(a) whether members of primitive tribal groups are displaced/being
displaced temporarily or permanently due to various power projects currently
being implemented by the Government in the country;
(b) if so, the details of such tribes displaced, State-wise and project-wise;
(c) whether the Government has formulated or proposes to formulate any
action plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of such tribes;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI )
(a) : No Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) has been displaced/being
displaced in the country due to various power projects, currently being
implemented by Public Sector Undertakings(PSUs) under the Central
Government.
(b) : Does not arise.
(c) & (d) : The Government has formulated a National Rehabilitation &
Resettlement Policy, 2007(NRRP-2007). The provisions of the NRRP-2007
provide for the basic minimum requirements, and all projects leading to
involuntary displacement of people must address the rehabilitation &
resettlement issues comprehensively. The State Governments, Public Sector
Undertakings or agencies, and other requiring bodies shall be at a liberty to put
in place greater benefit levels than those prescribed in the NRRP-2007.
(e) : Does not arise.