In response to Unstarred Question No. 1091 in the Lok Sabha on 05.02.2026, Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam inquired whether there are any proposals to change the criteria for inclusion of communities under the Scheduled Tribes list. The Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, stated that there is currently no proposal to change the criteria for inclusion of communities in the Scheduled Tribes list. Therefore, providing details on possible changes is not applicable.
Key Entities Referenced
Scheduled Tribes list: List of communities recognized as Scheduled Tribes in India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The central government ministry responsible for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes in India
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1091
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026
Criteria for Inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe List
1091. Dr. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam:
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is any proposal to change the criteria for inclusion of
communities under the Scheduled Tribes list; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a): No Sir, at present, there is no proposal to change the criteria for inclusion of
communities in the Scheduled Tribes list.
(b) Doesn't arise.
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