Updated List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal. Efforts are being made to improve their socio-economic conditions through various welfare programs and initiatives.
The List of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in West Bengal includes various indigenous communities recognized by the Indian government under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order. These tribes are considered historically disadvantaged and are entitled to affirmative action benefits, such as reservations in education, employment, and political representation.
These tribes primarily reside in the districts of Purulia, Jhargram, Bankura, West Midnapore, Darjeeling, and Cooch Behar, with a significant population in the Hills and Forest regions. The government’s efforts to uplift these communities include providing educational and economic opportunities to improve their socio-economic conditions.