(a) whether the Government has received any representation regarding
irregularity in conducting census of Pathari Caste in Chhattisgarh State;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Pathari Caste in Chhattisgarh State is getting the
benefits of the Scheduled Tribe;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RANEE NARAH)
(a): No, Madam.
(b): Question does not arise.
(c) to (e): The ‘Pathari’ community has been notified as Scheduled Tribe
in the State of Chattisgarh which is mentioned at Sl.No.35 of the List of
Scheduled Tribes in the State. Accordingly, the persons belonging to the
‘Pathari’ community of the Chhattisgarh State are entitled to the benefits
meant for STs in that State. The Govt. of Chhattisgarh has referred the matter
of variation in the Hindi Spelling of “Pathariâ€. This has been processed as per
the prescribed modalities.