(a) whether the Anthropological Survey of India has sanctioned/ commissioned any research projects during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and outcomes achieved therefrom; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Anthropological Survey of India has sanctioned/ commissioned any research projects during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof and outcomes achieved therefrom; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The details and outcome of the research projects are as under :
S.No. Name of project Outcome
(i) Development and Sustainability;
Year: 2017-18; Area/Village covered: 17 Critical assessment of the impacts of different developmental initiatives and its sustainability among different tribal and non-tribal communities of India.
(ii) Community Health, Disease and Genetic Structure of Indian Population; Year : 2017 onwards; Community covered : 35 Health awareness, especially among the tribal communities by ‘Genetic Screening-cum-Awareness Camps''.
(iii) Anthropological Study of De-Notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities; Year : 2018-19; Community covered: 50 Generation of detailed ethnographic information and examination on the relation of these communities with the outside world with a view to help in de-stigmatizing them by bringing awareness among the people.
(c) Does not arise.
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