The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted a significant lack of support from State governments in India for denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs). Despite ongoing requests since 2015, only seven States—Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra—are currently issuing DNT community certificates. This lack of certification hampers the ability of approximately 10 crore DNT individuals to access welfare benefits. The Ministry's report indicates that many States are still contemplating the establishment of separate directorates or welfare boards for DNTs. Additionally, the ongoing Census 2027 aims to count DNT populations, though there is uncertainty regarding how this will be executed. The Ministry has also been implementing the SEED scheme, which has facilitated the formation of over 5,000 self-help groups and provided health insurance to 50,000 individuals. Community leaders argue for a separate classification for DNTs, but the government has stated that no proposals are currently under consideration.