Gazette Information

Gazette Title

The Gazette of India Extraordinary

Gazette Number

No. 6

Publication Date

February 5, 2024

Issuing Authority

Rajya Sabha

Summary

• A Bill has been introduced to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950.
• The amendment modifies the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the State of Andhra Pradesh.
• New entries for Scheduled Tribes include "Porja, Bondo Porja, Khond Porja, Parangiperja" and "Savaras, Kapu Savaras, Maliya Savaras, Konda Savaras, Khutto Savaras".
• The Bill aims to achieve the objectives of updating the Scheduled Tribes list based on recommendations from the State Government and consultations with relevant authorities.