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1.INTRODUCTION:
With a total area of 10,491 sq km, Tripura is the third smallest state of India after Goa &
Sikkim. With a population of 36.74 lakh it is the most populated State in the North-east after Assam.
The State of Tripura comprises of eight (08) Districts. Area wise Dhalai District is the largest District of
Tripura.
2.DISTRICT MAP OF TRIPURA:
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3. HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT :
Dhalai District was created in the year of 1995 by bifurcating North Tripura District and
including part of Amarpur Sub-Division of the South Tripura District. It was created keeping in view
the administrative exigency of providing development & good governance to the largely Tribal
inhabited & inaccessible areas. The District is named after Dhalai river which originates in the District.
4. GEOGRAPHY:
Located in the North-eastern part of Tripura, the District covers an area of about 2426 sq
km. It is mainly located between two hills namely ‘Atharamura range’ & ‘Sakhan Range’. More
than 70% area is hilly and forest covered. The terrain is mostly undulating & hilly with small water
streams (chharas), rivers and fertile valleys intervening. Major rivers originating from Dhalai are
Dhalai, Khowai, Gomati& Manu. Major hills are Atharamura, Longtharai, Kalajhari& part of
Sakhan. The District headquarter at Ambassa is located at a distance of about 85 km from the
State capital Agartala. It is connected through National Highway (NH-44) and takes around
2(two) – 3(three) hours to reach the District headquarter from Agartala. Meter Gauge Railway
link has already been established at Ambassa. The District is surrounded by Bangladesh on the
Northern & Southern sides.
5. CLIMATE & TEMPERATURE:
The District has Tropical climate with hot & humid summers, a prolonged rainy season and
warm winters. Maximum temperatures in summers & winters are 36 degree & 28 degree Celsius
respectively. The minimum temperatures in summers & winters are 17 degree & 5.3 degree Celsius
respectively.
6. FOREST AREA
Total Forest area (sq.km.)
2810.840 sq/km
Unclassified Government Forest (sq. km.)
708.874
Reserve Forest (sq.km.)
1091.874
Protected Forest (sq. km.)
0.558
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7.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS:
Dumboor Lake, a massive
and breathtakingly beautiful
water body of 42 sq. km with
an unending spell of luxuriant
green vegetation all around,
lies majestically with her
irresistible
beauty
in
Gandacherra
Sub Division,
about 70 km away from
Ambassa. The looks of the lake
is like a "Damuru" of Lord
Shiva, from which the name
"Dumboor" originates. The lake
is the confluence of rivers Raima and Sarma, and is speckled with 48 islands. Various species of
migratory birds are visible in the winter and it has rich reservoir of natural and cultured fishes. In
one of the island, a "NarkelKunja" or a coconut island has been developed. There is a Hydel
Power project near the lake from where River Gomati originates.
8. DEMOGRAPHY:
Important Demographic indicators of the District as per Census 2011(P) Figures are as
follows:
Sl
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
PARTICULARS
Area
Total Population
Male
Female
Sex Ratio
Population Density
Literacy Rate Person
Male
Female
SC Population(2001)
ST Population (2001)
Urban Population
District
UNIT
DHALAI
TRIPURA
INDIA
Sq Km
Lakhs
Lakhs
Lakhs
Per 1000
Per Sq Km
%
%
%
%
%
%
2426
3.77
1.94
1.83
945
157
86.82
92.45
80.83
17
59
6
10,491
36.71
18.71
17.99
961
350
87.75
92.18
83.14
16
31
18.24
3,28,72,40
12,101
62,372
49,656
940
382
74.04
82.14
65.46
16.2
8.2
27.8
Literacy Rate (%)
Literacy Rate (%)
CENSUS 2011
AS PER THE SPECIAL EVALUATION
UNDERTAKEN IN SEPTEMBER 2014
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
Dhalai
89.96
79.16
84.68
97.91
95.69
96.79
TRIPURA
91.53
82.73
87.22
97.93
95.71
96.82
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Details of Literacy Status as per the Special Evaluation conducted by the Indian Statistical
Institute (ISI)
Name of
Division
Sub- Literacy Rate (%)
Category-Wise Literacy Status
Male
Female
Total
SC
ST
Others
Gandacherra
97.56
93.55
95.56
96.74
93.11
98.10
Kamalpur
98.87
96.25
97.56
96.31
96.75
97.28
Longtarai Valley
97.31
94.66
95.99
96.31
93.87
98.54
Ambassa
98.21
97.85
98.03
97.52
96.54
98.20
TOTAL
97.99
95.58
96.79
96.72
95.07
98.03
9. MAJOR TRIBES:
As is evident the District is largely a Tribal district with 59% Tribal population. The major
tribes are Tripuri, Reang, Kuki (Halam/Darlong/Hrangkhawl), Koloi & Chakma. Reangs are one of
the Primitive Tribal Groups (PTG) as classified by the Govt of India. Tribals mostly reside in the
remote hilly forested areas with the fertile valleys being occupied mostly by Non-tribals
(predominantly Bengalis).
10. ECONOMY:
Socio-economically it is most backward District of the state. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati
Raj, GoI, named Dhalai one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640). It is
the only District of Tripura which receives grants from the Union Government under the Backward
Regions Grant Fund (BRGF).
Classification of Workers
Agri Allied
Activities
3%
Cottage Industries
6%
Agricultural
Labourers
10%
Other
Workers
18%
Cultivators
37%
Marginal Farmers
26%
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As is evident from above diagram, an overwhelming 76% of the workers are dependent on
agriculture for their livelihood. Practice of Jhum cultivation (shifting cultivation) still continues in many
parts of the District by the tribals residing in the deeply forested hills. The fertile Valleys are mostly
occupied by the non-tribals, mostly Bengalis, and are the primary centers of economic activity in the
District. 25% of the households in the District are classified as Below Poverty Line (BPL)
The Strengths of the District are its huge natural resources, fertile land, conducive climate,
adequate and well spread rainfall, high literacy rate & strategic location of the District being well
connected by the National Highway (NH 44). If all these resources are utilized properly, rapid
development can be achieved but for lack of required infrastructure and inaccessibility of many tribal
areas the District is still very backward. The main factors for the backwardness of the District can be
summarized as follows:
- Poor Infrastructure
- Poor Connectivity & communication facilities
- Lack of stable economic activities
- Poor Irrigation facilities
- Poor Marketing facilities
- Poor Health and Sanitation facilities
11. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS:
Sl.
Name of
Subdivision
the Headquarters
1
AMBASSA
Ambassa
Two
– Ambassa, Dalubari, Nalichara,
Ambassa&Ganga Shikaribari & Ganganagar
nagar
2
KAMALPUR
Kamalpur
Two
– Kamalpur, Barasurma, Mahabir,
Salema&Durgach Manikbhander, Mayachari,
owmuhani
Baralutma, Halhali, Salema &
Kachuchara
3
GANDACHERRA
Gandachara
Two –
Dumburnagar
&Raishyabari
4
LONGTHARAI
VALLEY
Chailengta
Two – Manu & Manu, Chailengta, Karamchara,
Chawmanu
Chawmanu, Manikpur &
Gobindbari
4 Sub divisions
8 Nos Blocks
No
Dhalai District
Number of Blocks Name of Tehsils
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Gandachara, Jagbandhupara,
Raishyabari & Hathimatha
Total – 24 Nos Tehsils
12. ADMINISTRATIVE MAP OF DHALAI DISTRICT:
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13. IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEMES FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF
TRIBALS :
SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN DHALAI DISTRICT
Junior Basic
Schools (Primary
level)
Senior Basic
Schools (Senior
Primary level)
High Schools
(Secondary
level)
State
TTAADC
Tribal/
Social
Welfare
Dept.
SPQEM
Madrassa
Grant-in-Aid
Madrassa
Private
unaided
Private
aided
Sub-Total
State
TTAADC
Tribal/
Social
Welfare
Dept.
SPQEM
Madrassa
Grant-in-Aid
Madrassa
Private
unaided
Private
aided
Sub-Total
State
TTAADC
Tribal/
Social
Welfare
Dept.
SPQEM
Madrassa
Grant-in-Aid
Madrassa
Private
unaided
Private
aided
Sub-Total
AmbassaSub- LongtharaiValley Kamalpur
Division
Sub-Division
SubDivision
7
0
49
86
217
54
1
0
0
Gandacherra
Sub-Division
District
totals
0
101
0
56
458
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
6
9
8
2
25
0
0
0
0
0
100
45
1
0
227
0
89
0
113
62
0
0
103
0
41
0
543
107
131
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
47
10
0
0
90
15
0
0
66
21
0
0
41
9
0
0
244
55
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
10
15
22
9
56
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Higher
Secondary
Schools
State
Central
TTAADC
Tribal/
Social
Welfare
Dept.
SPQEM
Madrassa
Grant-in-Aid
Madrassa
Private
unaided
Private
aided
Sub-Total
Grand Total
4
1
0
0
8
1
0
0
12
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
26
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
1
6
163
10
342
13
214
3
156
32
875
College Hostels : 1(one) no. ST Boys’ College Hostel exists in Kamalpur.
No. of Boarders : 32 (thirty two)
BOARDING HOUSES STIPEND FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES STUDENTS
Boarding House Stipend @ Rs. 40/- per day per student & @ Rs.1/- per day per student for
sweeping & cleaning of the boarding house is provided for a maximum number of 322 days in an
academic year for the students from KG-I to class X, staying in approved Boarding Houses.
Eligibility criteria - No student shall be eligible for admission in a Boarding House and for stipend
unless he/she is a (i) Permanent resident of Tripura, (ii) Member of Sch. Tribe community, (iii) Resident
of a place where there is no school for providing required educational facilities within a distance of 3
KM from the temporary or permanent residence of the parent or Guardian of the students or of the
student himself or herself where such school student has no parent living or has no Guardian.
AVAILABILITY OF BOARDING HOUSES FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS IN DHALAI
DISTRICT
Ambassa SubDivision
No. of Govt. ST
Boys’ Boarding
Houses
Intake Capacity
Present Strength of
Boarders
No. of Govt. ST
Girls’ Boarding
Houses
Intake Capacity
Present Strength of
Boarders
Longtharai
Valley SubDivision
Kamalpur
Sub-Division
Gandacherra
Sub-Division
District Totals
3
7
4
4
18
200
200
312
312
275
275
200
200
987
987
2
3
1
2
8
150
150
200
200
100
100
100
100
550
550
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No. of NGOOperated ST
Boarding Houses
with separate
facilities for both
boys & girls
Intake Capacity
Present Strength of
Boarders
1
7
4
3
15
500
500
834
834
284
284
235
235
1853
1853
PRE-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP
Pre- matric Scholarship is provided @ Rs 40/- P.M. for the students from class VI to VIII and @ Rs
50/- PM for the students of classes IX to X for a period of 10 months in an academic year.
