Question : TRIBAL POPULATION



(a) whether the population of tribals has declined during the last three census;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/Union Territory-wise;

(c) the reasons for such decline; and

(d) the reaction of the Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS ( SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a) Total Scheduled Tribe population in the country has not declined during the last three census.

(b), (c) & (d) Do not arise.