BC community name changes | Hyderabad, May 8 (Maxim News): The Telangana government has approved major changes to the names of several Backward Classes communities in the state.
Acting on recommendations submitted by the Telangana Backward Classes Commission, the state Cabinet cleared proposals to replace certain caste names and add respectful alternative titles to others.
The government said the decision aims to protect social dignity and remove terms considered derogatory or outdated. Officials stated that the revised names will come into immediate effect in official records and government documentation.
The changes apply to communities listed under BC Group A and BC Group D categories. The state government said the move fulfills a long standing demand from several BC groups seeking respectful social identification.
BC community name changes | Telangana revises BC Group A and Group D names
Under BC Group A, the government removed the term “Dommara” from serial number 7 and officially replaced it with “Gada Vamshiya.” Similarly, the term “Pichchakuntla” listed under serial number 18 has now been changed to “Vamsha Raj.”
The Cabinet also approved adding “Shiva Kshatriya” as an alternative title for the Budabukkala community listed under serial number 4. From now on, official records will identify the group as “Budabukkala, Shiva Kshatriya.”
In another change, the term “Vannar” under serial number 5 has been removed. The government added “Dhobi” in its place. Accordingly, the community will now be recorded as “Rajaka, Chakali, Dhobi.”
The government also accepted requests from the Veerabhadriya community. Authorities added “Veeramushti” and “Netti Kotala” as alternative names for the caste listed under serial number 23.
Several changes were also approved under BC Group D. The government completely removed the term “Shudra Kulam” from serial number 29 and replaced it with “Tammali (Non Brahmin).”
Further, the government added the term “Meru” to the caste listed under serial number 5. The community will now be officially identified as “Mera, Meru, Chippolu.”
Officials said the government positively considered representations from various communities seeking removal of insulting or socially insensitive terms from official records. The BC Commission stated that the revised names would help students and job aspirants receive social recognition with greater dignity and respect.
The Telangana government described the move as part of its broader effort to ensure social justice, inclusion, and respectful representation for backward communities across the state.
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