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19TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ]

TRIPURA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY( ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY )

NINETEENTH (19TH) REPORTof the

SUBJECT COMMITTEE - IIon

the Demands for Grants relating to the Departments of

[i] Rural Development Department [Demand No. 31], [ii] Panchayet Raj Department [Demand

No. 23], [iii] Welfare of SCs Department [Demand No. 20] & Welfare of OBCs Department

[Demand No. 61], [iv] Welfare of Minorities Department [Demand No. 57], [v] Information,

Cultural Affairs Department [Demand No. 17], [vi] Tourism Department [Demand No. 59],

[vii] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No. 19], [viii] TRP & PTG Department [Demand No.

32], [ix] Science, Technology & Environment Department [Demand No. 33], [x] Urban

Development Department [Demand No. 35], [xi] Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs

Department [Demand No. 21], [xii] Industry & Commerce Department [Demand No. 24],

and [xiii] Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department [Demand No. 25].

( 2014 - 15 )TRIPURA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

AGARTALA

MARCH, 2014

Presented to the House on 10TH March, 2014


COMPOSITION OF THE

SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II

FOR THE YEAR 2014–15

CHAIRMANShri Padma Kumar Debbarma

MEMBERS

1. Shri Sudhir Das,

2. Shri Hari Charan Sarkar,

3. Shri Naresh Chandra Jamatia,

4. Smti Gouri Das,

5. Shri Tapan Chandra Das,

6. Shri Lalit Kumar Debbarma,

7. Shri Ashish Kumar Saha,

8. Shri Diba Chandra Hrangkhwal.

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

1. Shri S. Bhattacharjee - Secretary2. Shri S. B. Debbarma - Joint Secretary (H/O)3. Shri H. B.Debnath - Under Secretary (C)4. Shri R. Debbarma - Section Officer.


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Sl. Demand Department PageNo. No. No.

1 – Introduction i

2 31 Rural Development Department 1-6

3 23 Panchayati Raj Deptt. 7 - 12

4 20 Deptt. of Welfare of SC & OBCs 13 - 20

5 57 Welfare of Minorities 21 - 28

6 17 Information, Cultural Affairs Department 29 - 33

7 59 Tourism Department 34 - 38

8 19 Tribal Welfare Department 39 - 46

9 32 TRP & PTG Department 47 - 49

10 33 Science, Technology & Environment Deptt. 50 - 59

11 35 Urban Development Deptt. 60 - 65

12 21 Food, Civil Supplies & ConsumersAffairs Department 66 - 69

13 24 Industry & Commerce Department 70 - 76

14 25 Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Deptt. 77 - 92

19TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II


INTRODUCTION

I, the Chairman of the Subject Committee – II having been authorised by the Committee

to present on its behalf, do present the 19th Report of the Committee on the Demands for

Grant for the year 2014–2015 relating to the following Departments of the State

Government :

[i] Rural Development Department [Demand No. 31], [ii] Panchayet Raj Department [Demand

No. 23], [iii] Welfare of SCs Department [Demand No. 20] & Welfare of OBCs Department

[Demand No. 61], [iv] Welfare of Minorities Department [Demand No. 57], [v] Information,

Cultural Affairs Department [Demand No. 17], [vi] Tourism Department [Demand No. 59],

[vii] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No. 19], [viii] TRP & PTG Department [Demand

No. 32], [ix] Science, Technology & Environment Department [Demand No. 33], [x] Urban

Development Department [Demand No. 35], [xi] Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs

Department [Demand No. 21], [xii] Industry & Commerce Department [Demand No. 24],

and [xiii] Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department [Demand No. 25].

2. In pursuance of Rule 300 A(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the

Tripura Legislative Assembly the Committee was constituted by the Hon’ble Speaker for a

period of two years with effect from 26th April, 2013.

3] The Committee scrutinised the Demands for Grants of the Departments concerned for

the year 2014-2015 as presented to the House on 19th February, 2014 and took evidence of

the Departmental representatives on the said Demands in its meeting held on 28-02-2014,

04-03-2014, 05-03-2014, and finalised the Report on 07-03-2014.

4] The observations and recommendations of the Committee have been printed in thick/

italic type on the body of the Report for facilities of references and conveniences.

5] The Committee keeps on records its thanks and appreciation to the Departmental

Representatives for cooperation and assistance rendered to the Committee in matters of

examination of the Demands for Grants.

6] The Committee records its thanks to the officers of the Finance Department for assisting

the Committee in its deliberation.

7] The Committee also places on records its appreciation for the sincerity and devotion to

duty of the officers and staff of the Tripura Legislative Assembly rendered in connection with

examination, compilation and presentation of the Report.

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Dated, Agartala,The 7th March, 2014.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma )Chairman

Subject Committee - IITripura Legislative Assembly.

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REPORT ONRURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

( DEMAND NO. 31 )

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related

to Rural Development Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 31 in

respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee

during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The

plan/programme and project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Rural Development Department is an important department of the State of Tripura which

implements the various kinds of schemes of State Govt. and Central Govt. for development of rural areas

in the State. The works of the Department are carried on through different Bloc Development Offices and

Panchayats under supervision and guidance of the B.D.O.s and other officers, subject to overall control of

the Department .

The Budget proposals under Demand No. 31 for the year 2014-15 relating to the Department as

placed in the House and the Revised Budget Estimates of 2013-14 are as follows :-

The Subject Committee – II in its meeting held on 28-02-2014 examined the Budget Proposals

under Demand No. 31 for the financial year 2014–15 as referred to it by the House and also heard the

representatives of the Department who appeared on summon before the Committee.

As desired by the Committee, the representatives of the Department addressed in brief the

achievement in the previous year and the Plan of Action of the current year.

As regards action taken report on the recommendation of the Committee made in its 18th Report

during the year 2013-14, the Department furnished the following information :–

Sl. Recommendations of the Committee Action Taken Reports / Reply of the Govt. on the

No recommendations of the Subject Committee-II

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1. The Department to further pursue to the MGNREGA

Central Govt. for release of 2nd installment u Central Govt was pursued to release the 2nd

with reference to the earlier recommen- tranche of Rs. 84391.90 Lakhs as MGNREGA funds

dations of the Committee vide No.F.3 (22)-RD/2009(Part VI)/1764,

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15

Revised Fund placed with

2013–14 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL

31 a) Non-Plan 1602.58 1776.26 1776.26

b) Plan 25999.66 7690.77 7033.93 4050.60 18775.30

c) CASP 56393.68 33650.99 18449.96 108494.63

d) C.S.S. 2095.04 0.00e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 31 = 29697.28 65860.71 40684.92 22500.56 129046.19

Dem

. No. Name of the Department

Rural Development

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dated 8th October, 2013.

4 Against the aforesaid communication the Central

Govt has released an amount of Rs. 42839.34 Lakhs

vide No.J-12035/2/2013-MGNREGA-IV.Sl.No.84,

dated, 25th October 2013.

u Central Govt was also pursued to release the 3rd

tranche of Rs. 41552.56 Lakhs as MGNREGA funds

vide No.F.3 (22)-RD/2009(Part VI)/118, dated 3rd

January, 2014.

4 Against the aforesaid communication the Central

Govt has released an amount of Rs. 10000.00 Lakhs

vide No.J-12035/2/2013-MGNREGA-IV.Sl.

No.133, dated 13th February 2014

IAY

u Central Govt. was pursued to release the 2nd

tranche of IAY (Normal) funds amounting to

Rs.4511.700 Lakhs.vide No.F.15 (4)-RD/2012/51

dated 6th January, 2014.

4 The requisite funds will be provided shortly from

Central Govt.

DRDA Admin

u Revised proposal for Central share under DRDA

Administration was sent to the MoRD, GOI vide letter

No. F.7 (2) RD/DRDA Admin./2013-14/1967dated

3.2.2014 for the 8 DRDAs in the State for Rs. 369.97

lakh. Till date no fund has been released.

u Proposal for additional installment for 2013-14

under DRDA Administration was sent to GoI vide

letter No. F.7 (2) RD/DRDA Admin./2013-14/part-

I/3012 dated 13.2.2014 for 8 DRDAs in the State

for Rs. 207.04 lakh but no fund has been released by

GOI till date.

u SGSY closed during 2013-14 as substituted by

NRLM.

NRLM

The Annual Action Plan for FY 2013-14 of TRLM

was submitted to NMMU of NRLM vide TRLM no.

F.5(9)RD-TRLM/2013/295-96 dt.29.06.2013, and

was approved by Empowerted Committee in its

meeting held on 26.09.2013 and was communicated

vide F.No.J/12035/01/2013-RL(FTS No-29800)

dt.14.10.2013. First instalment of Rs 1350.72 for

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FY 2013-14 received on 01.01.2014.

TSSPS

Fund received under TSSPS for FY 2013-14 is Rs.

400.00 lakh and placed with Tripura State

Cooperative Bank.

2. Department to examine the feasibility to Notification under Section 4 of the LA Act 1894

segregate the Block office at Ambassa from was issued vide # F.09(01)-REV/ACQ/XV/12

the education side and also to construct the dated 05.10.2012 for acquisition of land

Block office of Teliamura measuring 4.71 acres for construction of Ambassa

RD Block at Mouja: Jagannathpur, Tehasil: Kulai,

Ambassa Sub-Division under Dhalai District. The

required fund of Rs. 39.84 lakh has been placed under

the disposal of DM & Collector, Dhalai District. The

District Magistrate & Collector, Dhalai has forwarded

public petition of objection regarding the said proposed

land acquisition at Jagannathpur. The public petition

was signed by 31 Jotedars. It was also stated that

part of the proposed site has fallen under Ganganagar

RD Block. It was also reported that the proposed

site is water logged area; pile foundation of

construction will be required. It is also reported that

at present construction of Block building at the

proposed site is not possible.

3 Patta holders are to be provided with There are 1,20,000 RoFR beneficiaries out of

houses to BPL beneficiaries in the IAY which a total of 17,099 RoFR beneficiaries have

Scheme in phased manner considering been provided housing assistance under IAY

the wait list (RoFR) Scheme out of which during 2011-12 FY a

total of 7072 houses were provided @ Rs.48,500/=

and during the current FY 2013-14 a total of 10027

houses have been allotted for the BPL RoFR (patta)

beneficiaries @ Rs.75,000/=. In the ensuing 4 years

i.e. w.e.f 2014-15 to 2017-18 FY a total of 8000

(2000 x 4) houses will be provided to the BPL RoFR

(patta) beneficiaries in a phased manner.

4 Department to formulate proposal for u Proposal has been sent P&C Department vide

construction of Staff Quarters in extreme #F. 4(2)-RD/2013/2110 dated 9.12.13 for

distant Blocks construction of Staff Quarters @ of Rs 100.00 Lakhs

each for the newly created Blocks which are located

at extreme distance viz Laljuri, Raishyabari, Ganga-

nagar, Durgachoumuhuni, Poangbari, Belbari, Bamutia,

Chandipur, Mohanbhog, Charilam R.D. Block).

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u As per requirement Satchand, Hezamara &

Raishabari R.D. Blocks have been provided Rs.10.00

Lakhs, Rs. 36.49 Lakhs & Rs.35.66 Lakhs

recpectively, vide #F. 4(2)-RD/2013/1906 dated

7.11.13 and #F. 4(6)-RD/2013-14/1786 dated

11.10.13

Achievement made during the year 2013-14

v Achievement under MGNREGA during 2013-14 FY (Up to 22/02/14):-

u Total approved persondays :- 567.99 Lakhs

u Total approved expenditure :- Rs. 135465.62 Lakhs

u Total Central liability :- Rs. 121919.05 Lakhs

u Total State liability :- Rs. 13546.56 Lakhs

u Total Central Share received :- Rs. 90366.49 Lakhs (74%)

u Total State Share received :- Rs. 12371.51 Lakhs (137%)

u Total Persondays generated :- 388.06 Lakhs (68%)

u Average Persondays :- 66

u Percentage of Women participation :- 48

u Percentage of SC participation :- 17

u Percentage of ST participation :- 45

u No. of registered disabled persons :- 11692 (participation: 60%)

u Total Expenditure :- Rs. 69542.33 Lakhs

u Percentage of Expenditure :- 68

u Total no. of works taken up :- 95819

u Total no. of works completed :- 16402

u Total no. of works Ongoing :- 79417

v Achievement under IAY during 2013-14 FY (Up to 22/02/14):-

o Total Annual Target is 34663 (Normal 13368 + RoFR 10027 + Returnees 2051 + TSGHS

9217) houses and the amount involved is Rs. 25997.25 Lakhs. Total Fund received from

Central & State is 12098.138 so far.

§ Total House Sanctioned so far is 25235 (73%)

Breakup of category wise target & achievement• Under IAY (Normal)

During 2013-14, Physical Target was 13368 houses and the financial implication is Rs. 10026.00

lakhs (RS. 9023.40 Lakhs from Center + Rs. 1002.60 Lakhs from State) against which the Total

Central Share received is Rs. 4511.700 Lakhs and the matching State share released is Rs. 378.112

Lakhs. Total received Rs 4889.812 Lakhs so far.

So far a total of 11723 Houses have been sanctioned as per MIS Report as on 22.02.2014. & the

utilization of Fund is Rs. 933.227 Lakhs (as per MIS Reports).

• Under IAY (RoFR)





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• Under IAY (Returnees)







• Under TSGHS



State share released is Rs. 3110.738 Lakhs. House sanctioned 9217.

v Achievement under NRLM during 2013-14 FY:-

• Physical Achievement-

u New Women SHGs formed - 124 nos

u Existing Women SHGs revived – 442 nos

u Total Women SHGs promoted - 566 nos

u Village Organization of SHGs - 20 nos

• Financial

u Fund received on 01.01.2014- Rs. 1350.72 lakh

• Skill and Placement Project:

u Five proposals have been approved by MoRD, GoI for 13025 nos of rural youths for skill

linked placement projects, where 75% of placement of trained youths in the job market is

ensured.

Plan / Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2014-15 forconsideration of the Committee during examination

v MGNREGA

• Action Plan under MGNREGA for the FY 2014-15

For the next 2014-15 FY the Central Govt. has Approved 513.80 lakh persondays in the

Labour Budget for the State. This amounts to Rs. 140693.85 lakhs.

v IAY

v Total Annual target for 2014-15 F.Y 25336 houses (Normal 14036 +RoFR 2000+Returnees

800 +TSGHS 8500) houses. Total amount Involved Rs 19002.00 Lakhs

• Action Plan under IAY (Normal) for the FY 2014-15

For 2014-15 FY, the Physical Target is 14036 houses (Financial implication of Rs 10527.00

Lakhs).

• Action Plan under IAY (RoFR) for the FY 2014-15


Lakhs)

• Action Plan under IAY (Returnees) for the FY 2014-15


Lakhs).

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• Action Plan under TSGHS for the FY 2014-15


Lakhs).

v NRLM

Annual Action Plan for Rs. 2460.52 for FY 2014-15 has been submitted to MoRD on February,

2014. The target to support SHGs in Resource, Intensive and Non-intensive blocks is 1230 nos.

The target for Aajeevika – Skills (Skill linked placement Project) for FY 2014-15 is 4400 nos rural

youths for skill development and placement, whereas the 75% placement is ensured in the job

market within or outside the state.

v TSSPS

A total of 2000 SHGs would be supported under TSSPS during FY 2014-15 whereas the fund

requirement is Rs. 500.00 lakhs.

During discussion on the Demand No. 31 related to Rural Development Department, the Principal

Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the

recommendations made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14. He also stated

before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2013-14 and Plan/

Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2014-15.

After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the

Departmental representative the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department to continue its persuation for Central share under DRDA as also for

additional instalment.

ii] Uncovered patta holder B.P.L. beneficiaries are to be provided with houses under IAY scheme.

iii] Staff quarters in uncovered extreme distant Blocks to be completed in phase manner.

iv] The Department to examine the feasibility of extending the benefit of IAY scheme houses to

the extreme poor families not included in the list of B.P.L.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 31 for Grants by the

House notwithstanding the other recommendation made here-in-above which may be guideline for the

Department to be followed.

Dated, Agartala,The 7th March,2014



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REPORT ON

PANCHAYATI RAJ DEPARTMENT[ DEMAND NO. 23 ]


to Panchayat Raj Department under Demand No. 23 in its meeting held on 28-02-2014. The matters are

(i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 23 in respect of implementation/action taken by the

department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement

made by the department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be

implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Demands for Grants under the Demand No. 23 for the year 2014-15 relates to the Panchayati

Raj Department. The main activities of the Department are to conduct Panchayat Election in the State.

There are 3–Tier Panchayati Raj System has been functioning in the State since August, 1994. These are

Gaon Panchayat at Panchayat Level, Panchayat Samitis at Block Level and Zilla Parishad at District Level.

The Department also organise Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and also for

others public representatives in the State. The Panchayats have been vested with various powers to implement

developmental schemes of the rural areas under the State and Central Plan with a view to improve the

general economic and living condition of the rural peoples with their own involvement.

The Budget Proposals under Demand No. 23 for the financial year 2014-15 as placed in the

House and the Revised Budget of 2013-14 are shown below :

As referred by the House, Subject Committee–II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting

held on 28-02-2014 examined the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 23 and also heard the Principal

Secretary of the Department who appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all, the Committee wanted to know the action taken by the Department in respect of the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013–14 in its 18th Report to which the Principal

Secretary submitted the written replies in seriatim which are furnished below :–

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



23 a) Non-Plan 22683.39 21117.32 21117.32

b) Plan 5877.68 2561.11 1526.82 837.28 4925.21

c) CASP 3835.35 2861.87 1353.29 8050.51

d) C.S.S. 100.00 0.00e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 23 = 28661.07 27513.78 4388.69 2190.57 34093.04

Dem


Panchayati Raj

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Sl. Recommendation of the Committee Action taken by the RD (Panchayat) Department

No. on the Recommendation.

1 2 3

1. The Department to continue auditing Auditing of the accounts of the PRIs is being done by

as per earlier recommendation. AG, Tripura since 2007-08 and internal auditing by

the Panchayat Auditors is conducted annually as far

as practicable. Further, the C&AG is requested to

authorize the AG, Tripura to take up audit of accounts

of the 6th Schedule Area Bodies (BACs & VCs).

The RD (Panchayat) Department has engaged

CA Firms for audit of the account of the PRIs and

Village Committees & Block Advisory Committees

(under Sixth Schedule area) under Technical

Guidance & Supervision (TG & S) and AG, Tripura,

5 CA Firms have already been engaged and

completed Audit of Accounts.

AG audit completed

2010 – 11 2011 – 12 2012 - 13

GP VC GP VC GP VC

507 0 356 0 152 0

Tripura State Audit Directorate audit completed

2010 – 11 2011 – 12 2012 - 13

GP VC GP VC GP VC

0 0 339 183 509 526

Audit completed by CA Firms

2010 – 11 2011 – 12 2012 - 13

GP VC GP VC GP VC

511 527 172 344 0 0

Panchayat Departmental audit completed

2010 – 11 2011 – 12 2012 - 13

GP VC GP VC GP VC

285 413 152 403 187 223

2. The Department to impart Computer Computer training to the elected members of PRI/

Training to Panchayat Members and also Non-PRI bodies is imparted from time to time.

elected Members in the District & Block The Computer Training for the members of PRIs

level and to formulate mechanism of and ADC (6th Schedule) area bodies have already

briefing them about action plan / different been started through private vendor. For imparting

schemes of the Panchayat Department the said training one agency namely Acces Info.

time to time in every financial year. Tech Pvt. Ltd. has been engaged for conducting

training in all the 58 RD Blocks in the State. Besides,

training at PRTI, A.D. Nagar and National Institute

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of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)

also arrange training from time to time throughout the

year. During the year 2013-14, 529 nos. of

Panchayat Officials and 227 nos. members of

Panchayat Raj Institutions were trained till date.

3. Recovery of 20% of power consumption The Department is pursuing with the BDOs/ DPOs

bills as user charges from using L.I. time to time for collection of 20% of the power

Scheme be the endeavour of the Department. consumption bills as user charges from the users

of the L.I. Schemes. Sensitization for collection of

user charges is going on at all level throughout the

State.

4. Finance Department to enhance release The Finance Department had enhanced Rs.5503.00

of fund against PDF, if possible during lakhs from Rs. 3500.00 against PDF during Revised

Revised Estimate of 2013-14. Depart- Estimate of 2013-14. Accordingly, necessary action

ment to seek fund accordingly in due time. has been taken up for utilization of fund after release

against PDF from the Finance Department.

Achievement made during 2013-14.

1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) (NON-PLAN) :

(i) Financial Achievement: [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2013-14 Fund Received, 2013-14 Exp. Upto 31st Jan’14

(upto 31st Jan’14)

Share of Taxes (PDF 5503.00 3500.00 2625.00

(ii) Physical Achievement:

Sl. No. Particulars Achievement , 2013-14

1. Administrative Expenditure :

(a) payment of Fixed salary/ Honorarium to the office For the Month of April’13

bearer of PRIs and ADC area bodies to Dec’14

2. (a) Mandays generation works 9,41,136

2. 13TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS (NON-PLAN) :

(i) Financial Progress: [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2013-14 Fund Received, Exp. Upto 31st Jan’14

2013-14

13th FC Grants 11289.55 1513.29 1513.29

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Sl. No. Particulars

1. Fund transferred to the PRIs and ADC area bodies as per ratio recommended by 3rd SFC

for the different activities. The major activities are :

a) Maintenance of Drinking Water Sources – 8512 nos.

b) Maintenance of :

i) School ghar – 160 nos.

ii) Panchayat Ghar – 311 nos.

iii) ICDS Centre – 612 nos.

c) Maintenance of Minor Irrigation /L.I. Scheme – 142 nos.

d) Sports and Cultural activities – 1145 nos.

e) Inspection & Maintenance of Accounts – 109 unit

f) Extension of Power Connectivity – 49 km.

