(a) whether the Government proposes to resettle and give a legal identity to the
Taungyas, so that they can get BPL cards, and avail of banking facilities; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government proposes to resettle and give a legal identity to the
Taungyas, so that they can get BPL cards, and avail of banking facilities; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RANEE NARAH)
(a) : Taungyas community is not notified as Scheduled Tribe in the country. The proposal
for inclusion of Taungyas as scheduled Tribes has not been received from any of the States/
UTs by the Ministry.
(b) : Does not arise.