(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the tribal population in the country is still reeling under various kind of superstitions; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government for the upliftment of the tribal population?
(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that the tribal population in the country is still reeling under various kind of superstitions; and
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government for the upliftment of the tribal population?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a) & (b): It is a fact that several superstitions are prevailing among the tribal
communities of the country. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing several Central
Sector/Centrally Sponsored Schemes/programmes for the socio-economic development of tribal
people in the country. Some schemes of the Ministry for promoting education amongst the
Scheduled Tribes, namely, Girls/Boys Hostels for ST students, Ashram Schools in TSP Areas,
Post Matric Scholarship for ST students, Upgradation of Merit for ST students, Educational
Complex, etc., aim at creating awareness and raising education level amongst the tribal
people would help reduce belief in superstitions.