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Reservation for STs in Goa Legislative Assembly

  • 12 Aug 2025

On 11th August 2025, Parliament passed the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it.

  • The Lok Sabha had passed the bill last week.

Key Points

  • Purpose of the Bill: Enables reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Legislative Assembly and readjusts assembly constituencies to ensure effective democratic participation of tribal members.
  • Rationale: Scheduled Tribe population in Goa has grown from 566 in 2001 to over 1.49 lakh.
  • Current Representation: Currently, out of 40 assembly seats, only one is reserved for Scheduled Castes, with no provision for ST representation.