Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Advocates for Budaga Jangam Community's Inclusion in SC Benefits
Extend SC benefits to Budaga Jangam community, Naidu tells Collectors
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to advocate for the Budaga Jangam community's inclusion in the Scheduled Castes category. He directed District Collectors to extend existing Scheduled Castes benefits to the community, excluding job reservations, while the matter is discussed with the central government.
- 01Chief Minister Naidu supports the Budaga Jangam community's demand for Scheduled Castes status.
- 02The state government will approach the central government regarding this inclusion.
- 03District Collectors are instructed to provide SC benefits to the Budaga Jangams until approval is granted.
- 04Job-related reservations will not be included in the interim benefits.
- 05The announcement came during a review of welfare initiatives at the Collectors' Conference.
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During the 7th Collectors’ Conference, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need to include the Budaga Jangam community in the Scheduled Castes (SC) category. He stated that the state government would engage with the central government to address this long-standing demand. In the meantime, Naidu directed District Collectors to extend all benefits applicable to Scheduled Castes, excluding job-related reservations, to the Budaga Jangam community. This decision aims to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the necessary support under existing welfare schemes while the inclusion process is underway. The Chief Minister's remarks came as part of a broader review of welfare initiatives and social justice measures in the state.
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This decision could significantly improve access to welfare benefits for the Budaga Jangam community in Andhra Pradesh, enhancing their social and economic standing.
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