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Months after the Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri area was declared as a Scheduled Tribe (ST), anger is building among the community over the delay in the implementation of the new classification.
Thousands of members of the community on Tuesday gathered in Nahan district to seek immediate implementation and begin the issuance of ST certificates.
Hattee Community
The Hattee community is a Scheduled Tribe in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
They are found primarily in the Trans-Giri region of Sirmaur district.
The Hattees are believed to be descendants of the Jaunsari people of Uttarakhand.
They are a close-knit community with a rich cultural heritage.
The Hattees are traditionally engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry.
They are also skilled artisans and weavers.
The Hattee community is known for its colorful traditional attire and vibrant festivals.
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