(a) whether the enumeration of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes has been taken up under the Census, 2011 as directed by the Supreme Court;
(b) if so, the details thereof; State-wise and community-wise; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefore?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a): As per the decision of the Union Government, a combined survey called ‘Socio-Economic and Caste Census’ (SECC) would be conducted by the Government of India across the country in a phased manner from June to December, 2011. In the survey ‘caste’ of all persons is to be enumerated. Caste or tribe names returned by the Denotified/ Nomadic/ Semi-nomadic communities also will be captured in this survey.
(b) & (c): In view of the above, does not arise.