Amendment to Grant ST Status to Pahari Ethnic Tribe May be Taken Up in Parliament

Amendment to Grant ST Status to Pahari Ethnic Tribe May be Taken Up in Parliament

VoM News Desk | January 19, 2024 | 07:33 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Politics | Follow on Google News

Amendment to Grant ST Status to Pahari Ethnic Tribe May be Taken Up in Parliament

Amendment to Grant ST Status to Pahari Ethnic Tribe May be Taken Up in Parliament

The bill proposing an amendment to the Reservation Act to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Pahari Ethnic Tribe, Paddari Tribe, Koli, and Gadda Brahman is likely to be considered in the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha, commencing on January 31 and concluding on February 9. The bill was introduced in the Monsoon session in July last year and, if passed, will extend political reservations to these communities in Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Legislative Changes

The proposed amendment aims to provide ST status to certain ethnic tribes that were previously denied political reservations in Jammu and Kashmir. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session, is expected to be taken up for consideration and passing during the upcoming parliamentary session.

Political Reservations for STs

While STs in Jammu and Kashmir already enjoy reservations in jobs and education, the bill seeks to extend political reservations to these communities. The move aligns with the broader legislative changes following the abrogation of Article 370, which allowed the government to bring about reforms and extend equal opportunities to various communities in the region.

Last Session of 17th Lok Sabha

The upcoming parliamentary session, scheduled to begin on January 31, will be the last session of the 17th Lok Sabha. The bill granting ST status to specific ethnic tribes is expected to be a part of the legislative agenda during this session.

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