(a) the funds sanctioned and released by the Government for the preservation and documentation of tribal language, arts and crafts and traditional knowledge during the last three years and the current year, state-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes for creation of self-help groups among women for his purpose; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a): In their efforts to preserve and document tribal language, arts and crafts and traditional knowledge, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs supports, by part funding, State Governments / Union Territory Administrations that have Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) for carrying out activities such as research studies, training programmes, workshops and seminars, collection of tribal art and artifacts, construction and maintenance of tribal museum etc. The funds sanctioned and released to the State Governments as Grants-in-aids to the TRIs during the last three years and the current year, state-wise is given in Annexure.
(b): No, Madam.
(c): Does not arise.