Students belonging to Sch. Tribes reading in classes IV, VII, VII, IX and X in senior basic/ Junior
high/high /HS schools in Tripura whose names are borne in the register of the School in the relevant
years shall be eligible for grant of Pre matric Scholarship, provided that if in any month, his/her
attendance falls below 70%, he/she will not be paid the scholarship for that month.
POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP
Post Matric Scholarship is provided to the students of class XI and above for continuing higher studies.
The ST students whose annual family income is up to Rs.2,50,000/- are eligible for the scholarship. It
is offered at differing rates depending upon the nature of course, and whether the student is a
hosteller or a day scholar.
ADDITIVE TO POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP
This is sanctioned by the State Government in addition to the Post Matric Scholarship
MERIT AWARD TO MERITORIOUS STUDENTS
The object of the scheme is to encourage ST students for excellence in studies. The meritorious ST
students who secure 60% marks in annual Examination and Board Examination of class VI to XII is
given award along with a certificate. The rate of cash award ranges from Rs.400 /- to Rs.50,000/for boys and from Rs.500/- to Rs.50,000/- for girls.
COACHING FOR MADHYAMIK PLUCKED STUDENTS
Under this scheme coaching is provided to the Madhyamik plucked students through NGOs.
Stipend @ Rs.40 /- per student per day is provided to the hostellers for a period of 8 months. The
honorarium for each subject Teaching staff is Rs.3,000/- per months. The scheme is implemented
through District Administration, SDMs. There should be at least 50% pass percentage on enrolled
strength for continuing of coaching NGO run centers for the next year. In Dhalai district, one Coaching
Centre named ‘Yapri’ for Madhyamik plucked students is operative at Chailengta under Longtharai
Valley Sub-Division.
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNCLEAN OCCUPATION
Total Number of students who receive scholarship under unclean occupation of their parents
during the year 2013-14:- 85 nos. Amount sanctioned: Rs. 1, 63,400/-, Amount disbursed: Rs 1,
63,400/-
ESTABLISHMENT OF ASHRAM SCHOOL (CLASS III TO V)
With the aim to provide quality and value
based education among the ST children
hailing from poor tribal families 3 (three)
number of Ashram School were set up at
Kanchanpur, North Tripura , Ambassa, Dhalai
and Karbook, South Tripura. Medium of
instruction in these schools are English. All the
three schools have started sitting at
Kanchanpur, Ambassa & Karbook. The
Ashram School at Ambassa is known as
Radhamohan Memorial Ashram School, and is
operated by the Tripura Tribal Welfare
Residential Educational Institutions Society
(TTWREIS). It has at present 300 students (Boys-150, Girls-150).
ESTABLISHMENT OF EKALAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (CLASS VI TO XII)
With the aim to provide quality and value based education 4 (four) number of Eklavya Model
Residential (EMR) School and 1 (one) number of Residential Schools were set up. The Medium of
instruction in the EMR & Residential Schools is English and the curriculum is of CBSE. EMR Schools run
under the control of Tripura Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TTWREIS).
However, there is at present no such School in Dhalai district.
INTER HOSTEL COMPETITION
The object of the scheme is to encourage Tribal youth in sports and increase the competition among
ST Boarders residing in various Boarding Houses of the State through various aspects in their
educational life. It is implemented with the help of the Department of Youth and Sports Affairs. In
Dhalai, Inter Hostel Competitions are being organized every year through the offices of the SubDivisional Welfare Officers.
SUPPLY OF FREE TEXT BOOKS
Under this scheme at present financial grant in lieu of textbooks is given for the students from Class IX
to Degree Course. The books for the students of Class I to VIII is supplied by SSA.
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SPECIAL COACHING IN CORE SUBJECTS
Under this scheme tutorial guidance is given to the ST students reading in classes VI, to X and
Honorarium @ Rs.3,000/- per month is paid to the tutors. Coaching is given for 5 months in an
academic session.
Following is a statement of different kinds of stipends, scholarships, incentives provided during the
year 2014-15 to ST students in Dhalai district.
Sl No.
Name of SubDivision
1
Ambassa
2
Kamalpur
3
Gandacharra
4
Longtharai
Valley
Schemes
No. of Student
benefited (201415)
Amount placed
773
303
177
2840
1039
130
350
773
659
807
282
12181
8078
146
375
659
555
440
0
5106
1658
300
555
1346
563
340
5227
2047
462
50
10205146
1438500
584100
1175350
319850
97150
187500
12000
8700118
2903500
930600
10117525
1299500
116600
187500
9600
7327110
1107200
0
4211775
5496500
225000
14400
17769892
193400
1054740
5846175
620150
375000
405000
Boarding House Stipend
Post matric
Additive of Post Matric
Pre-Matric
Free Text Book
Merit Award
Spl. Coaching
Inter Hostel Competition
Boarding House Stipend
Post matric
Additive of Post Matric
Pre-Matric
Free Text Book
Merit Award
Spl. Coaching
Inter hostel Competition
Boarding House Stipend
Post matric
Additive of Post Matric
Pre-Matric
Free Text Book
Merit Award
Spl. Coaching
Boarding House Stipend
Post matric
Additive of Post Matric
Pre-Matric
Free Text Book
Merit Award
Spl. Coaching
Drop out Coaching
Inter Hostel competition
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(in Rupees)
PERCENTAGE OF DROPOUTS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL
Sl. No.
Category
Primary
U-Primary
1.
General
2.74%
2.31%
2.
Schedule Caste
7.39%
8.36%
3.
Schedule Tribe
11.61%
7.14%
PERCENTAGE OF DROPOUT AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
Sl. No.
Category
Dropout
1.
General
0%
2.
Schedule Caste
22.35%
3.
Schedule Tribe
20.09%
14. SCHEMES/PROG. FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT :
TRIBAL SUB PLAN (TSP)
A special strategy was adopted during the 5th five-year plan (1975-79) for accelerated
development of the Scheduled Tribes. This strategy is called Tribal Sub-plan (TSP). It is a
mechanism under which each development department of the State Government is required to
quantify and set apart an amount of their plan budget provision for implementation of schemes
exclusively for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes in Tripura. The fund so quantified shall not be less
than the percentage of ST population in the State. In Tripura each development Department has to
quantify at least 31% of their plan fund towards Tribal Sub-plan. In 1995-96 an important
decision was taken by the State Government to the effect that the fund earmarked as Tribal SubPlan should be booked against the Budget Demand of the Tribal Welfare Department (under
Demand No-19).
FUND PLACED WITH DWO DHALAI UNDER SCA TO TSP DURING THE FY 2014-15.
Fund received Memo No
Sl No
1
F.15-2/TW/SP/201415/221617-623 dt.03-012015..
Total fund
received
44,88,634
Purpose
Rubber Plantation
23 units
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Reallocated
SDWO,
Kamalpur
Fund
allotted
44,88,634
GRANTS UNDER ARTICLE 275(1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
This is a Central Sector Scheme and 100% grants are provided to the States. Following is a statement
of the inflow of fund during the FY 2013-14 and 2014-15 to Dhalai district under Article 275 (1).
YEAR : 2013-14.
Fund received Memo
No
Total fund
received
Purpose
Reallocatted
Remarks
1
F.1553/TW/SP/201314/21828-35 dt. 1112-13.
18.40
Const. of foot
steel bridge under
Bagmara village
& GI pipe steel
foot bridge at
Kamalacherra
BDO,
Ambassa
Work
completed.
2
F.1553/TW/SP/201314/21820/27 dt.1112-13.
49.90
Cont. of approch
road by
mechanical cutting
earth 5 KM at
Khagendra Roaja
Para
EE, RD
Ambassa
Work
completed.
Total
68.3
Sl
No
2014-15
Sl
No
1
Fund received Memo
No
Total fund
received
Purpose
Re-allocated
Fund placed
F.15(53)/TW/SP/201
4-15/17309-45
dt.10-11-14.
64,86,000
1. Electrification/Power
supply at Paijabari,
Ambassa
2. Const. 5.50 KM road
at Shikaribari Tower.
Dy. GM
TSECL,
Ambassa
EE, RD,
Ambassa
9,00,000
Total
86,064
55,86,000
64,86,000
RUBBER PLANTATION
The objective of the scheme is to assist the
tribal people for a sustainable economic
development through rubber plantation. The
project is implemented over a period of 7 (seven)
years. Beneficiaries are selected by the “Block
Advisory Committee” from the poor ST families.
The families are supported under the scheme
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through rubber developing Agencies viz. Rubber Board, Tripura Rehabilitation Plantation Corporation
Ltd. (TRPC), Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation Ltd. (TFDPC), District
Administration through Block Development Officers and Sub-Divisional Magistrates.
TEA PLANTATION :Under the scheme, landless Scheduled
Tribe families residing in interior areas are
provided financial support. The project is
implemented over a period of 5 (five) years. The
unit cost is Rs.1,73,355/- per hectare. The grant
amount of Tribal Welfare Department is
Rs.1,06,180/- per family for plantation of 1.00
hectare of tea. Rs.66,975/- is provided by the
Tea Board as subsidy. The beneficiaries are
selected by the “Block Advisory Committee” from
the poor ST families.
HORTICULTURE :Landless Scheduled Tribe families residing in interior areas are eligible to get the benefit
of the scheme. Financial grant is provided to each selected family in instalments. The grant money is
utilized over the period of 5 (five) years. The beneficiaries are selected by the “Block Advisory
Committee” from the poor ST families.
STATEMENT OF PLANTATION BENEFITS PROVIDED TO ST FAMILIES WITH THE
CORPUS SANCTIONED BY TW DEPARTMENT
Name
of
Sub-
Name of Plantation
Area
No. of families benefited
Kamalpur
Rubber
23 Hac
23
Longtharai Valley
Tea
55 Hac
38
Division
CONSTRUCTION OF MARKET STALLS FOR UN-EMPLOYED YOUTHS
The objective of the Scheme is to assist unemployed tribal youths by way of construction of small
business shed to encourage such un-employed tribal youths in
the field of small business.
SubVillage
No. of Market Stalls
Division
Ambassa
Balaram
4
Taplomacherra
2
Sindukcherra
4
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DEVELOPMENT WORKS TAKEN UP IN ST AREAS UNDER BADP AND BRGF DURING
LAST TWO YEAR 2013-14 & 2014-15
Sl.
No.
