(a) whether Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Representatives of People have
sent a proposals to the Union Government for inclusion of Lawana Caste in the list
of Scheduled Tribes; and
(b) if so, the present status of the proposal?
(a) whether Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Representatives of People have
sent a proposals to the Union Government for inclusion of Lawana Caste in the list
of Scheduled Tribes; and
(b) if so, the present status of the proposal?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH)
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has recommended inclusion
of Lawana community in the list of Scheduled Tribes. The recommendation is
being processed as per the approved modalities for deciding such claims.