Bengaluru, June 12: A delegation of nomadic communities led by Dr. C.S. Dwarkanath, former chairman of Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission and also president of Nomadic Tribes Mahasabha met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today.
The chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the hardships of all the nomadic communities and said that the establishment of a separate commission for the nomads will be looked into.
The CM advised the Hawadiga community who still make a living by snake charming, to provide education to their children. The government will provide 10 kg of rice to everyone under the Annabhagya Yojana from July 1. He asked them to utilize this scheme.
He assured that the other demands of the delegation will be reviewed and necessary action will be taken.
Representatives of Sudugadu Siddharu, Dombidasa, Dakkaliga, Handi jogi, Kolebasava, Hakkipikki, Karadi Kalandhar, Pinjara/Nadaf, Soliga, Jenu Kuruba, Gyare, Korava, Bede Gampana, Gejjegara, Budaga Jangama, Kadugolla, Halal Khor communities were present in the delegation.
