Which caste is Vanjari?

The Indian reservation system, though limited in scope, relies entirely on quotas . According to caste and subcaste system, Vanjaris comes under caste “Vanjari” and subcaste “NT(D)”. Vanjari caste belongs to the OBC category in the central list of OBC.

Is Vanjari an upper caste?

Census of British India 1881 engrooves ‘Origin of Vanjari’ Caste as below. As mentioned by Manu, ‘Vanjaris’ are those who by omission of holy rites and neglected by Brahmans, ‘Vanjaris’ gradually sunk to the lower class of the four major classes belonging to the community”.

Is Vanjari NT?

Nashik: The Vanjari community on Wednesday rallied for increase in reservation quota for its members by abolishing the sub-categories made in nomadic tribes category. The community members termed ‘injustice’ to the 2% reservation being given to the community that was included in ‘D’ category of NT.

Is Vanjari and Banjara same?

It says that Vanjari and Banjara are two separate castes. The Vanjari community is mentioned in the list of Other Backward Classes and the Banjara community is mentioned in the list of Denotified Tribes.

What is Vanjari?

Vanjari (caste), a nomadic tribe with origins in Rajasthan or northern India. Vanjari, Punjab, a town Union Council of Mianwali District, Pakistan.

Is NT in OBC?

Because in NEET application form there is no option of NT-B category. Options provided are ST/SC ,OBC.

What is Vanjari caste in Maharashtra?

Vanjari community is having mother tongue as Marathi and Banjara mother tongue is mixed rajsathani and Marathi,i.e.Lamani or Banjari language. All traditions of Vanjari are similar to Maratha community in Maharashtra also some surnames or kul are similar to Marathas.

Who is Vanjari?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Vanjari may refer to: Vanjari (caste), a nomadic tribe with origins in Rajasthan or northern India.