Question : ITDS



(a) the objectives of the Integrated Tribal Development Scheme(ITDS);

(b) whether it includes provision of houses for each tribal family in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (DR. TUSHAR A. CHAUDHARY)

(a)& (b): There is no Integrated Tribal Development Scheme implemented in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. However, houses are provided to eligible beneficiaries including STs under ‘Indira Awas Yojana’, a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.

(c) & (d): Do not arise in view of reply to (a) & (b) above.