(a) whether the Government has the figures of tribals living in the forest;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise ; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government has the figures of tribals living in the forest;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise ; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a) (b) & (c): An estimated 2.5 lakh tribal families are living in the forest areas
in the country. However, details in respect of tribals living in forest areas in the
country are maintained by the respective State / Union Territory Governments.