(a) whether there is least awareness among tribals towards the health issues;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has taken steps to create health awareness among the primitive tribes in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (e): Health is a State subject and NRHM supplements the efforts of State/UT
Governments. Based on request of States, NRHM addresses information, education and
communication towards health related issues throughout the country with special focus
of vulnerable, tribal and hilly areas. States are appropriately creating health campaign
and awareness in rural areas with special focus on tribal population. Financial assistance
are being given to States/UTs for health facilities located in the tribal areas, as per
the State requirement reflected in the Annual State Programme Implementation Plan annually,
which is appraised and approved by the National Programme Coordination Committee under NRHM.