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22nd Report – Subject Committee – II (2017-18]

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REPORT ON RURAL 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 2016-17 ; (ii) Achievement made by

the department during the year 2016-17 and (iii) The plan/programme and project to be

implemented during the year 2017-18.

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 2017-18 relating to the

Department as placed in the House and the Revised Budget Estimates of 2016-17 are as

follows:-

Dem

and

No.

Name of the

Department

Revised

2016-17

Budget 2017-18

Demand Fund placed with Total

Rural Development TSP SCP

31 a) Non-Plan 2022.09 6011.00 6011.00

b) Plan 29328.68 6124.00 14294.00 4619.00 25037.00

c) CASP/Other than CASP

93450.73 22350.94 58306.80 16520.26 97178.00

TOTAL : 31 = 124801.50 34485.94 72600.80 21139.26 128226.00

The Subject Committee – II in its meeting held on 03-03-2017 examined the Budget

Proposals under Demand No. 31 for the financial year 2017–18 as referred to it by the House

and also heard the Principal Secretary 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.

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As regards action taken report on the recommendation of the Committee made in its 21st

Report during the year 2016-17, the Department furnished the following information :–

S.L. No.

Recommendation of the Committee

Reply of the Govt. on the Recommendation

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continue to pursue for Central Share under DRDA as also for additional instalment.

During 2016 -17 the Government of India was pursued in time for releasing of DRDA Administration fund and accordingly following fund was received. 1st instalment : 206.930 lakh 2nd instalment : 00.00 lakh Total : Rs 206.930 lakh

ii) The Department is to continue to provide IAY houses to the uncovered BPL beneficiaries and forest dwellers.

Rural Housing Scheme (IAY) has been modified Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) from 2016-17 with housing assistance @ Rs.1.30 lakh. The target for 2016-17 is 17,741.All houses will be covered from PMAY-G.

iii) The Department is to complete the incomplete works undertaken for construction of BDO/staff quarters during the year 2015-16.

SL NAME OF WORK/BLOCK

STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION/ WORK

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Construction of Mandwai BDO & Staff Quarter under Mandwai RD Block

Completed

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Construction of Ganganagar BDO & Staff Quarter under Ganganagar RD Block

Completed

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Construction of Raishyabari BDO & Staff Quarter under Raishyabari RD Block

BDO quarter is completed. Road binding of roof slab in progress for staff quarters.

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Construction of Poangbari BDO & Staff Quarter under Poangbari RD Block

Finishing work in progress

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Construction of Mohanbhog BDO & Staff Quarter under Mohanbhog RD Block

Land handed over recently ,fund was lapsed , revalidation received recently , RD materials booked and work will start soon

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Construction of Laljuri BDO Quarter under Laljuri RD Block

Completed

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Construction of Kalacharra BDO Quarter under Kalacharra RD Block

Completed

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Construction of Chandipur BDO Quarter under Chandipur RD Block

Completed

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Construction of Belbari BDO Quarter under Belbari RD Block

Finishing work in progress

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Construction of Charilam BDO Quarter under Charilam RD Block

Roof level

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Construction of Julaibari BDO Quarter under Julaibari RD Block

Completed

iv) The Department is to expedite recruitment of Gram Rozgar Sebak (GRS) and other related staff for all the Gram Panchayat/ADC villages which lack in necessary staff.

Recruitment process is going on for filling up of vacant posts of Gram Rozgar Sebak (GRS) in all districts for all the Gram Panchayat/ADC villages for implementation of MGNREGA under RD organisation.

v) The Department is to arrange increase in the number of R.D. Engineers at Block, Sub-Division and Division level to accelerate the speed of construction and other engineering works also to ensure that monitoring is effectively done.

Annexure -A

vi) The Department is to ensure that physical progress of works under NLCPR is improved.

Annexure -B

vii)The Department is to increase number of

All required action has been taken to give emphasis to training programmes of SHGs. At Swavalamban

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training programme/ awareness campaign for implementation of Tripura State Support Projects on SHGs.

premises, 30 No. Of training programmes has been taken up during 2016-17 till 31st January, 2017, in which 931 SHGs members have been trained in different Livelihood activities. In addition to that, a large number of training programmes on Livelihood activities, group management etc. has been imparted to the SHGs members under National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) & North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP)

(i) Achievement made during the year 2016-17:

1. MGNREGA

During the year 2016-17 Rs.1369.9979 Crore is agreed outlay and 450.85 lakh mandays are to

be generated. Total availability of fund till 30th January, 2017 is Rs.1048.4507 crore, out of

which Rs. 949.373 crore has already been spent and 332.72 lakh mandays have been generated.

It is also to be mentioned that the wage rate per mandays of MGNREGA workers has been

increased to Rs.172.00 only w.e.f.1st April, 2016 from earlier wages of Rs.167.00 for Tripura

state.

ACTION PLAN: Action plan for the financial year 2017-18, is yet to be finalised.

2. PMAY-G (2016-17)

Rural Housing Scheme (IAY) has been modified Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) from

2016-17 with housing assistance @ Rs.1.30 lakh. The target for 2016-17 is 17,741.

As per the guidelines, the beneficiary selection for PMAY-G will be based on SECC 2011 data

only. The list of eligible beneficiaries based on SECC-2011 has been ratified by Gram Sabha

and as per the report received till date, the total no. of eligible beneficiaries is 53,951.

During 2016-17, total financial allocation under PMAY-G was Rs.230.633 crore with physical

target of 17741 nos. As on 01.01.2017, Rs.119.93161 crore has been received (Rs.107.93845

crore has been received as Central Share and Rs.11.99316 crore has been received as State

Share). Beneficiary selection, registration, Geo tagging and house sanction under process.

3. IAY(2015-16):

During 2015-16, total financial allocation under IAY was Rs.74.49 crore with physical target of

9459 nos. As on 01.01.2017, Rs.63.05728 crore has been received (Rs.45.08894 crore as Central

Share and Rs.17.96834 crore as State Share). As on 01.01.2016 an amount of Rs. 49.00 crore

has already been spent and 5437 nos. of houses have been completed.

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4. RoFR under IAY:-

In 2013-14, total no 10027 houses were sanctioned for RoFR and 9932 nos. houses were

completed.

5. Returnees under IAY:-

In 2013-14, total no 2026 houses were sanctioned for Returnees and 2003 nos. houses were

completed.

6. Special IAY Project to replace Tong Ghars of PTG - (2015-16)

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has sanctioned 4546 nos. houses for

hardcore Jhumias who are living in Tong Ghar during 2015-16 for Tripura.

7. TSGHS:

Tripura State Government Scheme (TSGHS) was launched in the financial year 2013-14. During

the financial year 2013-14, 9217 houses were sanctioned and all are completed.

During the financial year 2014-15, out of a total target of 8850 houses, 8845 houses have been

completed.

During the financial year 2015-16, target under TSGHS was 8850 nos houses with financial

involvement Rs. 66.3750 crore. As on 01.01.2017, an amount of Rs.66.3750 crore has been

received and 6500 houses are completed.

During the financial year 2016-17, no houses were sanctioned under TSGHS till date.

Action Plan for PMAY-G

As per the guidelines, the beneficiary selection for PMAY (G) will be based on SECC 2011

data only. The list of eligible beneficiaries based on SECC-2011 has been ratified by Gram Sabha

and as per the report received till date, the total no. of eligible beneficiaries is 53,951 in FoRM -

C. Out of 53,951 homeless houses, 17,741 houses have already sanctioned under PMAY (G) by

MoRD, GoI for 2016-17.

YEAR PMAY-G 2016-17 17,741 2017-18 17,741 2018-19 18,469

Total 53,951

All DM & Collectors have been requested to conduct survey for homeless beneficiaries in

FoRM-D who are eligible but not included in SECC-2011. After receiving the actual data from

District, proposal will be sent to MoRD, GoI for providing housing assistance to the homeless

people also.

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12. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM):

NRLM aims to create robust sustainable institutions of poor women including SHGs and

their federations, with a view to address different dimensions of poverty, to create livelihood

opportunities and to alleviate poverty. Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has been

constituted in the State to implement NRLM. NRLM is being implemented in 3 (three) Districts

namely Dhalai, Gomati and South Tripura.

Total fund available including OB during the FY 2015-16 was Rs.12.4865 crore out of

which Rs.8.3157 crore was spent. Allocation of fund during the year 2016-17 Rs. 30.00 crore

and expenditure incurred till 31st December, 2016 is 11.1837 crore out of total available fund of

Rs. 37.0802 crore including OB.

The physical progress for the year 2016-17 under TRLM is given below –

Indictors Target

(FY2016-17)

Achievement (up to Dec

2016) No. of SHGs formed/ revived 1961 1295 No. of SHGs received basic training 900 735 No of SHGs provided Revolving Fund (RF) 1483 590 No. of SHGs provided Startup Cost (SC) 1961 578 No. of Village Organization (VO) formed 100 46 No. of SHGs provided Community Investment Fund (CIF)

1197 318

13. North- East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP):

NERLP is a project of MoDONER funded by World Bank. The project is being

implemented in five district namely, North Tripura, Unakoti, Khowai, West Tripura, Sepahijala.

Objective of the project is to improve rural livelihood specially that of women, unemployed

youth and the most disadvantaged, through formation of SHGs and their federation. The project

is directly implemented by the MoDONER.

During the current financial year (2016-17) 1983 no. of SHGs have been formed. Seed Fund

provided to 2256 no. of SHGs. 2617 no. of SHGs has been provided Livelihood Grand (Trance-

1) and 2370 no. of SHGs received Livelihood Grand (trance-2). The total no. of federation of

SHGs formed is 94.

