Archive · 12 Aug 2025
MP Laxman Asks Centre for DNT Community Support
Imagine a group of people called DNTs who have faced many hardships.
They were unfairly labeled as criminals a long time ago.
Even though this label was removed, they still don't have the same rights as others.
They often don't have homes, schools, or doctors.
A politician named Dr. K. Laxman wants the government to help them.
He wants the government to count them separately in a census, so they can get the support they need to have better lives.
This will help them get recognized and receive the help they deserve.
MP Dr. K. Laxman urges the Centre to assist Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs).
He highlighted the historical marginalization of these communities.
DNTs were labeled 'criminal tribes' under colonial rule.
Laxman noted DNTs lack constitutional recognition and face exclusion.
He urged for a separate DNT column in caste-based censuses for better policy.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Dr. K. Laxman
- What
- Dr. K. Laxman urged the Centre to help Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs).
- When
- The issue was raised on Monday.
- Where
- In the House
- Why
- To advocate for the welfare and recognition of DNT communities.
DNT Community Needs
Unspecified
Census
DNT Community Needs
Need for a separate census column for DNTs
Unspecified
Not mentioned in the article
- MP
- Dr. K. Laxman
- Focus
- Welfare of DNTs
- Issue Raised
- Historical marginalization of DNTs
- Action Urged
- Separate DNT column in census