Scheme
Project/works
taken up
Sector
1
BADP
Construction of
Additional Class Room
12 Units @Rs.2.88 per
unit (Ambassa-3,
Chawmanu-4 &
Dumburnagar-5)
Science Lab Articles
Extension of rooms for
OPD & Minor operation
with Toilet facilities at
JB Para
Market Shed at
Champarai Para of
Karnamani VC,
Ganganagar
Market Shed at
Gandachera Market
Market Shed at
Jagabandhu Para
Market
Road from Birchandra
Para to Tablajoy Para
at Rajdhar, Chawmanu
LT/HT line with substation at Jagabandhu
Para
LT/HT line with substation at Dumburnagar
Total 2013-14
2
3
4
5
FY
Education
Amount
involved (Rs.
in lakh)
34.56
Health
20.20
15.00
2013-14
2013-14
7.80
2013-14
35.00
2013-14
7.80
2013-14
INFRA.
DEV.(Road)
25.52
2013-14
INFRA.
DEV.(Electric)
49.63
2013-14
19.85
2013-14
INFRA.
DEV.(Market
Shed)
215.36
Sl.
No.
Scheme
Project/works taken up
Sector
1
BADP
3
Electrification for ST Hostel at
Ganganagar/Chawmanu/Raishyabari/Durga
Chawmuhani (20 Nos.)
Additional Class room for Schools (5 Units)
Construction of Health Sub-Centre at
Chawmanu/Dumburnagar/RaishyabariDurga
Chawmuhani
Market Shed at Ratan Nagar Bazar, Dumburnagar
4
Bridge/Road from Katanjoy Para, Ganganagar
2
2013-14
Brick solling road from Longtoraichera to
Sonaraichera, Chawmanu
Road from Wanasa Para to Rajdhan Para,
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FY
Education
Amount
involved
(Rs. in
lakh)
21.50
Health
40.54
100.00
2014-15
2014-15
10.00
2014-15
40.00
2014-15
25.00
2014-15
14.00
2014-15
INFRA.
DEV.(Market
Shed)
INFRA.
DEV.(Road)
2014-15
Gandachera
Road from Raban Para TSR to Raban Para,
Gandachera
Road from Bagirath Para to Generai Para,
Gandachera
Deep Tube Well at Bhubanda Para, Ganganagar
Sl.
No.
Scheme
1
BRGF
2
3
4
5
INFRA.
DEV.(DW)
Massonry Well at Purnada Roaja Para, Chawmanu
Massonry Well at Gunaram Karbari Para,
Chawmanu
Total 2014-15
Project/works taken up
2014-15
12.00
2014-15
5.00
5.00
2014-15
2014-15
Power
Health
40.00
2013-14
ST Girls’ Hostel (Double storied) at 82 Mile, Manu
ST Boys’ Hostel at Sarma, Gandacherra
Providing Joint Bench to JB/SB Schools(Chawmanu466, Dumburnagar-1061 & Manu 708 Nos.)
Road from Upanagar to DM’s Office, Dhalai
Pacca Kitchen Shed for AWCs (Manu30,Chawmanu-14 & Dumburnagar-24)
Total 2013-14
Education
Education
Education
150.00
150.00
56.60
2013-14
2013-14
2013-14
Infra(Road)
Infra(Kitchen
)
28.65
38.76
2013-14
2013-14
Project/works taken up
Sector
1
BRGF
ST Girls’ Hostel at Backcherra, Manu
ST Boys’ Hostel at Taplomachera, Ambassa
Constn. Of ST Girls’ School upto Class-VIII at 82
Mils, Manu
Providing ECG Machine, Colorimetre,
Refrigerator for Hospital at Gandachera,
Chawmanu, Ganganagar, Manu.
Road Ambassa-Gandachera road to Gumsing
Para Re-grouped Villag, Ganganagar
Road Ananta Para to Birendra Para,
Shikaribari, Ambassa
Road from Biswaram Para to Dabaram Para,
Jeolchera, Ambassa
Solar Power Plan at Un-electrified tribal Area
at Tanshi Par, Durga Chawmuhani
Total 2014-15
4
10.00
Electric Line & Sub-Station at 23 Kilo,
Chawmanu/Ganganagar/Raishyabari at Tribal
Areas
Construction of Morgue at PHC Chawmanu,
Dhumacherra & Gandacherra
Scheme
3
2014-15
293.04
Amount
involved
(Rs. in
lakh)
200.00
Sector
Sl.
No.
2
10.00
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FY
2013-14
664.01
FY
Education
Education
Education
Amount
involved
(Rs. in
lakh)
150.00
150.00
60.00
Health
23.30
2014-15
Infra(Road)
32.02
2014-15
Infra(Road)
63.67
2014-15
Infra(Road)
40.00
2014-15
Infra(Solar Plant) 10.52
2014-15
529.51
2014-15
2014-15
2014-15
GLIMPSES OF SOME DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE CREATED IN INTERIOR
TRIBAL AREAS
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PARTICIPATION OF ST WORKFORCE IN MGNREGS FOR
EARNING WAGE-EMPLOYMENT
Dhalai district has earned the distinction of generating highest
average person days (98) in the entire country. Through
generation of person days, several durable assets have been
created through participation of the rural workforce that has
broadened their livelihood opportunities. Following statement depicts the participation of ST
workforce in this flagship employment generation programme during the FY 2014-15.
FY
Total no. of
Job Card
holders
No. of ST
Job Card
holders
% of ST Job
Card
Total No. of
mandays
generated
(in lakhs)
2010-11
69386
44346
64
64.00
43.52
68
2011-12
71636
45857
64
62.72
41.47
66
2012-13
76773
49024
64
68.60
45.58
66
2013-14
79396
50980
64
67.07
44.73
67
2014-15
78505
50370
64
74.65
50.57
68
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Total No. of
% of ST
ST mandays participation
generated
in mandays
(in lakhs)
generated
CONFERRING FOREST RIGHT UNDER THE SCHEDULED TRIBES AND OTHER
TRADITIONAL FOREST DWELLERS (RECOGNITION OF FOREST RIGHTS) ACT, 2006
Name of SubDivision
Ambassa
Kamalpur
Gandacherra
Longtharai
Valley
No. of Forest
Rights so far
conferred
ST
OFD
Quantum of
Land involved
(in Hac)
Patta
Passbooks
Delivered
8449
4310
8625
10459
0
0
0
0
15495.40
5346.00
13457.488
14035.09
8448
4310
8625
10459
31843
0
48333.978
31842
Status of
Demarcation of Land
With GPS
Boundary
Pillar
provided
8364
4310
8355
10459
Without
GPS
85
0
270
0
8364
4310
8355
10250
31488
355
31279
SUB-DIVISION WISE STATUS REPORT ON IAY HOUSES GIVEN TO THE FOREST
DWELLERS UNDER DHALAI DISTRICT AS ON 15-05-2015
Name of SubDivision
Name of Block
No of IAY Houses Provided to the Forest dwellers
2010-11
Ambassa
Kamalpur
Gandacherra
Longthrai
valley
Ambassa
Ganganagar
Salema
Durgachawmuhani
Dumburnagar
Raishyabari
Manu
Chawmanu
708
0
279
0
708
0
430
405
2530
2011-12
&
2012-13
407
0
149
1
482
0
247
236
1522
Total
2013-14
266
0
77
57
283
0
187
155
1025
1381
0
505
58
1473
0
864
796
5077
ECONOMIC BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE FOREST DWELLERS
Name of
Department
1
Agriculture
Year
2
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Assistance Provided
Line Department Own fund
No. of family
Area
Amount
No. of
(in hac)
in lakh
family
4
5
6
7
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
200
1544
1744
58.93
324
2881
3181
192.31
140
2881
3180
24.168
600
Horticulture
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
00
300
00
00
340.00
49.00
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00
22.406
15.02
00
600
2060
MGNREGA
Area
Amount in
(in hac)
lakh
8
9
00
00
204
30.435
374
56.00
39.8458
65.794
8
263.173
00
158.5
00
222.00
1785.00
00
106.681
623.08
ARDD
Fisheries
Forest
HH& S
TTAADC
BLOCKS
IGDC
PTG
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
1640
00
00
00
100
80
20
00
00
00
174.00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
25.50
00
00
00
1.00
39.22
36.25
00
00
00
2000
1200
00
00
470
00
35
00
300
1117.00
00
00
00
00
00
2.80
00
00
830
00
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
70
500
00
00
320
04
10.44
51.18
00
00
00
00
6.0666
44.507
00
00
16.15
2.568
1450
60
00
00
1909
166.78
10.82
00
00
00
508
00
2013-14
00
00
00
300
325.00
2014-15
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
00
00
09
25
00
00
00
00
00
02
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01.00
00
00
4.05
11.25
00
00
00
00
00
1.00
370
00
150
50
00
00
00
00
350
150
231.5
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
400.00
49.92
00
00
00
400
400
00
00
00
1000
3300
00
00
00
00
00
00
11180
00
00
00
119
120.28
00
00
00
1024
2500
00
00
00
00
00
00
8974.9
00
00
00
203.5
204.53
00
00
00
133.22
581.72
00
00
00
00
00
00
914.42
00
00
00
1012
1299
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
16374
00
00
00
371.76
664.2
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
1456.00
00
00
7613.07
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
TOTALS
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571.832
00
00
00
12.66
00
3.4055
00
49.448
189.437
5
206.274
66.94
00
00
234.43
127.518
85
25.5539
0
29.64
00
22.27
7.26
00
00
00
00
32.61
151.891
6
00
00
00
563.53
891.58
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
8.48
00
00
4322.97
Glimpses of Economic Activities over RoFR Land :
REHABILITATION OF THE RETURNEES:POST-1998 RETURNEES:Different sorts of activities are being carried out for
rehabilitation and sustainable livelihood of the surrendered
extremists who have returned to the mainstream. In Dhalai
there are 259 pos-1998 returnees, for whom housing
assistance, and income generating activities are being
provided in a phased manner.
PRE-1998 RETURNEES:There are 1551 nos. Pre-1998 returnees in Dhalai district, who are being provided
rehabilitation assistance under Broad Package for Rehabilitation of returnees (Pre-1998). Till
now, 300 houses have been provided under Special IAY package during the year 2013-14.
FOREST REGROUPED VILLAGES IN DHALAI DISTRICT
Name
of
SubDivisio
n
2
Ambas
sa
Infrastructure facilities provided
Name of
the Regrouped
villages
Total
No.
families
3
Jeolcherr
a
IAY
Hous
e
Pucca
roads
Electricity
4
5
6
7
131
107
2 KM
brick
soling
30 Nos
families
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Drinking
water
8
RCC
Well -3
Nos
Mark II3
NosKuch
a Well 9 Nos.