3. BACKWARD GRANT REGION FUND (BRGF) under PLAN :

(i) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2013-14 Fund Received, 2013-14 Exp. Upto 31st Dec’13

BRGF 1866.65 1504.65 957.09


Sl. No. Particulars Achievement,

2013-14

1 Construction of Pucca Kitchen Shed in AWC centre 100 Nos.

2 Enhancement of productivity in Fish Culture 50 units.

3 Construction of Fish Feed Storage Centre 1 no.

4 Construction of 33/11 KV, 2x1.6 MVA sub-station 3 nos.

5 Augmentation by addition 132/11 KV, 1x10 MVA Power Transformer

with 132 KV bay 1 No.

6 Solar Power Plant of 1 KW capacity with invertors of 2KVA,

48 VA to 230 VA, 50 CS Battery bank 20 Nos.

7 Construction of Morgue in PHC/CHC/SDH 3 Nos.

8 Construction of Girl’s hostel (double storied) 1 No.

9 Construction of ST Boy’s Hostel 1 No.

10 Construction of Bridge 1 No.

11 Construction of PRTI at Ambassa (Second phase) 1 No.

12 Upgradation of Kulai Town Hall (Phase –II) 1 No.

13 Construction Boundary for Community Hall 1 No.

14 Construction of Road (0.85 km) 1 No.

15 Supply of classroom furniture in Schools 3949 Nos.

16 Maintenance of Solid waste management in Nagar Panchayat 2 Nos.

17 Construction of Pucca Drain 1 No.

18 Construction of boundary fencing of Nalkata Regional Exotic Pig

breeding farm. 1 No.

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4. Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA) :

(i) Financial Achievement :

Scheme Share RE, Fund Received, Exp. Upto 31st

2013-14 2013-14 Jan’14

RGPSA Central Share 0 8.82 8.82

State Share 415.96 0.98 0.98

(ii) Physical Achievement :

Sl. No. Particulars Achievement , 2013-14

1. Electricity Connection in Village Committee 9 Nos.

2. Training Need Assessment Programme 2 Nos.

3. Furnishing of RGPSA Cell 1 No.

THE PLAN/ PROGRAMME AND ANY PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED

DURING THE YEAR 2014-15

1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) UNDER (NON-PLAN) :

Rs. 6082.00 lakhs has been proposed in BE,2014-15 for PRIs and ADC area (i) Payment of Administrative

Expenditure of PRIs and ADC area bodies and (ii) to take different local based developmental activities

by PRIs and ADC area bodies.

2. 13TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS :

A provision is made for Rs.9202.90 lakhs in the BE, 2014-15 for taking different maintenance types work

in the rural areas.

3. BACKWARD REGION GRAND FUND (BRGF) (PLAN) :

In the BE 2014-15, Rs.1713.51 lakhs is provided under BRGF for implementation of project (gap filling).

4.RAJIV GANDHI PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (RGPSA) :

An amount of Rs.6247.00 lakhs has been provided in the BE 2014-15 under RGPSA for taking up of the

following activities during 2014-15 as approved in the Perspective Plan of RGPSA by the State Executive

Committee on RGPSA headed by the Chief Secretary, Tripura.

Sl. No. Activity

1 Providing Administrative and Technical Support to RLBs

2 Maintenance / Construction of GP Buildings- 328 nos.

3 Training & Capacity building of Elected Representatives & Functionaries of RLBs

4 Construction/ Repairing of Institutional Structure for Training at State, District & Block level

-20 Nos.

5 e-enablement of Panchayats – Providing Computer with its peripheral, Internet connection,

etc. to the RLBs.

6 Resource Support to Panchayat for conduction Gram Sabha and Gram Sansad, printing of

booklet, publicity for more participating in Gram Sabha/Gram Sansad meeting.

7 Strengthening of State Election Commission / State Finance Commission.

8 Innovative Activities in State.

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During discussion on the Demand No. 23 related to Panchayati Raj Department the Committee

wanted to know the Departmental representative the latest position of the auditing of the G.P.s and V.C.s

in the State and also about the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and

other public representatives during the year 2013-14.

In this respect, the Principal Secretary of the Department stated that the Department continue the

works of auditing of G.P.s and V.C.s by the Accounts Firms, A.G. (Tripura), Directorate of Audit under

Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura and Departmental Auditors. Examination of audit are in progress.

He stated that the Department organised the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and

V.C.s and other public representatives during the year 2012-13. The Department has been continuing this

training programme.

Thereafter, the Committee suggested the Department to continue the Audit Works of the Department

and be increased the activities in this respect. Computer Training Programme also be continued and the

audit works of the G.P.s and V.C.s not reaching upto the mark. So, the Department be taken effective

steps to complete the auditing in time.

After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the

Committee recommends the following :–

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] Auditing of Accounts of PRIs as well as internal audit by Panchayat Auditors annually to

be continued with Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees avoiding private

agencies Audit.

ii] Vegorous Computer Traning in an organised manner to the uncovered Panchayat Members

and Elected Members in District & Block Level to be extended time to time giving priority to

Female Members with prior notice of programme to the Members.

iii] The Department to sort out a definite mechanism by which recovery of 20% of power

consumption bills and user charges from using L.I. Scheme be ensured.

iv] Seating allowances to the elected Members to be increased rationally. Finance Department

to consider according concurrence thereof.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Demand for Grants under Demand No. 23 by the House

notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines of the





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REPORT ONDEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES & OBCS

(DEMAND NO. 20)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to

Welfare of S.C. & O.B.C. Department under Demand No. 20. These are (i) Annual Work Report of

relevant Demand No. 20 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the

department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented

during the year 2014-15.

The Department for Welfare of SCs & OBCs is dealing with the people of the SC & OBC

Communities. The total population percentage of two communities is roughly 41% (SC-17%, OBC-

24%). The schemes of the Department are divided into two sectors viz. Educational Development and

Economical Development of those two communities. The main thrust of the Department Educational

Development of the said communities. Besides this, the Department is monitoring the implementation of

the reservation policies in the services, posts and in the educational institutions for welfare of SCs.

The Department of Welfare of S.C.s is under the Demand No. 20. The Budget proposals under that

Demand for financial year 2014–2015 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget

for the financial year 2013-2014 are as follows:-

The Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 28-02-2014 examined the aforesaid Budget proposal

under Demand No. 20 and also heard the Departmental Representatives who appeared before the

Committee on summon.

First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the informations of the Department for

Welfare of SCs & OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by

the Committee in its 17th & 18th Report during the year 2012–13 and 2013-14 respectively which are

reproduced in seriatim below :-

2012–13 :

Recommendation : (i) The Department to calculate its requirement in Nucleus Budget and placed

demand accordingly. In tern, Finance Department to allocate fund as per such requirement.

Reply : After calculation of requirement of fund under Nucleus Budget, a proposal for Rs.50.00

lakh was sent to Finance Department for consideration. But, the Finance Department released Rs.20.00

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



20 a) Non-Plan 437.15 406.72 406.72

b) Plan 4196.71 4243.97 4243.97

c) CASP 2913.50 2913.50

d) C.S.S. 4073.11 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 20 = 8706.97 7564.19 0.00 0.00 7564.19

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lakh in the first phase and later sanctioned additional amount of Rs.5.00 lakh.

Recommendation : (ii) Finance Department to actively giving concurrence to the creation of new

area under Special Area Based Programme of SCs.

Reply : In place of Special Area Based Programme for SCs, the State Government has introduced

five year special package for SCs. Under this package, the following activities are in progress:-

1) Government Departments like PWD, Power, DWS, Water Resources, Health, Telecom etc have

already earmarked requirement of infrastructure in the SC dominated areas and taken up works for

infrastructure Development in their respective fields.

2) For economic development concerned departments have already started action on the following

issues:-

(i) Allotment of land for landless SC families.

(ii) Housing for landless and homeless SC families.

(iii) 108 families of Safai Karmacharies are being rehabilitated at R.K.Nagar area.

(iv) Measure has been taken for providing facilities of vocational training to the interested youths

from SC families for their skill upgradation specially leather works, handicrafts, electronic works through

ITI and other organisation . The trained youths will be assisted in getting financial support and loan

from financial Institutions.

(v) Additional water area for fish culture is being created in phases by Fishery department for SC

fishermen who have land for excavation of water tank. Fingerlings and other related imputes will also be

provided to the fish farmers. For supply of free fishing nets a sum of Rs.33.00 lakh has been placed to

Director, Fisheries for necessary action.

Adequate measure is also being taken to provide special financial assistance to fishermen Cooperative

Societies and individual fisherman who have their own water areas for Pisciculture for purchase of aerator

etc.

(vi) Special aid is being provided to 64 groups of professional Musicians for pursuing their activities

on commercial lines as per the present market demand. Musical instruments for Rs.17.00 lakh is being

supplied free of Cost.

(vii) Financial assistance is being provided to SC families by SC Cooperative Development

Corporation in phases for running business.

(viii) For Economic Empowerment of women effort is being taken by the RD Department to form 1500

SHGs with mainly SC members and assisted for undertaking microenterprises over next five years.

(ix) Market development and construction of Market Stall:-

(x) In order to construct market stalls to be allotted to the SC unemployed youth in phases for transacting

business, DMs are being provided fund shortly.

3. (i) For Educational development stipends are being provided to SC students.

(ii)Training is being provided to students for competitive examination like IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS etc.

(iii) Sub-Division wise special coaching in core subject is being provided to the SC students.

(iv)Educational loan is being provided to SC students by SC Dev.Corporation.

Recommendation : (iii) Stipend rate for the students of boarding houses for SCs be increased to

at least ‘50/- per head per day.

Reply : The proposal for increasing Boarding House stipend from Rs. 30/- to Rs. 50/- per day

per student was sent to Finance Department. But, Finance Department increased the rate of stipend from

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Rs. 30/- to Rs. 40/- with additional amount of Re. 1/- for cleaning charge.

Recommendation : (iv) Department to pursue for seating allowances of SC Sub-Committee as

per earlier recommendation and the Finance Department to concur the same.

Reply : The proposal was sent to Finance Department. But, Finance Department is yet to consider

the proposal.

Recommendation : (v) The Department for formulated a scheme for monitoring benefit of SCs

by programming like plantation of rubber, tea & horti based items.

Reply : This will also be covered under special package.

Recommendation : (vi) The Department to open a 100 seated girls’ hostel at Rajnagar for Rajnagar

HS +2 stage of school, Belonia.

Reply : For construction of SC girls hostel under Babu Jagjiban Ram Chhatrabas Yojona, the

Government of India provides 100% central assistance. But, Government of India has fixed Rs.2.00 lakh

per seat towards constructional cost. But, in our state per seat constructional cost comes to Rs.3.50 lakh

to Rs. 4.00 lakh. As a result our estimate is not being accepted by the Government of India and sanction

of fund is also not being provided.

2013–14 :

Recommendation : (i) The Committee further recommendations for setting allowance of SC,

OBC Sub-Committees and Department to activity consider recommendations of Sub-Committees

where necessary.

Finance Department to consider giving concurrence of the same.

Reply : The proposal was sent to Finance Department. But, Finance Department is yet to be

considering the proposal.

Recommendation : (ii) The Department to actively examine the feasibility of providing adequate

furniture to the Hostels of SC students in the State. Finance Department to allocate fund, if possible in

the revised estimate, 2013-14. The Department to workout requirement mean while.

Reply : The Department is being provided adequate furniture as per requirement of the SC

hostels and Finance Department has allocated fund as per budget provision and released the fund

according to revised estimate.

Details of activities of SC & OBC Welfare DepartmentIntroduction:

The Department for Welfare of SCs works for development of SCs.The schemes of this Department are

divided into two sectors viz Educational Development and economical Development. Besides, the

Department is monitoring the implementation of the reservation polices in the services, posts and in the

educational institutions for Welfare SCs.

Details:

(a) The major schemes of Educational Sector are:

Ø Boarding House Stipend to SC students

Ø Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students

Ø Post Matric Scholarship to SC students

Ø Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the SC students

Ø Special coaching in core subjects to SC students

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Ø Stipend/Scholarship for SC students of Mission Schools

Ø Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme

Ø Sponsoring of SC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course.

Ø Construction of hostels for SC boys & girls students

(b) The major schemes of Economical Sector are:

Ø Development of house sites for SCs.

Ø Aid to Non-official organizations.

Ø Vocational Training of SC families.

Ø Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to SC patients).

Achievement of the Department in details:Education Sector:

Boarding House Stipend: This is a state plan scheme. The SC students are getting boarding house

stipend @ Rs.40/- per day per student and @ Rs.1/- per day per student for cleaning charge for a period

of 322 days in a year. 986 students were benefited under this scheme during 2013-14.

Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students: This is state Plan scheme. The SC students of classes VI to

VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/-pm.and the students of classes IX & X are getting stipend @

Rs.50/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year.

Supplementary grant to Post Matric Scholarship to SC students: This is State Plan scheme. Under

this scheme, the SC hostellers of Post-Matric stage are getting scholarship @ Rs.390/- to Rs.665/-pm.for

a period of 10 months in a year.

Stipend/Scholarship for SC students of Mission Schools: The SC students of classes 1 to XII are

getting scholarship @ Rs.900/p.m as like as boarding house.

• Under different scholarship/stipend total 110409 SC students were benefited during 2013-14

Special coaching in core subjects to SC students: The SC students of classes VI to XII are providing

special coaching in core subject for better result. The tutors of the coaching classes are getting honorarium

@ Rs.2700/- per month. Total 1984 students were benefited up to the month of February, 2014.

Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme: Under this scheme the SC students are being given

coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination and stipend are being provided to the ITI trainees/shorthand

and type writing courses. Total 61 SC students were given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination

during 2013-14 and 504 students were given pre-examination coaching in different training institute. Besides,

20 SC students were sponsored at Common facility centre for leather artisans at A.D.Nagar for training in

leather technology. 49 SC students were given coaching for Joint entrance examination during, 2013-14.

Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the SC students: The SC students who

secured 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award.

The rate of award for the students of class VI to VIII @ Rs.400/- each, Class IX @ Rs.700/-each and

Madhyamik/HS (+2) stage @ Rs.2500/- each. Total 5246 students were benefited under this scheme

during 2013-14.

Sponsoring of SC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course: This is state plan scheme. Under this

scheme, SC students are sponsored for training of GNM/BPT & BMRT course. Total 100 SC students

were sponsored for GNM training outside the Sate and 20 SC boys/girls were sponsored for BPT &

BMRT course at TIPS in our State.

Construction of hostels for SC boys & girls students: This is a centrally sponsored scheme 50:50

sharing. Under the scheme, the SC boys & girls hostel are constructed for better education of the SC

students. During this year 2013-14, 50 seated SC boys hostel attached to Charipara Class-XII School

were taken up for construction.

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Economic Sector:

Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to SC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance

is provided to the poor SC patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local

hospitals/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases, the State Government is being considered the sanction

for better treatment outside the Sate. Total 1368 SC patients were assisted under Nucleus Budget Scheme

during this year up to the month of February, 2014.

• Besides, the Department regularly is monitoring the implementation of the Reservation Act and Rule.

• Monitoring the flow of fund to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) and their utilization by different

development Department.

Achievement of the Sch. Caste Dev. Corporation:The SC Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. was sanctioned loan in favour of 823 SC beneficiaries

during this year, 2013-14.

Action Plan for the year, 2014-151. Stipend /scholarship would be awarded to 1,11,000 students

2. Financial assistance would be extended in favour of 2800 patient under Nucleus Budget Scheme

3. 4500 Sc students would be given Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award

4. 150 SC girls would be sent for GNM course outside the State

5. 100 SC students would be given coaching for joint entrance examination

6. 50 students would be sponsored for coaching for IAS/IPS examination

7. Regularly monitoring the implementation of the reservation Act and Rule

8. Monitor of progress of achievement made by the different Department under SCSP

9. Tripura Sch.Castes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd.would extended loan in favour

of 1185 families

10. Construction of quarters for the Harijan, near I.G.M.Hospital complex would be completed by

31st March, 2014.

OBC WELFARE DEPARTMENT

(Demand No. 61)

INTRODUCTION

The Department for welfare of SCs and OBCs is also working for the development of OBC

Communities in the State, which is 24% of the total population. There are two schemes for development of

OBC which are mainly Educational Development and Economical development. The main thrust of the

Department is Educational Development of the said communities.

The Government has been created a new Directorate namely “Directorate for Welfare of OBCs

under the Department for Welfare of SCs & OBCs and separately bifurcating the two Directorate namely

“the Directorate for Welfare of Scheduled Castes” & “the Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward

Classes” (OBCs) in the State.

Information:

The major schemes of Educational Sector are:

Ø Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC students

Ø Post Matric Scholarship to OBC students

Ø Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students.

Ø Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme

Ø Sponsoring of OBC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course.

Ø Construction of hostels for OBC boys & girls students

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The major schemes of Economical Sector are:

Ø Share capital assistance to OBC Corpn.

Ø Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients).

Budget Estimate during the next financial year, 2014-15 under

Plan, Non-Plan & Centrally Sponsored scheme Sector as detailed below


of OBC Welfare Department and also heard the Departmental Representatives who appeared before the


First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the informations of the Department for

Welfare of OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the

Committee in its 17th Report during the year 2012-13 which are reproduced in seriatim below :-

Recommendation : (i) The Department to calculate its requirement in Nucleus Budget and placed

demand accordingly. In tern, Finance Department to allocate fund as per such requirement.

Reply : The requirement of fund for Rs.50.00 lakhs only under Nucleus Budget Scheme was sent

to Finance Department for consideration. Out of which, the Finance Department has considered Rs.15.00

lakhs only.

Recommendation : (ii) Finance Department to actively giving concurrence to the creation of new

area under Special Area Based Programme of OBCs.

Reply : The State Government has recently launched a special development packages for Welfare

of OBCs comprising of 11-points & 10-point for a period of 5 years from 2013-14 to 2017-18.(The

schemes comprises with Infrastructural Dev./Economic Dev./ Allotment of Land/ Asstt. For Housing/

Financial assistance for business/ Education sector/ Training etc.

Recommendation : (iii) Stipend rate for the students of boarding houses for OBCs be increased

to at least Rs.50/- per head per day.

Reply : No such boarding is available in the State for OBCs students. However, necessary initiative

has taken to construct Boarding House in OBCs delimitated area.

Recommendation : (iv) Department to pursue for seating allowances of OBC Sub-Committee as

per earlier recommendation and the Finance Department to concur the same.

Reply : The proposal was sent to Finance Department. But, Finance Department not yet concurred

the proposal.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



61 a) Non-Plan 110.OO 110.00

b) Plan 505.00 505.00

c) CASP 161.00 161.00

d) C.S.S. 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 61 = 0.00 776.20 0.00 0.00 776.20

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Recommendation : (v) The Department for formulated a scheme for monitoring benefit of OBCs

by programming like plantation of rubber, tea & horti based items.

Reply : There is a Scheme very recently launched by the State Government under Special

development packages for Welfare of OBCs to provide Kishan Credit Card for availing credit for

Agriculture and allied activities.

Recommendation : (vi) The Department to open a 100 seated girls’ hostel at Rajnagar for Rajnagar

HS +2 stage of school, Belonia.

Reply : There is no proposal to open a 100 seated Girls Hostel in the OBC Welfare Department.

Achievement of the Department in details

1. Education Sector:

Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is state Plan scheme. The OBC students of classes VI

to VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/-pm.and the students of classes IX & X are getting stipend @

Rs.50/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year.

• Under different scholarship/stipend total 76,561 OBC students were benefited during 2013-14.

Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme: Under this scheme the OBC students are being given

coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination and stipend are being provided to the ITI trainees/shorthand

and type writing courses. Total 35 OBC students were given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination

during 2013-14 and 260 students were given pre-examination coaching in different training institute. Besides

60 OBC students were given coaching for Joint entrance examination during, 2013-14.

Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students: The OBC students who

secured 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award.

The rate of award for the students of Madhyamik/HS (+2) stage @ Rs.1500/- each. Total 960 students

were benefited under this scheme during 2013-14.

Sponsoring of OBC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course: This is state plan scheme. Under

this scheme, OBC students are sponsored for training of GNM/BPT & BMRT course. Total 80 OBC

students were sponsored for GNM training outside the Sate and 30 OBC boys/girls were sponsored for

BPT & BMRT course at TIPS in our State.

Construction of hostels for OBC boys & girls students: This is a centrally sponsored scheme 50:50

sharing.

2. Economic Sector:

Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients): Under the scheme, financial

assistance is provided to the poor OBC patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available

in the local hospitals/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases, the State Government is being considered the

sanction for better treatment outside the Sate. Total 1190 OBC patients were assisted under Nucleus

Budget Scheme during this year up to the month of February, 2014.

Achievement of the OBC Dev. Corporation:

The OBC Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. was sanctioned loan in favour of 890 OBC

beneficiaries during this year, 2013-14.

Action Plan for the year, 2014-15

1. Stipend /scholarship would be awarded to 1,11,000 students

2. Financial assistance would be extended in favour of 2800 patient under Nucleus Budget Scheme

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3. 1500 OBC students would be given Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award

4. 160 OBC girls would be sent for GNM course outside the State

5. 120 OBC students would be given coaching for joint entrance examination

6. 50 students would be sponsored for coaching for IAS/IPS examination

7. Tripura Sch.Castes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd.would extended loan in favour of

1081 families.

During discussion on the Demand No. 20 & 61 related to the Department of Welfare of SCs &

Department of Welfare of OBCs, the Secretary of the Departments apprised the Committee about the

action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 17th and 18th

Report during the year 2012–13 and 2013-14 respectively. He also stated before the Committee about

the achievement made by the Departments during the year 2013-14 and Plan/Programme to be implemented

by the Departments during the financial year 2014-15.


Secretary of the Department, the Committee makes the following recommendations :

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department to continue its activities of Special Area Based programme for SCs as per

special package formulated by the State Government throughout the year.

ii] The Department to ensure providing of required furniture and utensils to SC Hostels in

the State. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund.

iii] Financial Assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced.

