Question : FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL AREAS



(a) whether some of the State Governments have requested for more funds for the development of tribal areas in their States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) : The schemes of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs are demand-driven. Receipt of proposals from the State Governments for grant of funds under the schemes is an ongoing and continuing process. Keeping in view the schematic allocations, funds are released only if the proposals received are complete in all respects including utilisation certificate and progress report of funds released earlier.