AWC
Others
9
10
328.0 Hac.
plantation raised; 1
No. Community hall
constructed;
sanitation covered
131 Nos. families.
2 Nos
Ruhida
Para
Naitongc
herra
Longth
arai
Valley
Khakchan
kami
Kacharich
erraMalidhar
mukh
266
70
323
188
2 KM
brick
soling
138
No (1.213
KM
Kachha
road
provided)
35
No (2 Km
brick
soling
road
provided)
233
94
1023
562
No (18
KM
kachha
road
provided)
60 Nos
families
Masonry
Well 4
Nos.
Ring
Well -1
No.,
Mark II1 No,
Kucha
Well- 5
Nos.
52 Nos.
families
WHS-1,
Masonry
-3, Ring
Well-2.
21 Nos
families
Ring
Well -6,
Masonar
y5,Mark
II-1.
80 nos.
families
243 Nos
families
Ring
Well -3,
sanitary
11,Pucc
a tank2,RCC
well-2.
-
210.0 hac.
Plantation raised;
Market stall-4
, sanitation covred
266 Nos. families
3 Nos
1Nos
4 Nos
8 Nos
Community hall-1,
Piggery -2, Fishery
-1, 100 days
MNGRA works.
Community hall-1,
Fishery -4,
Goatery-3,100
days MNGRA
works.
Market shed-2,
community hall-1,
piggery-5,
Duckery-3,
Poultry—1,100
days MGNRGA
works.
26Nos
SELF-HELP GROUP (SHG)
Woman and Tribal Development Plan of the Tripura component of World Bank Aided India
Rubber Project envisaged support initiatives to the formation of Women Self Help Groups in order to
use Women Self-help Groups (WSHGs) strength for a sustainable development. Success of the
approach encouraged the Department to replicate the process initiatives in their rehabilitation
projects. SHGs are now believed to be the driving force in changing the economic face of the
households. Major activities of SHGs are - horticulture, animal husbandry, handloom & handicrafts,
pisciculture, small business and different other service sector activities.
Name of Block
No. of ST SHG
formed since
inception
No. of ST Mixed
SHG formed
(Male & Female)
No. of ST
Women SHGs
formed
No. of Defunct SHGs
Ambassa
526
261
241
177
Salema
238
63
126
128
Manu
922
256
358
308
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Chawmanu
564
235
130
145
Damburnagar
303
198
105
75
Raisyabari
221
160
61
83
Ganganagar
93
32
48
53
Durgachowmuhani
220
58
45
102
TOTAL
3087
1263
1114
1071
Particulars
Ambassa R D Block
Damburnagar R D Block
No. of new SHGs formed under NRLM
17
6
No. of SHGs revived from defunct 9
SHGs
18
Total Women SHGs
328
238
No. of Defunct SHGs
78
71
No. of Active SHGs
250
167
Name of GP/VC where work of TRLM Harimangal VC
is being implemented
Jagannathpur VC
Ultacherra VC
Jagabandhu VC
Kathalbari VC
Gantacherra VC
Jeolcherra VC
No. of SHGs trained on maintaining 4
books of Accounts
10
No. of SHGs attended residential 13
training at Panchayat Raj Training
Institution (PRTI)
11
Revolving Fund placed to SHGs 9
@Rs.10,000 to 15,000 per SHG
6
Nature of Works
Concept-seeding, Cashbox, Accounts and Auditing of
Interaction, Panchasutra, Membership Training, Meeting, etc.
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SHGs,
LINK ROADS :
In Dhalai, almost all the habitations are now connected with Link Roads. In few residual
habitations, link roads are being constructed under various schemes like MGNREGA, PMGSY,
PWD State Action Plan, etc. Besides, financial assistance is also being received from the SC/ST
Welfare Departments of the State Government for creation of infrastructure development,
including creation/improvement of road-connectivity, in SC/ST dominated villages.
POWER CONNECTIVITY :
In December 2014, out of the total 1077 habitations of the district, 840 habitations had already
been brought into the ambit of electricity coverage; and concerted actions are now underway
to cover the residual 237 habitations too with electricity connection by September 2015 under
RGGVY (Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana) Phase-II. Besides, electricity service
connections to BPL households, of which a major chunk is of SC/ST households, are also being
provided on flexible terms under Kutir Jyoti Scheme. System Up-gradation and extension of
transmission line to extend the sweep of electricity coverage, as well as to improve quality of
service, even for consumers in remotest parts of the district, are consistently being undertaken
by drawing in financial resources available under schemes like RGGVY, BADP, BRGF, BEUP
(Bidhayak Elaka Unnayan Prakalpa), State Plan, etc.
A few tribal hamlets inhabited by Primitive Group Tribe (Reang) in Tripura situated in distant
and inaccessible areas are being covered through solar power. In order to provide electricity
and solar power in such hamlets under TSP areas, fund is provided under this scheme.
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DRINKING WATER AVAILABILITY STATUS IN DHALAI DISTRICT :
Total
Name of Block
Habitations
Quantity wise status as on
1st April, 2015 with all
sources
Target for 2015-16
2
FC
3
PC
4
NC
5
NC
6
PC
7
Ambassa
129
47
59
23
6
6
Ganganagar
63
12
24
27
5
5
Chawmanu
128
50
27
51
3
3
Manu
255
90
39
126
6
6
Durgachoumohni
163
50
37
76
4
4
Salema
116
50
23
43
5
5
Dumburnagar
138
38
45
55
10
10
Raishyabari
69
34
20
15
1
1
1061
371
274
416
40
40
1
15. BRIEF ACTION PLAN FOR VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES UNDER
DHALAI DISTRICT IN THE YEAR 2015-16
Introduction: Dhalai is one of the most backward districts in State and India with 52 % BPL
Population, 58% Population comprising of various tribes, more than 75 % area being hilly terrain
and jungle, and having highest number of RoFR Beneficiaries i.e. more than 31500. As there is no
private capital, main mode of survival of the people is primary activities such as Agriculture in plain
areas, Jhum in hilly areas, domestic animal rearing such as pigs, cattle and poultry. At present main
source of income generation for about 80000 families out of 105000 families is income from
MGNREGA and other primary activities. Last year i.e. in 2014-15 a record 98 mandays under
MGNREGA was achieved under Dhalai District which is the highest in the State and in the Country as
well. As the year 2014-15 was a sort of base year for MGNREGA fund flow, there will be assured
fund flow for at least 97 mandays under Dhalai District under MGNREGA in every year in future.
There is huge potential under Dhalai District for sustainable income generation for the poor families
especially RoFR families through various types of income generating plantations and intensive use of
available agricultural land and animal resources.
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ACTION PLAN FOR 2015-16 IN BRIEF:
1. Generation of at least 95 mandays under
MGNREGA with 20 % material
component- Already targets have been
given to all the BDOs like previous
year(2014-15)
2. Provision of Sustainable Income
Generating
Plantations
under
MGNREGA which are water-scarcity
resistant and can be easily grown on
tilla/hilly land such as Rubber, Areca Nut,
Banana, Pine Apple, Lemon, Oranges,
Tea etc on RoFR land as per the demand
of the beneficiaries. Total plantation planned in this year 2500 hectares out of that 800
hectare is Rubber, 200 hectares of bamboo, 500 hectare is Areca Nut, 550 hectares of Pine
Apple, 300 Hectares of Banana (Shabari variety), 60 Hectares of Tea, 90-100 acres of
Mulberry, and some 50 hectares of citrus plantations like lemon, orange, Mausambi etc. The
plantations will be taken up throughout the year i.e. in June –July Rubber, Bamboo, and Areca
Nut, in November-December Pine apple
and in February-March Banana. Through
plantation there will be generation of
almost 80 % mandays and 20 % will be
material component on average. All the
plantations will be on clustered basis and
with the provision of 10 % gap filling
and operation and maintenance in next
three years. It is well known that any of
this plantation on one hectare of land will
generate the income of Rs. 1000012000/- per month per family. Already
many preparatory meetings with PRI
Representatives and officials have been
conducted from January 2015 onwards and it has been included in the MGNREGA shelf of
Project of 2015-16. As per the direction of the hon’ble Chief Minister Tripura preference will
be given to the Jhumia families residing in the border areas.
3. Action plan for construction of 25 number of brooder Houses (2000 birds capacity) under
convergence of MGNREGA and BADP for women headed SHG Groups - At present there
are only eight brooder houses under Dhalai District out of which three are under construction.
There is shortage of eggs and poultry meat under District and huge demand. There has been
direction by the hon’ble Chief Minister to construct at least 5-6 brooder Houses under every
RD Block so as to boost up the production of poultry and eggs. To construct one brooder
House, Rs. 120000/- is needed as per the estimate given by the ARDD Department. Out of
this Rs. 400000/- will be allocated from material component of MGNREGA per brooder
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house as Rs. 40000/- are permissible
for one MGNREGA beneficiary and
thus by clubbing 10 women members
under one SHG, Rs. 400000/- can be
made available. Remaining Rs.
800000/- will be allocated from
BADP and accumulated miscellaneous
interest funds from various schemes at
the disposal of district. Construction of
brooder Houses will be done by RD
Department, ARDD Department will
provide initial 2000 chicks, feed,
vaccination and training and capacity
building support and the brooder
house will be run by women SHG
selected by VC/GP. Already sites have been finalized for construction of brooder houses and
selection of SHG is under progress. This may boost poultry and egg production of Dhalai
District in significant way in the coming years.
4. Plan for provision of women SHG based 25 number of Mushroom Cultivation centers ( Rs.
100000/- each) under capacity building fund of BADP:- There is about Rs 30 lakhs of BADP
capacity building fund under Dhalai District which is still unutilized. One condition of BADP
capacity building fund is that the beneficiary must get employment /self employment after
the capacity building training under BADP and the concerned authority should certify it. There
is huge demand of mushroom in the local market and one kg mushroom is sold for Rs. 300/per kg. Also the production process is very
easy. Under BADP Rs. 10000/- is permissible
for one beneficiary for capacity building. For a
women SHG having 10 members there will be
Rs. 100000/- available under BADP. Out of
this Mushroom Cultivation house can be built
with Rs. 90000/- with at least 500 straw
bundle capacity. Each such straw bundle can
generate 600-700 grams of mushroom within
15 days. The training will be done by
Horticulture department and construction of
Mushroom cultivation houses will be done by RD
department as per the specifications prescribed by Horticulture department. Technical
support, capacity building and training of SHG members will be done by Horticulture
department and
5. Plan for construction of total 20000 Individual Household Latrines under Swacch Bharat
Mission and MGNREGA upto March 2016 so as to make 50 % VC/GPs free from Open
Defecation:- As per the direction by the hon’ble Chief Minister, action plan has been
submitted to the DWS Department in this regard. Out of this already 2000 IHHLs have been
constructed before March 2015 and 4700(APL) IHHLs are under construction which will be
completed by June 2015. Remaining 13300 IHHLs will be constructed by March 2015 under
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Swachh Bharat Mission and MGNREGA material
component and some funding from the State
Government (for uncovered APL household which
are not in the database).