Finance Department to effectively consider adequate allocation of fund thereof.

iv] Providing of loan specially to S.C. families not provided with govt. job be extended to

unemployed youth on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 20 & 61 respectively

for grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be

the guideline for the Department to be followed.




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REPORT ON

DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF MINORITIES( DEMAND NO. 57 )


Welfare of Minorities under Demand No. 57. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No.

57 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the

Committee during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2013-14

and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Department for Welfare of Minorities are separate Directorate of the Government of Tripura.

The Department for Welfare of Minorities is dealing with the peoples of the minority communities. It

is estimated that total minority population in the State is 8% as per 2001 census. The schemes of the

Department are divided into two sectors viz. Education Development and Economical Development of the

communities. The main thrust of the Department is education development of the said communities.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 57 for the financial year 2014–2015 as placed in the

House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2013-2014 are as follows :-


under Demand No. 57 and also heard the Departmental Representatives who appeared before the


First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the informations of the Welfare of Minorities

Department to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee

in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14 which are reproduced in seriatim below :-

i) Recommendation: - The Department to approach to ARD & Finance Department for creation

of posts in the Directorate. ARD and Finance Department to consider creation of post by giving concurrence

thereof to strengthen the Department in phase manner.

Action taken: - File has already been initiated for creation of the following posts: -

a) For Directorate for Welfare of Minorities – LDC – 16, UDC – 8, Head Clerk/Accountant – 4,

Office Superintendent – 4, Supervisor – 16, Stenographer-03, Driver Grade-III-3.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



57 a) Non-Plan 16.00 18.00 18.00

b) Plan 1882.35 971.88 971.88

c) CASP 4302.00 4302.00

d) C.S.S. 3995.60 0.00

e) N.E.C. 200.00 0.00

TOTAL : 57 = 6093.95 5291.88 0.00 0.00 5291.88

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b) For Tripura Minority cooperative Development Corporation Ltd. - Field Supervisor-8, UDC-2,

LDC-4, Group-“D”-3.

c) For Wakf Board- Junior Engineer-1, Survey Officer-1, Office Superintendent- 1, Head Clerk/

Accountant- 2, Supervisor-4, UDC-4, LDC-6, Amin/Chain Man-8, Work Assistant-1, Driver,

Grade-III-2, Peon-4.

d) For Haj Committee- Office Superintendent/Liaison Officer-3, Head Clerk-1, UDC-2, Haj

Assistant-1, LDC-4, Peon-3, Driver Grade-III-1.

ii) Recommendation: - Madrassa Education has to be extended in collaboration with the

Education Deptt. basing on the population of a particular locality throughout the State.

Action taken: -

a) Total no. of SPQEM Madrassa: - 129.Teachers strength – 387. More 218

teachers have been appointed recently. Student’s strength – 11,701 (boys -6034 + girls -5667)

b) Construction of building for 79 SPQEM Madrassas with five rooms and a toilet blocks for each

madrassa have already been taken up out of which 46 already completed till date and rest 33 will

be completed by 2014-15. Building for remaining Madrassas will be completed in phased manner.

Fund involvement for construction of each madrassas is @ Rs.19.26 Lakhs.

c) Mead day Meal programme is being implemented in all Madrassas.

d) Free text books are also being provided to all students of SPQEM.

e) Besides, the State Government is funding 51 numbers of Madrassas under GIA Scheme. In grant-

in-aid Madrassas there are 156 teachers, students 7158 (boys -4153 + girls – 3005). Out of

above mention madrassas, 46 madrassas are having buidings.

f) TBSE has introduced a new Madrassa syllabus for class I to XII.

g) Barnarayan Islamia Senior Madrassa has been upgraded as High Madrassa and Darul Uloom Jr.

Madrassa, Rajdharnagar, Udaipur has been upgraded as Senior Madrassa.

h) Department of Higher Education, GoT has approached to introduce BA (Arabic) and Kamil

(Graduate theological course in Govt. colleges of Tripura.

i) Department of Higher Education, Government of Tripura has approached to open a degree college

in Tripura for passed out students of Fazil(H.S) Exam,2013.

ii) Recommendation: - Students attending school and colleges of BPL group covering 3 K.M. or

more are to be provided with bi-cycle. The Department is to work out the need and approach the planning

and the Finance Department to allocate the fund accordingly.

Action taken: - The School Education Department is providing bi-cycles to the minority girls students.

Besides, the Government in Minority Welfare Department has sent a proposal under MsDP to Ministry of

Minority Affairs for sanctioning of fund amounting to Rs.2.73 crore for 8265 nos minority girls’ students

whose parent’s yearly income is less thanRs.1.25 lakhs as per special package (para -3.12 of special

package for the welfare of minorities). There is no provision in the special package declared by the

Government for the welfare of minorities for providing bi-cycles to college students.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF SUBJECT COMMITTEE-II OF TRIPURA LEGISLATIVE

ASSEMBLY(5TH SESSION OF THE 11TH ASSEMBLY)

(Rs. In Lakhs)

SL. Name of the Scheme Details. Achievements madeNo. Scheme during 2013-14

(as on 20/2/14)

Physical FinancialAchievement Achievement

1. Pre-Metric Minority students of classes of VI to VIII 23716 145.01are getting Scholarship @ Rs.40/- per Studentsmonth per student and classes IX & X @Rs.50/- per month per student.

2. Post-Metric Minority students of class of XI to XII are 2948 19.16Scholarship. getting Scholarship @ Rs.65/- per month Students.

per student.

3. Special Incentive. Girls students of the minority communities 1003 3.91studding in class VI to VII and those who Students.secured 60% marks in the annual examina-tion are given cash award @ Rs.400/-& those who secured 50% to 59% marksin the annual examination are given cashaward @ Rs.200/- each. Similarly @Rs.700/- is awarded to the girls studentwho passed class IX and scored 60% marksand Rs.300/- to the girls students whosecured 50% to 59% marks in the annualexamination. Rs.1,000/- are awarded to thegirls who secured 50% to 59% marks in theMadhyamik Examination.

4. Boarding House Minority students are given @ Rs.30/- 353 31.90Stipend. daily as hostel stipend and Rs.1/- daily for Boarders

cleaning of the hostels. Resident studentsof Fulbari Girls’ hostel and students ofsix Madrassas of the State are gettingthese benefits. Rate of B.H. has beenenhanced @ Rs.41 w.e.f.1.1.14 Rs.41/-per boarder

5. Nursing Courses Students of the Minority Community, Boys/ 350 228.08GNM/B.Sc. Girls students who have passed the H.S Students.Nursing/B. (+2 stage) Exam. are being sent outside (includingPharma/Para- the State for studing Nursing(GNM/B. previousmedical etc. Sc.(N) were trained under these Scheme year)

from 2009-10. During the year 2013-14,99 students sponsored for GNM students/B.Sc. Nursing /B. Pharma 16 students &Paramedical-14 stds. (i) GNM per student

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per year Rs.60,650/- (ii) B. Pharmaper student per year Rs.91,400/- iii) Parame-dical course @ Rs.1.16 lakhs per students.

6. Special Imparting of Special Coaching for Joint 52 1.15Coaching. Entrance/TPS/TCS/Combined Examination. candidates.

This year 2013-14 sponsored i) for JointEntrance-8, ii) TCS/TPS/Combined-44candidates

7. Seminar & Special efforts shall be made to promote Need based 0.30Culture cultural activates & necessary assistance

will be extended for organizing Jari-Sari,Karbala festival etc.

8. Moulana Abul The Minority students who secured 60% 231 5.14Kalam Azad marks in the Madhyamik/HS examination Students.Memorial Award. are eligible to get “Moulana Abul Kalam

Memorial Award” @ Rs.1,500/- each.

9. Begam Rokeya Topper Minority Girls students of 2 Toppers 0.30Merit Award. Madhyamik & H.S Examination are

entitled to get award with Rs.5,000/- incash and also a Gold Medal

10. Pre-Metric The Minority students of class of I to X 7204 108.06Scholarship. are getting Scholarship who secured Students.(CSS) 50% mark in the last examination.

11. Post-Metric The Minority students of class XI and on- 654 41.85Scholarship. wards are getting Scholarship who Students.(CSS) secured 50% marks in the last examination.

12. Merit cum The Minority students who get admission in 138 45.85Means Scho- a recognized College to pursue technical / Students.larship (CSS) professional course are eligible to get

benefit of the scheme, if they get 50% marks.

13. Nucleus Financial assistance is being provided to the 2489 28.84Budget Scheme. poor Minority patients to bear the cost Patients

of Medicine etc.

14. Settlement Minority families who are landless 40 families. 20.00Scheme for workers are being provided grants @Landless. Rs.50,000/-

15. Development The Minority families who are being 970 families. 97.0016of Minority provided grants @ Rs.10,000/- forGroup village setting up small business, Goatery scheme, Scheme. purchasing of Mulching Cow etc.

16. Special Central For selective work fund are being provi- 4 Projects 292.06Assistance ded (i) Construction of State Haj House (Fund placed(SCA) (For Rs.67.50, (ii) Construction of New to PWD)Major works) building at Nazrul Chatrabash Rs.33.50

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(Phase-I) & Rs.126.00 lakhs(Phase-II) (iii) Dev. & protection of Wakfproperties Rs.50.00 lakhs (iv) Exten.ofHT/LT line of RM girls hostel at Ram-krishna Mahavidyalaya, KailasaharRs.2.56 Lakhs (v). (vi) Renovation /protection of Wkaf properties Rs.12.50Lakhs.

17. Special Plan (i) Administrative approval & sanctioned for 1 Project 135.00Assistance Construction of State Haj House at Agartala (Fund placed(SPA) (For Rs.664.85 lakhs, out of which Rs.135.00 to PWD)Major works) has been placed to the PWD(R&B) &

work under process.

18. Term Loan Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development 342 Nos. 433.80Corporation is providing loan for economic beneficiariesup liftment of Minority youths under Agri-culture, Transport, and Business & Technicalsector.

19. Education Loan. Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development 40 nos 14.75Corporation is providing loan for prosecuting students.higher studies in professional & Technicalcourses.

20. Share Capital For the above purpose share capital of 3000 Nos. 30.00to TMCDC. provided to TMCDC. Share.

21. Multi Sectoral Govt. of India has sanctioned fund to 12 R.D. 12 Block Central shareDevelopment Block for implementation of following major Rs 3478.70Projects(MsDP) categories projects: (1) Education (School State share{CSS} CS.90: building, Additional class room, labs etc) Rs. 507.43State 10 sharing ii) Drinking water, iii) Health related, Total:

iv) Housing etc. Rs.3986.13

(Fund placedto DM &Collector)

ACTION PLAN 2014-15(Rs. In Lakhs).

Sl Name of the Scheme Details. Target for the Noyear 2014-15No Scheme (Proposed Budget Estimate)

Physical Financialtarget target

1. Pre-Metric Minority students of classes of VI to VIII 28000 170.00Scholarship. are getting Scholarship @ Rs.40/- per month

per student and classes IX & X @ Rs.50/-per month per student.

2. Post-Metric Minority students of class of XI to XII are 3000 19.50

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Scholarship. getting Scholarship @ Rs.65/- per monthper student.

3. Special Those who have passed class VI to VII and 1200 5.00Incentive. secure 60% marks in the annual examination

are given cash award @ Rs.400/- and thosewho are secured 50% marks to 59% marksin the annual examination are given cash award@ Rs.200/- each. Similarly @ Rs.700/- isawarded to the girls student who passedclass IX and score 60% marks and @ Rs.300/-to the girls students who secured 50% to 59%marks in the annual examination. @ Rs.1,000/-are awarded to the girls who secured 50% to59% marks in the Madhyamik Examination.

4. Boarding House Minority students are given @ Rs.30/- daily 400 52.80Stipend. as hostel stipend and Rs.1/- daily for cleaning

of the hostels. Resident students of FulbariGirls’ hostel and students of six Madrasses ofthe State are getting these benefites. Rate ofB.H. has been enhanced @ Rs.41 w.e.f.1.1.14Rs.41/- per boarder.

Special Imparting of Special Coaching for Joint 100 3.00Coaching. Entrance/TPS/TCS/Combined Examination.

5. Nursing Courses Sudents of the Minority Community, Boys/Girls 200 315.00like GNM/B.Sc. students who have passed the H.S(+2 stage) (including previousNursing, Exam. are being sent outside the State year course fee)B.Pharma, for studing Nursing(GNM),B.Sc.(N),B. approx.Paramedical etc. Pharma were trained under these Scheme

from the year 2009-10.

7. Seminar & Special efforts shall be made to promote cultural 5 1.00Culture activites & necessary assistance will be extended

for organizing Jari-Sari ,Karbala festival etc.

8. Moulana Abul The Minority students who secured 60% marks in 250 5.00Kalam Azad the Madhyamik/HS examination are eligible to getMemorial “Moulana Abul Kalam Memorial Award” @Award. Rs.1,500/- each.

9. Begam Rokeya Topper Minority Girls students of Madhyamik & 2 0.30 Merit Award. H.S Examination are entitled to get award with

Rs.5,000/- in cash and also a Gold Medal.

10. Pre-Metric The Minority students of class of I to X are 9200 70.00Scholarship. getting Scholarship who secured 50% mark(CSS) in the last examination.

11. Post-Metric The Minority students of class XI and onwards 3450 23.00Scholarship are getting Scholarship who secured 50% marks(CSS) in the last examination.

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12. Merit cum The Minority students who get admission in a 173 27.00Means Scho- recognized College to pursue technical /profe-larship (CSS) ssional course are eligible to get benefit of the

scheme, if they get 50% marks.

13. Nucleus Financial assistance is being provided to the 3000 35.00Budget Scheme. poor Minority patients to bear the cost

of Medicine etc.

14. Settlement The Minority families who are landless 100 50.00Scheme for workers are being provided grants @Landless. Rs.50,000/- per family.

15. Development Minority families who are being provided 1500 150.00of Minority grants @ Rs.10,000/- for setting up smallGroup village business, Goatery scheme, purchasing ofScheme. Mulching Cow etc.

16. Special Central Construction works (as per proposed Projects). 1 1.00

Assistance The Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of(SCA) Tripura is the sanctioning authority.

17. Special Plan Construction works (as per proposed Projects). 1 1.00Assistance The Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of(SPA) Tripura is the sanctioning authority.

18. Term Loan Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development 440 880.00Corporation is providing loan for economic upliftmen of Minority youths under Agriculture,

Transport, Business & Technical sector.

19. Education Loan. Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development 110 110.00Corporation is providing loan for prosecutinghigher studies in professional & Technical courses.

20. Share Capital For the above purpose share capital is 3000 30.00to TMCDC. provided to TMCDC.

21. Multi Sectoral Project proposals for Multi Sectoral Develop- 12 (twelve) Central shareDevelopment ment Programme would be initiated to the Block & Rs 4200.00Projects Govt.of India as per procedure during I(one) Nagar State share(MsDP) {CSS} 2014-15. Panchayat Rs. 7.00CS.90: State at Sonamura Total:10 sharing Rs.4207.00

During discussion on the Demand No. 57 related to Welfare of Minorities Department, the Secretary

of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the





Secretary of the Department, the Committee makes the following recommendations :

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RECOMMENDATIONS

i) The Department to continue its persuation towards creation of proposed posts and the

Finance Department to effectively consider giving concurrence at least in phased manner.

ii] There shall be constant endevour of the Department to upgrade Senior Madrasa to High

Madrasa and Jr. Madrasa to Senior Madrasa as may be found feasible.

iii] The Department being the Nodal Department is to formulate more and more proposals to

promote and upgrade the standard of life of the financially backwards minority families.

iv] The Department to formulate Mechanism to render training to Munipuri Muslims in the

field of manufacture of special type of clothes used in their communities.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 57 for Grants by the

House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guideline for

the Department to be followed.




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REPORT ON

INFORMATION, CULTURALAFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

[DEMAND NO. 17]


Information, Cultural Affairs Department. The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand

No. 17 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the



The main thrust areas of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department are :–

The Information & Cultural Affairs Department functions under 2 major wings viz Information and

Cultural with the following objectives :-

(i) Information :- To ensure communication between the Government and the masses or to act as a

bridge between these two sides by dissemination of information of development work of the government

through different media.

(ii) Culture : To revive, nourish, develop and promote the rich cultural heritage of different ethnic and

non-ethnic groups residing in the State and create an atmosphere conducive to emotional and cultural

integration.

The Budget proposal under the Demand No.17 for the financial year 2014-15 as placed in the House

for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2013-2014 are shown below.:-

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.17 is examined by the Subject

Committee–II in its meeting held on 28-02-2014 and heard the Secretary, who appeared on summon.

At the outset, the Committee wanted to know from the Information and Cultural Affairs Department

as to the action taken by them in respect of the recommendation made by the Committee in its 18th

Report during the year 2013-14 which are noted below.

Recommendation (i) The Department to organise cultural programme in the rural areas involving

local artist time to time besides urban areas. The local artist may be provided with some honorarium.

Reply : ICA Department organised cultural programme as per annual cultural calendar of 2013-

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



17 a) Non-Plan 1536.19 1615.84 1615.84

b) Plan 1905.76 477.63 326.00 199.70 1003.33

c) CASP 380.78 240.00 180.00 800.78

d) C.S.S. 459.49 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 17 = 3901.44 2474.25 566.00 379.70 3419.95

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14. In total 88 item based on major festivals of tribal & non-tribal communities are included there. Of the

programme 70% are organized in rural areas. All artistes performing in such programmes are provided

with honorarium in uniform rate throughout the State.

Recommendation (ii) The Department to maintain its endeavour for deliver of paper & magazine

to Panchayats. Finance Department to effective consider allocation of fund.

Reply : Newspapers & magazines are provided to different persons upto village level as per

mailing list prepared with the approval of the Department. Fund provided for this purpose is ‘4.50Lakh

annually. But to extend the service to Panchayat and village committee the fund requirement will be three

times which the department can not afford at this moment.

Recommendation (iii) The sound system in the Sub-division level cultural programme specially

in the District Headquarter should be of good condition and for that the Department may consider increase

of hiring charges.

Reply : P.A. systems are now available in Sub-division level offices. These systems are suitable for

public address but not for cultural programme. Therefore, Sound system is hired by the concerned

department, as per approved rate in consultation with the ICA Staff posted in the field.

Recommendation (iv) In all cultural programmes there shall be an item both in Kok-borok &

Bengali language against superstition like killing human as witch etc.

Reply : This is done in the form of street drama. By Loka Ranjan Sakhas both in Kok-Borok &

Bengali.

FUNCTIONING OF THE ICA DEPARTMENT DURING 2013-14 AND

ITS ACTION PLAN FOR 2014-15

The Information & Cultural Affairs Department functions under 2 major wings viz Information

wing and Cultural wing with the following objectives :-

1. Information :- To ensure communication between the Government and the masses or to act as a

bridge between these two sides by dissemination of information of development work of the government

through different media .

2. Culture :- To revive, nourish, develop and promote the rich cultural heritage of different ethnic

and non ethnic groups residing in the State and create an atmosphere conducive to emotional and cultural

integration.

3. Details:-

3.1 Information.

The main schemes of this sector are :-

a) Advertisement & Visual Publicity :-

Advertisement through media :- ICAT is the nodal Department for issue as well payment in respect of all

government Classified & Display advertisement to 55 local registered newspaper as per “ Tripura

Advertisement Guidelines-2009 “ came into force on 01-01-2009. The achievement of 2013-14 vis a vis

plan 2014-15 is as below:

SL.No. Item 2013-14(up to February’2014 2014-15

1 Classified 2465 2800

2 Display 1176 1500

3 Website 94 150

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Details of 55 news paper :-

SL.No. Category Dailies Weeklies Fortnightly

1 A 4 0 0

2 B 11 0 0

3 C 7 32 1

Total :- 22 32 1

b) Information and facilitation Centre(ICFC) :

69 ICFC will continue to function in 2014-15 also to extend information service to the people so that

they may get conversant with various information about Plan, Development Schemes, Programmes Welfare

activities of Government.

Newspapers(14 dailies, 24 weeklies,7 departmental newspaper, Magazines, Posters, leaflets and other

reading materials will continue to be supplied free of cost.

c) Press Information Services:

Press information service is provided through the Reporting Officer and staff namely Senior Information

Officer (SIO), Information and Cultural Officer(ICO) and Reporters posted in the Sub-Divisions & in

some Block Head Quarters. They cover all government programmes/functions and send information in

the form of news items/feature/success stories etc. to the news supplying section or News Bureau for issue

to local and outside newspapers and AIR/DDK as well. Information is also given through cable networks

and website including departmental website www.tripuraica.in wherein the Press Releases and other

information are uploaded regularly so that the media houses may download it for coverage.

Detail activities are as below:-

SL.No. Item 2013-14(upto Feb,14) 2014-15

1 Press release 4202 4500

2 Feature/success story 87 150

3 Press Round up 449 600

4 Conducted tour 3 8

5 Press conference 54 As per requirement

6 Photo coverage 5515 7000

d) Publication:-

Some of the important publications of the Government like Booklet, Poster, Leaflet, Folder etc. are done

by ICAT Department and the Publications wing takes the responsibility to implement it.

This wing brought out the following publications in 2013-14 :-

SL.No. Title Type Category

1 Gomati Bengali lioterary Magazine Quarterly

2 Raima Kok Barak literary Magazine Quarterly

3 Natun Tripura Bengali Newspaper Monthly

4 Tripura Kogtoon Kok Barak newspaper Monthly

5 Tripura Sadak Chakma language Newspaper Monthly

6 Tripura Che Manipuri language Newspaper Monthly

7 Tripura Che Bishnupriya Manipuri Newspaper Monthly

8 Tripura Sambad Wall newspaper in Bengali Monthly

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In addition to regular issues, some special issue are also published in different occasions. The

above activities will continue in 2014-15 also.

e) Field/ Rural Publicity

Group talks, seminar, symposium, audiovisual show, video show are organised for rural publicity.

Social messaged are transmitted through LRS onissues like afforestation, immunization, child care,

disease preventive measure, small savings etc.

