RGI did not support the proposal.                         |
| 186       | Konda Reddy / KondaReddi                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 8.9.2014                         | Sent to RGI for comments.                                 |
| 187       | Muka Dora / Mooka Dora / Nuka Dora / Nooka Dora                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 7.7.2014                         | Sent to RGI for comments.                                 |
| 188       | Saara                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | State Govt. sent the Proposal on 20.12.2011                       | RGI did not support the proposal. Conveyed to State Govt. |
| 189       | Jodia / Jhodia / Jadia / Jhadia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                             | RGI did not support the proposal.                         |
| 190       | Luhura, Lohara, Lohar                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           | State Govt. sent the proposal in 2014                             | RGI did not support the proposal.                         |
| PUNJAB    | PUNJAB                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | PUNJAB                                                            | PUNJAB                                                    |
| 191       | Buria, Bazigar, Banjara, Bangala, Brara, Ghandhila, Nat and Sansi (including its 33 sub- castes Kuchband, Bhedkut, Manesh, Gadria, Bachhabans, Kopet, Aheria, Tettlu, Bheria, Arhar, bhantu, Chattu, Bhattu, Habura, Kikan, Harrar, Khola, Behlowala, Biddu, Langeh, Singiwala, Kanjar, Mishkari, Bhaginarmaur, | State Govt. sent proposal with ethnographic report on 19.11.2012. | Sent to RGI for comments.                                 |

| Sl.N o.                                                                     | Name of Community                                                                                                     | Proposal of State Government / UT                                           | Status / Present position                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Kalkinar, Chaddi or Chadi, Birtwal, Biharia, Pakhwara, Haddon, Haria SIKKIM | Kalkinar, Chaddi or Chadi, Birtwal, Biharia, Pakhwara, Haddon, Haria SIKKIM                                           | Kalkinar, Chaddi or Chadi, Birtwal, Biharia, Pakhwara, Haddon, Haria SIKKIM | Kalkinar, Chaddi or Chadi, Birtwal, Biharia, Pakhwara, Haddon, Haria SIKKIM                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 192                                                                         | Thami, Bahun, Chhetri, Sanyasi (Jogi) Newar', KiratKhambuRai, KiratDewan (Yakha), Bhujel, Sunuwar, Mangar and Gurung. | State Govt. sent proposal on 18.7.2012                                      | State Government has been informed, to furnish justification/clarification on 01.9.2014 and on 17.3.2016.                                                                                                                                                |
| TAMIL NADU                                                                  | TAMIL NADU                                                                                                            | TAMIL NADU                                                                  | TAMIL NADU                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 193                                                                         | MalayaliGounder (without area restriction)                                                                            | State Govt. proposed on 14.8.2006                                           | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 194                                                                         | Kuravan, Sidhanar and 26 other Koravars                                                                               | State Govt. proposed on 21.8.2006                                           | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 195                                                                         | Narikoravan grouped with Kuruvikaran community                                                                        | State Govt. proposed on 21.8.2006                                           | Cabinet has approved on 25.5.2016.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 196                                                                         | Kuruma, Kuruman, Kurumba, KurumbaGounder, Kurumban and Kurumbar communities as synonymous of                          | State Govt. proposed on 21.8.2006                                           | RGI has not supported the proposal for inclusion of Kuruma, Kurumba, KurumbaGounder, Kurumban and Kurumbar communities as synonyms of Kurumans ST. Same was sent to State Govt. for appropriate action. Proposal of Kuruman referred to NCST on 9.10.14. |

