(a) whether the Government are aware of the deaths of tribals due to starvation and
malnutrition in severalparts of the country especially in Nandurbar in Maharashtra;
(b) if so, the State-wise number of deaths of tribals occurred during 2001, 2002 and
the current year;
(c) whether the.Union Government have sought a report in this regard from the State
Government;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent the occurrence of
such deaths oftribals?