Feedback from public in the form of Fortnightly Confidential Public Reaction Report (FCPR) on

development activities were also collected in 2013-14 to give feedback to different department.

Achievement of rural publicity in 2013-14 and plan of 2014-15 are as below :-

SI.NO. Item 2013-14(upto Jan,14) Plan of 2014-15

1 Group talk 1602 1800

2 Seminar/symposium 391 400

3 Feed back(FCPR) 550 600

f) Songs & Drama :

The services of 370 revived Loka Ranjan Sakhas(a voluntary rural cultural organization approved

by ICAT Department) were utilised in 2013-14 for revival and promotion of Folk culture in rural areas

and transmit social message to the public. Of these, 151 functioned under TTAADC . In 2014-15 also

their services will be utilised for the similar purpose.

4. Cultural Affairs :

4.1 Cultural programmes:- Cultural programmes are organized in 2013-14 throughout the State to

promote cultural heritage of the State as per annual cultural calendar consisting about 2000 programmes in

88 events. 153 (upto December’2013) cultural workshops were also organised. In 2014-15 cultural

programme will be organised in similar manner as per calendar to be prepared in the beginning of the year.

About 200 workshops will also be organised.

The fund availability in this regard during 2013-14 is as below :

SI.No. Fund provided by Amount in lakh

1 State Government 45.00

2 NEZCC(North East Zonal Cultural Centre) 31.00

3 EZCC(East Zonal Cultural Centre) 6.50

Total : 82.50

4.2 Cultural exchange programme :

In total 19 such programmes were organized in 2013-14. In 2014-15 at least 20 programmes will

be organized.

4.3 Exhibition :

18 Exhibitions were organized in 2013-14 to highlight overall achievement of the Government in

different field. Fairs and festivals are the common occasions for these exhibitions. In 2014-15 also similar

programmes will be organised.

iv) Book Fair :

Book Fair has been playing a very important role in the development of literature and culture in

Tripura. Book fair has been organised in 2013-14. This will be continued in 2014-15 also.

During discussion on the Demand No. 17 related to Information and Cultural Affairs Department,

the Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the

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Departmental representative the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] Newspapers and Megazines to Panchayat & Village level be provided and for that the Finance

Department to allocate necessary fund.

ii] Cultural activities of Minorities to be promoted specially on the religious Memorable dates

like Id, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Garia etc.

iii] The Department to make endevour to provide coaching to rising local Artists to promote

their standard/skill.

In fine, the Committees recommends the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 17 for Grants by the

House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines for





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REPORT ON

TOURISM DEPARTMENT[DEMAND NO. 59]


Tourism Department. The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 59 in respect of

implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during

the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/

programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Tourism Department is an important Department of the State under Demand No. 59. The object

of the different scheme under this Department is to develop the tourism sector in the State under various

schemes.

The main thrust areas of the Tourism Department is :-

Tourism :- To promote Tourism in the State in view of the resources available especially Development

of eco-tourism, heritage tourism, culture tourism and religious tourism.

The Budget proposal under the Demand No.59 for the financial year 2014-15 as placed in the House

for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2013-2014 are shown below.:-

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.59 is examined by the Subject

Committee–II in its meeting held on 28-02-2014 and heard the Principal Secretary, who appeared on

summon.

At the outset, the Committee wanted to know from the Tourism Department as to the action taken by

them in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee in its 18th Report in the year 2013-14

to which the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are noted below :-

Recommendation : (i) The Eco-Parks at Baramura, Ambassa, Ichacherra, Dasarath Bari and

Satrai be converted to Eco Tourism .Besides the Tourism Department may consider extending awareness

to be concerned official as well as local people of the surrounding areas of every spot the need of tourism.

Reply : (i) Since conversion of Eco-park to Eco-tourism is within the competency of forest Department

TFDPC Ltd, the issue has been taken up with them. Tourism Deptt. has introduced Eco tourism package

4 days 3 nights in collaboration with forest Deptt and TFDPC Ltd. covering Agartal local sight seeing.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



59 a) Non-Plan 50.00 151.20 151.20

b) Plan 352.67 158.00 95.00 53.00 306.00

c) CASP 384.90 230.31 126.01 741.22

d) C.S.S. 39.02 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 59 = 441.69 694.10 325.31 179.01 1198.42

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Sipahijala – Trishna Eco park – Trishna wild life sanctuary to Agartala as per notification issued vide

no.F1(14)/Secy/Tourism/2013/1071-80 and F.4(82)/TT/Mark/2010/2475-83 which may be summarised

below.

ii) Besides 4 package tours viz. Discover Tripura(8days/7night) rate per head in respect of AC coach Rs

.8,500/- and in AC cars Rs. 9000/- including accommodation. This package tour covers Agartala local

sight seeing –Jampui Hills - Unokoti-Baramura Eco park - Khumlwng Eco park - Kamalasagar – Tepania

– Udaipur – Neermahal - Sepahijala to Agartala.

iii) Golden Tripura (4 days/3 nights) rate per head Rs. 4000/- AC coach and Rs. 4300/- AC cars

covering tourist destination Agartala local sight seeing–kamalasagar- Sepahijala –Neermahal – Udaipur -

Agartala.

iv) Green Tripura ( 6 days / 5 nights) rate per head AC coach Rs.6300/- and AC cars Rs.6800/-

covering tourist destination Agartala – Jampui hills- Unokoti-Baramura Eco park –khumlung Eco park-

Agartala.

v) Buddhist Circuit 3 days 2 nights rate per head Rs. 3100/- AC coach and Rs. 3400/- AC card

covering place Agartala local sight seeing – Boxanagar – Udaipur – Pilak – Mahamuni-Agartala.

· Regarding awareness campaign, it is mentioned that the aforesaid package tour also placed in the

TTDC website portal (tripuratourism.gov.in). We also introduced help line as. 0381-2300332 for

convenience of the tourists.

· As part of awareness campaign we also made marketing for package tours in different schools,

colleges, university for attracting students for availing themselves in our packages. The marketing efforts

are still on. For such marketing we also made publicity through print and electronic media.

Recommendations : (ii) Chukta Khola Bharat Bangla Maitree Uddyan, Belonia be made more

attractive extending necessary facilities for tourist.

Reply : Forest Deptt. & RD Deptt. already taken up various activities at Chukta Khola for attracting

tourists and in addition tourism Deptt. has prepared a D.P.R for Rs. 950.00/- lakh having the components

viz. construction of Ornamental entrance gate, Internal pathway, office block, cafeteria, cottages, green

house, Seating arrangements, suspension foot bridge, speed boats and development of water bodies/rain

water harvesting. The D.P.R for the project has been submitted to the Ministry of Tourism for sanction

which is still awaiting.

Recommendation : (iii) The Department to keep constant vigilance for proper maintenance of all

the Tourist Lodge at Tripura to make it more attractive for the tourist.

Reply : For constant vigilance and security we have engaged security guard in all tourist lodges. For

up keeping maintenance and cleanliness we have engaged out sourcing. We have arranged catering service

for providing good food and other amenities. We have arranged AC facility in 50% of room of all tourist

lodges. LCD TV provided with cable connection, in all tourist lodges except Eden Tourist Lodge. Internet

connection provided in 7 tourist lodges which are covered under package tours. We have constructed

conference hall in 3 tourist lodge(Geetanjali, Sagarmahal, Gomoti).

Recommendation : (iv) Sanjoy BOP at Sanaia Reang Para at Kamalpur and natural water falls at

Sardhu Karkari village at Chindraipara Baramura near Eco park be include as a tourist spot making it

suitable for tourist.

Reply : A concept paper on Sanaia Reang Para was furnished to the MOT, GOI as Rural Tourism

Project but MOT, GOI has discontinued sanctioning of Rural Tourism Project. Hence action being taken

on the preparation of concept paper for the Destination Development Project in the process.

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The achievement made during the year 2013-14

1.Since last 3(three) years it is observed that the tourist flow in the state is increasing, to continue the flow

we are extending facilities in all tourist lodges. Facilities like up - keeping maintenance and cleanliness in

tourist lodges.

2. For development of the tourism sector in the state, a new Directorate of Tourism has been set up


3. We have arranged catering service for providing good food. We have also arranged AC facilities in

50% room of all tourist lodges. LCD TV with cabel connection facilities provided in all tourist lodges

except Eden Tourist Loge.

4. Rural Tourism Projects (Hardware) at Kalapania under Melaghar Block of Sonamura Sub division and

Banabithi under Khowai Sub division have been completed.

5. Two nso. newly constructed tourist lodges namely New Sagar Mahal (69 bedded) at the bank of Rudra

Sagar and Raima Tourist Lodges (30 bedded) at Jatan Bari have been commissioned and now functioning.

Destination Development of Khayerpur Old Agartala has been completed except some portion of bound-

ary wall.

6. For creation of Toursim Infrastructure a good nos. of Destination development project viz. Brahamakunda,

Destination Development of Khowai, Destination Development of Jampui hills are nearing completion.

90% of construction work of the aforesaid project almost completed.

7. State Institute of Hotel Magnagement at Anandanagar in Nagichara. It is mentioned that 90% construc-

tion work of campus and hostel building completed. It is expected that the SIHM may start function during

academy session 2015-16 with the approval of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering

Technology(NCHNCT), New Delhi.

8. We have installed 4 nos. touching kiosk in different places like Geetanjali, Information Lounge at TTDCL

Office, Matabari and Juri Tourist Lodge Dharmanagar. These components under IT Project

Following courses will be introduced :

i. Three year B.Sc degree 120 students

ii. One and half year Trade Diploma in Food Production 40 students

iii. One and half year Trade Diploma in Food & Beverage 40 students

iv. One and half year Trade Diploma in Bakery & Confec 40 students

v. One and half year Trade Diploma in House keeping 40 students

vi. One and half year Trade Diploma in Front Office Operations 40 students

Fair and festivals –

As part of publicity campaign for attracting tourist both domestic and foreign tourist we have explored the

same by participating in the following fairs festival held in the state /outside state even also abroad

i) Ashokaastami Mela at Unakoti , Unokoti Tripura 17th to 19th April 2013.

ii) Pilak Festival at Jolaibari on 25th to 27th May 2013.

iii) Rajarshi Festival at Udaipura on 27th & 28 the june 2013.

iv) Nermahal Water Festival at Melaghar on 27th to 29th September 2013.

v) Dewali Festival at Matabari on 2nd & 3 rd November 2013.

vi) Baramura Orange Festival at Killa on 20th November 2013.

vii) Travel & Tourism Fair, Fairest Media Ltd. at Pune on 6th to 8th September 2013.

viii) International Tourism Mart at Tawang on 18th to 20th October 2013.

ix) IITF at New Delhi on 14th to 27th November 2013.

x) Trade & Industry Fair at Hapania 27th Jan to 9th Feb 2014.

xi) Chalo Jai Fair at Kolkata on 14th to 16th June 2013.

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The plan/programme and project to be implementedduring 2014 – 15.

Special Target for the year 2014-15

1. Mega Destination project of Neermahal for Rs 4871.00 lakhs

2. Ligh and sound show at Ujjayanta Palace Agartala. Rs. 750.00 lakhs

3. Indo Bangal Maitree Uddan Chukta khola Rs 950.00 lakhs.

4. Development of Buddhist Circuit Rs 852.00 lakhs

5. Development of wayside amenities along NH.44(circuit) for Rs 845.00 lakhs.

Project Prioritized for 2014-15 for which DPR is under preparationa) Development of Infrastructure for border security at Akhaura, Agartala.

b) Destination Development of Golaghati.

c) Destination Development of Chabimura Banduar.

List of On Going Tourism Projecta) Destination Development Belonia

b) Destination Development Dumboor

c) Destination Development Amarpur

d) Destination Development Khowai

e) Destination Development Tirthamukh

f) Destination Development of Old Agartala Royal Palace.

g) Destination Development of Chabimura.

h) Destination Development of Bramakunda.

i) Destination Development of Jampui Hill

j) Destination of Circuit Development Dhalai North Circuit 2009 – 10 Rs 528.94.

k) Destination of Circuit Development West South Circuit 2009 -10 Rs 528.94

l) Destination of Circuit Development Radhakishorepur –pilak –Trishna Melaghar 2010 -11 Rs 583.14

m) Destination of Circuit Development Ambassa- Gandacharra- Udaipura- Santibazar 2010 -11

Rs 612.50

n) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Banabithi, Khowai.

o) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Devipur.

p) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Kalapania.

q) IT Project

r) State Institute of Hotel Management.

s) Huner-se-rojgar tak

Information regarding tourist arrival in the state for theyear 2012-13 and 2013 – 2014(upto Jan. 2014)

2012-13 2013-14(upto January 2014)

Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign

3,58,625 7,817 3,10,496 11,666

Revenue earned :-

2012-13 2013-14(upto January 2014)

168.50 lakhs 160.44 lakhs

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Major Features of the Budget for 2014-15a. Destination Development of Khowai. 2009-10 Rs 344.42

b. Destination Development of Old Royal Palace. 2010-11 Rs 180.22 lakh

c. Destination Development of Brahmakunda. 2010-11 Rs 356.05

d. Destination Development of Jampui Hill.2011-12 Rs 400 lakh

e. Destination Development of Belonia(Craft & Cultural Centre at Rajnagar) 2007-05 Rs 314.00 lakh

f. Destination Development of Chabimura are in progress. 2010-12 Rs 385.79 lakh

During discussion, the Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department informed the Committee that

the Department has been trying to develop in the tourism sector in the State in various ways for attraction

of the tourists as well as the foreign tourists.

In respect of development of tourist sector of the State, the Hon’ble Members of the Subject

Committee–II opined that the department to take measure steps for development of infracstructural and

other facilities as well as beautification of tourist spots, eco-parks, tourist lodges etc. and also be establish

new tourist spots in the State.

Thereafter, the Committee expressed that the rate of Tourist Lodge accommodation is high for the

ordinary people of our State. So, the Department may take effective step to fix a reasonable rate in this

respect.


Departmental representatives the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department to continue its persuation, Sanjoy BOP at Sanaia Reang Para at Kamalpur

and natural water falls at Sardhu Karkari Village at Chindraipara, Baramura near Eco-park to

be included at Tourist Spot by upgrading the atmosphere.

ii] The rate of tourist lodge accomodation be made more affordable to ordinary people by

segregating facilities thereof in a part.

iii] There should be project under Tourism Department and a tourist visit place for Unakuti,

Khawra Bill, Satera Miar Howar, Sanjoy BOP etc.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 59 for Grants by the

House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines for





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REPORT ON

TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT(DEMAND NO. 19)


Tribal Welfare Department. The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 19 in



plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Tribal Welfare Department is under the Demand No. 19. The object of the different Schemes

under this Department is to develop the people belonging to Scheduled Tribes in the State. For Welfare of

this community, various schemes drawn up by the State Government are implemented, interalia, through

the said Deptt. These schemes are sponsored by the State Govt.and Central Govt. Some of the important

schemes relating to the Department are as follows :-

Economic Development Scheme, Educational Scheme. (The Education Scheme provides Grant-in-

aid, Scholarship/Stipend, Book-Grants for S.T. Students, Up-gradation of the merit of ST Students, Pre-

matric-Scholarship, Post-matric-Scholarship etc.), various training programmes for ST boys and girls,

loan to ST students for Higher Studies, Nutrition Programme etc.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 19 for the Financial year 2014-15 as placed in the

House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2013-14 are shown below :-

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 19 is examined by the Subject

Committee –II in its meeting held on 04-03-2014 and heard the Secretary of the Department, who

appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all, the Committee wanted to know the Action taken by the Department in respect of the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013–14 to which the Secretary of the

Department submitted that the following actions have been taken in respect of the recommendations as

mentioned in seriatim below :–

Recommendation : (i) The Department to continue its endeavour to re-open the closed ST Boys/

Girls Hostel and proper maintenance of the running Hostels and also to increase seats.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



19 a) Non-Plan 5431.80 5733.84 5733.84

b) Plan 28083.03 26291.26 26291.26

c) CASP 8049.00 8049.00

d) C.S.S. 3354.07 0.00

e) N.E.C. 50.00 0.00

TOTAL : 21 = 36918.90 40074.10 0.00 0.00 40074.10

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Reply : Action by the Tribal Welfare Department on the recommendations are as follows :-

A. Steps taken for re-opening of closed ST Boys & Girls hostels.

3(three) hostels were re-constructed/repaired out of 11(eleven) closed ST hostels. Out of 3(three)

hostels reconstructed/repaired, only one could be started. The remaining hostels could not reconstructed

/re-opened for reasons given below against each hostel :-

i. Lokashikalya ST Boys hostel was re-opened after necessary repaired and maintenance. There are at

present 75 ST Boys are staying in the hostel.

ii. ST girls hostels attached to Purnajoy CP HS School had been reconstructed and shall be re-opened

shortly.

iii. ST Boys hostel attached to Kalyanpur HS School, Kalyanpur was repaired during the year 2010-11

and Education (School) Deptt was requested for posting of Superintendent, Cook-cum-Masalchi and

also Night Guard. But it is reported that one English Medium School is running in the said ST Boys hostel.

iv. ST Boys hostel attached to Netaji Subhash Vidyaneketan at Gandhighat could not be re-opened due

to non-availability of land.

v. ST Boys hostel attached to BBI, Dharmanagar could not be repaired and re-opened as the building

had been occupied by District Education Office.

vi. ST Boys hostel attached to Ishanpur H.S School Mohanpur – ST students are not willing to stay in

the hostel.

vii. ST Boys hostel attached to Chebri H.S School, Khowai. – ST students are not willing to stay in the

hostel.

viii. ST Boys hostel attached to Charilam H.S. School – no demand for re-opening of the hostel for

reasons that there are many hostels nearby areas.

ix. ST Boys hostel attached to Srinagar H.S School, Sabroom . The present location of the hostel is far

way from tribal habitation and SDM, Sabroom had been requested to select suitable site for re-construction

of the hostel. One site was selected but the site is not suitable for re-construction of hostel. The SDM,

Sabroom had been requested to select suitable site but yet to received.

x. ST Boys hostel attached to Salema H.S School. –students are not willing to stay in the hostel as the

hostel is located in an isolated place.

xi. ST Boys hostel attached to Padmapur H.S School - no demand for reconstruction/re-opening of the

hostel.

B. Steps taken for repair & maintenance of existing hostels.

i. Rs.241.09 lakhs was placed with DM & Collectors for repair and maintenance of 55 nos. of hostels


ii. Rs.33.95 lakhs was sanctioned and placed for providing furniture to 15 nos. of hostels.

iii. Rs.2.19 lakhs was sanctioned and placed for providing utensil to 6 nos. of hostels.

iv. Rs.3.76 lakhs was sanctioned and placed for electrification to 3 nos. of hostels.

v. Rs.37.21 lakhs was sanctioned for construction of boundary walls of 3 nos. of ST boys/ girls hostels.

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C. Seats capacity enhanced.

Seats capacity of the following ST Boys/ Girls hostels had been enhanced :-

i. ST Girls hostel attached to Belonia Vidyapith H.S School.

ii. ST Girls hostel attached to Ganganagar High School.

iii. ST Girls hostel attached to Kailasahar Govt. Girls H.S School.

Besides, proposal for enhancing existing seats capacity were recently received from the followings :

i.i. ST Boys hostel attached to South Bagma Samatal Para H. S School.

ii. ST Girls hostel attached to EK Jatan Para HS School.

Recommendation : (ii) The Department to ensure creation of adequate number of posts as are

essential for effective performance of ST corporation.

Finance Department to consider concurring of the proposal of creation of posts, if necessary, in

phase manner.

Reply : It had been decided to revamp the STs, SCs, OBCs and RMs Corporations. Accordingly,

additional share capital was sanctioned for these corporations. In respect of ST corporation, an amount of

Rs.100.00 lakhs was sanctioned as additional share capital and so far, Rs.50.00 lakhs out of Rs. 100.00

lakhs had already been released by the Finance Department. Planning (P&C) Department has approved

the proposal for creation of 20 (twenty) posts of Field Assistant and file had been sent to the Finance

Department for concurrence.

Besides, it was proposed to create post of one Accounts Officer and one regular Managing

Director for all Corporations and one GM each for all Corporations.

Recommendation : (iii) Grant of loan should be with the alternative guarantors like genuine land

holders.

Reply : Grant of loan with land mortgage had been discontinued by the Management of ST

Corporation due to poor recovery of loan. Loan is now being sanctioned by the ST Corporation with

guarantor of Government employees in order to ensure recovery of loan.

Recommendation : (iv) Periodical health camps are to be organized by the Department of its own

along with awareness camps against superstition, use of own method of treatment etc. in Block areas as

well as Hostels through NGO or in collaboration with Health Department.

Reply : Health Camps were organized by the SDMs with fund from Tribal Welfare Deptt. Besides,

Tribal Welfare Deptt had also organized health camps in 3(three) locations under Dhalai District and

Khowai District.

Awareness campaign against superstition amongst the tribals were organized in 15 (fifteen )

Blocks under 3 (three) Districts namely, Khowai, West Tripura and Sepahijala by Bharat Gyan Vigyan

Samiti (BGVS).Tripura. The response by the general public was encouraging. Awareness campaign in

the remaining blocks shall be organized during the current year.

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Achievement made by the Department during 2013–14

Name of Schemes Achievement during 2013-14 (up to January, 2014)

Financial Physical(Rs. in lakhs)

Mtc./Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House 18.97 Mtc./Repairs of Office building-1 ,Boys &

Girls hostels-4 Tribal Rest houses-2.

Boarding House Stipend. 2912.84 21,084 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship 229.65 61,663 students

Inter Hostel Competition 3.00 Fund placed for inter hostel competition

among the ST students of High and H.S.

Schools.

Grants to Sponsored Students 48.40 Payment of To and Fro Journey cost,

registra tion fees, medical reimbursement etc. to 245

students.

Merit Award 68.28 8,424 students

Coaching to Drop-out Madhyamik failed Stu. 100.50 Payment of student stipend, honorarium for

teaching & non-teaching staff for 10 nos.

centres.