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Annexure –A

STATEMENT SHOWING THE GIST OF PROPOSED ENGINEERING WINGS

UNDER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, GOVT OF TRIPURA

A. Civil Engineering Wing:

Sl. No.

Name of posts Total number of posts

Existing posts

Posts to be

created

Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Chief Engineer (Civil) 01 01 Nil 2. Superintending Engineer

(Civil) 11 05 06 Existing 5 posts will be

designated as S.E ( Civil) 3. Executive Engineer (Civil) 30 14 16 Existing 14 nos. posts of

Executive Engineer will be designated as EE (Civil).

4. Assistant Engineer (Civil) 147 47 100 Existing 47 nos. posts of Assistant Engineer will be designated as AE (Civil).

5. Junior Engineer, Gr-I (Civil) 270 214 56 6. Junior Engineer, Gr-II

(Civil) 115 92 23

7. Junior Architect 04 Nil 04 8. Surveyor 19 Nil 19 9. Draftsman 08 Nil 08 10. Work Assistant 38 Proposed for 19

Division(Civil)@ 2 for each Division.

11. Store Keeper 23 For new blocks and 8 (eight) District stores.

B. Mechanical Engineering Wing: Sl

No. Name of posts Total

number of posts

Existing posts

Posts to be

created

Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Executive Engineer

(Mechanical) 04 Nil 04

2. Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)

16 Nil 16

3. Junior Engineer, Gr-I (Mechanical)

23 Nil 23

4. Junior Engineer, Gr-II (Mechanical)

09 Nil 09

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C. Electrical Engineering Wing

Sl. No.

Name of posts Total number of posts

Existing posts

Posts to be

created

Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Executive Engineer (Electrical)

02 Nil 02

2. Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

08 Nil 08

3. Junior Engineer, Gr-I (Electrical)

11 Nil 11

4. Junior Engineer, Gr-II (Electrical)

05 Nil 05

5. Electrician 08 Nil 08

D. Ministerial posts:

Sl. No.

Name of posts Posts to be created

Remarks

1 2 3 4

1. Office Superintendent 06 For proposed new offices.

2. Head Clerk/ Accountant 21

3. UDC 21

4. LDC 53

5. Peon 39

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Annexure -A

To combat with the Herculean volume of RD Workloads, a definite expansion of RD Engineering wing is felt essential and accordingly office setup in

following manner is proposed -

Sl. Name of Office

Proposed set up

1 Chief Engineer Office

Presently R.D Engineering wing is headed by one Chief Engineer office without having any wing in the office. There is only 1(one) Superintending Engineer in Chief Engineer office to look after all matters. To ensure proper works planning, quality monitoring and timely commencement & completion of time bound works/ projects, following wings required to be opened in Chief Engineer office to deal exclusively in the relevant sectors. i. Planning & Design wing: Will be headed by 1 ( one) Superintending Engineer (Civil). Presently apart from RD’s own works other departments like Tourism, Education, Health, Panchayat, Central sponsor schemes etc. are entrusting large projects to R.D Department. But department do not have any full pledged Planning & Design wing to handle such volume of works. This proposed Planning & Design wing will look after the Design and Planning part of all such large construction all over the state. It is also proposed to create 4 Junior Architect posts for Planning & design wing. ii. Q.A & Vigilance wing - Will be headed by 1 ( one) Superintending Engineer (Civil). Due to non existence of Quality assurance and Vigilance wing in the department very often it occurs that after raising of specific complaints senior officers have to initiate investigation. Where as if a dedicated Q.A wing is there , it is possible to vigil ongoing works regularly. Thus will minimize the cases of construction related complaints. This wing will look after the quality related matters and vigilance related matters of all district level Circle offices. Different construction related testing/ specimen testing will be arranged by this wing. iii. Procurement wing: R.D Store Division will be under direct control of this wing and will be headed by 1 Superintending Engineer (Civil) of stores.

2 R.D Circle offices

At present there are 4 (four) nos. Working Circles in the Department to look after works of 8 district Jurisdiction. Out of 4 working Circle, 3 Circle consists of 2 to 3 districts. So these Circles have to look after the works of a huge area. It is hardly possible to ensure proper supervision of all the works of such a big jurisdiction by one Circle office. Moreover, due to multiple districts, Administrative inconvenience is also there.

So, it is proposed to create 4 (four) more Working Circles in the Department in following places so that the public service can be disposed more effectively and parity with Administrative structure.

1. Dharmanagar:- To look after the works under North Tripura District. 2. Teliamura:- To look after the works under Khowai District. 3. Bishramganj:-To look after the works under Sepahijala District.

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4. Santirbazar:- To look after the works under South Tripura District. 3

R.D Working Divisions

As desired by the Government, the earlier proposal of R.D Department for expansion of Engineering wing has been re structured distinctly specifying the discipline of Engineering. Presently there are 11 working divisions in R.D Deptt. which are as follows:- Agartala :- Looking after works of 9 (nine) Blocks and AMC area. Bishramganj:- Looking after works of 7 (seven) Blocks and 2 NP area. Teliamura :- Looking after works of 6 (six) Blocks and 2 NP area. Udaipur :- Looking after works of 4 (four) Blocks and 1 NP area. Satchand :- Looking after works of 3 (three) Blocks and 1 NP area. Amarpur :- Looking after works of 4 (four) Blocks and 1 NP area. Shantirbazar:- Looking after works of 5 (five) Blocks and 2 NP area. Kumarghat :- Looking after works of 4 (four) Blocks and 2 NP area. Kanchanpur :- Looking after works of 7 (seven) Blocks and 2 NP area. Ambassa :-Looking after works of 6 (six) Blocks and 2 NP area. Manu :- Looking after works of 2 (two) Blocks. Work load of R.D Department has increased in manifold in last few years. In respect of present work load and physical jurisdiction, ensure timely commencement & completion and adequate supervision of works, can be ensured only if one Division is entrusted look after 2-4 Block areas. But presently , Agartala, Bishramganj, Teliamura, Kanchanpur and Ambassa Divisions have to look after 6 to 9 blocks In addition AMC/NPs. So it is hardly possible to ensure in time commencement & completion of projects, proper supervision to maintain quality of construction which is very much essential. Creation of following Divisions will be very much helpful for the department to improve the quality of public service by distribution of work load in a justified manner. Existing 11 nos working Divisions have been considered as Civil Divisions. It is proposed to bifurcate these 11 Divisions into 19 Divisions thus increasing 8 new Civil Divisions. Bifurcating Agartala Division:-

i. Jirania Division: Jirania/Mandwi/Belbari Block & Ranirbazar NP. ii. Mohanpur Division: Mohanpur/Lefunga/Hezamara Block and

Mohanpur MC. Remaining areas will be looked after by Agartala Division.

Bifurcating Bishramganj Division:- i. Mohonbhog Division: - Nalchar/Kathalia/Mohanbhog Block and

Sonamura & Melaghar MC. Remaining areas will be looked after by Bishramganj Division.

Bifurcating Teliamura Division:- i. Khowai Division:- Padmabil/Tulasikhar/Khowai Block/Khowai MC.

Remaining areas will be looked after by Teliamura Division. Bifurcating Santirbazar Division:- i. Belonia Division:- Rajnagar/Hrishyamukh/BC Nagar Block and

Belonia MC. Remaining areas will be looked after by Santirbazar Division.

Bifurcating Amorpur Division:-

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i. Korbook Division:- Silacharri/Korbook Block. Remaining areas will be looked after by Amarpur Division.

Bifurcating Kanchanpur Division:- i. Dharmanagar Division:- Kadamtala/Jubarajnagar/Kalachhara /Panisagar Block & Dharmanagar MC.

Remaining areas will be looked after by Kanchanpur Division. Bifurcating Ambassa Division:- i.Gandachhera Division:- Damburnagar/Raishyabari.

Remaining areas will be looked after by Ambassa Division. Proposed number of new Civil Divisions: 8 (Eight).

Mechanical Division: Presently, R.D Department have no Mechanical division though department have recruited Mechanical Engineers upto 2003 and presently 51 nos Mechanical Engineers are there in the department.

In last one decay, the work load of R.D Department has increased in manifolds which includes Department’s own work as well as deposit works of other departments. Following works relates to Mechanical Engineering and may be exclusively looked after the Mechanical Division, if created.

1. Small Bore mini deep tubewell (SBMDTW): Under MGNREGA scheme, during 2015-16 ,R.D Department has taken up 2000 nos Small Bore mini deep tubewell for irrigation purpose and during 2016-17 also similar quantity will be taken up.

2. Air conditioning and provision of lift facilities are also kept in various construction works taken up by RD Deptt. These Mechanical Engineering portion will be looked after by Mechanical Division.

3. Department is now taking up large constructions which involves various construction machineries. If, Mechanical Division is created, proper inventory and maintenance of machineries will be ensured.

4. Various Steel fabrication works may be entrusted to Mechanical Division.

Considering the departmental execution system and rural areas, it is proposed to create 4 (four) nos Mechanical Divisions in the following locations.

i. R.D. Mechanical Division-I, Agartala: This division will look after works of West Tripura,Khowai & Sepahijala District.

ii. R.D. Mechanical Division II, Udaipur: This Division will look after works of Gomati & South Tripura District.

iii. R.D. Mechanical Division-III, Kumarghat: This Division will look after works of Unakoti & North Tripura District.

iv. R.D. Mechanical Division-IV, Ambassa: This Division will look after works of Dhalai District.

