Majhwar caste is notified as a Scheduled Caste in the States of Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand since 1950 and 2000 respectively without any synonym/sub-caste. Members of this community are entitled to Scheduled Castes certificates and consequential benefits such as reservation. The subject of issuance and verification of castes certificates rests with the concerned State Governments/U.T. Administrations.

This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.

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