Question : LEGAL IDENTITY TO TAUNGYAS



(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?

Answer given by the minister


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.