The Budagajangam community, once known for their vibrant art, music, and traditional performances, now faces a severe social and economic crisis in Adoni and across the Rayalaseema region. Historically a nomadic group, Budagajangams sustained their livelihood by traveling from village to village, performing their cultural arts and playing traditional instruments like the mangala vaidyam.
Although the community is constitutionally recognized as part of the Scheduled Castes (SC) in many states, in Andhra Pradesh—especially in the Rayalaseema region—they continue to struggle for basic recognition. Many Budagajangam families are being denied caste certificates, which prevents their children from accessing education, jobs, and government welfare programs.
This injustice has been raised multiple times in the Assembly, and appeals have been made to the state and central governments to provide due justice and recognition to the Budagajangam people. Without immediate government intervention, this marginalized community will continue to suffer from social exclusion and economic hardship.
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