(a) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government for making alternative arrangements for the livelihood of the tribal dwelling in depleting forest areas;
(b) whether Government are aware that some of the tribal communities are surviving on trees and
plants and grass in the forest areas;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the steps taken by the government for their upliftment?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (d) National Afforestation & Eco Development Board of Ministry of Environment &
Forests is implementing National Afforestation Programme (NAP) Scheme for regeneration of
degraded forests and adjoining areas of the country with peoples participation. The scheme
is being implemented through a decentralized mechanism of Forest Development Agencies (FDAs)
at village level. This programme gives livelihood opportunities to all Joint Forest Management
Committee (JMFC) members and other people living in and around forests including tribals where
this programme is implemented.