Question : EUROPEAN UNION FUNDED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

(a) whether some European Union-funded tribal development projects have been launched in some States;

(b) if so, the names of the States in which these projects are being launched;

(c) the funds sanctioned by the European Union for launching those projects;and

(d) the funds received from the European Union, released by the Centre, to the States and actually utilized State-wise?

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a): No, Sir. European Union has not funded any project through Government of India or State Governments.

(b),(c)&(d): Does not arise.