Electrical Division: Presently, R.D Department have no Electrical division though department have recruited Electrical Engineers earlier and presently 6 nos Electrical Engineers are there in the department. Almost is all the constructions especially large constructions, provision of internal electrification are essential and presently there is no Electrical Division in the Department to look after the electrification

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work. Around 10-15% of the total estimated cost of a building is involved for internal electrification. Department is facing problem in implementing the electrical works and if is felt justified to create Electrical Divisions in the Department. Presently it is proposed to open 2(two) Electrical Divisions at following locations:

1. R.D Electrical Division-I, Agartala: This Division will look after West, Sepahijala, Gomati & South Tripura Districts.

2. R.D Electrical Division-II, Teliamura: This Division will look after the works of Khowai, Unakoti, North & Dhalai District.

i. Blocks There are total 58 R.D Blocks in the states. In Blocks Junior Engineers are posted for implementing the construction works. These 58 blocks consists of 1178 nos GPs/Villages. Different blocks have different number of GPs/Villages. Presently there is no specific rule about the number of Junior Engineers per block. In Blocks, Junior Engineers have to prepare estimates, execute works, supervise works of Panchayat Secretaries, Work Assistant, TAs. It is realized from practical field that 1 (One) Junior Engineer can handle all these works for maximum 5 GPs/Villages simultaneously. So considering 5 GPs/Villages per Junior Engineer for 1178 GPs/Villages 236 JEs are required for 58 blocks.

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Annexure -A Existing and Proposed office set up & man power in R.D Engineering Wing

Name of Post

Chief Engineer Office [ 1

office] R.D. Circle offices [8 offices]

R.D. Divisions

[26 offices]

Blocks

[ 58 office

s]

Total posts

Existing

posts

Posts required

to be created

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

Chief Engineer

(Civil) 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 1 0

Superintending

Engineer (Civil)

Plg. & Design: 1

For District level Circle offices : 8 [4 existing + 4 proposed] ( @ 1/Circle)

NIL NIL 11 5 6

Quality Assurance, State Lab & Vigilance: 1

Procurement: 1

Sub Total: 3

Sub Total: 8

Executive Engineer

(Civil)

Planning & Design:

1

For Existing Circles : 4

Store Divn (Civil): 1

NIL 30

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Existing Civil Divns: 11

Quality Assurance, Stata Lab & Vigilance, Estt, P & T: 1

For Proposed Circles: 4

Proposed Civil

Divisions: 8

Sub Total: 2

Sub Total: 8

Sub Total: 20

Executive Engineer (Mechani

cal)

Nil Nil

Proposed Mechanical Divisions: 4

Nil 4 4

Executive Engineer (Electrica

l)

Nil Nil

Proposed Electrical Divisions: 2

Nil 2 2

Executive Engineer (Civil + Mech + Elect) 36 14 22

Assistant Engineer

(Civil)

Plg. & Design: 8 8 circles @ 2 each=

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Store Divn: 2

Nil 147 47 100 Quality Assurance &

Civil Divisions:

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Vigilance: 4 19x 6 each= 114 Establishment/P

& T: 3

Sub Total: 15

Sub Total: 16

Sub Total: 116

Assistant Engineer (Mechani

cal)

Nil

Nil

Mechanical Divisions: 4 x 4 each = 16

Nil 16 16

Assistant Engineer (Electrica

ll)

Nil

Nil

Electrical Divisions: 2x 4 each= 8

Nil 8 8

Assistant Engineer (Civil + Mech + Elect)

171 47 124

Junior Engineer

(Civil)

Plg. & Design: 8 [each will look

after 1 District]

8 circles @ 3 each= 24

Store Divn: 4 236

[considering

5 GP/Vill

ages under 1 JE]

385

306

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Quality Assurance/State Lab & Vigilence: 8 [each will look

after 1 District]

District Stores:

8

Establishment/P & T: 2

Civil Divns: 19 x5 each= 95

Sub Total: 18

Sub Total: 24

Sub Total: 107

Sub Total:

236

Junior Engineer (Mechani

cal)

Nil Nil

Mechanical Divisions: 4 x 8 each = 32

32 32

Junior Engineer (Electrica

l)

Nil Nil

Electrical Divisions: 2x 8 each= 16

16 16

Junior Engineer (Civil +Mech + Elect)

433 306 127

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Annexure -B

SYNOPSIS OF Ongoing WORKS OF NLCPR (Higher Scondary)DEPARTMENT as on 22-01-2017

Sl. No.

Name of District

Name of Division

Financial year

No. of project

Estim-ated cost

Fund receiv

-ed

Balance requirement if any

Expend-iture

incurred

UC submit-

tted

% of Expendi

ture

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

ONGOING

1 West Agartala 13-14 1 45.41 45.41 0 15.00 15 33.03%

2 Sepahijala Bishram

ganj 13-14 1 45.41 45.41 0 21.5 21.5 47.35%

3 Gomati Udaipur

2014-15 1 45.41 45.41 0 33.89 33.89 74.63%

2013-14 2 64.37 64.37 0.00 49.43 49.43 76.79%

TOTAL 3 109.78 109.78 0 83.32 83.32 75.90%

4 Unakoti Kumargh

at 15-16 1 23.90 23.90 0 20.00 20.00 83.68%

5 North Kanchan

pur 13-14 2 97.03 90.82 6.21 67.69 67.69 74.53%

Total 8 321.53 315.32 6.21 207.51 207.51 65.81%

Revalidation is required .After getting the revalidation fund, targeted date of completion may be fixed

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

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

recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17. He also

stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Department during the year

2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year

2017-18.

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Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that, for smooth implementation of existing

development schemes, the Department to pursue for sufficient Central share under DRDA so

that the officers and staff working in DRDAs get their salary. Need to continue to provide

houses under IAY/PMAY-G schemes to the uncovered BPL beneficiaries and forest dwellers.

Necessary steps be taken by the Department to complete the works undertaken for construction

of BDO/Staff quarters immediately. Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) and other staff are required to

appointed for all Gram Panchayats/ADC Villages for smooth running the developmental works.

More R.D. Engineers are also required for Bloc, Sub-division and Division level to accelerate

the speed of works and monitoring. Hon’ble Members of the Committee also expressed that the

training programme and awareness campaign for implementation of projects on SHGs including

marketing of goods manufactured may be increased.

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

placed by the Departmental representatives appeared before the Committee, the Committee

makes the following recommendations.

RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department will continue to pursue for sufficient Central Share underNRLM so

that about 100 officers & staff working in DRDAs get their salary besides smooth

implementation of existing development schemes.

ii] The Department is to continue to provide IAY/PMAY-G houses to the uncovered BPL

beneficiaries and Forest dwellers.

iii] The Department is to complete the incompleted works undertaken for construction of

BDO/staff quarters etc. during the year 2017-18.

iv] The Department is to expedite recruitment of Gram Rozgar Sebak (GRS) and other

related staff for all the Gram Panchayats/ADC villages which lack in necessary staff. The

Department is to initiate recruitment process without further delay with an aim to complete

the process in 2017.

v] The Department is to arrange increase in the number of R.D. Engineers at Bloc, Sub-

Division and Division level to accelerate the speed of construction and other engineering

works and also to ensure that monitoring is effectively done for completion.

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vi] The Department is to ensure that physical progress of works under NLCPR is improved.

Remaining fund for projects submitted under NLCPR Schemes should be requisitioned .

vii] The Department is to increase number of training programme/awareness campaign

for implementation of Tripura State Support Project on SHGs including marketing of the

goods produced/manufactured.

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.

Daged, Agartala, The 10th March, 2017.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma)

Chairman Subject Committee – II

Tripura Legislative Assembly

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REPORT ON

PANCHAYATI RAJ DEPARTMENT [ DEMAND NO. 23 ]

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

matters related to Panchayat Raj Department under Demand No. 23 in its meeting held on 03-

03-2017. 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 2016-17 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2016-17 and

(iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2017-18.

The Demands for Grants under the Demand No. 23 for the year 2017-18 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 2017-18 as placed in

the House and the Revised Budget of 2016-17 are shown below :

Dem

and

No.

Name of the Department

Revised

2016-17

Budget 2017-18

Demand Fund placed with Total Panchayat Raj

Department TSP SCP

23 a) Non-Plan 19815.04 28975.00 28975.00

b) Plan 6210.91 277.68 165.54 90.78 534.00


718.01 624.00 372.00 204.00 1200.00

TOTAL : 23 = 26743.96 29876.68 537.54 294.78 30709.00

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

its meeting held on 03-03-2017 examined the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 23 and also

heard the Principal Secretary of the Department who appeared before the Committee on

summon.

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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 2016-17 in its 21st

Report to which the Principal Secretary submitted the written replies in seriatim which are

furnished below :–

ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE-II RELATING TO RD (PANCHAYAT) DEPARTMENT,

GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA

Sl.No.

Recommendation of the

Committee

Action taken by the RD (Panchayat) Department on

the Recommendation.

1 2 3

i] The Department is to

continue to audit the

accounts of the Panchaytas

at village and Block level

with an eye that accounts in

the year 2015 -16 is

completed within December,

2016.

The Panchayat Department is continuing Audit

of Accounts of PRIs through internal audit by

Panchayat Auditors and Director of Local Fund Audit

along with Village Committees and Block Advisory

Committees.

We have also requested Sr. Deputy Accountant

General (Audit) to start the Audit of Accounts to

Village Committees in addition to Gram Panchayats.

