Question : RECLAMATION OF ENCROACHED FOREST LAND



(a) whether any scheme to ensure participation of the Scheduled Tribes in the reclamation of encroached forests land on sharing basis has been implemented in Karnataka by the Union Government;

(b) if so, the number of Scheduled Tribes who have been provided employment during the last two years; and

(c) the number of persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes in Raichur district of the State who have benefited under the scheme?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R.BAALU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) & (c) Do not arise.