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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
K'taka cabinet approves internal quotas for SCs; 3 groups to share 17% reservation
BENGALURU: After decades of deliberations, agitations and commissions, Congress govt in Karnataka on Tuesday decided to rework the internal reservation structure for Scheduled Castes (SCs). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An official announcement on this will be made during the ongoing assembly session on Wednesday. According to some cabinet ministers, the Justice Nagamohan Das Commission, which had studied internal reservation among the 101 castes within the SC community, originally suggested five categories to ensure a well-balanced representation. However, govt chose to simplify the matrix and restrict it to three categories only. According to the new framework, Madigas will receive 6% allocation, while Holeyas and Alemari castes will be eligible for 6% reservation jointly. The third category comprising Bhovi, Lambhani and others will be eligible for 5% reservation. Backward classes welfare minister Shivaraj Tangadagi described the cabinet decision as one that carries consensus and acceptance across communities. Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, who briefed the media after the cabinet meeting, called it a landmark moment in social justice policymaking. "The cabinet meeting came out with a fruitful decision, which makes all ministers such as K H Muniyappa, H C Mahadevappa, and G Parameshwara happy," he said. Former minister H Anjaneya, a long-time advocate for greater representation of the Madiga community, hailed the decision as historic. "I welcome the state gov's decision to grant a 6% reservation to the Madiga community," he said, adding: "Community members had anticipated a 7% reservation. However, they managed to secure 6%. This is a victory for the community's demand that persisted for the last 30 years." The Madiga community, which has been at the forefront demanding equitable distribution within the SC quota, has historically argued that benefits of reservation were cornered disproportionately by a handful of castes.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
SC survey panel seeks extension to May 28 for full inclusion of nomadic groups in Karnataka
BENGALURU: The committee conducting the state-wide survey of Scheduled Castes, headed by Justice Nagmohan Das, has sought an extension of its deadline from May 23 to 28 to ensure full and accurate enumeration. This is to accommodate responses from historically underrepresented nomadic SC groups such as the Lambani, Banjara, Alemari and others who have sought time to furnish details, said Justice Das here on Friday. But the survey is on track for timely completion despite initial hurdles. Launched on May 5, it has already covered an estimated 72% of its target. 'We are confident of completing the survey well within May 28. The extension is not because of delays but to guarantee 100% inclusion and authenticity,' he told the media. The ambitious survey has drawn national attention, with Union authorities seeking details into Karnataka's methodology, he said, adding, 'We have already shared our survey protocols and progress with the Centre.' On concerns about the exclusion of certain SC communities, such as Mansa, Kembatti, Madiga Dasari and Mera, he said that while these groups are availing SC benefits under broader categories like Adi Karnataka or Adi Dravida, efforts will be made to ensure their accurate nomenclature in official records. 'We will inform the government about their specific identities so that due process is followed to officially include them in the SC list, which currently comprises 101 castes,' he said.
