A new variety of "Scleria" P. J. Bergius (Cyperaceae) "S. neesii" Kunth var. "gadchiroliensis" from Central India is described here with description, line-drawing, photographic illustration and notes. It resembles with "S. neesii" Kunth var. "neesii" in overall morphology but differs in having milky white nuts covered with ribbon like hairs on distinct stalk.