Coaching & Allied Scheme 25.70 Coaching provided for 517 students (JEE-

121 IAS-25, ITI-333 & ANM & GNM-38

students).

Folk Arts & Culture 32.73 Financial assistance to various Puja-5, mela-

3, festival-7, Cultural programme-4 Nos.

etc.

Special Coaching in Core Subject 51.08 20 centres

Supply of Free Text Books 59.00 14,491 students

Supply of Furniture to Hostels 21.77 Supply of Furniture and utensils to 8 nos.

hostels and 1 no. Tribal Rest House.

Grant-in-aid to Residential Educational Society 500.00 Recurring grants for Ashram Schools.

Construction of Boys and Girls Hostels 394.10 Construction of 5 nos. Girls & Boys hostels.

Renovation of Hostel 99.95 Renovation/ Mtc. of 31 nos. hostels.

Share Contribution to ST Corporation. 60.00 Purchase of 6000 Nos. B class share

Nucleus Budget scheme 23.50 Financial assistance to ST patients.

Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremist 99.71 Implementation of Agriculture (Power

tiller)scheme in favour of 83 nos.returnees.

13th Finance Commission 377.00 Development of Kok-Borok Language &

culture under TTAADC areas.

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Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC 10500.00 Payment of transfer of fund to TTAADC.

Articles 275(I) 1201.21 Recurring grant to EMR Schools (Existing)

under TTWREIS. Construction of EMR

School at Rajnagar, repairing / mtc. of EMS

School at B.C Nagar , Khumulwng and

Kumarghat ,Re-const. of TR house at

Kailashahar Const. of RCC foot bridge over

Lalcherra, const. of foot steel bridge at

Banpuibull Halam Para, const. of GI pipe steel

foot bridge over Kamala cherra const. of ap-

proach road -5 KM and Const. of road from

A.A. road Howai bari to Tuichakma Kuki

Tribal Colony (2.50 KM) and SPT bridge by

RCC Box culvert over Selphuichera on

Madhuban ADC Village.

Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP) 1527.15 Implementation of Rubber plantation-987

families, construction of rubber processing

centres-9 nos.

Post Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%) 257.11 6,064 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS 100%) 601.09 33,393 students

Minor Forest Produce Operation (CSS- 100%) 48.00 Procurement of Arjun flower, collection of

Agarbati sticks.

Construction of Boys and Girls Hostels (CSS) 1838.29 Construction of 5 nos. Ashram Schools

(200 seated each) under TTAADC areas

and Construction of 11 nos. Boys & Girls

hostel (50 seated each) under TTAADC

areas.

SCA untied 50.00 Payment of 10% share of ST Development

Corporation Ltd.

NLCPR 191.34 Construction of Sports Complex at

Khumulwng.

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TARGET FOR 2014–15

Name of Schemes Target for 2014-15

Financial Physical(Rs. in lakhs)

Mtc./Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House. 22.00 Mtc./Repairs of Office buildings-SDWO-6,

DWO-4 nos. and Tribal Rest Houses-2 nos.

Boarding House Stipend. 3226.58 21,900 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship. 364.49 1,08,132 students

Inter Hostel Competition. 3.45 Inter hostel competition among the ST

students of High and H.S. School

Grants to Sponsoring Students outside the State. 250.00 345 students

Merit Award 75.00 9,240 students

Coaching to Drop-out Madhyamik failed Stu. 178.20 1150 students

Coaching & Allied Scheme 40.00 1390 students

Folk Arts & Culture etc. 57.00 Financial assistance to various mela, festival,

puja, exhibition etc.

Special Coaching in Core Subject. 70.00 2,750 students

Supply of Free Text Books. 175.00 45,860 students

Supply of Furniture to Hostels. 95.00 Supply of Furniture to Hostels & TR House-

New-13 and old- 25 nos.

Grant-in-aid to Residential Educational Society. 600.00 Recurring grants to Ashram Schools run and

managed by the TTWREIS.

Renovation of buildings. 110.00 Renovation / mtc. of Office building and

hostels- 60 nos.

Share Contribution to ST Corporation. 70.00 7,000 B class share

Nucleus Budget scheme. 60.00 Financial assistance to ST patients.

Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremists 200.00 Re-payment of NSTFDC Loan.

Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC. 18163.98 Grants to TTAADC for Development works.

Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP) 2466.00 Rubber-1200 F,Tea-100 F,Coffee-100 F, Horti-

300 F, SHG-100 Groups, Community based

income Generating- 1000 F Water based

income Generating activities-5300 families

and 20 Nos. Rubber processing centre.

Articles 275(I) 1581.00 Recurring grant to EMR Schools and non-

recurring items like furniture equipments etc.

for EMR schools and Ashram Schools,

construction of road and culverts and Bailey

Bridge-1 unit,, construction of foot road,

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bridge/box culvert- 3 units, Up-gradation/

renovation of TR house -5 nos. Community

hall for green tea leaf storage , construction

of rain water shed etc.

13th Finance Commission 753.00 Construction of Zonal Offices and

Development of Kok-Borok Language and

Culture under TTAADC areas.

Post- Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%) 1598.64 24,270 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%) 1279.73 41,681 students

Up-gradation of Merit for ST student

(CSS-100%) 3.90 16 nos. ST students for Boarding and

Lodging charges, pocket money, Book &

stationery and Honorarium to Principal.

Minor Forest Produce Operation (CSS- 100%) 308.00 Procurement of Arjun flower, collection of

Agarbati sticks etc.

Construction of Boys and Girls hostel (CSS) 5400.00 Construction of 10 nos. hostels.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the present condition of the

Boarding Houses in the State not up to the mark. They mentioned that the building of Boarding Houses are

dilapidated, insufficient rooms and furniture are there, no boundary walls around many Boarding Houses,

management are not well, even no sufficient utensils also. Therefore, the department to be taken effective

steps to over come from this mismanagement.

The Committee opined that – (i) New Boarding House building be constructed, (ii) Boarding House

capacity be increased, (iii) necessary furniture, utensils be supplied to all the Boarding Houses, (iv) re-

construction of building be done, (v) to re-open the closed Boarding Houses, (vi) to establish the new

Boarding Houses as per requirement and (vii) to organise the health camps time to time in the remote areas

as well as in the hostels of ST students.

After examination of the Budget Proposals and appreciation of the submission made by the Secretary

of the Department, the Committee recommends as follows :

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) Running S.T. Hostels administration be strengthened and the unuseful Hostels be closed

and may be used for other purpose or may be handed over to other Department, if needed.

ii) Whenever and wherever any Hostel is newly opened, concurrence shall be obtained for

Cook-cum Masalchi at a time along with boundary wall.

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iii) The Department to continue its efforts of creation of adequate numbers of posts essential

for effective performance of S.T. Corporation.

iv) The Department to take appropriate measures for increase of Rubber Plantation and

also to make endeavour of Tea Plantations and crafts to patta holders.

v) The Department to consider the feasibility of opening of new market stalls in most of the

tribal areas creating scope for unemployed youths.

vi) Department to take care for proper accommodation of Tribal Welfare Officers conducible

to their work in District and Sub-division level.

vii) The Department to examine the feasibility of extending Coaching Centres in District

Level for Competitive Examination specially for ST, SC and Minorities.

In fine, notwithstanding the recommendations which may be the guidelines for the Department,

the Committee recommends the Demand No. 19 for Grants by the House.




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REPORT ONTHE DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL REHABILITATION IN PLANTATION

& PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUP (TRP & PTG)(DEMAND NO. 32)


Department of Tribal Rehabilitation in Plantation & Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (TRP &

PTG). The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 32 in respect of implementation/

action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-14

; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/programme and an

project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The Department of Tribal Rehabilitation in Plantation & Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group

(TRP & PTG) is under Demand No. 32. The object of the different scheme under this Department is to

develop the PTG (Reang) through Rehabilitation under various schemes i.e. Plantation scheme, Animal

Husbandry inputs, Skill-up-gradation, Health Care through Mobile Medical Unit (PTG), Assistance to

Public Sector Undertaking, etc. during the year 2013-14.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 32 for the Financial year 2014-15 as placed in the


As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 32 is examined by the Subject

Committee –II in its meeting held on 04-03-2014 and heard the Secretary of the Department, who

appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all, the Committee wanted to know the action taken by the Department in respect of the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013–14 in its 18th Report to which the Secretary

submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished below :–

Recommendation : (i) The Department to continue its endeavour towards creation of posts as

are pending before the Finance Department.

Finance Department to effectively consider giving concurrence of the proposal at least in phase

manner.

Dem


TRP & PTG

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



32 a) Non-Plan 738.30 813.05 813.05

b) Plan 279.90 336.00 336.00

c) CASP

d) C.S.S. 1010.40 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 32 = 2028.60 1149.05 0.00 0.00 1149.05

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Reply : (i) (a) For filling up of vacant posts process of selection have been completed . As per

Memo. No. F. 10(6)-FIN/2010 dated 31-07-2010 approval of Finance Deptt. is required for appoint-

ment. The relevant file have been placed to the Finance Department. Decision of the Finance Department

is now pending. Nos. of posts are as follows:-

Sl.No. Name of the post Total No Approval given Action taken by the Deptt.

of Post by Fin. Deptt.

1 Programme Officer 4 2 2 nos post filled up.1(one already joined

and another under process.

2 Programme Assistant 33 16 16 nos already filled up already joined.

3 Agri. Assistant 1 — —

4 L. D. Clerk 1 — —

5 Junior Surveyor 1 — —

6 Programme Helper 6 — —

7 Group-D 3 — —

8 Driver 5 — —

• Construction status of Kumarghat T. R .Division office. Not constructed due to fund constrain.

• Construction of quarter in Udaipur T. R. Division Office. Not constructed due to fund constrain.

Recommendation : (ii) The Department to continue organizing of health camps through Medical

Unit to uncovered areas.

Reply : (ii) Department in collaboration with the Health Department organized 67 Health Camps

through following Mobile Medical Units:-

(a) Damcharra, Kanchanpur, North, Longthorai Valley, Dhalai, Udaipur/ Amarpur South.

Recommendation : (iii) Sanitation in the colony areas are to be ensured by the department.

Reply : (iii) Low cost Latrine 200(two hundred) nos have been completed and the scheme under

implementation.

The achievement made during the year 2013–14 by the Department are shown as under :–

(A) STATE PLAN :

1 Direction & Administration

2 Plantation Scheme

(a) Rubber plantation 159.75 hac

(b) Creation of Bamboo Plantation 48.25 hac

3 Assistance Public Sector PSU 1(Corporation)

4 Mobile Medical Unit 5031 patients

5 Training of Workers

(B) CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME (CSS) :

(i) Rubber Cultivation,

(ii) Housing Assistance,

(iii) Other Economic Development etc.

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The achievement to be made by the Department during the year 2014–15 are shownas under :–

(A) STATE PLAN :

1) Direction & Administration,

2) Plantation Scheme,

3) Assistance Public Sector PSU,

4) Mobile Medical Unit (Free cost of treatment),

5) Training of Workers. (for staff training).

(B) CENTRAL SPONSORED SCHEMES (CCS) :

During the financial year 2014-15 the flow of fund under CSS is expected to be Rs. 697.54 lakhs

approximately.

During discussion on the Demand No. 32 related to TRP & PTG Department, the Secretary of the

Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations

made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14. He also stated before the Committee

about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2013-14 and Plan/Programme to be

implemented by the Department during the financial year 2014-15.

After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the Committee

recommends the following :

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) The Department to increase Mobile Medical Unit (PTG) for Health Care.

The Finance Department may allocate adequate fund in R.E. 2014-15 . Health

Department to arrange deputing of required Medical Officer.

ii) Rehabiliation of (PTG) Reang under various Schemes be strengthened.

iii) The Department to make proposal for encouraging the Vulnerable Tribal Groups towards

rubber plantation, fisheries etc.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Demand for Grants under Demand No. 32 by the House

notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines of the





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REPORT ON

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

(DEMAND NO. 33)


Science and Technology Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 33 in




The Department of Science, Technology and Environment is an important Department of the

Government of Tripura, which has been set up for providing better support and guidance in the sector of

Science and technology and to promote the Environmental condition in the State.

The Demand for Grants under Demand No.33 relating to the Department, for the financial year

2014-2015 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2013-

2014 are as follows:

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting

held on 04-03-2014 examined the Budget proposal under Demand No.33 and also heard the Secretarty

of the Department who appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all the Committee likes to know the action taken by the Department on the recommendations

made by the Committee during the year 2013–14 about the progress/development of the works of the

Department in the sector of Science, Technology and Environment in the State, to which the Department

furnished the informations in seriatim below :–

Recommendation : (i) Department to continue its persuasion for creation of 40 (forty) posts

pending before the Finance Department.

Finance Department to consider concurring the proposal if necessary in phase manner.

Action Taken : As per recommendation of the 18th Subject Committee, Department initiated pro-

posal for creation of 40 posts during the year 2012-13 after obtaining concurrence from GA(AR) Deptt.

to strengthen the existing four (4) district offices and also opening of district offices at other four (4)

districts. But we did not receive any concurrence from Finance Department.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



33 a) Non-Plan 282.75 311.67 311.67

b) Plan 1169.49 269.10 289.00 160.00 718.10

c) CASP 1.00 1.00

d) C.S.S. 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 33 = 1452.24 580.77 289.00 161.00 1030.77

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Subsequently, Department further initiated proposal on 3/10/2013 for creation of the following posts

and to obtain concurrence from the Finance Department :

1. Scientific Officer – 8 nos.

2. Project Officer – 4 nos.

3. Research Officer – 3 nos.

4. UDC – 8 nos.

5. LDC – 4 nos.

6. Peon – 4 nos.

7. Night Guard – 5 nos.

8. Cleaning Assistant(Sweeper) – 4 nos.

The Department has vigorously persued the matter for creation of required posts as works of

the DSTE are suffering because of shortage of manpower. However, the department is yet to receive

concurrence from Finance Department.

Recommendation : (ii) The Department to maintain its endeavour towards complete ban on the

use of plastic carry bags.

Action taken : Department has imposed a complete ban on use of plastic carry bags in the state

w.e.f. 04/10/2013 vide Notification No.F.8(30)/DSTE/ENV/Pt-I/3794-3811, dated-03/07/2013.

Subsequently, the date of effect was deferred to 1st January, 2014 by another Notification No. F.8(30)/

DSTE/ENV/Pt-II/6622-40, dated-30/09/2013 considering the request made by some traders / dealers

to exhaust the existing stocks of plastic carry bags lying with them.

In the mean time, the said Notifications were challenged in the Hon’ble High Court of Tripura by All

India Plastic Industries Association. The High Court of Tripura dismissed the Writ Petition of All India

Plastic Industries Association.

In this connection, a press release was also issued by the department for wide dissemination.

The department is committed to take all steps needed to reduce plastic pollution in the state.

Recommendation : (iii) Department to ensure providing Solar Lights to uncovered Sub-Centres

and PHC as early as possible.

Action taken : i. 16 nos. Health Sub-centres under Dhalai District have been provided with 1

kwp SPV Power Plant each under BRGF (Backward Regions Grant Fund) Programme.

ii. Work Order for installation of 5 kwp SPV Power Plant at 79 PHCs has been placed in last

week of January, 2014 and the work is expected to commence w.e.f. March, 2014. On completion of the

works, proposal for balance PHCs will be submitted to MNRE, GOI for sanction.

(i) The Achievement made during the year 2013-14

Biotechnology related Programme :

80 nos. “Biotech Kit” for the first time in the state has been distributed among marginal farmers of

Laxmi Nagar and Saraspur GPs of Kadamtala Block, North Tripura, Gamcha Kobra ADC village under

Lefunga Block and Narayanpur GP, West Tripura with a view to reduce use of chemical fertilizer and

pesticide in agriculture and produce safer food organic fertilizer and organic pesticides.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with CSIR-North East Institute of Science

and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat, Govt. of India on 24th October, 2013 and Centre for Pollination

Studies (CPS), University of Calcutta on 23rd August, 2013 for a period of five years to conduct

collaborative R&D projects in different Biotech sectors and dissemination of technology.

Training has been imparted to the farmers, forest officials, EDC members and SHGs of the State on

Organic Farming, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Post Harvest Management, EM technology etc

among 700 participants with the financial assistance of GOI Organization.

A seminar was organized on “Buyer-Seller Meet on Organic Produce” in collaboration with National

Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Govt. of India at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala on 23rd April, 2013 where

110 participants from different sectors attended.

Farmers Festival Organized by DBT in collaboration with CPS, Agri. Dept. Feb, 2014. Total 160

farmers attended.

About 40 ha Tissue Culture Sabri Banana plantation has been raised in the land of beneficiaries

located at Dharmanagar(14 farmers), Teliamura(7 farmers), Udaipur(5 farmers), Sabroom(1 farmer),

Agartala(9 farmers).

Setting up 5 DNA Clubs in Kalacherra, Ganganagar, Bodhjung HS School and Harina Girls’ High

School is under process.

Science & Technology related Programme:

The foundation stone of proposed Vigyan Gram(Science City) at Bhadharghat over an area of

12.74 acre land was laid by Hon’ble Chief Minister on August 29, 2013. Works of 1st Phase has been

started and going on in full swing.

Portal of State Spatial Data Infrastructure has been developed which will function as one stop

information gateway of Web Geographical Information System (GIS) & Management Information System

(MIS). Works started with the Forest, Health and PWD (DWS) departments were taken up and now in

the verge of completion.

Science Exhibition under NCERT Scheme & INSPIRE Scheme of DST, Govt. of India organised

in combined for 3 days from September 28 – October 1, 2013. District Level Science Exhibition organised

on September 11-13, 2013.

Students Science Seminar organised at 3 tiers ie Sub-division, District and State Level. Sub-division

level Seminar organised on September 6, 2013. District level Seminar organised on September 12, 2013

and State Level Seminar organised on September 29, 2013.

State Level Inter School Science Drama Competition organised on September 28 – 30, 2013.

Junior Mathematics Olympiad (JMO) was held on October 27, 2013 at all Sub-divisions.

State Level Inter College/University Science Drama Competition organised for 3 days from December

13–15, 2013 at Dharmanagar, North Tripura. Dharmanagar Degree College co-ordinated the programme.

Sub-division Level Science Congress completed on September, 2013. State level Science Congress

organised on October 30 - 31, 2013.

Science & Technology related Programme :

Popular talks on the topics viz - ‘Science Society and Acharya Prafullachandra’, ‘Science Society

and Acharya Jagadishchandra’ and ‘Science Culture and Rabindranath’ organised targeting students on

December 5 -7, 2013 at 3 (three) Degree Colleges of Tripura viz, Dharmanagar Government Degree

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College (Dharmanagar), Ambedkar College (Fatikroy) & Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya (Kailashahar).

Popular talks on the topics viz., ‘Science and Superstition’ and ‘Rabindranather bigyan bhabna’

was organised targeting local citizen on December 5-7, 2013 at Dharmanagar & Kailashahar.

In 7(seven) Districts of Tripura, Teachers Science Conclave organised and inaugurated by Hon’ble

Minister. As a follow up of the conclaves District Level Science Forums has been organized at Press Club,

Agartala.

District level programme on ‘Comet ISON’ was organised jointly with Tripura Astronomical Society

from November 15–20, 2013 at 5(five) Districts of Tripura viz. South (Belonia), Gomati (Udaipur), Dhalai

(Kamalpur), Unakoti (Kailashahar) and North (Dharmanagar).

Technology for Herbal Mosquito Repellant Agarbatti was already transferred from NEIST, Jorhat

and hands-on training conducted. The concerned SHG will start production of Herbal Mosquito Repellant

Agarbatti.

One seminar on upgradation of Coir Technology was organised on May 3, 2013.

For dissemination of CSIR technologies through suitable NGOs / SHGs to improve the socio-

economic condition of the rural community a programme has been undertaken. For that purpose NEIST,

a CSIR organisation intend to construct Gram Vigyan Kutir in Tripura, which will serve as the hub for

disseminating technologies. DM & Collector, North Tripura has been requested to select a suitable land

for the same.


In Bioresource, 7(seven) demonstrative land modules for Agro biotechnological activities have been

set up in TTADC area. 3(three) industrial modules are being set up shortly and out of 190 training and

demonstration units, 105 demonstration units have been set up for income generation.

Ecology & Environment related Programme :

50 nos. Eco Clubs were set up in 50 schools spread all over eight districts under National Green

Crops Programme of the MoEF, GOI, with a view to educate school children with hands-on activities

about environment protection activities and in total 900 Eco Clubs are functioning successfully.

444 NGOs/ Educational Institutions have been approved for taking part in National Environment

Awareness Campaign (NEAC) Programme of the MoEF, GOI for generation of awareness about

environment among students as well as common people in general.

The Environmental Information System (ENVIS) centre of TSPCB published quarterly ENVIS

Newsletters and leaflets on environmental issues. This centre is also updating environmental information on

State Specific issues in ENVIS website and in a database namely Indian State Level Environmental

Information Database (ISBEID) on regular basis.


Department has imposed a complete ban on use of plastic carry bags in the state w.e.f. 04/10/2013

vide Notification No.F.8(30)/DSTE/ENV/Pt-I/3794-3811, dated-03/07/2013.

Subsequently, the date of effect was deferred to 1st January, 2014 by another Notification considering the

request made by some traders / dealers to exhaust the existing stocks of plastic carry bags lying with them.

But the said Notifications were challenged in the Hon’ble High Court of Tripura by All India Plastic

Industries Association. The High Court of Tripura dismissed their Writ Petition. Again, All India Plastic

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Industries Association appeal in Double Bench.

In this connection, a press release was also issued by the department for wide dissemination.

The department is committed to take all steps needed to reduce plastic pollution in the state.

Non convention Sources of Energy related Programme :

Under renewable energy sector, Remote Village Electrification Programme, 23 villages covering

2,242 families in Silacherri, Karbook, Amarpur, Mungiakami R.D.Block and Mandai R.D.Block were

provided with Solar Home Lighting Systems. Village wise no. of families covered is placed in enclosed

sheet.

