Question : NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRIBAL WELFARE

(a) whether the Union Government has a proposal to ban liquor vends in the tribal areas of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether this issue was also discussed in the newly formed National Council for Tribal Welfare;

(d) if so, the other issue discussed in the Council; and

(e) the follow-up action taken thereon?

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

(a) No, Madam.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No meeting of the National Council for Tribal Welfare has been held so far, therefore, the question of this issue being discussed does not arise.

(d) & (e) Does not arise.