• UGI USER
  • Jan 20, 2024
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GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE ON SC SUB-CATEGORIZATION:

Why in the News?

  • Union government establishes a five-member committee, led by the Cabinet Secretary.
  • The committee addresses the demand for sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs), focusing on the most backward communities.

Background and Purpose:

  • PM responds to the Madiga community’s call for SC sub-categorization, especially in Telangana.
  • A Supreme Court Bench examines the legality of sub-categorization within SCs and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
  • A response to the Madiga community’s prolonged struggle for sub-categorization since 1994.
About Madiga community

·   Madiga, a Telugu caste, primarily resides in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, with a minority presence in Tamil Nadu.

·   Historically linked to tannery, leatherwork, and handicrafts, Madigas are now predominantly engaged in agricultural labour.

·   Over time, their occupations have transitioned, reflecting changes in economic activities and livelihoods.