Question : LIFE EXPECTANCY OF TRIBALS



(a) whether the Government has undertaken any study to determine the life expectancy of the tribals in India; and

(b) if so, the details alongwith the findings thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS(SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)

(a): No, Madam.Government has not undertaken any study to determine the life expectancy of the tribals in India. The data for the total population is available which is 62.6 years for male and 64.2 years for female.

(b): Does not arise.