| Sl.N o.       | Name of Community                                           | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                                                                                     | Status / Present position                                                                                               |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|               | 'Kurumans' ST.                                              |                                                                                                                                                       |                                                                                                                         |
| 197           | Change of existing names of STs (20 Scheduled Tribes)       | 26.12.2007 received from MOSJE on 6.2.2008                                                                                                            | Comments of RGI have been referred to State Government for further justification on 6.2.2009 and reminded on 30.5.2014. |
| 198           | Vettaikaran and Vettaikaranayakkan                          | State Govt. proposed on 1991 & 1992                                                                                                                   | State Government requested for ethnographic report. State Govt. has informed ethnographic report under preparation.     |
| 199           | Badaga                                                      | State Govt. proposed on 1990 & 16.9.2003                                                                                                              | RGI did not support the proposal. Communicated to State Government.                                                     |
| 200           | Yerukula                                                    | State Govt. proposed on 16.12.2014                                                                                                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                               |
| 201           | Valmiki                                                     | State Govt. proposed on 16.12.2014                                                                                                                    | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                               |
| TRIPURA       | TRIPURA                                                     | TRIPURA                                                                                                                                               | TRIPURA                                                                                                                 |
| 202           | Darlong                                                     | State Govt. proposed on 1.1.2003                                                                                                                      | Cabinet has approved on 25.05.2016.                                                                                     |
| UTTRAKHAND    | UTTRAKHAND                                                  | UTTRAKHAND                                                                                                                                            | UTTRAKHAND                                                                                                              |
| 203           | Balti                                                       | The State Govt. has recommended on 10.2.2014 along with ethnographic report.                                                                          | Comments of RGI sent to Stat Govt. to furnish further justification on 19.8.2014.                                       |
| UTTAR PRADESH | UTTAR PRADESH                                               | UTTAR PRADESH                                                                                                                                         | UTTAR PRADESH                                                                                                           |
| 204           | Gihar (Kanjar)                                              | Govt of UP vide letter dtd 9.1.14 forwarded proposal for inclusion of Gihar (Kanjad) community in STs list of UP.                                     | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                               |
| 205           | Gond, Dhuria, Nayak, Ojha, Pathari, Rajgondin newly created | Government of UP, vide letter dtd. 11.12.2013, recommended for inclusion of Gond, Dhuria, Nayak, Ojha, Pathari, Rajgond communities in STs list of UP | Recommendation of RGI sent to NCST for comments.                                                                        |

| Sl.N o.     | Name of Community                                                                                        | Proposal of State Government / UT                                                                                           | Status / Present position                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|             | districts of SantKabirnagarKus hinagar, Chandauli and Santravidasnagar.                                  | in newly created districts of SantKabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Chandauli and SantRavidas Nagar.                                 |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 206         | Banjara                                                                                                  | Recommendation of Govt. of UP for inclusion of Banjara community in list of ST of UP has been referred to RGI for comments. | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| WEST BENGAL | WEST BENGAL                                                                                              | WEST BENGAL                                                                                                                 | WEST BENGAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 207         | Bhujel, Gurung, Mangar, Newar, Jogi, Khas, Rai, Sunuwar, Thami and Yakha (Dewan)                         | State Govt. sent proposal on 28.2.14.                                                                                       | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 208         | Dhimal                                                                                                   | State Govt. sent proposal on 28.2.14.                                                                                       | Sent to RGI for comments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 209         | Kol                                                                                                      | State Govt. sent proposal with ethnographic report on 19.6.2014.                                                            | Comments of RGI sent to State Govt. for further justification on 23.7.14.                                                                                                                                                                                |
| PUDDUCHERY  | PUDDUCHERY                                                                                               | PUDDUCHERY                                                                                                                  | PUDDUCHERY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 210.        | (i) Irular (including Villi and Vettaikaran) (ii)Kattunayackan (iii)Malaikuravan (iv)Yerukula (v)Kuruman | Govt. of Puducherry proposed on 2.9.2003 & 19.1.2012.                                                                       | RGI Agreed to proposal for inclusion of Irular (including Villi and Vettaikaran. RGI had not supported proposal for identification of other communities as ST. Cabinet in respect of Irular (including Villi and Vettaikaran) has approved on 25.5.2016. |