(a) whether the Union Government has any proposal to involve tribals in
the process of carrying out development schemes in their areas in the
country including West Bengal;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the measures taken/to be taken by the Government for greater
involvement of tribals in such activities in future?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SMT. RANEE NARAH)
(a) to (d): Participation of Scheduled Tribes in the process of carrying
out development schemes is ensured through involvement of the Gram Sabhas,
from which formulation of the district plans emanates. Under the Tribal Sub
Plan, the concerned States are to allocate funds which are atleast equal to
the percentage of tribal population to the total population in the States
for preparation of a Tribal Sub Plan, in order to bring about speedy
socio-economic development of tribals. Several Central Sector Schemes,
Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Special Area Programmes of this Ministry
are being implemented in all States/Union Territories including West Bengal
in this regard. These schemes are indicated in the Annex.