Question : INCLUSION OF KOLI COMMUNITY IN ST LIST



(a) whether the Karnataka Government had sent a proposal to include all the 42 synonymous Koli communities under the Scheduled Tribes List;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Commission had recommended to include these communities in the Scheduled Tribes List;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a) Yes, Sir. State Government of Karnataka has recommended 39 synonymous Koli communities under the Scheduled Tribes List.

(b) The details names of Koli communities are given below:-

(1)Gangamatha

(2) Gangakula,

(3) Gourimatha.

(4) Ambiga

(5) Kabbaliga

(6) Kabber

(7) Kabbera

(8) Karvi

(9) Bhoyi

(10) Bhoi

(11) Boyi

(12)Thoreya

(13) Gabbit

(14) Goabit

(15) Daavat

(16) Gangamakkalu

(17) Gangaputa

(18) Ambig

(19) Bestha

(20) Koli

(21) Karakanthra

(22)Karikanthra

(23) Meenagara

(24) Khariya

(25)Siviyar

(26) Parivara

(27) Bunda Basthar

(28)Mahadeva Koli

(29) Talawara

(30) Machala, Kahar

(31) Megaveera

(32)Sunnagar

(33) Barki

(34) Besthar

(35) Suryavanshi Koli

(36) Jalagar

(37) Machi Gabit

(38) Gapit

(39) Daalija

(c) (d) & (e) The proposals have been processed as per approved modalities laid down for the purpose.