the number of beneficiaries under the Programme for Development of Forest Villages during the last three years and the current year , State-wise and year-wise ?
the number of beneficiaries under the Programme for Development of Forest Villages during the last three years and the current year , State-wise and year-wise ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)
The programme of Development of Forest Villages was launched in 2005-06
for welfare of the inhabitants of the forest villages, which were originally
estimated to be about 2.5 lakh tribal families. State-wise details of inhabitants/
beneficiaries is not maintained. However, all the residents of such forest villages
are intended to be covered under the programme. Under the programme, infrastructure
work relating to basic services and facilities viz. approach roads, healthcare,
primary education, minor irrigation, rainwater harvesting, drinking water,
sanitation, community halls, etc. are taken up for implementation.
A statement showing details of funds released to the State Governments
during last three years is enclosed