Latest status of audit is shown below:- AG audit completed

2014 – 15 2015 - 16 2016 - 17

GP VC GP VC GP VC

254 0 1 0 0 0

Audit by Director of Local Fund Audit completed

2014 – 15 2015 - 16 2016 - 17

GP VC GP VC GP VC

591 487 591 487 0 0

Panchayat Departmental Audit completed

2014 – 15 2015 - 16 2016 - 17

GP VC GP VC GP VC

271 241 61 61 0 0

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Audit of Accounts for 2016 – 17 will be taken up after

closing of current financial year.

ii] Training should be imparted

to the members of the PRI

bodies at village and block

level regarding duties and

responsibilities of the

members including

Panchayat accounts and

computer in respect of

training and computer

application priority may be

attached to the educated

members covering all the

blocks of the State.

Training is being imparted to all level of elected

members of the PRI bodies at village and Block level

regarding duties and responsibilities of the members

including Panchayat accounts and computer.

Training on computer is given more priority at

all levels, covering all the Blocks & Districts of the

State.

4 Panchayat Resource Development Officers

(Computer) posted in 4 PRTIs are taking all relevant

steps to train the members. 15 Panchayat Resource

Development Officers (PRDOs) posted at 4 PRTIs are

very carefully looking after the training aspect to

empower the Elected Representatives and

Functionaries to discharge their duties properly.

During 2016 – 17 total 3142 Elected

Representatives & 4067 Functionaries have been

trained in 4 PRTIs as on date.

iii] Deptt. is to take initiative to

enhance the rate of sitting

allowances for the elected

members of PRI bodies.

The 4th State Finance Commission has also

recommended the issue of enhancement of sitting fees

of elected representatives which is under process.

iv] Recovery of 20% of power

consumption bill from the

users in return for using

L.I.Schemes may be initiated

by the deptt.

The collection of 20% user charges is going on.

The BDOs are requested for persuading the matter to

all the Gram Panchayats and Village Committees.

Letters are issued to the BDOs for collection of

user charges. During training of Elected

Representatives and Panchayat Functionaries this

issue is being discussed to sensitize them to augment

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the collection of user charges.

Collection of user charges in 2015 – 16 was

Rs.4, 02,106 but for 2016 – 17 report is under

collection.

V] Deptt. is to ensure that

Panchayat fund is utilized in

time for which necessary

awareness may be inculcated

in the minds of the PRI

bodies.

The Rural Local Bodies are utilizing the

Panchayat Development Fund and other fund in time.

The matter of utilization is being reviewed regularly at

different level. The scheme guideline is also discussed

in the training programme being conducted by the

PRTIs which enable them to utilize the fund timely.

vi] Suitable instruction should

be circulated to all the

Panchayat Secretaries

(working under deptt. or on

deputation to ADC) to

adhere to the guidelines for

smooth running of village

administration and

developmental works. Fair

transfer policy may be

enforced for convenience of

all.

Instructions are issued time to time, so that

Panchayat Secretaries can follow the guidelines for

running village administration smoothly. Moreover,

monitoring are also being done regularly through

inspections. The Panchayat Secretaries are transferred

from one block to another block once in five years and

within Block transfer from one Panchayat / Village

Committee to another Panchayat / VC is done once in

two years. This system is followed as far as practicable.

Point NO.I PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL Achievement made during 2016-17. 1 SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) (NON-PLAN) :

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

Scheme RE, 2016-17

Fund Received, (upto 3rd QTR, 2016-17)

Exp. upto 31st Dec’2016

Share of Taxes (PDF) 6500.00 3574.10 3574.10

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(ii) Physical Achievement : Sl. No. Particulars Achievement ,

2016-17 (upto 3rd QTR, 2016-17)

1 Administrative Expenditure : (a) payment of Fixed salary/ Honorarium to the

office bearer of PRIs and ADC area bodies For the Month of

April’16 to Dec’16

2. Developmental/maintenance activities:

(a) Mandays generation (nos.) 7,79,222

(b) Maintenance of Community assets – (nos.) [Panchayat Ghar/ AWC/Health Sub-Centre/ ARDD Centre/ Passengers Shed etc].

988

(c) Extension of LT Power connectivity [Km.] 59.92

(d) Maintenance of L.I. Scheme/ STW [No.] 232

2. 14TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS (NON-PLAN) : (I) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2016-17 Fund Received, 2016-17 (upto 3rd QTR, 2016-17)

Exp. upto 31st Dec’2016

14th FC Grants 5676.00 5018.00 5018.00 (ii) Physical Achievement : Sl. No. Following activities have been taken up

1 Creation/ maintenance of drinking water sources including extension of pipeline upto the house hold.

2 Provision for sanitation including solid & liquid waste management. It includes public toilets, cleaning of market areas, solid waste disposal, drainage for liquid waste management, septic management.

3 O&M of village level water supply schemes.

4 Street lighting/ extension of street lighting.

5 Construction/ maintenance of local roads/ footpath.

6 Creation/ maintenance of burial/ cremation ground.

7 Development / extension of Parks.

8 Construction/ maintenance of Drainage.

9 Construction/ extension/ Maintenance of community assets.

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3. PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (earlier RGPSA) (PLAN) :

1 Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs]

(ii) Physical Achievement :

4. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (SDS) under PLAN : 1 Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2016-17 Fund Received, 2016-17

Exp. Upto 31st Dec’16

SDS 364.20 364.20 364.20 (ii) Physical Achievement :

Sl. No. Particulars 1 The construction of 700-seated Auditorium at PRTI, A.D.Nagar,

Agartala is going on. 5. SPECIAL PLAN ASSISTANCE (SPA) (PLAN) :

1 Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs] Scheme RE, 2016-17 Fund Received,

2016-17 Exp. Upto 31st

Dec’16 SPA Central Share 90.00 90.00 90.00

State Share 20.00 20.00 20.00

Total :- 110.00 110.00 110.00 (ii) Physical Achievement :

Sl. No. Particulars

1 The construction of 700-seated Auditorium at PRTI, A.D.Nagar, Agartala is going on in convergence with SDS.

Scheme Share Fund Received 2016-17

Expenditure upto 31st Dec’16

PSA

Central 562.01 562.01

State 0 0

Total 562.01 562.01

Schemes Particulars Achievement Upto 31st Dec’16

PSA 1. Construction of. District Panchayat Resource Centres (PRTI) has been taken up [ in no.]

2

2. Repairing / maintenance of State Panchayat Resource Centre (PRTI, AD Nagar)

1

3. Different type of training given to elected representatives [in no.]

3142

4. Different type of training given to functionaries of different tiers of Panchayats and line department. [in no.]

4067

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Point No.II THE PLAN/ PROGRAMME AND ANY PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE YEAR 2017-18

1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) UNDER (NON-PLAN) : Rs.7000.00 lakhs been proposed in BE,2017-18 for PRIs and ADC area (i) Payment of Administrative Expenditure of PRIs and ADC area bodies and (ii) to take different local need based developmental activities by PRIs and ADC area bodies as per PDF guidelines. 2. 14TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS : A provision is made for Rs.6543.00 lakhs in the BE, 2017-18 to delivery of basic service in Gram Panchayat area. 3. PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (PSA) UNDER PLAN : In the BE 2017-18, Rs.1200.00 lakhs is provisioned for PSA for PRIs infrastructure development and conducting different type training of the elected representatives of rural local bodies, Panchayat functionaries and officials of line department.

During discussion on the Demand No. 23 related to Panchayat Department, the Principal

Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Deptt. on the recommendations

made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17. He also stated before the

Committee about the achievements made by the Department during the year 2016-17 and

Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2017-18.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the Audit

works relating to Gram Panchayats and Village Committees be continued and computer training

programme of the PRI Members also be continued by the Department. Rate of sitting allowance

for the elected members of PRI Bodies need to enhance. Need to circulate suitable instructions

to all the Panchayat Secretaries to adhere to the guidelines for smooth running of village

administration and development works.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] Departmental audit should continue for the remaining Gram Panchayats/ADC Villages

and necessary action may be taken in case of irrigularity found in the accounts . Training for

auditors may be arranged.

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ii] Training should be imparted to the members of the PRI bodies at village and block level

regarding duties and responsibilities of the Members including Panchayat accounts and

computer in respect of training and computer application. Priority may be attached to the

educated members covering all the blocks of the State. Training schedule should be prepared

and sent to the trainees well ahead of training period.

iii] Deptt. is to take initiative to enhance the rate of sitting allowance for the elected members

of PRI bodies.

iv] Recovery of 20% of power consumtion bill from the users in return for using L.I schemes

may be initiated by the deptt.

v] Deptt. is to ensure that panchayat fund is utilised in time for which necessary awareness

may be inculcated in the minds of the PRI bodies.

vi] Suitable instruction should be circulated to all the Panchayat Secretaries (working

under deptt. or on deputation to ADC) to adhere to the guidelines for smooth running of

village administrative and developmental works. Fair transfer guidelines may be enforced for

convenience of all. Some Group D staff needs to be transferred to other districts.

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 Department to be followed.





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REPORT ON FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMERS’ AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

( DEMAND NO. – 21)


matters related 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 2016-17 ; (ii)

Achievement made by the department during the year 2016-17 and (iii) The plan/programme

and an project to be implemented during the year 2017-18.

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 2017-2018 and the Revised

Budget for the year 2016-17 are as follows :-

Dem

and

N

o.


