Panel to study Banjara demand for reservation
MUMBAI, March 2 -- Maharashtra government has formed a six-member study committee, helmed by retired high court judge M L Tahaliyani, to examine whether the Banjara community can be included in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category for reservation in education and jobs. An order to this effect was issued by the state tribal development department on Saturday.
The Banjaras, who currently enjoy a reservation of 3% under the Vimukta Jati or nomadic tribes category, have been pushing for inclusion in the ST category. P4...
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