Summary:
Dhangar leaders claim Dhangars and Dhangads are the same and the term Dhangad is a "spelling mistake" that has deprived them of benefits. However, this demand is resisted by tribals, who claim Dhangars and Oraons are two distinct groups. "The government is committed to all round development of the Dhangar community who have been away from mainstream for all these years. The government intends to implement 22 schemes for development of Dhangar community on the lines of tribal community," said Mungantiwar in his budget speech. This includes making land available for sheep husbandry for landless Dhangar families or insurance for sheep and financial assistance on grant basis for purchase of land..