6. Plan for construction of 50 SHG Based Vermicomposting Units (Rs. 100000) each under SLWM
fund of Swacch Bharat Mission:- Rs 40 lakh has
been made available under Swacch Bharat Mission
for Solid Liquid Waste Management under Dhalai
District. As per the guidelines of Swacch Bharat
Mission, Vermi-composting units are permissible
under SLWM. It has been decided by the Zilla
Parishad Dhalai to construct 50 number of SHG based Vermi-composting units by adding Rs.
10 lakh from interest fund component/BADP
component for remaining 10 Vermicomposting units. The compost so produced
will be purchased under MGNREGA for
various plantation activities so as to give
assured income to such women SHGs.
7. Plan for innovative Awareness
Generation on Sanitation, cleanliness and
malaria prevention by way of animation
films/documentaries in various remote
villages schools and hostels etc- Already
action has been taken and many such
innovative awareness generation camps have
been organized under all the subdivisions
involving PRI representatives. As the people
in the remote villages are available in the
evening, the teams are going in the evening
with generator, Projector, Screen, lights etc.
This has already faced huge response from
local people from remote areas. The
animation films on Sanitation, cleanliness and
Malaria prevention have been translated
into Kokborok/Bengali etc. Nehru Yuva
Kendra and ICA department have been
engaged as government agencies under
Awareness Generation fund of Swacch Bharat Mission for the said purpose.
8. Plan for roadside and avenue plantations and approach roads for AWCs and Schools under
MGNREGA : Detailed plan has already been chalked out.
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9. SURVEY OF TRIBAL TONG HOUSES (THATCHED KUTCHA MAKESHIFT HOUSES) UNDER
DHALAI DISTRICT : There is prevalence of
traditional Tong Houses in many remote
habitations of Dhalai District. Existence of Tong
Houses reflects the poor condition of the people
living in these habitations. The matter was
discussed with the Hon’ble RD Minister and
preliminary survey was done earlier in which it
was noticed that there are still more than 5000
Tong Houses under Various habitations of Dhalai
District till date. Now more detailed survey is
under progress to know the number of APL (poor)
families which are living in such Tong Houses but
they are not being provided with the BPL Ration
Cards due to limited BPL quota. It is to mention
that housing assistance under IAY and TSGHS is
permissible only for BPL job card holders. After
the survey special project will be submitted to the
State Government for provision of pucca houses
to these APL poor families living in Tong Houses.
PRELIMINARY SURVEY REPORT OF TONG-GHAR UNDER DHALAI DISTRICT
Sl.
No
Name of SubDivision
Name of Block
Ambassa
1
Total :-
Kamalpur
Salema
Durgachaumuha
ni
BPL- 49, APL-194, AAY-7, ADHock-12
Gandacherra
847
26
11
No. of families
having RoFR
land
246
BPL-47, APL-28
246
BPL-9 , APL-8, AD-Hock-1,Primitive
Group-8
31
BPL-2, APL-8, AD-Hock-1
37
31
Dumburnagar
603
BPL-310, APL-202, AAY-85,ADHock-6
Raishyabari
24
BPL-21, APL-3
Total :-
4
289
1136
Total :3
Category wise Break-up (BPL,
APL,AAY, Ad-hoc )
Ambassa
Ganganagar
2
No. of families
having Tong Ghar
627
565
565
Manu
892
BPL-388, APL-229, AAY-225,ADHock-50
540
Chawmanu
2801
BPL-1332, APL-1009, AAY410,AD-Hock-50
783
Longtharai
Valley
Total :-
3693
1323
G/Total :-
5493
2165
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10. Action Plan to provide assured irrigation facilities to the agricultural Land which remains
fallow from November to April due to
lack of assured irrigation. Out of total
geographical area 231229 hectares, 86
% area of Dhalai District is hilly terrain
and not suitable for intensive agriculture.
However in the remaining 14 % area (
31932 which is suitable for agriculture i.e.
net cropped area), it has been noticed
that 22786 hectares of agriculture is
single crop i.e. it remains fallow from
November to April due to non availability
of assured irrigation facilities. The area is
mostly under Salema, Durgachaumuhani,
Ambassa, and Manu RD Block of Dhalai
District. I have already instructed all the
BDOs to prepare five year action plan to cover this vast amount of rain-fed land (22786
hectares) under some sort of assured irrigation under various schemes such as MGNREGA,
IWMP, WR schemes etc. As the area is flat land mini-deep tube wells, small lift irrigation
works, irrigation channels can be constructed under Dhalai District which may lead to
doubling of Agricultural Production under Dhalai District in future years and it may have very
huge overall impact to reduce the poverty level of the district in future years.
16. OTHER SCHEME / PROGRAMME
NUCLEUS BUDGET (STATE PLAN)
The object of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the poor tribals for medical
treatment and purchase of medicine. Financial assistance is also provided to take up need-based
income generating schemes. Financial assistance up to Rs.2,500/- for treatment inside the State and
Rs.8,000/- for treatment outside the State is provided under this scheme.
PROMOTION OF ART & CULTURE AND FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Kok-Borok is the mother tongue of 8 (eight) indigenous tribes of Tripura having its separate
identity is a rich language from time immemorial and over and above it is the language of about
10.00 lakhs people residing in Tripura. On
19th January 1979 Tripura Government recognized this
language as State language after a prolonged
struggle of Kok-Borok speaking communities and
different democratic organizations. Thus on 19th
January of each year, Kok-Borok Day is being
celebrated since 2005. Seminar, recitation, cultural
programme and exhibition etc has been organized on
this occasion. The activists in Kok-Borok and scholars in
other field are conferred with different awards on this
day. The Kok-Borok day is being organized every year
in a befitting manner in all the blocks of Dhalai District.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS
To maintain, promote and revive the traditional culture of the tribals, supports to the observation
of major tribal festival is extended under the scheme. Melas, Exhibitions, Pujas, Conferences of
tribal leaders etc. are also held under the scheme.
17. TRIBAL REST HOUSE
Tribal Rest House is usually constructed
with a view to provide halting facility
for the Tribal Peoples coming from the
remote villages to the State Head
Quarter, District Head Quarter, SubDivisional Head Quarter, Block Head
Quarter, Historical places &
pilgrimages for administrative affairs,
treatment facilities, educational affairs, pilgrims etc.
Sl No.
Sub-Division
1
Longthara Valley
2
Kamalpur
3
Ambassa
4
Gandacherra
Location
Chailengta
Chawmanu
Kamalpur
Ambassa
Kulai
Ganganagar
Gandacherra
Total
No. of Rest house
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
07
18. PROMOTION AND STRENGTHENING OF EXTENT AND ROLE OF COOPERATIVES AMONG TRIBAL
GROUPS IN VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS :
There are at present 9 (nine) Large-sized Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMPS) functional in
Dhalai district in the areas inhabited by at least 70% tribal population. These Cooperative Societies
have been instrumental in amelioration of socio-economic condition of tribal populace in the district. In
the year 2013-14 alone, an amount of Rs.35.41 lakh was provided as K.C.C. loan through these
LAMPS.
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19. PROFILE OF EMPLOYMENT SEEKERS :
SC/ST educated unemployed who have registered their name with the employment exchange
SC
ST
Boys
Girls
Total
Boys
Girls
Total
8003
4325
12328
18769
9189
27958
20. LAND ALLOTMENT W.E.F. APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015
Dhalai
Tripura
Both Landless and
Homeless
Number
Area
1097
270.23
2427
361.74
Landless
Number
05
262
Homeless
Area
2.17
15.36
Number
514
1696
Total
Area
47.62
118.74
Number
1616
4385
Area
320.02
497.09
CATEGORY –WISE ALLOTMENT OF LAND FROM APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015 IN DHALAI DISTRICT
ST
Both Landless and
Homeless
Number
Area
45
3.49 Ha
Landless
Number
05
Homeless
Area
2.17
Number
80
Total
Area
7.06 Ha
Number
130
Area
12.72
Ha
HOUSE SITE PATTAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE SCS/STS
Schedule Caste
Schedule Tribe
@ approx 0.10 acre on average
@ approx 0.24 acre on average
21. RESTORATION OF ALIENATED TRIBAL LAND CASES UP TO THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015
District
Dhalai
Petition received
from the
inception till the
beginning of the
month
Cases
3190
Disposal
Order Passed
Total
restoration
order passed
since inception
till the month
Area
Cases Area
2887.20 904 923.38
Rejected
Restoration
order passed
during the
month
Cases
0
Total order
passed
Area Cases
0
904
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Area Cases
923.4 2286
Area
1963.82
Pending
for
disposal
0
Physical restoration done since inception till
the beginning of the month
Total cases pending for
restoration
Cases
Area
Cases
Area
901
922.00
3
1.38
Different Tribes of Tripura
Bhil
Bhills are considered as one of the oldest tribe in India.
Once they were the ruler in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Malwa,
Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. They are a cross section of great
Munda race and a wild tribe of India. Bhills could be identified as
one of the Dravidian racial tribe of Western India and belong to
Austroloid group of tribes. They speak a language of Dravidian
origin. In Tripura total Bhill population is 2,336 as per 2001
Census. This tribe has migrated to Tripura from central India
mainly from Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Their economy is
centralized with Tea garden, Brickfield and Agriculture. Their
major concentrations in Tripura are mainly in Akinpur of Belonia,
Bagan Bazar of Khowai Sub-Division. They are also found in
North Tripura working in Tea gardens. Bhills are Hindus by
religion. They appease deities of forest and evil spirits beside
pujas of Lord Shiva and Durga. Small percentages among them
follow Christianity. They cremate their dead followed series of
rites as per their traditional customs and believe. Bhills are also
fond of dance and music with traditional tune of Flute and Drum.
In all family and community ceremonies they enjoy whole night by
drinking and dancing. Bhills in other part of the country are well
literate and enjoy modern weave of life.
Bhutia
Bhutias are Himalayan tribe and negligible in Tripura. They
are similar to that of Lepchas in terms of racial identity, Linguistic
affinity and religious activities. In Tripura Bhutias once were used
to be engaged in the Royal Army for their warrior character and
physical strength. But in course of time they left Tripura to their
original homeland. Presently under 2001 Census they are only 29
persons in Tripura. Most of them in Tripura are in Govt. job like
paramilitary. Few families are however permanent residents of
Tripura. Their relatives also reside outside the State.
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Chaimal
Chaimal is a smallest tribal group of Tripura. As per 2001
Census, their total population is only 226 persons. Their main
concentration is at Ambassa of Dhalai District. They call themselves
as "Saimar".