50 nos 1 kw, 13 nos 2 kw and 6 nos. 3 kw SPV Power Plants were installed in boys’ hostel, girls’

hostel, residential school, market sheds in different districts.

41 Deenabandhu Model Biogas Plants were installed in the premises of beneficiary residing at

Melaghar, Mohanpur, Kathalia, Jubarajnagar, Gournagar Block during the year 2013-14.

(ii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implemented during the year 2014-15 :

Biotechnology related Programme :

120 nos. of Biotech Kit will be distributed to the marginal Farmers.

Cultivation of nutritional and medicinal and vegetable plants at household and community level.

Development of multi media module for bioscience communication among children.

Setting up of new DNA clubs in different school.

An extension proposal of tissue culture sabri banana for 500 ha land was submitted to DBT, GOI

and in this connection, a meeting was held with DBT, GOI, on 23rd August, 2013.


Activities related to Science Club and Science Forum, Science drama competition, Student Science

Seminar, Mathematic Olympiad, Subdivision and District level Science Fair, Observance of important

days, Award distribution etc.

Hardware & infrastructural requirement for Web GIS & MIS for implementation of GIS and MIS

for different departments.

Procurement of Satellite Data from National Data Centre, ISRO for Preparation of Action Plan for

management of major rivers of the State.

Running & maintenance of Sukanta Academy for Science, Art, and Culture at Agartala.

Renovation of auditorium and setting up of new mirror gallery.

Setting up of Regional Science Centre at Udaipur is in progress.


Awareness programme on Climate Change issues – like celebration of World Environment Day,

Earth Day, Ozone Day, Planting of tress etc to be done.

Setting up of noise monitoring stations at 3(three) areas – (a) Agartala City (46 locations) (b)

Udaipur Town (10 locations) and (c) Dharmanagar (10 locations).


A workshop will be organized on Green Building Construction at Agartala with collaboration of

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TERI, New Delhi and DSTE, Govt. of Tripura.

Running of Central laboratory at Agartala, West district and district laboratory in three Districts HQ,

viz, Ambassa, Kumarghat and Udaipur for qualitative and quantitative analysis of water, air etc pollution in

the state.

Manu & Khowai River Conservation Survey

Preparation of Annual Report on Environment

Awareness Generation Programme on Environment

Non conventional Sources of Energy related Programme :

Remote Village Electrification Prog – Installation of Solar Home Lighting System - 10000 families

Installation of 630 kwp Solar Power Plants in different Primary Health Centre, residential hostel and

subdivisional hospital.

Installation of 2,500 LPD Solar Water Heating System in Tripura Bhawan, Guwahati.

Installation of 10,000 LPD Solar Water Heating System in different Government & Private School

Hostels in the State.

Installation of 5,000 LPD Solar Water Heating System in the residence of Minister, TTAADC, Jails,

Private Hospital.

Installation of 3,000 LPD Solar Water Heating System in Tripura Bhawan, New Delhi.

Installation 500 biogas plants in different blocks.

Following Project Proposals have been submitted to P & C Department for

consideration under NEC during the year 2014-15

Sl. No. Name of the ProjectProject Cost (Rs. in lakh)

1. Establishment of Demonstration Plot for Organic Farming on fruit

crops in Tripura 112.54

2. Strengthening infrastructure of three Zonal Offices and laboratories

of TSPCB at Kumarghat, Ambassa & Udaipur including construction

of RCC building and laboratory furniture 405.00

3. Implementation of decision support system for Agricultural Resources

Management 360.00

4. Emergency Call Management System for Natural and Manmade Disaster 81.15

5. Generic Structure on the Awareness Generation against reckless use

of horn in the vehicle 20.00

6. Installation of SPV Lighting System, SPV Power Plant & Solar Lantern in

18 Nagar Panchayats 1411.20

7. Installation of 1 cum capacity Portable Type Biogas Plant in Tripura 110.00

Total 2499.89

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19TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ]56




During discussion on the Demand No. 33 related to Science, Technology & Enviroinment Department,

the Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on therecommendations made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14. He also statedbefore the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2013-14 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2014-15.

After examination of the budget proposal and appreciation of the submission presented by the

Secretary, the Committee recommends as follows :–

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) Creation of 40 (forty) posts being actually required, the Department to continue its

persuation for the same.

Finance Department to actively consider according concurrence in phased manner.

ii) The Department to provide Solar Lights to uncovered Sub-Centres and PHCs specially

in remote areas.

iii) The Department to consider initiation of a proposal to regulate and check use of outlet

of toilets with rivers or other water bodies and other debris responsible for poluting the water

and atmosphere.

Notwithstanding the recommendations which may be guidelines for the Department, the Committee

recommends the Budget proposals under Demands No. 33 for Grants by the House.




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REPORT ON

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT( DEMAND NO. 35 )


Urban Development Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 35 in




The Urban Development Department is concerned with the Directorate of Urban Development,

Town & Country Planning Organisation and Urban Local Bodies such as Agartala Municipal Corporation,

Municipal Councils and Panchayats in the State.

The objective of the Urban Development Department is to make every settlement a safe, healthy and

sustainable place in which every family has adequate shelter, pure drinking water, street lights, sanitation,

drainage, remove solid wastes and provide roads, housing for poor and employment to urban youths.

Development of Urban Infrastructure is primarily the function of Urban Development Department,

which is having under its administrative control, the Directorate of Urban Development, Town & Country

Planning Organisation and Urban Local Bodies such as Agartaka Municipal Corporation at State Capital,

Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in the State of Tripura.

The areas of priority of the Department are :-

(i) Urban Management. (ii) Capacity Building. (iii) Increasing the revenues of Urban Local Bodies.

(iv) Monitoring the implementation of various schemes/projects/ programmes. (v) Liasioning with the

Ministry/Govt. of India for fund release. (vi) Scrutiny/Forwarding the proposals to the Ministry for approval

& sanction. (vii) Preparation of Master Plan & Urban policy for development of urban areas.

The Budget Proposals under the Demand No. 35. for the financial year 2014-15 as placed in the


The Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 04-03-2014 examined the Budget Proposal and

also heard the Departmental Secretary appeared before the Committee on summon.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



35 a) Non-Plan 7344.29 7466.20 7466.20

b) Plan 26215.16 9327.97 5238.66 2887.62 17454.25

c) CASP 7022.60 4185.95 2294.52 13503.07d) C.S.S. 4500.00 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 35 = 38059.45 23816.77 9424.61 5182.14 38423.52

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At the first instance, the Committee wanted to know as to the action taken on the recommendations

made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14 to which the Department furnished

the replies which are noted below in seriatim :-

Recommendation : (i) The State Master Plan consisting of Agartala Municipal area as well as all

Nagar Panchayat where standing grape be completed and finalised by the Department at the earliest

opportunity.

Reply : City Development Plan for Agartala Municipal Corporation has already been prepared

and Development Plan for Nagar Panchayats are also prepared except the newly constituted ULBs like

Nagar Panchayat, namely Panisagar, Jirania and Santirbazar and Municipal Council namely Ambassa,

Bishalgarh, Mohanpur and Melagarh.

Recommendation : (ii) Department to continue its endeavour for up-gradation of Battala Market.

Reply : For development of Battala Fish Market, State Government has already provided fund

for an amount of Rs 51.05 lakh under SPA during 2013-14 to Agartala Municipal Corporation. Work

order for development of Battala Fish Market has been issued by Agartala Municipal Corporation. The

site will be handed over to the Agency after shifting of retail fish seller to a suitable site.

Recommendation (iii) The Department to expedite the persuasion towards creation of Nagar

Panchayat at Melagarh, Manu (Dhalai District) and Satchand by the Financial year 2013-14.

Reply : State Government has declared constitution of 4 (four) Nagar Panchayats namely,

Panisagar, Jirania. Mohanpur and Melagarh and the area of Agartala Municipal Council has also been

extended on 16.10.2013. Subsequently Agartala Municipal Council has been upgraded to Agartala Municipal

Corporation and 10 (ten) Nagar Panchayats namely Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, Ambassa, Khowai,

Teliamura, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh, Melagarh, Udaipur and Belonia have also been upgraded to Municipal

Council on 21.01.2014.

Recommendation : (iv) Finance Department may consider release of adequate fund towards

housing to uncovered BPL families under IAY type scheme including Municipality and Nagar Panchayat

areas.

Reply : Tripura State Government Housing Scheme has been launched for Urban Areas. During

2013-14, an amount of Rs. 675.00 lakhs has been released to different urban local bodies for providing

houses to the homeless BPL families. Unit cost has been fixed for an amount of Rs. 75,000/- per house.

Recommendation : (v) The Department to install water metre by the financial year 2013-14 and

collect water charges according to volume of consumption of water per month. Necessary endeavour be

made for a suitable mechanism towards 100% collection of water charges.

Reply : Necessary steps are being taken for installation of Water Metre in North Zone of AMC

under JNNURM. Similar activities are also being taken for installation of Water Metre in South and

Central Zone of Agartala Municipal Corporation Area under ADB Project. All Urban Local Bodies

(ULBs) have been requested for having suitable mechanism towards collection of water charges.

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Recommendation : (vi) The Department to formulate proposal for keeping the market drains clean

throughout the year.

Reply : All urban local bodies are now taking necessary initiative for keeping market drains clean

throughout the year.

Recommendation : (vii) The Department to take effective steps towards coverage of road side

drains in the main areas of town Udaipur, Kailashahar and Dharmanagar.

Reply : Construction of roads & storm water drain system at Kailashahar, Kamalpur and Belonia

and Covered Drains at Ranirbazar are almost completed.

The drainage scheme at Agartala under 13th Finance Commission is also under implementation.

Recommendation : (viii) The Department to consider providing dust bins for household wastage in

all the Nagar Panchayats and make out suitable Mechanism for eviction of unauthorised occupants in road

side.

Reply : Agartala Municipal Corporation has already procured some modern machineries, containers

etc. for improvement of Solid Waste Management.

An amount of Rs. 302.13 lakh has been provided to 15 Urban Local Bodies for the procurement

of following :

(i) Garbage Compactor Truck of 12 cubic meter volume with Universal Bin Lifter System

and Dumper Placer Arm for Handling 3.0 Cum. Containers.

(ii) 1100 Ltrs. MS Bins compatible with Garbage Compactor.

(iii) 3.0 Cum. Containers compatible with Garbage Compactor.

(iv) Garbage Tipper mounted on Tipper Chassis.

Above machineries, containers etc. will be procured by 15 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in phased

manner.

Recommendation : (ix) There shall be a centre point Modern Slaughter House at Agartala

Municipal Area as well as other Nagar Panchayat ensuring stopping of unauthorized and un-hygienic

slaughtery in road side for that the Department to take all suitable step if necessary, in collaboration with

ARD to finalise the same positively by 2013-14.

Reply : For construction of Modern Slaughter House in Agartala Municipal Corporation area,

Animal Resource Development Department(ARDD) has submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for

an amount of Rs. 1.12 crore for construction of Mini Slaughter House at Agartala Municipal Corporation.

The matter is under examination of Agartala Municipal Corporation regarding finalisation of site, considering

all aspects.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT OF 2013-14 :

1. Considering the rapid pace of urbanisation in Tripura, State Government has constituted four new

Urban Local Bodies namely Panisagar, Jirania, Mohanpur and Melagarh. On 21st January, 2014, Agartala

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Municipal Council has been upgraded to Agartala Municipal Corporation and 10(ten) Nagar Panchayats

namely Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, Ambassa, Khowai, Teliamura, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh, Melagarh,

Udaipur and Belonia have been upgraded to Municipal Council. Now, there are 20 Urban Local Bodies

in the State. Out of them, one is a Municipal Corporation, ten are Municipal Councils and other nine

towns namely Panisagar, Kumarghat, Kamalpur, Jirania, Ranirbazar, Sonamura, Amarpur, Santirbazar

and Sabroom are Nagar Panchayats.

2. Significant progress has been made in providing housing facilities to urban poor at Teliamura,

Ranirbazar, Belonia, Sonamura and Udaipur under Integrated Housing & Slum Development

Programme(IHSDP). Out of 2460 Nos. of dwelling units, construction of 2180 Nos. of dwelling units

have been completed and balance 280 Nos. are in progress at Udaipur. Sonamura Town has been

awarded by Government of India, Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation as “Best city in

implementation of IHSDP for ULBs in Small & Special Category States/UTs for the year 2012-13”.

Construction of 384 Nos. of dwelling units for Urban Poor at Joynagar and Radhanagar are in good

progress. State Government has also launched a new scheme namely Tripura State Government Housing

Scheme (TSGHS) with the aim to provide housing assistance and cover all left out BPL homeless families.

Implementation for construction of 900 houses has been started during 2013-14 in urban areas.

3. Road and Storm Water Drain Project of Belonia, Kamalpur and Covered Drain at Ranirbazar

under UIDSSMT scheme of JNNURM are completed. Construction of Road and Storm Water Drain

Project of Kailashahar is in progress and will be completed by March, 2014. The work of Water Supply

and Sewerage Projects of North Zone of Agartala under JNNURM are in good progress. The work of

implementation of Water Supply Scheme under ADB Project of Central and South Zone of Agartala has

been started. At present construction of 12 Nos. Deep Tube Well at South Zone have been completed

and work of 8 Nos. Deep Tube Well, 235 Km. distribution network, 4 Nos. Ground Water Treatment

Plant and 5 Nos. Overhead Service Reservoirs are in progress. Implementation of Drainage Scheme of

Agartala under 13th Finance Commission is in progress.

4. Town Hall at Sabroom has been inaugurated. Construction of Town Hall at Kamalpur, Udaipur,

Sonamura, Ambassa and Kailashahar are in good progress. Work of construction of Town Hall at Belonia

will also be started. Shopping Complex near Maharani Tulshibati School has been inaugurated. Construction

of Stalls at Circuit House are in progress.

5. Construction of Office Building at Kailashahar, Kumarghat, Khowai and Sabroom are in progress.

Construction of Office Building at Panisagar, Ambassa, Jirania, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh and Santirbazar will

be started soon. Transportation System for Solid Waste Management in Agartala City has been improved

with the procurement of modern vehicles/machineries. Initiative for development of Solid Waste Management

activities in different Nagar Panchayats has been started with construction of boundary wall for Dumping

Ground/ Yard and procurement of machineries / equipments etc. The State Government is implementing

the Tripura Urban Employment Programme(TUEP) for the last five years to provide wage employment to

the needy in the urban areas. This Urban Employment Programme(TUEP) will also continue during 2014-

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Plan/Programme of implementation of different schemes/worksduring the year 2014-15.

· Implementation of work of 2nd Trench for Water Supply Project of Central and South Zone of

Agartala under ADB Project comprising of Installation of Bulk Meter, Construction of Ground Water

Treatment Plant, Construction of Service Reservoir including laying of rising line and distribution network.

· Implementation of Drainage Scheme of Agartala Municipal Corporation Area under 13th Finance

Commission.

· Construction of Boundary Wall for Dumping Ground/Yard in different Nagar Panchayats and Municipal

Council and procurement of machineries and equipments such as Garbage Compactor Trucks of 12 cubic

metre volume with Universal Bin Lift System and Dumper Placer Arm, 1100 Ltrs. MS Bins compatible

with Garbage Compactor, 3.0 Cum. Containers compatible with Garbage Compactor and Garbage

Tipper for development of Solid Waste Management activities.

· Implementation of Rajiv Awas Yojana(RAY) for providing housing to slum dwellers.

· Implementation of National Urban Livelihood Mission(NULM) for providing employment

opportunities to urban youths.

· Improvement of Nagerjala Bus Terminus, Agartala.

· Implementation of Tripura Urban Employment Programme.

· Implementation of Tripura State Government Housing Scheme(TSGHS) for providing houses to

homeless BPL families in Urban Areas.

· Completion of Town Hall at Udaipur, Sonamura, Kamalpur and Ambassa. To start the work of

Town Hall at Belonia and also to make substantial progress of work of Town Hall at Kailashahar.

· Construction of Office Buildings for Urban Local Bodies namely, Kailashahar Municipal Council,

Kumarghat Nagar Panchayat, Khowai Municipal Council, Sabroom Nagar Panchayat, Panisagar Nagar

Panchayat, Ambassa Municipal Council, Jirania Nagar Panchayat, Mohanpur Municipal Council, Bishalgarh

Municipal Council and Santirbazar Nagar Panchayat.

· Construction of Motor Stand at Amarpur.

· Implementation of different works sanctioned under SPA/SCA suchas Constructionof Market / Stall

at Aralia, Circuit House, Durga Chowmuhani Vegetable, Market at Maharajganj Bazar, Relocation of

shops at Orient Chowmuhani to Jackson Gate, Development of Melarmath Pond, Creation of Parking

Place of GB Area, Construction of Transhipment Yard on side of By-pass Road near Khayerpur for

Whole Sale Fish Markets, Extension of Household connections under Sewerage Project(North Zone).

During discussion, the Secretary of Urban Development Department informed the Committee in detailed

about the action taken in respect to the recommendations made by the Committee in its 17th Report during

the year 2012-13. He informed the Committee about the achievement made during the year 2012-13 and

also plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2013-14.

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After careful examination of the Budget Proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the

Departmental representative, the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) Plan of developing the newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities be taken

up and completed in a time frame.

ii) The Department to consider upgrading the connecting roads with main roads in all

Sub-Divisions and District level.

iii) Housing to all uncovered BPL families under IAY Scheme be given priority along with

TSGHS.

iv) The Department to continue its efforts towards upgradation of Battala Market.

v) Establishment of Modern Slaughter House at Agartala Municipal Corporation area be

made in a time frame. The Department to explore the possibility of extending the facilities in

each District Headquarter in phase manner.

vi) Department to continue its efforts of eviction of unauthorised occupants in the road side

in Agartala Municipal Corporation area as well as other Municipality areas.

In fine, notwithstanding the recommendations which may be the guidelines for the Department, the

Committee recommends the Demand No. 35 for Grants by the House.




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REPORT ONFOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMERS’ AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

( DEMAND NO. – 21)


to Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant

Demand No. 21 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations

made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the

year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2014-15.

The food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department is one of the most important Department

of the Government of Tripura. The main activities of the Department are mainly distribution of essential

commodities namely, rice, atta, k. oil, sugar, salt etc. and the management for consumer affairs under

Consumer Protection Act and also management of public distribution system.

The Budget Proposal for Grants under Demand No. 21 relating to Food, Civil Supplies and

Consumers’ Affairs Department, Government of Tripura for the year 2014-2015 and the Revised Budget

for the year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee – II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its

meeting held on 04-03-2014 examined the Budget Proposal and heard the Principal Secretary of the

Department.

First of all the Committee wanted to know about the action taken by the Department on the

recommendation of the Subject Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-2014, the Department

submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished here-in-below :-

Recommendation : (i) Block Level meeting of F.P.Shop Vigilance Committee to be continued

and for that purpose the Finance Department to allocate adequate Fund.

Reply : No fund received from the Finance Department for conducting Block Level meeting of

F.P.Shop level Vigilance Committee.

Recommendation : (ii) The up-gradation and modernization as well as beautification of all Petrol

/ Diesel pumps be continued along with setting up of pumps in the uncovered areas.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



21 a) Non-Plan 7539.68 5461.38 5461.38

b) Plan 345.94 59.73 39.60 23.17 122.50

c) CASP 67.71 41.12 22.34 131.17d) C.S.S. 1678.16 0.00

e) N.E.C. 0.00

TOTAL : 21 = 9563.78 5588.82 80.72 45.51 5715.05

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Reply : i) Following retail POL agencies has been Upgraded and modernized- Bishalgarh /

Jirania / Bordowali(Agt.) / Teliamura / Sanicharra / Tilthai (DMN) / Banamalipur (Agt) / Abhoynagar(Agt),

Ranirbazar, Ambassa, Radhanagar (Agartala), TRTC Complex (Agt.), Dharmanagar, Ambassa & Udaipur.

ii) Up-gradation and modernization work to be completed shortly at following Depots –

Dharmanagar / Melaghar / Sabroom / Manu(LTV) / Chakmaghat (TLM) / Kanchanpur / Panisagar /

Bishramganj and Kailasahar

iii) New POL Agencies has been setup at the following uncovered locations - Churaibari/

Bagpassa/ Halahali/ Pecharthal/ Palatana/ Boxanagar/ Amarpur/ Damcherra /Madhabbari/ Gandacherra,

Maharani & Kakraban.

iv) Advt. floated for selection of dealer in the following places:-Amtali/ Ambassa/ Kumarghat/

/ Hawaibari(TLM) / Udaipur town/ Kumarghat (Kailashahar road/ Khayerpur / Kadamtala / Kailasahar /

Between Bishramganj-Melaghar/ Between Churaibari and Bagpassa and Kamalpur.

Recommendation : (iii) Sub-Dealership for distribution of L.P.G. in the proposed localities be

confirmed at the earliest.

Reply : i) New LPG outlet has been setup at the following locations:- Rajnagar/Manubazar

and Hrishyamukh, Kamalpur (Halahali), Rakhaltali (KMP), Sakherkote(Sadar).

ii) LOI already issued for new LPG Agency at the following places :- Damcherra/Chailengtha

Bazar/ Gandhigram/ Maharani/ Madhupur/ Salema.

Action initiated by IOCL for issuance of LOI shortly for the following Depots:- Bikhora Bazar/

Dumburnagar/ /Tulashikhar/ Kadamtala/ Killa/ /Jampuijala/ Heezamara/ Kalyanpur/ Banikya Chowmuhani/

Kamalghat/ Khumulwng/ Tulashikhar/ Pecharthal/ Vangmun/ Kathalia/ Nutanbazar/ Narshingarh/ Bagma/

Julaibari/ Mohanpur/ Sabroom/ Jirania/ Bishramganj and Kamalpur.

