Panel for SC/STs will submit report on status of Karnataka’s nomadic communities to govt. soon
The Karnataka State Commission for SC/STs is preparing a comprehensive report on the status of nomadic and tribal communities to be submitted to the government. The commission is focusing on issues like housing, land rights, and the prevention of illegal evictions.
Why it matters
It addresses systemic socio-economic challenges faced by marginalized communities and highlights the government's role in policy reform and legal protection.
A report on the condition of nomadic and tribal communities will be submitted to the government within 15 days, said L. Murthy, chairman of the Karnataka State Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Speaking after presiding over a meeting to receive petitions from representatives of nomadic and tribal communities, Mr. Murthy said, “I have toured 18 districts of the State and the problems faced by the exploited communities in many districts are the same. Housing, land, education and financial facilities should be provided to them,” he said.
Speaking on tribal communities, he said that since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is under way, the Secretary of the Revenue and Forest Department has been instructed not to evict tribal community members anywhere.
“If a situation arises where eviction is required, they should be provided with housing and financial assistance,” he said.
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