Question : PROGRAMMES FOR TRIBAL WOMEN



(a) the details of programmes being implemented by the Union Government for tribal women?

(b) whether the Union Government has identified the scheduled districts in various States where the female literacy rate among the tribals is very low;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(d) the steps taken to increase the female literacy rate in such scheduled districts in these States;

(e) whether the Union Government has finalized the allocation of funds alongwith the funds released for the education of Scheduled Tribes girls in the country during the current Five Year Plan;

(f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(g) the target fixed by the Union Government and achieved so far in regard to education of Scheduled Tribes girls;

(h) the number of tribals girls benefited so far, State-wise; and

(i) the number of institutions and NGOs in Gujarat which have been provided with grants during the above period?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI P.R. KYNDIAH)

(a) to (i) The information is being compiled and will be laid on the Table of the House.