Achievement during the financial year 2013–14 :

Honorarium for the Hon’ble President of State Commission and District Fura (West District)/Members

of 4 District Fora (KLS/ABS/SDR/UDP)

Rs. 1.89 lakh likely to be spent within the financial year.

Non assets related expenditure in connection with implementation of Consumer Protection Act Rs. 1.50

lakh not yet received from the F.D. and Rs. 6.08 lakh likely to be spent with the financial year 2013-14.

Enforcement of the provisions of different Laws relating to Weights and Measures to protect the interest of

the consumer. Rs. 0.24 lac and Rs. 1.06 lac (non Salary) likely to be spent within the financial year 2013-

14.

Const. of 3(three) Salt godown at Jampaijala, Bishramganj, Ambassa and preparation of estimate for ‘B’

Class railway service station for FCI/IOCL depot at Jirania, extension of boundary wall for Kanchanpur

godown Rs. 28.18 lakh likely to be spent within the financial year 2013-14.

Rs. 58.46 lac for computerisation of e-PDS . Work under the project has already been started . However,

fund not yet utilised as because engaged vendors not yet preferred their bills.

Rs. 12.59 lac for Const. of 5 nos. godown under NLCPR.

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Rs. 64.52 lac received on 6-2-2014 from F.D. Full amount likely to be spent within February, 2014.

Construction of boundary Wall at Kanchanpur Food Godown.

Plan / Programme to be implemented during 2014 - 2015. R E M A R KS

1. Observance of National Consumer Day on 24th December Further provision for

through week long programme. Rs.5.00 lakhs is required

2. Observance of World Consumer Rights Day on 15th March for this purpose.

through Week long programme.

3. Consumer Awareness Programmes at all Level.

To strengthen enforcement activities by purchasing Digital Working Further provision for Rs.7.00

Standared Balance / equipment like verification date stamps and lakhs is required for this

plugs etc. purpose.

Token Provision for e - PDS.

Const. of approach road for newly constructed godowns at Rs.40.00 lakh is required for

Ramchandraghat Rs.5.00 lac, Sreenagar Rs.5.00 lac, Teliamura implementation of this works.

Rs.15.00 lac, Padmabill Rs.5.00 lac and Const. of Salt godown

at Mandai Rs.20.00 lac , Sreenagar Rs.20.00 lac, Ramchandraghat

Rs.20.00 lac

Electrification and Minor repair of godowns at Dharmanagar

Transit godown, Central Stores, A.D.Nagar,Agt., Nandannagar

and staff quarter of Gandhigram.

14,851 beneficiaries under Annapurna Scheme Annapurna Scheme will

be continued

During discussion on the Demand No. 21 related to Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs

Department, the Principal Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by

the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-

14. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year

2013-14 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2014-15.

After examination of the Budget Proposal and appreciation of the submission placed by the

Departmental Representative, the Committee makes the following recommendation :-

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RECOMMENDATIONS

i) The Department to continue its performance on Block level meeting of F.P. Shop Vigilence

Committee. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund in R.E. 2014–15.

ii) Upgradation and modernisation of Petrol/Diesel Pumps in uncovered areas be made in

a time frame.

iii) LPG Sub-dealership be extended on need survey basis including Nalchar.

iv) The Department to take measure for F.P. Shop Vigilence Committee in the newly consti-

tuted Nagar Panchayats and Blocs.

v) The Department to sort out mechanism of disconnection of LPG connection to those

who has been provided with domestic gas pipe line connection.

vi) Food godown to require place be constructed and for that Finance Department may

considered allocation of fund in R.E. 2014–15.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 21 for Grants

by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines

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REPORT ON

INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT[ DEMAND NO- 24 ]


to Industries & Commerce Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 24

in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the



The main thrust area of the Department are :– (i) Promotion of Industrialization and creation of

employment opportunity in the State ; (ii) Development of Village & Small Industries in the State ; (iii)

Development of Import-Export Trading in the State ; (iv) Development of proper infrastructure for setting

up new industries like Growth Centre; Food Park, EPIP etc.; (v) Modernization of existing infrastructural

facilities ; (vi) Entrepreneurship Development ; (vii) Strengthening and restructuring the public sector

Undertakings ; (viii) Creation of an ‘Investor Friendly’ atmosphere in the State ; (ix) Up-gradation of skill

of the unemployed youth for self employment etc.

The Budget proposals for the financial year 2014-15 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the

Revised Budget for the year 2013-14 in respect of the Department under Demand No. 24 are shown

below :

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its

meeting held on 05-03-2014 and heard the Secretary of Department of Industries & Commerce appeared

before the Committee on summon.

The Departmental representatives submitted the action taken by the Department on the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 and stated that the following actions

were taken as per recommendation in seriatim below :-

Recommendation : (i) The Department to maintain constant monitoring of implementation of the

project work taken up by TIDC Ltd. The Department to continue its persuasion towards IIDC project.

The Department also to provide facility to the beneficiaries for setting up of more Rubber Industries.

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



24 a) Non-Plan 1925.46 2124.22 2124.22

b) Plan 6936.06 2187.40 2026.54 1680.06 5894.00

c) CASP 2008.00 540.00 540.00 3088.00d) C.S.S. 115.00 0.00

e) N.E.C. 280.76 0.00

TOTAL : 24 = 9257.28 6319.62 2566.54 2220.06 11106.22

Dem


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Action taken : The Department has taken effective steps for setting up of new Integrated

Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC) at Dewanpassa, Dharmanagar; Sarasima in Belonia and Lalchari

at Ambassa and also upgradation of the existing Industrial Estates at Badharghat and Kumarghat under

MSME-CDP scheme. Already lands have been allotted/acquired for all these new projects.

Implementation of the IIDC, Dewanpassa (Rs. 4.56 cr. project cost) is almost completed with the

fund released by the Ministry (Rs. 1.83 cr.) and the State Government (0.91 cr.). Meanwhile the Department

has requested the central Govt. for release of the balance share of Rs. 1.82 cr. The matter is being followed

up with the Ministry. Once the fund is received, the project will be completed at the earliest.

The Ministry has also sanctioned upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate in Aug 2013 with

total project cost of Rs. 8.27 cr., wherein GOI share is Rs. 6.62 cr. and State Government share is Rs.

1.65 cr. So far 50% State share of Rs. 82.75 lakhs is released and the Ministry is requested to release their

grant. Once fund is received, work will be started. However, preparatory works have been started by

TIDC Ltd.

For the IIDC, Belonia, already DPR is submitted to the Ministry and in the meeting held on 18th

Feb 2014, the proposal was discussed.

Already DPRs for IIDC, Ambassa and upgradation of Kumarghat Industrial Estate is prepared

and the same will be sent to the Ministry for according ‘in-principle’ approval.

Regarding encouraging the beneficiaries about Rubber based industries, it may be mentioned that

awareness and handholding are carried out at all levels for value addition in Rubber based sector. Seminar/

workshops are being organized by this Department within the state as well as outside the state to attract

the investors. A similar Roundtable Investors’ Meet is scheduled to be held on 7th March 2014 at Jalandhar

exclusively for Rubber in association with CII.

A separate Rubber Park is set up only for the rubber based industries at Bodhjungnagar.

Also land/sheds are made available to other Industrial estates. Subsidy/Incentives are being provided

to the entrepreneurs under State/Central schemes.

Grant is being provided under PMEGP/Swabalamban for setting up of rubber based industries.

Recommendation : (ii) To achieve setting up of Tannery industry in the State the Department to

continue its endevour to attract and motivate interested persons/Agencies.

Action taken : The Department is continuing its endeavors.

Recommendation : (iii) The Department to continue its efforts for opening of proposed Border

Hats as early as possible.

Action taken : The Government of India has conveyed the approval of the Bangladesh

Government for setting up of Border Haats at 4 locations viz. (i) Kamalasagar (West Tripura) (ii) Srinagar

(South Tripura) (iii) Pal Basti (Raghna) (North Tripura) and (iv) Kamalpur (Dhalai). Initially, DPRs for two

Border Haats, namely, Kamalasagar and Srinagar, were prepared and sent to M/o Commerce for approval,

in consultation with Government of Bangladesh, so that the work can be started.

Since then, the following developments have taken place :

The Government of Bangladesh has given approval for Border Haats at Kamalasagar and Srinagar.

Joint Haat Management Committees are constituted under the Chairmanship of the respective ADMs on

both sides for both the Haats. Haat Management Committee meeting are being held regularly.

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Land is earmarked for both the Haats on both sides. Foundation Stone for Srinagar Border Haat

is laid.

Recently, the Ministry of Commerce has accorded approval towards these projects for an amount

of Rs. 2.44 cr. for Kamalasagar and Rs. 2.38 cr. for Srinagar Border Haat. Already 50% fund is released

by the Ministry.

Land development and boundary fencing for Srinagar has started. For Kamalasagar, work is

expected to be started soon.

Regarding other two Border Haats, tentative sites are identified. However, the Ministry has been

requested for Joint Committee visit to finalise the location.

Recommendation : (iv) SEGP being the need of the day, the Department to formulate proposed

for new project to extend it to the un-covered areas besides the target of 2500 cases for 2013-14 with

constant monitoring.

Action taken : Swabalamban, a Self-Employment Generation Programme (SEGP) was initiated

by the State Government with the objective to ensure that a sizable number of unemployed youths SHGs

are developed as potential individual or Group entrepreneurs so that they can take up gainful self-employment.

During 2013-14, total target is 2500 cases. So far, upto Jan, 2014, total number of 4614 cases

are sponsored, 1740 are sanctioned with amount of Rs. 35.65 cr. and 399 cases amt. to Rs. 6.61 cr. are

disbursed. Sanction and Disbursement is still going on.

To encourage the participation of more number of youths throughout the state, the following steps/

activities are taken up :

i)District level & Block level awareness camps are being organized regularly. Application Forms are being

distributed in these Camps.

ii) Advertisement highlighting the scheme guidelines are being published through the Daily newspapers

for better publicity.

iii) To make the scheme more attractive, recently the maximum ceiling of subsidy has been increased

from Rs. 25000 to Rs. 50,000 per beneficiary.

Implementation is being done through the DICs with the involvement of field level functionaries.

Significant achievement during 2013-14 :

1. Self-employment Programmes:

(a) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (P M E G P):

(Rs in lakhs)

Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed

No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount

2008-09 393 377 1687.59 42 147.24 22 73.01

2009-10 393 937 3392.62 446 1709.32 386 1340.46

2010-11 1000 1901 8725.96 1041 4753.32 947 3859.22

2011-12 1500 3084 13505.53 1648 7097.41 1545 5858.87

2012-13 1500 4191 20013.70 1678 7663.69 1587 6165.71

2013-14* 1500 4235 21714.11 1096 5370.90 421 872.30

Total 6286 14725 69038.81 6251 26741.88 4908 18169.57

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* The figures are upto 31.01.2014. The Disbursements are going on.

(b) Swavalamban:

The performance during last 4 years has been as follows:

(Rs in lakhs)

Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed

No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount

Upto 2003-04 — 316 312.87 161 128.71 67 51.85

2004-05 — 425 420.79 239 191.07 184 142.40

2005-06 500 300 533.05 194 172.40 164 145.30

2006-07 1000 1373 1999.51 499 572.75 377 353.56

2007-08 600 1067 1635.62 448 522.04 439 426.68

2008-09 1000 1034 1589.33 595 853.24 466 569.68

2009-10 1000 1887 3259.38 1119 1708.99 904 1062.02

2010-11 1500 2681 5394.53 1660 2919.62 1442 2117.07

2011-12 2000 3428 6670.74 2075 3757.56 1859 2910.04

2012-13 2000 3916 8311.17 2022 3918.42 1798 3102.62

2013-14* 2500 4614 10598.32 1740 3565.28 399 661.31

Total 12100 21041 40725.31 10813 18310.08 8099 11380.09

* The figures are upto 31.01.2014. The Disbursements are going on.

2. Industrial Infrastructure:

Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex: The infrastructure at Bodhjungnagar includes at Growth Centre,

a Rubber Park, a Food Park and an Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP). A Bamboo Park is also

being set up. Total about 761.89 acres of land is available, of which 535.73 acres of land has been

developed, with expenditure of about Rs.110.77 crores. As on 31.12.2013, out of 81 units to whom land/

sheds have been allotted at Bodhjungnagar, 33 units have been set up and are functioning. Total investment

so far is about Rs. 677.91 crores and total direct employment generated is about 1,372.

IIDC projects :

DPR has been prepared for upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate under CDP of Ministry of

MSME. The same is already sanctioned by the Ministry of MSME, with a total project cost of Rs. 827.44

lakhs, wherein GOI share is Rs. 661.95 lakhs and State Government share is Rs. 165.49 lakhs. The State

Government has already started preparatory action for implementation of this project. Tripura Industrial

Development Corporation Ltd. is the Implementing Agency for this project. 50% state share is already

released towards this project. Upgradation of Kumarghat I.E. is also proposed to be taken up under CDP

Scheme. DPR is being prepared.

3. Foreign Trade:

The total volume of trade has increased manifold from a meagre Rs. 4.12 crores during 1995-96

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to about Rs.343.06 crores during 2012-13. The trade volume during last few years has been as follows:

(Rs. in crores)

Year Imports Exports Total

2006-07 48.69 0.87 49.56

2007-08 84.15 1.51 85.66

2008-09 125.94 0.26 126.20

2009-10 162.88 0.42 163.30

2010-11 255.88 1.72 257.60

2011-12 329.05 1.55 330.60

2012-13 342.65 0.41 343.06

2013-14 (upto Nov 2013) 182.08 0.21 182.29

Currently, the major items of Import are Cement and other Construction materials and Fish. The

major items of Export are Food Products, Dry Fish, Paper Products etc.

Development of Land Custom Stations :

Agartala LCS : 1st phase of ICP, Agartala at a cost of about Rs.73.50 crores is completed. The

ICP was inaugurated on 17th Nov 2013. The entire land is handed over to LPAI.

Srimantapur LCS : Out of total project cost of Rs. 16.00 cr., GOI share is Rs. 12.00 cr and state

share is Rs. 4.00 cr. Recently, Ministry has sanctioned Rs. 4.0 cr., being the 2nd installment and

thus total Rs. 8.00 cr. is released as GOI share. Works has started in full swing.

Border Haats :

The Department of Commerce has conveyed the approval of the Bangladesh Government for

setting up of Border Haats. Initially, DPRs for two Border Haats, namely, Kamalasagar and Srinagar,

were prepared and sent to M/o Commerce for approval. The approval has since been received. The

meeting of Haat Management Committees for Tripura (India) and Bangladesh, for both the Haats were

held. Foundation Stone of the Srinagar Border Haat was laid on 3rd Nov 2013. Meanwhile, the Ministry

of Commerce has sanctioned 50% of the total grant under ASIDE for Srinagar and Kamalasagar Border

Haat. TIDC Ltd. has issued work order.

4. Tripura Bamboo Mission:

Tripura Bamboo Mission has been registered as a Society under Societies Registration Act.

TBM would take up plantation activities so as to enhance the resource generation.

Turnover increase: The total turnover of the bamboo sector across the identified sub-sectors in the

State has increased from the base levels of Rs. 27.90 crores in 2006-07 to Rs. 107.22 crores in

2011-12 and Rs.115.56 cr. during 2012-13

5. Industrial Training (ITIs):

Presently, there are 13 ITIs in the State. Prior to 2004, there were only 4 ITIs (Indranagar,

Indranagar Women’s ITI, Kailashahr and Jatanbari) in the State, with intake capacity of 444. In August,

2004, 4 new ITIs (Dharmanagar, Ambassa, Udaipur and Belonia) were started. With this, the intake

capacity increased to 1164.

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In December, 2012, 4 new ITIs (Khumulwng, Manubankul, Boxnagar and Khowai) have

been started. Khumulwng and Manubankul ITIs have been set up under NLFT Package and

Khowai and Boxnagar ITIs have been set up under SPA. The intake capacity of these 4 new

ITIs is 576.

In addition, Vocational Training Center of R.K Mission, Viveknagar, Agartala has been up-

graded as an ITI with financial assistance from State Government.

Establishment of new ITIs:

4 new ITIs under SPA:

4 new ITIs are being set up at Bishramganj, Teliamura, Kamalpur and Longtarai Valley at a cost of

Rs.12 crores each. Civil work, including 50 seated hostels is already started and likely to be completed by

July/August, 2014. The total intake capacity of these ITIs shall be 1,024 candidates.

Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS):

In Tripura, the Scheme is being implemented by all ITIs. Presently, 116 courses are being conducted

through ITIs. Efforts are also being made to register private VTPs. In all, ITIs have covered 195 trainees

during 2010-11, 748 trainees during 2011-12 and 1,692 trainees during 2012-13. The target for 2013-14

is 2,500 cases.

The Plan/programme and any project to be implemented during 2014-15 forconsideration of the Committee during examination:

Programmes to be implemented during 2014-15

Beside the normal scheme during 2014-15, the following schemes will be implemented where

financial involvement will be there :

Setting up of New ITI under SPA :

During FY 2012-13 Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura had sanctioned Rs. 24.00 crores

under Special Plan Assistance (SPA) as Phase-I of the project. Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura

released Rs. 10.80 crores @Rs. 2.70 crores per ITI. (Reference letter No.F.6(5)-Fin(B)/2008/P-II dated

23rd July, 2013). The balance fund of Rs. 13.20 crores (SPA- Rs.10.80 crore + State Share- Rs 2.40

crore) had also released during 2013-14 (Reference letter: No.F.6(5)-Fin(B)/2008/P-I dated 10th May,

2013).

Meanwhile, implementation of the project has already started. Construction work for all the works

started in December, 2012 and target date for completion is June, 2014. Construction of hostel also

started. R.D. Department has been engaged as construction agency and Rs. 10.00 crore already released.

In view of the above, Finance Department may be requested to release of the balance amount of

Phase-II of Rs. 24.00 crores for speedy implementation of the project.

Acquisition of land for Land Custom Stations :

This Department has taken initiative for setting up of Land Custom Stations at different places in

Tripura under ASIDE Scheme of Ministry of Commerce. Already lands have been identified, but the cost

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of land is not permissible under this Scheme. Hence a substantial amount of land acquisition cost is required

to be placed from the state Plan Budget.

The LCS, Sabroom is the priority project of the State Government considering its importance in

trade & commerce with Bangladesh. Total amount to be placed with the Land Acquisition Collector is Rs.

10.0 cr., out of which Rs. 5.00 cr. is arranged from earlier plan budget. Balance Rs. 5.00 cr. is earmarked

during 2014-15.

During examination of the Industry & Commerce Department and Demand No. 24, the Committee

wanted to know in details information about the action taken by the Department in respect of the

recommendations made by the Committee in the 18th Report during the year 2013-14.

The Secretary, Industry & Commerce Department apprised the Committee in details about the

action taken on the recommendations of the Committee in the year 2013-14, achievement made by the

Department during the year 2013-14 (Financial and Physical) and Plan/Programme of project to be

implemented during the financial year 2014-15.

After careful consideration of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission presented by

the Departmental representatives, the Committee makes the following recommendations :–

RECOMMENDATIONS

i) The Department to expedite opening of Boarder Hats at (i) Kamalasagar (ii) Srinagar

(iii) Pal Basti and (iv) Kamalpur.

ii) The goal of setting up of Tannery Industry in the State, the Department to continue its

efforts to attract and motivate the interested persons/Agencies.

iii) Implementation of the Project Work taken up by the TIDC Ltd. to be expedited and

continue persuation towards IIDC Project.

iv) SEGP to be extended to the uncovered areas and motivate Banks so that beneficiaries

can implement the Scheme.

v) The Department to consider distribution of Officer/Staff upto bloc level as per

requirement.

vi) To enhance the resource generation Tripura Bamboo Mission to encourage to take up

Bamboo Plantation.

In fine, the Committee recommends that the Budget proposals under Demand No. 24 for Grants by

the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines

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REPORT ON

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE

(HANDLOOM, HANDICRAFTS & SERICULTURE)

[ DEMAND NO- 25 ]

The Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture) is one of the

important Department of the Government of Tripura. It is a separate Directorate under the Department of

Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Tripura. The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts

& Sericulture, under the Department of Industries & Commerce has been set-up in the year 1989 with a

view to provide better support & technical guidance to the weavers, artisans & rearers for their socio-

economic Development. This Department is concern with the development activities of 3(three) important

sectors namely Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, from grassroots level within the State with financial

support from both Central and State Govt. Besides there are 1(one) State level Organization (P.S.U)

namely Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. in which one larger Cooperative

Society has already been merged for betterment of promotional activities of Handloom , Handicrafts in

the State.


to Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture). These are (i) Annual

Work Report of relevant Demand No. 25 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on

the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 ; (ii) Achievement made by the

department during the year 2013-14 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented


The Demand for Grants under Demand No.25 related to the Department for the Financial year

2014-2015 in the House and the Revised Budget for the year 2013-2014 are shown below :–

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its

meeting held on 05-03-2014 and heard the Departmental Representatives appeared before the Committee

on summon.

The Committee first wanted to know the action taken on the recommendation made by the Committee

for the year 2013-2014. Accordingly, the Secretary has submitted the Action taken Report in respect of

the recommendation which are furnished here-in-below in seriatim :-

Recommendation : (i) Skill up gradation Training Programmes to weavers as well as artisans be

(Rs. in lac)

Budget 2014–15



25 a) Non-Plan 1412.18 1555.83 1555.83

b) Plan 1761.25 650.79 428.35 264.21 1343.35

c) CASP 687.86 410.33 229.81 1328.00d) C.S.S. 423.37 0.00

e) N.E.C. 200.00 0.00

TOTAL : 25 = 3796.80 2894.48 838.68 494.02 4227.18

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provided by the Department to uncovered areas with rendering of assistance with tools and kits for production

of Handloom Fabrics and Handicrafts items towards commercial basis.

Action taken : Handloom:

To promote the Handloom Sector, the State Govt. is providing skill upgradation training

to the weavers in the uncovered areas of the State. During the year 2013-14, the State Govt. under the

Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture, targeted to train 50 nos. women weavers under

State Plan fund out of which 50 nos. women weavers have already provided completed training on skill

upgradation and provided with looms and accessories.