Revised 2016-17

Budget 2017-18 Demand Fund placed with Total

Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer

Affairs

TSP SCP

21 a) Non-Plan 7878.33 11695.50 11695.50

b) Plan 508.39 229.46 142.18 77.36 449.00


6195.25 1787.14 1065.47 584.39 3437.00

TOTAL : 21 = 14581.97 13712.10 1207.65 661.75 15581.50

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

in its meeting held on 03-03-2017 examined the Budget Proposal and heard the Additional

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 21st Report during the year 2016-17, the

Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished here-in-below :-

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Sl. Recommendations

of the committee

Reply of the Govt.

on the Recommendations

1 2 3

1. The Department is to

ensure that FP Shop

wise vigilance

Committee meeting is

held regularly to prevent

malpractice of dishonest

FP Shop dealers in all

the rural and urban

areas. Field level

officers also should

inspection FP Shops at

regular intervals.

As per provisions of Tripura Food Security Rules,2016,

Vigilance Committees at different levels ,i.e., (i) FP Shop

Level (ii) Block Level and (iii) District Level have been

constituted/are being constituted, who are statutorily

empowered to keep vigil over the functioning of PDS

including FP Shops. If necessary, regular meeting of the

Vigilance Committees may be convened for taking remedial

measures by the concerned authority[SDM],for which

necessary instruction have been communicated to all

concerned. Inspection of FP Shops by field functionaries are

also continued, which is monitored by the Departmental

Authorities at regular interval.

2. LPG sub-dealership be

extended on need basis

in Karbook sub-division

including Nalchar area.

At present, supply of LPG refills at Karbook Sub-Division is

being made by 2(two) Agencies namely, (i) M/S.

NatunbazarIndaneGraminVitrak and (ii) M/S. Nani Gopal Gas

Agency of neighboring Amarpur Sub-Division. On the other

hand, Nalchar area is being fed by M/s Neermahal Gas

Agencyof Sonamura Sub-Division and M/s MilonIndane

Agency,Bishramganj of Bishalgarh. State Govt. have already

requested IOCL to award new dealership forcovering

uncoveredSub-Division like, Karbook. However, the feasibility

study for setting up of new LPG Distributorship at Nalcharareas

and Karbook is under examination by the IOCL authority.

3. The department is to

ensure that sufficient

gas cylinders are

available to every

consumers of the state

and inspection and

vigilance by the officers

With a view to ensure availability of sufficient gas cylinders in

the State, State Govt. is in constant persuasions with IOCL as

well as with the Ministry of P&NG, GoI. At the instance of the

State Govt., filled cylinders are now being supplied from

Silchar Bottling Plant to Agartala in addition to normal supply

of refills at North, Unokoti and some parts of Dhalai District

mainly to clear the backlog in supply. Presently, on an average

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of the department

should be increased to

prevent artificial crisis

and profiteering.

daily 12-15 truck-loads of cylinders are being despatched from

Silchar-Plant to Tripura and on the other, production and supply

of LPG refills from Bishalgarh-Plant is maintained around 18-

20 truck-loads of cylinders per day. This has improved

substantially supply position of LPG refills in the State

including clearing backlog upto zero level. Inspection and

vigilance by the Officers/Field-staffs of the FCS&CA

Department is also continued to ensure distribution of LPG

refills to the genuine consumers.


arrange that recruitment

of Inspectors and other

staff is done

immediately, If

necessary concurrence

may be obtained from

Finance Department to

fill in the vacant posts.

In fact, the Department has taken endeavour to fill-up the

vacant posts by direct recruitment as well as promotion.

Considering the necessity and urgency, the State Govt. has

approved creation of 128(One hundred twenty eight) new post

of different categories including 15 post of

Inspector(Food),30(thirty) posts of Junior Store-

Keeper,30(thirty) posts of Senior Store-Guard , 28(twenty-

eight) posts of Lower Division Clerk,15(fifteen)posts of Upper

Division Clerk and 10(ten)posts of Accountant. Presently,

direct recruitment of 15(fifteen) posts of Inspector (Food)

through T.P.S.C and direct recruitment of 81 Sr. Store-Guard

through open interview by the Department are in progress.

Similarly, direct recruitment against 22 vacant posts of LDC

has been requisitioned to Finance Department, being the Nodal

Department for recruitment of LDC. On the other hand,

promotion against vacant posts of different categories including

vacant post of Inspector(Food), Store-Keeper, Sr. Store-Guard,

Accountant, U.D. Clerk, L.D. Clerk etc. are under process

subject to decision of the SLP pending in the Supreme Court.

5. The family members

belonging to the

Households having pipe

line gas connection

should be identified in

This Department is perusing the matter with IOCL to

disconnect domestic LPG connection to those who have been

provided with domestic Gas pipeline connection. So far IOCL

could block4620 Nos. LPG connections and 1677 LPG

consumer surrendered their connections out of more than 1.6

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case they use separate

gas cylinder in addition

and accordingly their

LPG cylinder

connection shall be cut

off on inquiry by the

department.

lakh active LPG consumers under Sadar Sub-Division.

Presently, only around 29,000 nos. Gas Pipe lines have been

provided to consumers till January,2017. On the other, a good

number of LPG consumers possessing Pipeline gas connection

at Agartala Municipal Corporation areas have converted their

LPG connections into non-subsidized one as per statutory

provisions. It is observed that extension of pipe line connection

by TNGCL is not upto the desired level with yearly target of

only 6000. The database of TNGCL is not compatible with the

LPG data base and as a result it has become difficult to identify

those LPG accounts who are taking dual benefit and for that the

Ministry of P&NG have already been requested to devise a

mechanism to weed out illegal beneficiaries and check the

malpractices.


complete the work

undertaken for

construction of 4(four)

food godown under

NLCPR in a time frame.

It was reported that

Kathalia food godown

was completed and

construction of Jirania

godown could not be

started due to forest land

which should be settled

by the Department to

ensure immediate

construction.

Out of 5(five) godowns under NLCPR, construction of 3(three)

godowns are completed and 1(one godown is in progress. But

due to non-release of balance fund of Rs. 1.17 crore out of

sanctioned cost of Rs.3.15 crore by MoDoNER, progress of the

work has become slow. Moreover, construction of 1-unit of the

project has been shifted from Jirania to Chandrapur(Udaipur) as

per approval of MoDoNER and work to be started.


restrict the maximum

number of ration cards

As per norms of the Government of India, number of ration

card for setting upFP Shop should be between 400 and 500 per

Shop and presently, average ration cards strength per FP Shop

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in each F.P. Shop, so

that consumers may not

suffer.

in the State is around 513. There is a standing instruction from

the Govt. in FCS &CA Department to all SDMs to explore

whether existing number of FP Shops could be increased by

reducing card strength to 400 nos. particularly in tribal areas so

that more area coverage be ensured and hardship to the

consumers reduced.

While setting up and awarding new FP Shop,allLicensing

Authorities (i.e.,SDMs) have been advised to prioritize the

following areas for greater coverage :-

o Newly set up growth centers.

o Tribal areas.

o Tribal villages created through the process of regrouping of

tribal’s.

o Preference for new dealership to the Self Help Group (SHG)

and Cooperatives.

(i) The achievement made during the year 2016-17 :- BE for 2016-17 has been revised to Rs.145.82 crore (Rs.67.04 crore for Plan & Rs.78.78 crore for Non-Plan) from Rs.106.82 crore and upto 27.02.2017, 84.66% fund released by the FD has been spent (Rs. Rs.70.46 crore out of Rs.83.22 crore).

PDS storage capacity has been augmented to 63,000 MT with new creation of 3,500 MT storage capacity during 2016-17 and further 16,500 MT storage space is under creation [ Madhavbari-10,000 MT, Madhyapilak-500 MT, Mohanpur-500 MT, Mandwi-500 MT, Champahour-500 MT, Padmabill-500 MT, Ramchandraghat-500 MT, Sreenagar-500 MT, Jampuijala-500 MT, Central Stores-500 MT Gournagar-1000 MT & Boxanagar-1000 MT]. Moreover, two double storied office building have been constructed one at Central Stores, A.D.Nagarand another one in the O/O the Deputy Director, Food, Dharmanagar.

Tripura is the first State of the NERimplementing the National Food Security Act(NFSA),2013w.e.f 1stSeptember,2015 and has a coverage of around 25 lakh beneficiary–population. Beneficiaries are provided rice @ Rs.2.00 per kg instead of Rs. 3.00/Kg provided by the GoI. The State Govt. is bearing annual subsidy of Rs.17.00 croretowards the above.Families not covered under NFSA are also provided APL rice at subsidized rate.

The scheme of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of cash subsidy in lieu of supplyingM.Oil& Pules has been revised to Rs. 50.00 from Rs. 35.00 w.e.f. 1stApril, 2016 and the total annual subsidy burden borne by the State Govt. is Rs.44.00 crore.

(ii) The Plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2017-18 for consideration of the Committee during examination:- BE for Rs.155.82 crore has been proposed for 2017-18 with a target for both maintenance of the PDS system as well as creation of PDS infrastructure in the state. The

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existing godown construction will be taken forward and new godown at Chandrapur(UDP) will be taken up. Moreover, new following plan/programmes are proposed to be implemented during 2017-18 which will be in addition to the ongoing initiatives :- (a) In-order to improve PDS delivery System and ensure transparency, Aadhaar based sale transaction at FP shop level will be implemented in the State. (b) The amount of cash subsidy for DBT is proposed to be revised upward from present rate of Rs.50/- to Rs.65/- per month per card holder. (c) To improve and augment the POL availability in the State, the Dharmanagar POL terminal will be linked to the broad gauge rail network. (d) FCI has also been impressed upon to use the Dharmanagar and Kumarghat rail sidings for catering to the northern portion of the State. (e) The State Government is facilitating IOCL to come up with bigger storage facility at Sekerkote which along with new godowns for food storage, to be set up by FCI at that location,will augment the availability of food items. (f) The State Government is trying its bestto improve the LPG availability in the State for which, IOCL will shortly take up construction of a new bottling plant at Bodhjungnagar.

