(a) whether the Government is aware that the Chakala Community, a community of traditional oil workers in the State of Kerala, has been reduced to a backward and an uneducated community, with no source of livelihood, due to the advent of mechanical production of coconut oil;
(b) if so, whether the Government would consider according the status of a minority to the Chakala community, to uplift them and to ensure their participation in various leadership roles and important positions;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor? |
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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)
(a) The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has intimated that “Chakkala” caste has been included in the Central List of OBCs for the State of Kerala vide GOI notification dated 10-09-1993.
(b) There is no proposal for grant of minority status to Chakala community, under consideration in this Ministry.
(c) & (d) Do not arise, in view of (b) above. |
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