<p>After the Maratha community, the Dhangar community in Maharashtra took to the streets on Monday seeking reservation in educational institutes and jobs.</p>.<p>Dhangars are shepherds who demand their inclusion in Scheduled Tribe category.</p>.<p>The agitation coincided with the death anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar (May 31, 1725 – August 13, 1795), who was the Holkar Queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom.</p>.<p>Throughout the day, there were peaceful protests across the state under the banner of Dhangar Sangharsh Samiti Maharashtra Rajya (DSSMR).</p>.<p>Dhangar account for nearly a crore in terms of population in Maharashtra and they are generally settled in Marathwada and Western Maharashtra regions.</p>.<p>The community is currently listed under Vimukti Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT).</p>.<p>The Centre provides quota benefits to "Dhangad" community but in Maharashtra, they do not because of different spelling, "Dhangars".</p>.<p>"There has been a delay, however, a time frame has to be set and reservation under ST category has to be extended," said Vikas Mahatme, DSSMR leader and Rajya Sabha member.</p>
<p>After the Maratha community, the Dhangar community in Maharashtra took to the streets on Monday seeking reservation in educational institutes and jobs.</p>.<p>Dhangars are shepherds who demand their inclusion in Scheduled Tribe category.</p>.<p>The agitation coincided with the death anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar (May 31, 1725 – August 13, 1795), who was the Holkar Queen of the Maratha Malwa kingdom.</p>.<p>Throughout the day, there were peaceful protests across the state under the banner of Dhangar Sangharsh Samiti Maharashtra Rajya (DSSMR).</p>.<p>Dhangar account for nearly a crore in terms of population in Maharashtra and they are generally settled in Marathwada and Western Maharashtra regions.</p>.<p>The community is currently listed under Vimukti Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT).</p>.<p>The Centre provides quota benefits to "Dhangad" community but in Maharashtra, they do not because of different spelling, "Dhangars".</p>.<p>"There has been a delay, however, a time frame has to be set and reservation under ST category has to be extended," said Vikas Mahatme, DSSMR leader and Rajya Sabha member.</p>