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.