(a) whether the Government has muted any plan to preserve the well
rich cultured heritage of the tribals in the country including Assam;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) If not, the reasons thereof?
(a) whether the Government has muted any plan to preserve the well
rich cultured heritage of the tribals in the country including Assam;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) If not, the reasons thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
(a): Yes, Madam. The Government of India implements schemes for the Protection,
development, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage of tribals in the
country including Assam. These activities are carried out by several attached/
subordinate and autonomous organizations under the Ministry of Culture.
(b): In addition to the scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture, the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs supports State Governments/Union Terrritory
Administration that have Tribal Research Institutes in their efforts to
preserve and promote the cultural heritage of tribals by part-funding for
documentation of tribal culture, construction of tribal museum and collection
of tribal art and artifacts.
(c): Does not arise.