Question : MICRO PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBES



(a) the details of Micro Projects for the development of tribes functioning in various States of the country, particularly in Maharashtra and Karnataka, State-wise;

(b) the funds earmarked therefor during each of the last three years, State-wise;

(c) the activities undertaken under the scheme, State-wise; and

(d) the number of persons benefited under these projects during the said period, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JUAL ORAM)

(a)Under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) strategy, Integrated Tribal Development ProjectlIntegrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDPIITDA), Pockets under` Modified Areas Development Approach (MADA) and Clusters have been identified in 23 StateslUTs. In addition, 75 Primitive Tribal Groups have also been identified in 17 States/UTs. Micro Projects have not been set up in any StateIUT under TSP strategy including Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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