(g) The possibility of bringing foodgrains/EC and POL products through Bangladesh is being explored by the Food Department.

During discussion on the Demand No. 21 related to Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers

Affairs Department, the Principal Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by

the Deptt. on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year

2016-17. He also stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Department

during the year 2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the

financial year 2017-18.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, need to

hold F.P. Shop-wise Vigilance Committee meeting time to time to prevent malpractice of

dishonest F.P. shop dealers in all the rural and urban areas and need inspection by Field Level

Officers at regular intervals. LPG sub-dealership be extended on need basis. Rate chart of gas

connection and gas cylinders be displayed in the office of the gas agencies. Need to increase the

inspection and vigilance by the officers of the department to prevent artificial crisis and

profiteering. Necessary staff of various categories be appointed on need basis and steps be taken

by the department to fill in the vacant posts. Hon’ble Members of the Committee also expressed

that the department is to restrict ration cards in each F.P. shop, subject to maximum of 600 cards

so that consumers may not suffer.




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RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to ensure that FP Shop wise bimonthly Vigilance Committee

meeting is to be held to prevent malpractice of dishonest FP Shop dealers in all the

rural and urban areas. Field level officers also should inspect F.P. Shops at once in a

week at least. Sub-divisional level Advisory Committee meeting should be held atleast

once in a quarter to monitor implementation of PDS.

ii] LPG sub-dealership be extended on need basis in all uncovered areas including

Nalchar area. Rate of gas & cylinders should be displayed and proper surveillance

should be kept on the agencies to prevent malpractice. all over the State.

iii] The Department is to ensure that sufficient gas cylinders are available to every

consumers of the state and inspection and vigilance by the officers of the department

should be increased to prevent artificial crisis and profiteering.

iv] The Department is to arrange that recruitment of Inspectors, Store-keepers and

other staff is done immediately. If necessary concurrence may be obtained from

Finance Department to fill in the vacant posts.

v] The family members belonging to the Households having pipe line gas

connection should be identified in case they use separate gas cylinder in addition and

accordingly their LPG cylinder connection shall be cut off on inquiry by the

department.

vi] The Department is to restrict 400 to 500 ration cards in each F.P.Shop, subject

to maximum of 600 cards so that consumers may not suffer.

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 for the Department to be followed.





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REPORT ON

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

( DEMAND NO. 35 )

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

related to Urban Development Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant

Demand No. 35 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the


the department during the year 2016-17 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be


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

Agartala 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 2017-18 as placed in

the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown below :-

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Dem

and

N

o.


Revised 2016-17


Urban Development TSP SCP

35 a) Non-Plan 11077.50 12250.00 12250.00

b) Plan 12358.50 6135.17 3633.28 1993.05 11761.50


50383.33 25983.19 15489.99 8494.50 49967.68

TOTAL : 35 = 73819.33 44368.36 19123.27 10487.55 73979.18

The Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 03-03-2017 examined the Budget Proposal

and also heard the Principal Secretary of the Department appeared before the Committee on

summon.

At the first instance, the Committee wanted to know as to the action taken on the

recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17 to which

the Department furnished the replies which are noted below in seriatim :-

Sl.

No.

Recommendations of the Committee Reply of the Government on the

recommendations

1 The Department is to ensure that solid

waste management is done

effectively.

Solid Waste Management is being done all

Urban Towns effectively. All ULBs have been

provided with necessary equipments for the

purpose.

2 The Department is to ensure that

purified drinking water is supplied to

every households living in Agartala

City and in the other urban areas. If

necessary some more water treatment

plants, may be installed.

Urban Development is taking necessary

initiative for providing safe drinking to all urban

inhabitants.

3 proper drainage system specially in

the Western part of the Agartala city

For proper drainage system specially in the

western part of the Agartala City is being

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should be constructed by the Deptt. to

ensure that water flows out of the city

to the nearby Howrah river and water

logging does not take place in the low

lying area.

ensured by constructing drainage system.

4 The Department is to take step so that

eviction of unauthorized occupants

from the road side of the Agartala

City is settled amicably as far as

practicable. At the same time, new

occupants should not be allowed.

The eviction of unauthorized occupants from

public roads in the municipal area is a continuing

process. All ULBs have been requested to take

appropriate action on the issue.

5 The Department is to ensure that at

least 1(one) slaughter House is set up

immediately in Agartala.

This is under process of implementation. Work

is not started.

6. The Department is to continue its

efforts to arrange Housing for all

uncovered BPL families in urban

areas under TSGHS.

During 2016-17 under Pradhan Mantri Awas

Yojana – PMAY(U), Ministry of Housing &

Urban Poverty Alleviation has sanctioned 42896

number dwelling units for construction in urban

areas. This is in progress.

7. The Department is to ensure that

improved fish market at Battala with

drainage facility is constructed and

utilized immediately.

Modern fish market has been constructed at

Battala. It is now under operation.

Annual Working Report of Department of Urban Development, Tripura in respect of

Demand No.35 during 2016-17 :

(i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demands in respect of implementation/action

taken of the recommendations made by the Subject Committee-II during the year 2016-17.

1. Urban areas are engines of economic growth. Good management of urban areas also help

rural areas by providing markets for their consumable agricultural produce and value added

products of rural artisans. They also provide opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and

education. Tripura Urban Development Department aims towards inclusive, equitable and

sustainable growth of towns and cities with proper civic amenities and to provide adequate

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opportunity for productive employment and a decent qualify of life to all their inhabitants

including the poor. People are at the heart of our urban agenda. Our vision of future growth is

consistent with natural endowment and economic potential in which our State is situated. Our

focus is mainly twofold: creation of job in urban sector and providing basic services to urban

citizens.

2. Tripura has 20 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) including Agartala Municipal Corporation,

13 Municipal Councils and 6 Nagar Panchayats. As per 2011 census the population of these

ULBs is 7,73,279. As per ROR maintained by ULBs, the present population of these 20 ULBs is

8,82,817.

3. A fully functional Engineering Wing headed by a Chief Engineer has been made operational under Urban Development Department with 40 engineering staff, which will help the ULBs in preparation of estimates, their technical appraisal of proposals and handholding for implementation of various technical works. 4. Budget Estimates for 2016-17 of the Department is Rs.32741.50 lakh under Plan and Rs.7005.50 lakh under Non-Plan. Revised Estimates for 2016-17 Rs.62741.83 lakh under Plan and Rs.11077.50 lakh under Non-Plan. Budget estimate for 2017-18: Plan 61729.18 lakh, Non Plan Rs.12250.00 lakh 5. Detailed Action taken Report in respect of the recommendations made by Subject Committee – II during the year 2016-17 is at Annex. (ii) The achievement made during 2016-17 ; (a) Tripura Urban Employment Programme(TUEP) : Under the Tripura Urban Employment Programme (TUEP), a fully State Government funded Scheme, Rs.75.00 crore has been released so far to different ULBs during 2016-17. A total of 20.99 lakh person days have been created till January, 2017 for a total of 64,582 job card holders. Assets created under TUEP upto January, 2017 is 33 Kms of CC Roads, Brick Soiling & Katcha Roads, Total pucca, brick walled and katcha drain constructed so far is 7.60 Kms in all Urban Local Bodies. (b) Under Special Development Scheme(SDS), total amount received so far is Rs.

2203.00 lakh, out of which the following projects are in progress :

In Agartala Municipal Corporation : Construction of Battala Fish Market has been completed and inaugurated and fund for

construction of 1st floor for an amount of Rs.1.00 crore has been released to AMC and work is under process.

Development of Mukta Pukur Pond at Officer’s Quarter Lane with release of Rs.1.172 crore.

Development Kumari Madhuti Rupasri Pond, Officer’s Quarter Lane with release of Rs.0.90 crore.

Development of Nazir Pukur at Krishnanagar with release of Rs.0.834 crore. Development of Banamalipur Dighi with release of Rs.1.00 core.

Development of Kumari Tilla Lake with release of Rs.2.40 crore.

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Construction of Market at Aralia is nearing completion with release of Rs.7.99 crore.

New construction of market stall with covered drain from Orient Chowmuhani to Jackson Gate with release of Rs.5.23 crore.

In other Urban Local Bodies :

Construction of Office Building at Panisagar, Jirania and Mohanpur with a release of Rs.1.25 crore, Rs.2.84 crore and Rs.1.97 crore respectively.

Construction of 1000 seated capacity town hall at Kumarghat with the release of Rs.4.00 crore.

(c) Share of Taxes (SOT) : An amount of Rs.39.00 crore has been released under SOT during 2016-17(upto December,2016) to different ULBs for assets creation including roads, drains etc. & developmental works like construction of toilets, community water filters, market sheds .

(d) 14th Finance Commission Grant : An amount of Rs.29.65 crore(upto December, 2016) has been released under 14th Finance Commission grant during 2016-17 to different ULBs.

