Question : INCLUSION OF AREA IN SIXTH SCHEDULE



(a) whether it is proposed to include Girpan area in Himachal Pradesh also in the Sixth Schedule of the constitution with a view to speedier development of the area and protesting its identity just like certain areas of the North-Eastern States;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government at present.

(b) & (c) Do not arise.