Chaimals belong to the Cocaso-Mongoloid origin. They
speak in a language originated from Kuki-Chin group of
language. Chaimal language has no difference with that of
Halams. They can understand and speak Kok-Borok, Chaimal live
on Jhum cultivation as well use plain land cultivation.
They are Hindus and follow all rites and rituals as per
Hindu customs. Due to modern weave of life, some literate persons
of this community have taken Christianity as their religion. Like
other tribes, they have separate form of dance, folk songs and
music though performances are very occasional.
Chakma
Chakmas are one of the major tribes of Tripura according
to their population strength. Chakmas are known to be a tribe of
South-East Asia. They have first migrated to Arakan Hills of Bruma
and then Chittagong Hill Tracts to Tripura. A major part of them
however migrated to Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in course
of time from their original homeland. According to Census Report
of 2001 Chakma population in Tripura is 61,793.
Among Chakma there are 3(three) major groups like (i)
Anokia, (ii) Tandugia, and (iii) Mangla. Linguistically Chakma
language is mixed with loan words of Indu-Aryan language,
Tibeto-Chainese and mainly Arakan language. Their language
also be described as broken Bengali and Assamese language.
Chakma have their own script in Burmese Alpha bets, though not in
use rather Bengali script is being used and easy to learn.
Economic activities of Chakmas are centralized with jhum
cultivation, plain land cultivation and economic supporting works
of vegetable growing. Fishing and wage earning. Chakmas are
also ex-pert in trapping animals. They are well known for
trapping wild elephants. In Tripura, especially in Gandacherra, a
large number of Chakmas live as fisherman and also as boatman
in Dumbur water areas.
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Garo
Basically Garos are one of the immigrant tribe in Tripura.
Their original homeland were at Meghalaya (Garo Hills), Kamrup,
Goal Para etc. places of Assam and Mymansing of Bangladesh.
Migration of this tribe took place during the 1st half of 19th
Century. Their major migration took place after 1950. At present
their population is 11,180 in Tripura. Their major concentrations
are at Udaipur Sub-Division and Sadar Sub-Division of Tripura.
Ethnically Garos are a tribe of Tibeto-Burman linguistic family and
under Mongoloid racial stock. They are very much familiar with
the tribes like Bodo-Cacheries, Ravas, Mikir and other North-East
tribes.
Garos are matrilineal tribe. The mother in the family is treated as
authoritarian head of the family. Property right therefore goes to
the next daughter of the family. Garos are Hindus by tradition.
Their socio - religious culture are therefore most akin to Hindu
faith and practices. But for the last 50 years they in large scale
converted their faith of religion towards Christianity.
Garos wan-gala festival has great importance in their life.
When new crop penetrates their granary, the whole community
celebrate this wangala festival with colourful dance, songs and
music. The long hand drum and other traditional musical
instruments of Garos are really praise worthy and tune of these
instruments are so melodious that these creates an eternal feelings
in mind.
Halam
Ethnically Halam belong to the Cocase-Mongoloid origin of
Kuki-Chin tribes. Their language is also more or less similar to that
of Tibeto-Burman family. Halams are also known as Mila Kuki,
though they are not at all Kukis in terms of language, culture and
living style. Halams are divided into several sub-clans which is
referred as "Barki-Halam". Major sub-clans of Halams are (1)
Kaloi, (2) Kor-Bong, (3) Keipeng, (4) Bong, (5) Saka Chep, (6)
Thanga chep, (7) Dab, (8) Bongser (9) Rupini, (10) Hrangkhawl,
(11) Chorai, (12) Langai, (13) Kaireng, (14) Ranglong, (15)
Naveen and (16) Khulang. Among these tribes, as per 2001
Census their total population is 47,261 and distributed through
out the State.
Halams are basically Hindus and followers of Sakti-cult
though Vaishnavism is spreading among some of the sub-clans like
Murasingh, Rupini and Kaloi. But Christianity is also being
embarrassed by Halams.
Halams major concen tration are in Kamalpur, Sadar East, Molsom
Bari and Kwipilong of Udaipur, Ampi, Ambassa etc. places of
different Sub-Divisions. Among Halams Kolai, Murasing, Rupini
speak in Kok-Borok and their social and religious culture also
similar with Tripuris.
Halams live in typical "Tong Ghar" specially made of
bamboos and Chan grass. Apart from plain land cultivation they
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still practice Jhum cultivation and depend on both the activities
beside other substitute works.
Marriageable age among Halams 21-24 for boys and 18-20 for
girls. As per traditional customs they still honour their customary
laws in setting up of marriage alliances. They have their own
social institute and village council. The council looks after and sorts
out most of the social disputes over land, crime against women
and children.
Jamatia
Jamatia is another tribal group of Tripura, having distinct
feature of Mongoloid Origin. Their language is also similar with
that of Tripuris. So they speak in Kok-Borok, which is a language
of Tibeto-Burman family. As per 2001 Census their population in
Tripura is 74,949 and treated as 4th largest tribal group of
Tripura.
Jamatia were the major strength of Royal Army of Tripura
kingdom for which they were exempted from the house taxes
during princely- state. Earlier Jamatias had to live on Jhum
Cultivation. But among the tribals of Tripura they accustomed
themselves with plough cultivation after the Tripuris. At present
most of them depend on plain land cultivation beside allied
economic activities.
Jamatias are Hindus and have embraced Sakti cult and
Vaishnavism. "Hoda Akra" is their supreme traditional Social
Institute, which has power to look after to preserve and promote
their every Social taboos, Customs and religion. All sort of social
and criminal disputes in between the community members are also
sorted by the 'Hoda'.
Jamatias are fond of their traditional folk culture and observance
of those components like Drama, Garia festival and other common
dances of Kok-Borok speaking tribes. They have special from of
Garia dance which denote their Hindu based religious culture. A
large numbers among them follows Vaishnavism and observe all
events as per tradition
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Khashia
Khasias belong to Austro-Asiatic racial stock and their
language could be grouped under Mon-Kher groups of language.
They are famous for their matrilineal society.
Socially Khasias are Meghalayan tribe. In Tripura they are
only 630 persons as per 2001 Census. They live mainly at
Kailashahar and Dharmanagar. In true sense, Khasis have no
ethnic relation with other Tripura tribes. They are staying here
from 18th Century for economic reason. The Khasis in Tripura have
their own garden of Betal leaf, which is popularly known as
"Khasia Pan". Other than this plantation work they used to rear
large number of cattle.
By religion, Khasis were Hindus but from last part of 18th
Century most of them embarrassed Christianity and follow the
religious activities beside their amnesic rites and rituals. Their
cultural life also has an important component of Indian Culture.
Kuki
Kuki is a word pronounced by outside people to refer a
group of tribes like Darlong and Lusai. The Lusai of Tripura used
to live in Jampui and Shakan Hills of North Tripura. They call them
as Mizos. They never call them Lusai as the word 'LU' means Head
and 'SAI' means cutting (Head Hunter). Though once they were
treated as headhunter.
Darlong is another tribe known as Kukis. All together Kukis
are 11,674 persons in Tripura. They live in hill top and maintain
their livelihood through Jhum Cultivation and producing fruits. now
a days they also accustomed with plain land cultivation and
rearing of animals. Kukis are very much expert in hunting of wild
animals. They eat meat of any kind with pleasure. Linguistically
they speak a language originated from Kuki-Chin linguistic family
and they have so many clans.
Kukis are fond of music and dance. They work hard in jhum
field and enjoy dance and music at community level. They do not
arrange any marriage alliances outside their community.
Tradition-ally they were not Christian. They had faith on lord
Shiva beside different deities and spirits. But for the last fifty
years majority of them have embraced Christianity.
They have their own customary laws and village council.
LAL is a term to denote village chief. This is the reason for which
Darlong use Lal before their name. The village Chief generally
meets up all sort of social and religious disputes including dispute
relate to marriage and divorce. Kukis presently a small tribe in
the state and socio-economically more advanced tribe.
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Lepcha
Lepcha is a tribe of Himalayan range live at the North-East
corner of India. They largely resides at Meghalaya, Arunachal
Pradesh, Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling. They have also migrated
in other North-Eastern States for economic reason.
In Tripura Lepchas are only 105 persons as per 2001
Census and mainly found in Dhalai District of Tripura. Lepchas are
Mongoloid tribe. Their language is an admixture of Nepalees and
Sikkims languages, which is very familiar with Indo-Chinese
language. They themselves call "Rong".
Lepchas live on rearing large number of cattle and milch
cows besides cultivation of Agricultural and Horticultural crops.
Originally Lepchas were the nature worshiper and had
belief in witch-craftship and spirits. But in due course they
embarrassed Buddhism. In Tripura they are known as Nepalees
and their social and community relationship also bounded with
Nepalees.
Lushai
Lusai is another tribe under Kuki-Chin group of tribes. Their
main concentration is under Kanchanpur Sub-Division of North
Tripura District. Lusais are commonly known as Mizos. Racially they
are known to be under Mongoloid origin. In Tripura they are
4,777 persons as per 2001 Census. Their culture is as like as
Mizos. Jumpui Hill is Lusai's homeland.
Lusai live on Jhum Cultivation and hunting of wild animal.
They eat meat of any kind of animals and birds. They are also
famous as orange producing community. Before others Lusai are
known as Head Hunter community. During 1st part of 19th Century
most of the Lusai's converted as Christian and still follow
Christianity as their religion.
Their Bamboo Dance (Cheraw-dance) is very much popular
in and outside the country. Literacy rate among them
comparatively is higher then that of other minor tribes of Tripura.
A large number among them could be found in Govt. jobs and
other economic fields.
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Mog
In Tripura as per 2001 Census Mogs are 30,385 persons. Their
major concentrations are at Subroom and Belonia. Mogs are Arakan
tribe and migrated to Tripura through Chittagong Hill Tracts. By religion
they are Buddhist. Their language is grouped under Tibeto-Chainese
family, which has also linked with Assam-Burmese section of language.
Mogs are depends on Jhum Cultivation. By nature they are no so
much active for advancement of life. They have social Administrative
social council. Chief of this council is called as Chowdhury. They cremate
their dead after observing rites and rituals. Wah Festival is their annual
meeting of whole community people.
There is a combination of folk songs and dance during this
festival. In fact Mog's social culture and belief are centralized with
Burmese culture. Their folk tales and folk songs are really mind blowing
and touches core of heart. Mog community by tradition famous for their
folk medicine. Beside their normal economic activities some of them earn
through indigenous treatment/medicine.
Munda
Mundas are the central Indian tribe and recognized as an
immigrant tribe in Tripura. Original homeland of Mundas was at
Chota Nagpur. Mundas are Proto-Australoid tribe. Mundari is
their language, which is belongs to Austro-Asiatic family.
