(a) whether sacred groves acts as reservoirs of rare fauna and flora and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details and extent of sacred groves identified in the country, State/UT-wise;
(c) whether the Government has identified the threats to the existence of sacred groves in the country and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government provides any funds/grants in this regard and if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and
(e) the concrete steps proposed to be taken by the Government for preserving and maintaining the sacred groves in the country including assistance rendered to the State Governments, local communities and voluntary organizations in this regard?