- Parliament passed a bill to include certain tribal communities in Karnataka in the Scheduled Tribe category.
- It seeks to include Parivara and Talawara tribal communities in the ST category to ensure they get reservation and other benefits provided by the government.
- Siddi tribes of Belagavi, Dharwad would also be included in the ST category apart from those living in Uttar Kannada districts.
- The amendments have been made in the list of STs in Karnataka.