(a) whether adequate relief and rehabilitation measures were adopted by
the Government for the displaced tribals in Karnataka;
(b) if so, whether mobilization by tribals to defend their rights
against State authorities was dealt with severely through threats and
intimidations, arbitrary arrests or even criminalization of their protests;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(d) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a): As per the information received from the Department of Land Resources
the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 (NRRP, 2007) have
been formulated. One of its aim is to minimize large-scale displacement.
The policy also provides for comprehensive rehabilitation & resettlement
benefits to the displaced families. The State Governments, Public Sector
Undertakings or agencies, and other requiring bodies shall be at liberty
to put in place greater benefit levels than those prescribed in the NRRP-2007.
The National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007 (NRRP,
2007) was circulated to all the State Governments including Karnataka.
According to Government of Karnataka adequate relief and rehabilitation
measures have been taken for tribals families shifted from various places
of National Parks in the State.
(b) to (d): As per information received from Government of Karnataka,
no such incidents occurred in the State. As per information received from
Ministry of Home Affairs, advisories have been issued to the State
Governments / UT Administrations from time to time to give more focused
attention to the administration of criminal justice system with emphasis
on prevention and control of crime including crimes against Scheduled
Castes & Scheduled Tribes.