In Tripura Mundas were brought to work in Tea garden
and in Brickfields during the 1st part of 19th Century by the then
King of Tripura. Their present population is 12,416 as per 2001
Census and mainly concentrated at Kailashahar, Manu Valley Tea
Estate and other Tea Estates in the State.
Mundas live in mixed villages with other tribes. They enjoy
their life during working in Tea garden with community
participation, group hunting with bow and arrows of wild animals
and birds, group dancing and singing and also enjoying country
liquor irrespective of age bar in any ceremony or festival.
Mundas are Hindus. They also have faith in their traditional
deities. In every Munda village there would be three important
features (1) SARANA, (2) AKHRA and (3) SASAN. Besides PAHAN
(Priest) have an important role in the life of Mundas. Pahan look
after all religious rites and rituals, community festival, marriage,
treatment by appeasing village deities and funeral rites.
Mundas economy is so hazard that they still live on hand to
month. They frequently depend on village Mahajan. Even then, lot
of changes in their socio-economic life could be observed now a
days.
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Noatia
Noatias are one of the important tribal groups in Tripura.
Though they are a part of Tripuris still they are treated as 'New
Comers'. In fact Noatias had been at Arakan Hill Tracts for a long
time be-fore they have migrated to the South part of Tripura via
Chittagong Hill Tracts. Ethnically Noatias have similar Origin of
other Mongoloid tribes and their language is also Kok-Borok. It is
said that Noatias is not their actual tribe name. They were
actually Tripuris. Legend says that once a furious war was
happened in between the then Tripura king and Arakan king. In
that battle Arakan king took lead and captured hundreds of
Tripuri army. They had to stay at Arakan. During their stay they
had contact with the local tribals for which their language and
culture were changed to some extent. Till now in the life and
culture of Noatias influence of their old culture are still found in
their physical structure, skin color, food habit, language, rites and
rituals.
Noatias have 11(eleven) major clans. These clans are
Anokia, Khaklu, Totaram, Murasing,Noatia, Deildak, Keowa,
Garjan, Tongbai Kalicha and Aslong. Noatias are Hindus and
observe all pujas and festivals as per their tradition and customs.
Among them Vaishnamism also have great influence. They also
observe Garia and Baisu festivals like other Kok-Borok speaking
tribes.
In Tripura Noatias are concentrated in South Tripura and
Longthorai Valley Sub-Division. As per 2001 Census their
population in Tripura is 6655 persons. The main reason is that
Noatias in course of time took title as "Tripura".
Orang
Orang is an immigrant tribe, migrated to this territory from
Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. This tribe in Tripura
mainly resides in Sadar North and in major Tea garden areas.
Orange is plain tribe. They mainly depend on Agriculture,
Plantation works of Tea garden and as labourers of Brickfields.
As per 2001 Census Orang are only 6,223 persons in the State.
Orangs live in clustered village wherein there may be 30 to 50
families. They built their houses with mud wall, chan grasses and
bamboos. They do not keep any window in their dwelling house
and always keep their houses neat and clean.
Orangs speak in broken Hindi, which may be grouped
under Australiod group of language. But in Tripura they do not
speak in their language better feel smooth to speak in Hindi
mixed Bengali, which have originated from Dravidian family.
Orang girls are fond to beautify themselves with silver
ornaments and saries. They use flowers for hair dressing. Orang
sardar of a village act as the chief of the village and look after
the well being of their community people. Village priest also act
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as religious head and take part for settlement of marriage and
marriage function. During the marriage, community feast is given
by both the bride groom and bride parties wherein huge quality
of liquor is consumed beside late night songs, music and dances
irrespective age bar or men and women. Orang's "Jhumur Dance"
is very much popular among all.
Orang cremates their dead after observing series of rites
and rituals. Economically Orang is fully depends on wage earning
by dint of physical labour. Among them literacy rate is growing
and economic consciousness is also in progress. As such in every
spare of life Orang tribe residing Tripura is taking part in the
development activities of the State.
Reang
Reangs are the second largest tribal community of Tripura.
They are recognized as one of the 75 primitive tribes in India.
Numerically as per 2001 Census they are 1,65,103 persons in this
State. Reangs are said to have came first from Shan State of
upper Burma (now Myanmar) in different weaves to the
Chittagong Hill Tracts and then Southern part of Tripura. Similarly
another group entered Tripura via Assam and Mizoram during
18th Century.
Reangs belong to Indo-Mongoloid racial stock. Their
language has affinity of Austro-Asiatic groups under TibetoBurman family. Ethnically Reangs are divided into 2(two) major
clans (i) Meska and (ii) Molsoi. Their language is known as
"Kaubru" which have a tonal effect of Kuki language though
broadly it is Kok-Borok (language of men).
Reangs are still a nomadic tribe and a large numbers
among them maintain their livelihood involving Top Hill Jhum
Cultivation and other food gathering activities like collection of
jungle fruits, leaf, plants, fishing in stagnant water in hill slopes,
hunting of wild animals and birds etc. Naturally therefore, Reangs
have faith on different deities like Buraha, Bonirao, Songrame,
Jampira, Mangisiri, Lampra etc. There are also some female
deities like Metaikotorma, Tuibuma, Mailoma, Ganga etc. Reangs,
thus have believe in spirits and existence of soul. By religion they
are Hindus and most of their deities are akin to god and
goddesses of Hindu faith. Among Reangs followers of Vaishnavism
are found in good numbers.
Reangs traditionally are endogamous and do not marry
outside their community. The village council cheif is known as "RAI"
permits Divorce and Widow Marriage. They cremate their dead
beside a river or charra after observing series of rites and rituals
and funeral procession.
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Santal
Santals are among the immigrant tribes in Tripura. They belong to
Austro-Asiatic racial stock. Their original homelands are in west
Bengal, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. They have migrated to this
state as Tea garden labourers. As per 2001 Census Santals are
only 2,151 persons in Tripura. They mainly concentrated in Simna
and Mechliban Tea Garden areas of Sadar Sub-Division and
other places in the State. Their main occupation is to work in Tea
garden area.
They are Hindus by religion and followers of Shakti-Cult.
Holi is their main festival when they enjoy Haria (one sort of
country liquor) and dance in-group with the melody of drum and
sing-their traditional songs. Beside Santals have animistic faith
being handed down from generation to generation. They have
their priest who acts as religious head. Among them influence of
Christianity is also not out of place.
Agriculture and Hunting of wild animals sustain their
additional food requirement. In fact most of them do not have
land. Land usually allotted by Tea garden owner outside the
garden generally cultivated by them to produce paddy and
vegetable.
Santals cremate their dead. The Christian Santals burry the
dead. In case of death due to incurable diseases, accidental
death or pre-mature death, bodies are buried. After cremation,
bones and ash are brought in a grove over which a stone slave is
placed in the memory of the deceased.The Santals are peaceloving tribe and live together with other communities in a peaceful
co-existence.
Tripuri
Tripuris are the largest tribal community in Tripura. They
have first migrated in this territory and could be introduced as
aboriginal tribe of Tripura. Numerically as per 2001 Census they
are 5, 43,843 person in the State and Tripuris numerically highest
in number among all the tribal groups. Tripura was under rule of
Tripuri Kings till it is merged with Indian Dominion in the year
1949.
Ethnically Tripuris belong to Indo-Mongoloid origin and
linguistically within the Tibeto-Burman family. They speak in KokBorok as like as other 7(seven) tribal groups of Tripura.
Tripuris are mainly Hindus. They follow both the ShaktiCult
Vaishnavism. Beside they have belief in different deities, rites and
rituals traditionally followed by them from time immemorial.
Garia, Kharchi, Ker are their main festivals. They have colourful
folk dances like, Garia, Lebang, Musak Surmani, Tangbiti and
Mamita. These dances are invigorated with sweet molodies of folk
songs and music of flute, Sarinda, Champreng and other string
instruments.
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Once Tripuri society was controlled by the regional social
councils, which had power to exercise on over all social and
economic disputes among the community members. In fact the chief
of these councils were selected by the then kings of Tripura. But
due to democratic set up, now a days, these councils have no
existence. All sorts of minor problems are worked after by Village
Panchayet or by other Legal Bodies.
Due to social transitions in all sphere of life particularly in
the field of Agriculture, Socio-Cultural life, economic life,
educational and health awareness, elite role etc. Tripuris are now
treated as an advanced tribal community among the tribes of
Tripura.
Uchui
Uchai is a separate tribe, live in Tripura since time
immemorial. They have migrated in Tripura from Arakan Hills of
Burma. As per 2001 Census Uchais are only 2,103 persons in this
state and concentrated mainly in Amarpur and Belonia SubDivisions. Language and culture of Uchais are also similar with
other Kok-Borok speaking tribes like Reang, Tripuris, Jamatias etc.
Uchais also live in Tong (Gaireng) house built out or chan grass
and bamboos.
Traditionally Uchais were Jhum Cultivators and still practice
Jhum in high tillas and slopes. In Jhum they used to produce
everything they needs. They still depend on many other economic
and food gathering activities in the forest. They hunt wild animals,
birds while work in jhum field.
Uchais live in clustered villages. In one village there may
be maximum 50 families living together. In the family, irrespective
of young and elder member, there exists a cordial and familiar
relation. Major works in the family are generally done by mother.
Father remains busy with economic activities. Women in the family
including young boys and girls help their father and mother for
works in the jhum field and other domestic works.
Marriage among Uchais held during the age of 16-20 yrs,
previously there was a mandatory rule for staying of bridegroom
in the house of father-in-laws before the final marriage and
suitable bride price was to be given. But now a days this system is
not prevalent. The social council of Uchais was very much rigid at
one point of time but his type social institute is not so active now.
Uchais follow Hinduism in board sense. They believe in god
and equally super natural forces. Their major deities are Radhak,
Garia, Ker, Ganga Puja, Naksu Motai etc. Among them few
families con-verted to Christianity and follow religious events as
per Christian Calendar. According to Hindu religious thought,
Uchais dispose their dead body by cremation after following rites
and rituals and funeral procession.
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INDIGENOUS TRIBAL
CULTURE OF TRIPURA
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EVOLVING TOURIST DESTINATION
Water Falls in Sanaiya Reang Para of Setrai Tribal Village under
Durgachowmuhani RD Block
The climate in Setrai displays characteristics that are typical of the hilly and mountainous
region. The change in the topographical features, heavy rainfall and altitude of the region also
causes a change in the climatic conditions in Setrai. The seasonal rhythm and hilly view casts a
mesmerizing charm on the visitors. The climate along with the other factors of the terrain and the soil
are suitable conditions for horticulture in this village.
Waterfalls at Sanaiya Reang Para under this VC add to the beauty of the surroundings. Six
projects under BADP and MGNREGA have been taken up for construction of RCC step, RCC
footbridge, Car parking place etc. over the waterfalls.
