(a) the proportion of tribals living in Ladakh (Leh and Kargil) Region out of the
total population;
(b) whether the region has been declared as tribal region;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) time by when the region is likely to be declared as Tribal Region?
MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) : As per the 2001 census figures, available only districtwise, the Scheduled
Tribes population in the districts of Leh (Ladakh) is 96174 out of total population
of 117232 and 105377 out of total population 119307 in Kargil.
(b) to (d) : Ladakh has not been declared a tribal area in terms of Article 244 of
the Constitution. This Ministry has not received any proposal also in this regard.