Besides, the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture has provided training

to 480 nos. weavers under Special Handloom Development Project in 16 places. 320 nos. weavers have

been provided looms and accessories, worksheds and margin money. The weavers now started commercial

production of handloom fabrics.

Handicrafts:

In Handicrafts Sector, there was target to train 200 nos. handicrafts artisans on skill

upgradation training during 2013-14 under State Plan budget. Out of target artisans, 190 nos. artisans

have already trained and they have been provided with tools and kits for starting up production of handicrafts

items on commercial basis. However, due to paucity of fund under State Plan number artisans could be

trained during this financial year.

Recommendation : (ii) Department to setup new cluster in appropriate locations and to complete

Khowai cluster by 31-03-2014.

Action taken : Handloom:

Handloom Schemes are being implemented through cluster approach. 42 nos.

Handloom Clusters have been formed so far in the State. Steps are taken to set up 8 nos. new Handloom

Cluster considering its potentiality and local demand at Khumulung, Mandwi, Padmabil, Rajghat,

Fatikchaerra, Daccabari Narayankhamar and Lalsingmura during the financial year 2014-15.

Handicrafts:

There are 19 nos. Handicrafts Clusters are functioning for development handicrafts

activities in the State. There is proposal for setting up of 3 nos. new Handicrafts Cluster at Damcherra,

Kumarghat and Manubankul during the year 2014-15.

The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture has started the construction

work of Handicrafts Cluster office cum Training Centre at Khowai with the fund of JICA amounting to

Rs.29.48 lakhs and the said work is expected to be completed by December, 2014.

Sericulture:

18 Sericulture Clusters have been formed so far for implementation of Sericulture

Schemes and its proper development. There is proposal to set up 2 new Sericulture Cluster at Kathalia

and Nalchar under Sepahijala District for covering more beneficiaries as well as development of Sericulture

sector during the year 2014-15.

Recommendation : (iii) Constant supervision on the work culture of Purbasa be maintained by

Deptt. to upgrade the same to a satisfactory stage.

Action taken : The THHDC Ltd. has already taken up necessary measures to maintain the work

culture of the sales Counter of Purbasha by mobilizing its all staff so that performance of the counter can

gear up. As a result of the above efforts performance of the corporation has benne increasing day by day.

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The annual turn over of the Corporation has been increased during financial year (2011-13) Rs.364.50

lakhs from Rs.239.25 lakhs (2011-12). The corporation has set target according to MOU for the year

2013-14 is for Rs.400.00 lakhs of which Rs.400.14 lakhs has already achieved by January and expected

to cross the annual turn over to the tune of 450.00 lakhs by the end of this financial year which could

possible only due to active efforts all staff of corporation. The above efforts will also be taken up in

forthcoming years to augment the performance of the corporation.

Recommendation : (iv) The Department may consider marketing of necessary Handloom items to

Government Deptt. like Hospital etc.

Action taken : The Department is marketing necessary handloom items in Govt. Departments through

THHDC Ltd. The THHDC Ltd. is supplying gauge and bandage, red cross, bed sheets to Health Department

regularly. During 2013-14, THHDC Ltd. has supplied gauge and bandage to Health Department worthing

Rs.63.72 lakhs upto January, 2014 and further having stock of 2200 thans at present. The Health Department

may place their annual requirement for smooth supply of gauge and bandage well in advance.

Besides, some of the Handloom Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies are also supplying uniform

handloom fabrics to ICDS and Social Welfare and Social Education Department as and when supply

order is placed.

THE DEPARTMENT FURNISHED SOME ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION

(i) HANDLOOM :

The Department is providing skill up gradation training programme for weavers under Integrated

Handloom Development Scheme, Special Development Project and training programme on State Plan

Fund. During last financial year 2013-14 total 840 nos. of weavers have been trained and 690 looms and

accessories were provided to 690 nos. weavers and 95 nos. workshed were provided to weavers. During

the year 2014-15, 740 nos. weavers will be provided skill up gradation training, 840 looms and Accessories,

Margin Money will provided 860 nos. weavers and 1132 nos. worksheds will be provided to weavers.

(ii) HANDICRAFTS:

· Skill up-gradation:

· Department is providing skill up gradation training to the artisans for production of saleable products

as per the market demand. During the year 2013-14, 549 nos. beneficiaries provided training (Skill up

gradation training – 220 nos., Jewellry-94 nos., Agarbati Roll-150 nos., Carpet- 45 nos. & Mat-40 nos.)

and also provided tools and kits.

· 44 numbers Roll Agarbati machines has been provided to the New Cluster for production of

Agarbati stick.

(iii) SERICULTURE:

· 1867 nos. new beneficiaries have been covered under Sericulture Scheme during 2013-14.

· 6 nos. Sericulture Clusters/Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Society (MRCS) office buildings have

been constructed under Major Works and 3 nos. Cluster offices have been renovated.

· 3 nos. Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Society (MRCS) have been formed at Radhanagar, Karbook

and Dumburnagar.

· 1 no. Reeling Unit has been established at Halhali Sericulture Cluster at Dhalai District.

· 2 nos. Dupion Silk Reeling Units have been established at Champaknagar and Bishramganj

Sericulture Clusters respectively.

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(iv) THHDC LTD.:

THHDC Ltd. has already initiated proposal to the Govt. to withdraw the excess group –D or DRW staffs

and deploy the said excess staffs to other Govt. Deptt. of utilization of their service effectively and accordingly

service of the same such category of staffs has been deployed in various Clusters/ Societies under the

control of Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture.

(I) The achievement made during the year 2013-14

The Government has taken many initiatives in strengthening the activities in the field of Handloom,

Handicrafts and Sericulture for creating employment opportunities through different schemes of Cluster

Development Approach and Skill Development training as well as providing modern equipments of latest

technology for upliftment of beneficiaries after engaging them in this field etc. The achievement specified

below indicates the praise worthy success.

Handloom Sector:

As part of initiative under Handloom Sector introduced the Integrated Handloom Development

Scheme, Group Approach and Special Handloom Development Project were implemented. Under the

Scheme and Project loin loom weavers were converted to frame loom weaving on commercial basis and

in addition the traditional frame loom weavers were also provided skill upgradation training including

providing loom and accessories, margin money and workshed etc.

· Total 530 nos. weavers were provided skill upgradation training. The weavers have been provided

loom and accessories including margin money for procurement of yarn for production of Handloom fabrics.

· 320 nos. weavers were provided workshed for keeping their frame loom with a view to increase

the production of Handloom fabrics.

· Beneficiaries were provided new looms and accessories, training and working capital under the

scheme. 2 National Handloom Expos., 3 Special Handloom Expos, 13 nos. District Level Handloom

Fairs were organized in various parts of the State. Total sale of Handloom goods were of Rs.219.12 lakhs

out of which an amount of Rs.120.23 lakhs was of State Handloom products.

· 42 nos. Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies were provided working capital to boost up their

Handloom production activities.

· 8 nos. new areas have been covered under Special Handloom Development Project, these are –

Padmabil, Mandwi, Rajghat, Fatikcherra, Khumulwng, Daccabari, Narayankhamar and Lalsingmura. In

these areas total 480 nos. weavers have already been trained on weaving and loom and accessories,

margin money etc. have already been provided so that they can take up commercial production of Handloom

fabrics. For formation of Handloom Cluster including formation of Cooperative Societies is going on with

a view to provide facilities to the weavers of the areas after completion of the implementation of the

project.

· 3 nos. Common Weaving sheds have been constructed at Gobindapur Handloom Cluster,

Shankhala Handloom Cluster and Noabadi under D. C. Para Handloom Cluster.

· During the financial year 2013-14, 17 nos. project proposals were prepared and submitted to the

Development Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, for implementation of Handloom Schemes

in 17 places. The approved project cost is Rs.1056.55 lakhs for development Clusters and Rs.350.20

lakhs is for technology upgradation. This project will be implemented in 3 years covering 1020 nos.

weavers. 1st installment of fund is likely to be released by the GOI within March, 2014.

· Health Insurance Scheme:

This is a welfare Scheme for providing better health care facilities to the Handloom weavers. The

Health Insurance Scheme aims at financially enabling the weavers community to access the best of health

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care facilities. The scheme is to cover not only the weaver but his wife and two children to cover all free

existing diseases as well as new disease and keeping substancial provision of OPD. The ancillary workers

are also eligible for coverage under this scheme. During the current financial year 2013-14, 9367 nos. of

weavers insurance have been renewed under this scheme.

· Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana:

The Govt. of India has introduced the Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana with the basic object is to provide

enhanced insurance cover to the handloom weavers in the case of natural as well as accidental death and

in case total disability. 1518 nos. weavers insurance have been covered under this scheme during the

financial year 2013-14.

HANDICRAFTS SECTOR :

· Skill Upgradation training:

During the year 2013-14, 549 nos. beneficiaries are provided skill upgradation training for production of

quality handicrafts items to generate income through handicrafts activities.

· Setting up of New Clusters/ CFCs:

9 nos. new Clusters have been established during the year 2013-14. Specially in Tribal areas as per

suggestion of the Last Subject Committee and provided skill upgradation training on handicrafts, mechanized

roll agarbati, natural bamboo jewelry etc.

· Financial assistance to Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies and SHGs:

19 nos. Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies and SHGs have been provided working capital for

procurement of raw materials, necessary tools and kits for production of saleable and value added handicrafts

items. 1 no. SHG has been given training on roll agrbati making and also provided 8 nos. imported machines

and working capital for doing business.

· Setting up of Urbaan Haat:

Phase–I of the project has already been completed and phase–II is on progress. Department is regularly

persuaded with the Govt. of India for release Central share in time but GOI is always making delay for

their contribution. State share of the project has already been released fully i. e. Rs.90.00 lakhs. Total

project cost of the said project is Rs.384.00 lakhs.

· Construction of Development of Purbasha Complex:

The total project cost is Rs.14.85 crores. The phase – I project cost is Rs.8.41 crores and full amount is

sanctioned by the State Govt. under ACA and SCA. The phase –I project is almost completed and the

phase –II project for an amount Rs.6.43 crores will be started after the completion of phase- I and

Rs.185.00 lakhs has already released by the Finance Department during 2013-14.

Sericulture Sector:

In Tripura, Sericulture is being practiced through cluster approach. 18 nos. Sericulture Clusters

are now functioning effectively for development of Sericulture industry to generate employment in the rural

areas. 16 nos. Mulberry Rearers cum Reelers Cooperative Societies (MRCS) of which 3 nos. MRCS

formed in new 3 Cluster areas during 2013-14 are actively functioning for providing forward and backward

linkages with beneficiaries.

· Total 1867 nos. beneficiaries have been covered under Sericulture Scheme as one of the economic

activities for development for their livelihood.

· 1988 acres existing Mulberry gardens of 3976 beneficiaries have been brought under development

programme with MGNREGA fund of Rs.800.86 lakhs to strengthening the income of rural masses.

· 1867 nos. Sericulture beneficiaries have been trained for Mulberry plantation and 1350 nos.

beneficiaries on silkworm rearing to equipped them for taking up Silkworm rearing activities successfully.

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· 1 no. Multi-end Silk Reeling Unit has been established at Halhali, Dhalai District for processing of

cocoons which are being produced under Dhalai District for production of silk yarn.

· 2 nos. Dupion Silk Reeling Units have been established at Bishramganj and Champaknagar

Sericulture Cluster for production of Dupion or Matka Silk yarn from cocoons. The machines will be

commissioning very soon.

· TTAADC was provided Rs.4.00 lakhs for development of 200 nos. ST. women beneficiaries for

Sericulture activities during 2013-14 under State Plan fund.

· 5 nos. IBR boilers were procured for the Reeling and Twisting Unit, Badhaghat, Udaipur, Santirbazar,

Panisagar and Halhali for processing of cocoons to produce quality silk yarn. Out of 5 nos. IBR boilers,

3 nos. have already installed and commissioned at Badharghat, Udaipur and Santirbazar and now under

operation. The installation and commission for rest 2 IBR boilers at Panisagar and Halhali is under process.

· 12 nos. Powerloom, 4 nos. at Indranagar and 8 nos. at Badharghat are effectively functioning for

production of silk fabrics. Another 4 nos. Powerloom is also ready for installation at Nutan Nagar Handloom

Cluster. The civil works is already completed.

· During the year 2013-14, total 35.25 MT. cocoons is produced upto the month of January, 2014

and 2.10 MT. raw silk and 4076 pieces silk sarees have been produced. The production of cocoons, raw

silk and silk saree will further more increase upto the end of this financial year.

· Under Catalytic Development Programme (CDP), 550 nos. beneficiaries have been provided

financial support for different components and for this purpose Rs.472.93 lakhs is received from the

Central Silk Board, Bangalore. Out of 550 nos., 425 nos. beneficiaries have been provided financial

assistance for construction of rearing house for silkworm rearing. These rearing houses will be utilizing

exclusively for conducting silkworm rearing.

· During the year 2013-14, total 52.2 hactres of Mulberry garden has been brought under irrigation

to increase leaf production which in turn increase the cocoon production.

· 6 nos. Sericulture Cluster/ Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Society offices have been constructed

and 3 nos. existing office buildings have been renovated under Major Works under State Plan fund.

· One State–of–art–of Sericulture Training Institute is now under construction for providing training

on Sericulture to the fresh candidate for new recruitment as and when required by the Department, to train

the Sericulture field functionaries, Sericulture beneficiaries, silk reelers and time to time refresher training.

The project is being implemented under the financial support of NEC and the total cost of the project is

Rs.434.06 lakhs (90:10) of which Rs.140.00 lakhs has already released by NEC. The project is expected

to be completed during 2014-15.

THHDC LTD:

· THHDC Ltd. is performing a pivotal role in respect of development of handloom and handicrafts

in Tripura. THHDC Ltd. started activities like – utilization of silk yarn being manufactured in Tripura and

increase the turn over of THHDC Ltd., through Powerloom which is an innovative effort taken by THHDC

Ltd., it is revealed that 2800 nos. raw fabrics produced during the year 2013-14 (upto January, 2014), out

of which 1750 nos. fabrics has already been processed for marketing through Purbasha.

· Production cost of raw fabrics is Rs.39.20 lakhs and afater processing and printing of 1750 nos.

the cost of finished products is Rs.45.50 lakhs only and in this way THHDC Ltd., is increasing its turn

over. The THHDC Ltd. has also taken necessary ste[ps for processing the balance quantity of raw fabrics

(1050 nos.) worth Rs.14.70 lakhs. In order to augment more designs and variety of silk fabrics, dobby has

been procured from Bangalore and taking necessary steps for setting up of the looms thus the weavers will

be able to utilize it properly and which will help the THHDC Ltd to improve its marketability.

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· The total value supply of order receive from the Health Department has been completed within the

stipulated period i. e. 31st October, 2013 and continuing supply till date out of target fixed initially i. e.

50% of the total requirement. Presently we are in a position to supply more than 50% of the requirement

if considered by the Health Department. Total value of the supply is Rs.63.72 lakhs upto January, 2014.

At present 2200 thans of gauge and bandage available in the stock for supply. Health Department may be

requested to provide yearly requirement by the month of April, 2014 to arrange yarn and distribution of

work to weavers and execute the supply smoothly. Besides an amount of Rs.100.00 lakhs will be required

as working capital to run the production and supply activities of gauge and bandage.

(II) The Plan/ Programme and any project to be implemented during the year

2014-15 for consideration of the Committee during examination :

The Department furnished some Issues for Consideration of the Committee during

Examination as appended below :

Handloom:

· To promote the Handloom Sector the State Govt. is providing working capital to the Primary

Handloom Cooperative Societies, looms and accessories, workshed, margin money to the weavers and

skill up-gradation training, State share against the Centrally sponsored scheme like marketing Support,

Integrated Handloom Development Scheme, implementation of Special Handloom Development Project

may be continued. During this financial year 2014-15, an amount of Rs.20.00 lakhs is kept in the Budget

provision of State Plan under Handloom Sector for construction of 2nos. Common workshed/Common

Facility Centre Naitongcherra and Ruhidapara under Dhalai District and Shankhala (West Tripura) Handloom

Clusters. More funds is required to construct Common Facility Centres and Office-Cum-Godown in new

Handloom Cluster where the Directorate is yet to under-take the construction of the above said buildings.

The required fund under Major Works Head for construction of Office-cum-Godown and CFC in new

clusters may also be considered.

· For training of weavers of Tribal re-group villages and in uncovered places of weavers concentrated

areas more fund may be considered so that training could be organized covering adequate numbers of

beneficiaries.

Handicrafts:

· To promote the Handicrafts activities, the State Govt. has taken special efforts for setting up

Common Facility Centres where required machineries shall be installed for bulk and quality production. 9

nos. new cluster has been established and these new cluster is to provide skill upgradation training, working

capital and necessary marketing support and required more financial support, but in the budget estimate an

amount of Rs.15.20 lakhs only provided which is very much inadequate, so the committee may be considered

to provide minimum required fund Rs.38.00 lakhs (Rs.2.00 lakhs each cluster X 19 nos. cluster) for

working capital and skill upgradation training so that the new cluster members may brought under commercial

artisans in sustainable basis.

· To promote Roll Agarbati production for livelihood income 150 nos. beneficiaries have been given

training in different new clusters and procured some machineries and tools which is not the sufficient for

bulk production. For bulk production, more machineries and tools is required. Due to paucity of fund

required machineries could not be procured and for this purpose in the Budget Estimate fund may at least

Rs.30.00 lakhs may be kept in the B. E. for 2014-15. This may be considered.

· For setting up of new Handicrafts Clusters at 3 areas like – Damcherra, Kumarghat and Manubankul

so at Rs.60.00 lakhs may be kept for construction of Office-Cum-CFC under Handicrafts Sector.

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· Construction of Urban Haat:

To create an encouraging atmosphere for generation of local product and to create recreation hub at the

Central Part of Agartala i. e. at Purbasha Complex, Urban Project is on progress. The project is 2 phases,

Phase-I already completed and Phase–II is in progress and expected to be completed by 2014-15.

Sericulture:

· Sericulture activities in the State is totally rural based and generates the employment especially for

household. During 2014-15, total B. E. for Rs.37.80 lakh is proposed for taking up of various schemes for

development of Sericulture Industry under State Plan. Total 1050 nos. new Sericulture beneficiaries will

be covered for raising 525 acres new Mulberry garden. During the year (2014-15), the said beneficiaries

will also be extended financial help for supply of planting materials and also different types of plant protection

chemicals and quality disinfectant in order to establish good Mulberry garden and cocoon production.

· 5 nos. Reeling and Twisting Units will be assisted for running Silk Reeling Units for silk yarn and

twisted yarn production.

· About 1450 nos. Progressive Sericulture beneficiaries will be provided financial support of their

garden to increase the cocoon productivity as well as to enhance their income too. Total an amount of

Rs.14.50 lakhs is required for this purpose which may be considered by the Committee.

· Besides this, State Grainage Unit will also be supported simultaneously to increase the production

of Disease Free Silkworm seed for supply it to the Sericulture beneficiaries. To run the said unit, working

capital is required for the year 2014-15 which may be considered by the Committee.

· It is envisaged that the Sericulture beneficiaries should be well acquainted with technical knowledge

in practicing of scientifically – methodical planting system to obtain good leaf harvest and for successful

silkworm rearing. During 2013-14, total 1050 nos. beneficiaries will be provided training on technical

know-how on plantation and silkworm rearing for which they will be provided stipend from State Plan

fund.

· The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture is also giving equal importance for

development of Sericulture in TTAADC. It is proposed in Annual plan that an amount of Rs.5.20 lakhs will

be placed to TTAADC for providing support to 300 nos. ST beneficiaries for taking up of Sericulture.

· There is a significant progress in Sericulture sector in the State but it requires wide publication

through booklets and other multimedia amongst the mass people for greater interest of the scheme. So the

proposed allocation in the B. E. for 2014-15 for Publicity Sector may needed to be enhanced.

· One Project proposal under Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) for the year 2014-15 is

submitted to Central Silk Board, Bangalore to cover up 500 nos. beneficiaries for assistance Mulberry

plantation and other allied activities of the State.

Tripura Handloom Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (THHDC):

· Since the THHDC Ltd. is running loss due to excess staff and regularization of all fixed staff and

DRW employees an amount of Rs.981.00 lakhs will be required towards payment of salaries and wages

to the employees of the corporation whereas proposed budget for 2014-15 is Rs.875.00 lakhs in the form

of share capital, as a result total shortfall is 106.00 lakhs.

· Besides an amount of Rs.200.00 lakhs will be required as working capital to run the business

activities of the corporation, which includes production of silk raw fabrics through Powerloom since THHDC

Ltd. has been given the responsibilities of running 12 nos. Powerloom, modernization of printing unit for

production of raw silk fabrics to finish product for marketing through its sales counter so the revolving fund

Rs.200.00 lakhs may be kept in the budget provision for 2014-15.

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During discussion on the Demand No. 25 related to Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture

Department, the Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the

Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 18th Report during the year 2013-14.

He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year

2013-14 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2014-15.

After detailed discussion on the Budget Proposal and appreciation of the submission presented

before the Committee by the Department representatives, the Committee makes the following

recommendations:-

RECOMMENDATION

i) The Department to continue its programme of training to weavers and artisans for

upgrading their skill covering women and also consider to assist them by supplying tools and

kits on subsidies rate for production of handloom fabrics and handicrafts items on commercial

basis and to take up new items.

ii) Sericulture activities be upgraded extending to more beneficiaries and for that MNREGA

may be tagged.

iii) The Department to consider manufacturing of clothes in the State itself by providing

required training and facilities.

iv) Setting up of new Cluster as proposed in the action plan 2014–15 be completed by

31-03-2015. Finance Department to actively coinsider allocation of fund at least during R.E.

2014–15.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Demand No. 25 for Grants by House notwithstanding the

recommendations which may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.




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