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
DHALAI DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
NAME OF THE OFFICERS
OFFICE
MOBILE
RESIDENCE
267-214 267-215 [F]
9436136006
222-210
SUNIL DEBBARMA, ADM & COLLECTOR, DHALAI
267-213
9436128249
222-313
SUNIL DEBBARMA, PD, DRDA, DHALAI
222-270
9436128249
MRS. L. DARLONG SR. DY. MAGISTRATE, DLI
267-212
9436475103
S. DEBBARMA, TREASURY OFFICER DHALAI
267-249
9436543201
SUBHASHIS DAS O/C DEVELOPMENT
267-209
9436106479
DR. SANDEEP RATHOD, DM & COLLECTOR, DHALAI
SANJIT DEBBARMA, O/C GENERAL & FOOD
SUBHASHIS DAS DWO DHALAI
9436534667
267-220
9436106479
A. DEBBARMA, O/C REVENUE, DHALAI
9436525138
A. DEBBARMA, O/C JUDICIAL, DHALAI
9436475103
MRS. L. DARLONG DPO, DHALAI.
222-568
9436475103
B.L. HRANGKHWL, DTO, DHALAI
9436597957
DR. SAILESH, IAS(P), ASSTT. COLLECTOR, DLI
9436323011
SAMIR DEBBARMA, D.O. SMALL SAVINGS
9436511164
SANJIB KUMAR TRIPURA, DY. DIRECTOR, PLANNING.
9402527030
CHANDAN KR. CHOWDHURY M/S DWSC, DHALAI
9436169180
HRISHIKESH BANIK DIO, NIC, DHALAI
267-210
9612840751
NIRANJAN DAS, ASSTT. ELECTORAL OFFICER
267-201
8974721877
SHRISH DEBNATH, COORDINATOR, DZLSS (SBM)
267-205
9436539576
A. DEBBARMA, EX- PROJECT OFFICER, DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
9436525138
SUBHANKAR SEN EXCISE INSPECTOR, DLI
INDRA KUMAR DEBBARMA, ACCOUNTANT, ESTT.
SECTION + H/C DEVELOPMENT SECTION
9436533055
HIMANGSHU DEBNATH, TECHNICAL ASSISTANT,
MGNREGA
9402375494
ANIL ACHARJEE, H/C, GENERAL SECTION
9436479562
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222-371
JOYCHAND BANERJEE, H/C, ACCOUNT SECTION
9436184830
SDMS DHALAI
AJIT KUMAR, SDM, AMBASSA
222-220
9485192266
222-261
RAVAL HAMENDRA KUMAR, SDM, KAMALPUR
262-222
9485015249
9485016217
262-221
265-242/290-756
9436121751
290560[F]
(03824) 264-206
/264-212[F]
9436582499
264-205
BHASKAR DASGUPTA, SDM, GANDACHERRA
SUBRATA REANG, SDM, LONGTHARAI VALLEY.
AMARESH BARMAN, DC, KAMALPUR
9436471311
SANJOY JAMATIA, DC, KAMALPUR
9436495646
L. RANCHAL, DC, GANDACHERRA
9436459658
BDOS DHALAI
AMITABHA CHAKMA, BDO, AMBASSA.
222-360
9436174982
222-356
SUBRATA BHATTACHARJEE, BDO, SALEMA.
263-222
9436122289
263-221
PRADIP DEBBARMA, BDO, DUMBURNAGAR.
265-344
8974651002
265-226
RAJIB DEBBRAMA, BDO, MANU
(03824) 262-298
9612439662
268-201
SANTI RN. CHAKMA, BDO, CHAWMANU.
(03824) 268-222
9402528668
268-221
8974685274
DEBAJYOTI ROY, BDO, DURGA CHAWMUHANI
200-617
VANLALDIKA DARLONG, BDO, GANGANAGAR
9485012483
8974840278
9436475128
PRADIP REANG, BDO, RAISHYABARI
(03821) 217-550
8974641330
9436557066
DEPUTY DIRECTORS
BIJAN CHOWDHURY DY. DIRECTOR, AGRICULTURE
JOYTIRMOY PAUL DY. DIRECTOR, AGRI(DPO) IWMP,
DHALAI
SUPDT. OF AGRICULTURE, SALEMA
SUPDT. OF AGRICULTURE, CHAWMANU
SUPDT. OF AGRICULTURE, GANDACHERRA
267-223/224[F]
9436467367
222-219
9436133764
9436129972
9436476370
BIDYA MOHAN
CHAKMA
JIBAN DEBBARMA, AGRICULTURE OFFICER
DEBRAJ BARMAN, PROGRAMME COORDINATOR, KRISHI
9436502297
8415817304
9436505821
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9436321314
VIKAS KENDRA, I/C, SALEMA
PRADIP DAS-KRISHI VIKAS KENDRA
DY. DIRECTOR, HORTICULTURE, DHALAI
DY. DIRECTOR, HORTICULTURE, MANU
SUPDT. OF HORTICULTURE, MANU
DY. DIRECTOR, HORTI.(DPO)
DY. DIRECTOR, PGP
DY. DIRECTOR, ARDD
CHITTA DEBBARMA (DEO) DY.DIRECTOR, EDUCATION
(DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER) DHALAI
DY. DIRECTOR, FISHERIES, DHALAI
BINDA CHAKMA, FISHERY OFFICER, AMBASSA
SUPDT. OF FISHERIES, AMBASSA
SUPDT. OF FISHERIES, CHAILENGTA
222-219
267-217
267-245
9436930960
9436504168
9774429802
9436455387
9862729519
9436916021
9436568818
267-233 267-239
8731024418
267-226
9436457121
8413094943
9862970782
9436476680
222-273
9862427785
267-224
9862970782
(PIMON MOG)
ASSTT. DIRECTOR, SPORTS (SAMIR D/BARMA)
9436582981
SIO, ICA, DHALAI
AKHIL DAS, SR. REPORTER, ICA
DY. DIRECTOR, TRPC, DHALAI
DY. PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AGRI. TTAADC, MANIK LAL
DEBBARMA
DY. PRINCIPAL OFFICER, SWSE, TTAADC, MANU,
SANJIT RUPINI
TAPAN DAS
GM, DIC, DHALAI
UTTAM ACHERJEE, DISE,
DLI (SOCIAL EDUCATION)
CHIRANJIB GHOSH, (DSO) DISTRICT STATISTICS OFFICER,
DHALAI
DISTRICT LABOUR OFFICER, DHALAI
BARTHAKUR DEBBARMA DISTRICT HANDLOOM OFFICER,
DHALAI
DISTRICT SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, DHALAI
SHYAMAL BHATTACHARJEE DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT
OFFICER
DY. REGISTER CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
SWAPAN DAS SUPDT. OF TAXES, DLI
ASSTT. CONTROLLER, WEIGHT & MEASUREMENT, DHALAI
(I/C)
TAPAN NAG, DIST. YOUTH CO-ORDINATOR, NEHRU
YUVA KENDRA, DHALAI
267-208
8794527807
267-272
9436580062
9436459508
9436125971[OLD]
9774429802
8732066492
267-222
9436444508
267-216
9436949364
267-204
9436530726
267-270
9436928400
267-225
9436484904
267-218
9436450761
222-402
9862208422
267-235
267-248
9436554112
9862892083
267-208
9436506908
9436476497
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8974462432
9862981429 [OLD]
POLICE/CRPF/TSR/BSF
SP, DHALAI
267-256
267-281(F)
PA TO SP, DHALAI
INSPECTOR (DIB)
267-258
0381-232-3586
SP, SHIPAHIJALA
0381-291-0506
SP, NORTH
03822-234-411
SP, UNAKOTI
03824-222-392
0381-232-5601
0381-232-5319[F]
NASA
0381-232-5975
SP, CID
0381-237-6963
9436121325
9436453311
232-5319
9436597884
222-257
267-257
DIB, CONTROL
267-259
SDPO, AMBASSA
222-449
9485192151
SDPO, KAMALPUR
262-270
9436569064
SDPO, GANDACHARA (DEBJAN CHAKMA)
265-278
9436791565
SDPO, MANU
03824-262-365
9436127839
SDPO, CMN(LTV)
03824-268-202
9402152694
SDPO, TELIAMURA
03825-262-234
AC(DAR), DHALAI
9402529597
AMBASSA PS
222-246
KAMALPUR PS
262-234
MANU PS
03824-262-239
CHAWMANU PS
03824-268-220
MANIKPUR PS
9436467633
9436489905
03826-290835
GANGANAGAR PS
GANDACHERRA PS
9402366620 (I/C)
222-236[F]
ADDL. SP, DHALAI
RAISHYABARI PS
222-247
9436571617
SP, WEST
SP, CENTRAL JAIL
9436136040
265-237
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O/C MANU
TELIAMURA PS
03825-262-221
SUKUMAR D/BAMRMA
DIST FIRE OFFICER, DHALAI
MANU FIRE SERVICE
AMBASSA FIRE SERVICE
267203
03824-262-222
222-244
71 BN CRPF, DY COMDT.
140 BN. CRPF, BETBAGAN
DIG(H.Q) CRPF, SALBAGAN
9436587175
9436531833
8974251648
(03826)222-034
9436463290
(0381)-239-7682
8414907544
(0381)-239-7829
3RD BN. TSR, KACHUCHERRA
263-321 (O)/(FAX)
8974447050
5TH BN. TSR
(03821)-290-040
9436470022
8TH BN. TSR, LALCHERRA, LTV
(03824)- 211-951
9436459192
12TH BN. TSR, CHAKMAGHAT
(03825)-262-007
9436949167
IG, BSF, SALBAGAN
0381-239-7972
239-7714[F]
267-269
9436460512
55 BN. BSF, JAWAHARNAGAR
83 BN. BSF (COMMANDANT)
48 BN. BSF
267-237
267-247[COMNDT]
03824-266-226
98 BN BSF
03824-266-308
139 BN BSF, KHASIAMANGAL
(03824)-266-356
266-254(F)
03825-262-174
SANJAY KR TRIPUTI I/C SANJOY BOP
MARACHARA BSF CAMP
262-327[F]
9436460536
9436460618
9485069842
[DY COMMDT]
9402137306
9485070060
262-339
DHALAI GHAT BSF, ASSTT. COMNDT
9436584614
34 BN. AR, GANGANAGAR
9402117463
38 BN AR, BETBAGAN
263-4081(R)
(03821)-266-233
70 BN. BSF, NALKATA
27 BN. BSF, 82 MILE, NALKATA
222093[F]
222-037/262-310
1ST BN. NDRF, DY. COMNDT.
9402150719
9435545949
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