(e) Housing:Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) PMAY(U) has been launched with assistance of Rs.1.66 lakh per Dwelling Unit for Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC)component. 42,896 dwelling units have been approved and central& state share to the tune of Rs.260.05 crore has been released. Under Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) construction of 2017 dwelling units has been sanctioned in four ULBs, namely Kumarghat(507), Khowai(591), Amarpur(598) and Sabroom(331). Out of these, 1663 dwelling units are at an advanced stage of construction from the funds of Rs.59.93 crore received so far. Under 10% lumpsum grant earmarked for NE region, a Low Cost Housing for Slum-dwellers is in progress at Dharmanagar Municipal Council for construction of 763 dwelling units.Under Tripura State Government Housing Scheme(TSGHS), a State initiative, construction of 1500 dwelling units in 15 Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) is being funded.

(f) Public toilets:Construction of 28 number new Public Toilets has been taken in different location of AMC and other Urban Local Bodies area of the State.

(g) Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM) : A fund of Rs.7.78 crore has released for incentivizing construction of 38,063 Individual Household Toilets(IHHT) and Community Toilets(CT). In this regard publicity has been made through local newspapers in January, 2017 requesting the inhabitants of 20 Urban Local Bodies to take the benefit of the scheme.

(h) Energy efficient street lighting: More than 33,000 conventional street lights have been replaced in Agartala with energy efficient LED devices thus substantially reducing carbon footprint of the City. MoU has also been signed with Energy Efficiency Service Limited (EESL) for conversion of street lights in the remaining 19 ULBs with LED lights.

(i) Smart City and AMRUT: Agartala was selected for implementation of Smart City Mission and AMRUT. Fund for Smart City to the tune of Rs.63.00 crore has been released by Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) recently during 2016-17. Agartala Smart City Ltd., a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementation of Smart City Mission has been created. Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), construction of 35Deep Tube Wells and 6 Water Treatment Plants is targeted and sinking of Deep Tube Wells already commenced.

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(j) Construction of Town Hall : Town Halls at Ambassa, Khowai and Sonamura have been completed and inaugurated and have progressed well at Kailashahar, Bishalgarh and Belonia.

(iii) The plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the 2017-18 for consideration of the Committee during examination:

Grants expected to be released under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Transformation

(AMRUT), Smart City Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Housing for All (Urban) and

National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) will be utilized for urban infrastructure creation

and livelihood activities.5ongoing Shelters for urban homeless under NULM are targeted to be

completed.Rejuvenation and beautification of water bodies sanctioned under SDS will be

completed in 2018. Providing safe drinking water and increasing green cover will be taken up

under AMRUT. Coverage of 19 ULBs with LED street lights is in progress and will be

completed in 2017-18. Skill training and placement under NULM is also in progress and

initiative will be taken to cover all the ULBs in 2017-18.

During discussion on the Demand No. 35 related to Urban Development Department, the

Principal Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Deptt. on the


stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Deptt. during the year 2016-17

and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Deptt. during the financial year 2017-18.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that it is need for

solid waste management effectively and dumping ground be maintained hygienically. Time for

carriage of garbage with vehicles be fixed so that students, office goers, general public do not

suffer/face inconvenience. Purified drinking water may also be supplied to every household

living in Agartala city and in the other urban areas. If necessary more water treatment plants

may be set up. Urgently need for development of proper drainage system specially in the

western part of the Agartala city. At least one slaughter house be constructed in Agartala as early

as possible. Hon’ble Members of the Committee also opined that the Department may continue

its efforts to arrange housing for all uncovered BPL families in urban areas under TSGHS.




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RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to ensure that solid waste management is done effectively. Dumping

ground should be hygienecally maintained and carriage of garbage should be done before 9

a.m. so that students, office goers and general public do not suffer/face inconvenience.

ii] The Department is to ensure that purified drinking water is supplied to every households

living in Agartala city and in the other urban areas. If necessary some more water treatment

plants may be installed .

iii] Proper drainage system specially in the Western part of the Agartala city should be

constructed by the Department to ensure that water flows out of the city to the nearby Howrah

river and water logging does not take place in the low lying area. Drainage system for

Kamalpur, Ambassa and other urban areas also to be undertaken.

iv] The Department is to take step so that eviction of unauthorised occupants from the road

side of the Agartala city as well as other urban areas is settled amicably as far as practicable.

At the same time, new occupants should not be allowed.

v] The Department is to ensure that at least 1(one) slaughter House is set up immediately in

Agartala.

vi] The Department is to continue its efforts to arrange housing for all uncovered BPL

families in urban areas under TSGHS.

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 ON TOURISM DEPARTMENT

[DEMAND NO. 59]


related to 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 2016-17 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department

during the year 2016-17 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during

the year 2017-18.

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 2017-18 as placed in

the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown below.:-

Dem

and

No.

Name of the Department Revised

2016-17

Budget 2017-18

Demand Fund placed with

Total Tourism TSP SCP

59 a) Non-Plan 190.67 422.35 422.35

b) Plan 507.33 229.00 228.00 113.00 570.00


5.31 0.00 0.00

TOTAL : 59 = 703.31 651.35 228.00 113.00 992.35

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

Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 03-03-2017 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 21st

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Report in the year 2016-17 to which the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are

noted below :-

Sl.

No Re-commendation of the

Committee Reply of the Government on the Re-

commendations

i) The Department to continue its

persuasion for development of

water fall at Sanaia Reang Para

(Sanjoy BOP) under Durga

Chowmuhani RD Block, Dhalai

District.

And at Sardhu Karkari Village

at Chindraipara Baramura

respectively for which project

involving cost of Rs.500.00

lakhs has been sent to the

Additional Secretary, Planning

(P&C) Department and draft

concept note is under

preparation.

The concept paper for development of waterfalls at

Sanaiya Reang Para (Sanjoy BOP) under Durga

Chowmuhani RD Block of Dhalai District as a

Tourist Spot involving project cost of Rs.500.00

Lakhs has already been prepared and submitted for

NEC funding through the Additional Secretary,

Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of Tripura vide

No.F.4(3)-Tourism/Proj/2013/6588-90 dated 14-10-

2014, but it was not considered.

A draft concept note regarding waterfall at Sardhu

Karkari Village at Chindraipara Baramura has been

prepared and is being sent to the Additional

Secretary, Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of

Tripura for sanction.

ii) The Department to continue its

persuasion about the project

under Tourism Department for

which the concept paper namely

Circuit development of

Kumargaht-Khawra Bill-Satera

Miar Howar has been prepared

involving Rs.800.00 lakhs and

submitted for sanction to the

Additional Secretary, Planning

(P&C) Department, Govt. of

Tripura

The Concept Paper namely Circuit Development of

Kumarghat - Khawra Bill - Satera Miar Howar has

been prepared involving Rs.800.00 lakhs and

submitted for sanction to the Additional Secretary,

Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of Tripura

videNo.F.2(62)-PI/TT/2010/7731 dated 11-12-2014,

but yet to be sanctioned.

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iii) The rate of Tourist Lodge

accommodation be made more

affordable to ordinary people by

segregating facilities thereof in

a part.

The issue had been deliberated upon and examined

in perspective in the Board of Directors’ meeting.

Considering all the relevant aspects, it was decided

to retain the existing rate provided that discount @

20% of the seat rent would be allowed during the

lean period i.e. April to August in all the tourist

lodges except Geetanjali Tourism Guest House. 25%

discount is allowed in case of Geetanjali Tourism

Guest House throughout the year. It was suggested

in this respect to up-grade the facilities and services

in the tourist lodges run by the corporation.

Accordingly steps have been taken to provide up-

scaling of facilities and services like internet

connection including Wi-Fi facility, installing AC

machine, Intercom, Geyser, TV, 24 x 7 help line,

Online booking and providing hot water facility also

through solar energy system in the Tourist Lodges.

iv) Some more speed boats should

be placed for Chhabimura

tourist spot located on the bank

of the Gumati river near

Amarpur. The approach road

leading to the Chhabimura

tourist spot should be

blacktopped immediately after

necessary improvement with the

help of PWD (R&B) under

Swadesh Darshan Scheme

4(four) nos. speed boats have been purchased and

also handed over to the SHG & Society for

Chhabimura tourist spot located on the bank of

Gumati at Chhabimura ghat and Maharani ghat.

The blacktopped work of approach road from

Amarpur main road to Chhabimura tourist spot is

under good progress likely to be completed within

few days. The said work executed under Swadesh

Darshan Scheme

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v) The Department is to complete

construction of ring road around

the Neermahal to attract the

tourist. Department should take

the following actions :-

a) Dredging of the lake to

prevent silting up and to

increase depth of water to

ensure navigability.

b) Use of colourful houseboats.

c) Re-introduction of light and

sound system

a) The dredging work is running. The work executed

by the PWD (Water Resource)

b) The proposal is under consideration to purchase

colourful houseboat under Swadesh Darshan

Scheme.

c) The proposal till under examination.

vi) Department is to arrange some

boats & cottages for Baramura

eco park in addition to

requesting the Forest Deptt. to

create evergreen vegetation,

cafeteria & toilet thereof should

be constructed for convenience

of the tourists.

The components have been sanctioned under

Swadesh Darshan Scheme and fund has already

been placed to the working agency for

implementation like Forest, RD, TREDA & TTDCL

etc.

The following components are as :-

1) Site Development 2)Log Hut – 10 nos. 3)Solar

lighting 4)Reception & support facility 5)Hanging

Bridge 6)Board Walk 7)Watch Tower 8) Tourist

shed – 3 nos. 9)Toilet Block 10)Soil water & liquid

waste management 11)Parking facilities 12)RC

Retaining wall 13)Cycle track 14)Signage 15)Solid

waste management 16)Eco Friendly Vehicle 3 nos.

17)Zip Line-400 mtrs.

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vii) The Department is to make a

plan for the lake of the MBB

College and in its vicinity to

convert it in to a tourist spot

A joint visit has been conducted by the Hon’ble

Minister, Tourism, Mayer, Agartala Municipal

Corporation and other officers of the concern

department. After visit it was decided that the

following work are to be taken by the Executive

Engineer, AMC 1) Jungle cutting of the entire

premises of Eco-Park, 2) Demolishing of existing

cafeteria building and abundant building near the

cafeteria 3) Removal of bamboo made structures in

the bank of lake constructed for angling purpose.

viii) Cultural troupes should be kept

at important tourist sports as

practicable so that tourist can

enjoy their tour so long as they

stay on the spot

This proposal is initially introduced on tourist

demand in the 2(two) nos. important tourist lodges

such as Eden Tourist Lodge, Vangmung and

Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge, Melagarh.

Major achievements made during the year 2016-17

With the limited budgetary allocation of State Plan fund and with the fund received

from Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India the following achievements have been made

during 2016-17 :-

(i) Destination Development project of Bramakunda in Mohanpur sub-division has

been inaugurated and now functioning.

(ii) Destination Development of Chhabimura has been completed and now functioning.

(iii) Destination Development of Khowai has been completed and now functioning.

(iv) Construction of new Tourist Lodge at Phuldangshi, Jumpui Hills is in good progress.

(v) Construction of approach road and entrance gate at Eden Tourist Lodge has been

completed.

(vi) Development of Children Park at bank of Fatik Sagar, Amarpur has been completed.

(vii) Construction of Multipurpose Hall in Thakurchherra Village, Pilak has been

completed.

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Initiative taken up

To boost the growth of Tourism in Tripura, Government has undertaken a comprehensive plan

for upgradation of tourist facilities and infrastructure at major tourist attractions of the State. The

major tourist destinations such as Sepahijala, Matabari, Chabimura, Narikel Kunja etc. are

targeted to be provided better tourist facilities under Swadesh Darshan Project-I of Rs.99.59

crore that will definitely provide a fillip to tourism in the State.

Information regarding tourist arrival in the state for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 (up-to Jan. 17)

Domestic). Details of which are noted below; Year Domestic Foreign Total 2015-16 3,63,828 35,619 3,99,447 2016-17 (April 16 to Jan. 2017) 3,23,063 31,227 3,54,290

Fairs & Festivals: Tripura Tourism participated outside the state as noted below:- 1) International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2016 at Imphal, Manipur 2) India International Tourism Mart (IITM) 2016 at Kolkata 3) Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2016 at Mumbai 4) India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2016 at New Delhi 5) 15th Tourism Fair 2016 at Shiliguri, West Bengal. 6) Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2016 at Chennai 7) Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2016 at Ahmedabad

On the other hand Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. have been organizing Fair & Festivals under the caption 1) Ashokastami Festival 2) Neermahal Water Festival 3) Pillak Festival 4) Dewali Festival 5) Kharchi Mela and 6) Mahamuni Festival 7) Chhabimura Festival and 8) Rajarshi Festival.

2) Implementation of the plan/programme and project to be continued and completed

During 2017 – 18

A proposal for Project-II under Swadesh Darshan Scheme lunched by MoT, Govt. of India

has been sent for consideration covering nine destinations namely Sanaiya Reang waterfalls

under Kamalpur, Unakoti, Jumpui Hills, Udaipur archaeological sites, Matabari, Pilak

archaeological sites, Neermahal, Bharat-Bangla Maitri Udyan at Chottakhola and Boxanagar

archaeological site for an amount of Rs.100.00 core and it is expected that the sanction shall be

received by 2017-18. Project-I under Seadesh Darshan Scheme being implemented for providing

better infrastructures. First academic year is proposed to be commenced at State Institute of

Hotel Management, Annadanagar from 2017-18.

Development of 4 star Hotel by demolishing existing structure of erstwhile Rajarshi Yatri

Niwas, Kunjaban has startrd. The existing major tourist lodges and cafeterias run by Tripura

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Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. will be renovated, expanded and upgraded for better

quality services to the tourist/borders. The specific components of cultural tourism which shall

be focused upon include Fair & Festival, Arts and crafts of the State.

During discussion on the Demand No. 59 related to Tourism Department, the Principal




Plan/Programme to be implemented by the department during the financial year 2017-18.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that effective steps be

taken by the department for sanction of fund under NEC for development of tourists spots in the

state. Some more speed boats for Chhabimura tourist spot are needed for placement for

comfortable journey of tourists with availability of better quality of food in the tourist lodge at

moderate rate so that tourists visiting from distant places do not suffer. Steps to be taken for

completion of ring road around the Neermahal along with arrangement of colourful houseboats

and re-introduction of light and sound system. Need for arrange of cultural troupes at the

important tourist spots as far as practicable so that tourists can enjoy their tour so long as they

stay on the spot.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to pursue the proposal for sanction of fund under NEC for Sanaiya

Reang Para (Sanjoy BOP) under Durga Chowmuhani R.D.Bloc, Dhalai District and at

Sardhu Karkari village at Chindraipara, Baramura so that the waterfalls attracts tourists.

ii] The Deptt. is to continue its persuasion about the projects under Tourism Deptt. for

which the concept paper namely circuit development of Kumarghat-Khawra Bill-Satera Miar

Howar has been prepared involving Rs. 800.00 lakhs and submitted for sanction to the Addl.

Secretary, Planning (P & C) Deptt. The Department is to continue its pursuasion

iii] Some more speed boats should be placed for Chhabimura tourist spot located on the bank

of the Gumati river near Amarpur which should be in service upto 5 p.m. on the day. The

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approach road leading to the Chhabimura tourist spot should be blacktopped immediately

after necessary improvement with the help of PWD (R & B) under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

More boats should be made available to the tourists with availability of better quality of food

in the tourist lodge at moderate rate so that tourists visiting from distant places do not suffer.

iv] The Department is to complete construction of ring road around the Neermahal as early as possible to attract tourists. Department should take the following actions:- a) Dredging of the lake to prevent silting up and to increase depth of water to ensure navigability. b] Introduction of colourful houseboats. c] Re-introduction of light and sound system.

v] Department is to arrange some boats and cottages for Baramura eco park in addition to

requesting the Forest Deptt. to create evergreen vegetation, cafeteria and toilet thereof should

be constructed for convenience of the tourists.

vi] The Department is to make a plan for the lake of the MBB College and in its vicinity to

convert it into a tourist spot.

vii] Cultural troupes should be kept at the important tourist spots as far as practicable so that

tourists can enjoy their tour so long as they stay on the spot.

viii] The Govt. tourist lodges which are in dilapidated condition should be renovated /repaired.

ix] The Department is to take up the matter of widening the road from Jatanbari to

Tirthamukh with PWD (R&B) Department for boosting tourism.

x] Dumbar Lake including “NARIKEL KUNJA” should be beautified for which

department may take up scheme under Swadesh Darshan.

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







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REPORT ON

INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT [ DEMAND NO- 24 ]


matters related to Industries & Commerce Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of





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 2017-18 as placed in the House for Grants as

well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 in respect of the Department under Demand

No. 24 are shown below :

Dem

and

No.


Revised

2016-17

Budget 2017-18

Demand Fund placed with Total Industries & Commerce

TSP SCP

24 a) Non-Plan 2573.33 3220.00 3220.00

b) Plan 11730.94 4332.00 3619.00 2069.00 10020.00


553.01 98.00 95.00 69.00 262.00

TOTAL : 24 = 14857.28 7650.00 3714.00 2138.00 13502.00

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in

its meeting held on 03-03-2017 and heard the Principal Secretary of Department of Industries &

Commerce appeared before the Committee on summon.

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The Departmental representatives submitted the action taken by the Department on the

recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2016-17 and stated that the following

actions were taken as per recommendation in seriatim below :-

Sl.

No.

Recommendation of

the Committee

Action taken

1 3 4

1 The Department is to

continue to expedite

setting up of Raghna

and Kamalpur Border

Haats on priority

basis.

For Raghna and Kamalpur Border Haats, the Government

of Bangladesh has conveyed their approval on the pillar

locations of the two Border Haats. For Kamalpur, the location is

: Kurmaghat (Kamalpur) – Kamalganj (Moulvibazar) and for

Raghna, the location is : Paschim Botuli (Palbasti-Raghna) and

Juri (Moulvibazar).

An area of about 1.36 acres of Jote land have been identified by

the District Administration at Maracherra, Kamalpur inside the

border fencing at Zero line of Tripura-Bangladesh Border. But

The exact location of the Border Haat may be finalized by the

Joint Border Haat Management Committee of Tripura and

Bangladesh.

In Indian site, the State Government of Tripura has already

notified the Haat Management Committee of the concerned

Districts under chairmanship of ADM with other Members as

SDPO, Representatives of Customs, BSF, Local Panchayat.

However, the same is yet to be constituted in Bangladesh side.

Hence, though pillar location is indicated, however exact

location for these two border haats has not been finalized so far.

Matter has been taken up with Government of Bangladesh.

Once both the Committees are constituted, then exact location

will be finalized and both the Haats may be set up on priority

basis.

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2 Upgradation of

Badharghat Industrial

Estate should

continue. IIDC at

Sarasima, Belonia and

Lalchari, Ambassa

should be completed

as early as possible.

Upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate is going on.

Total project cost is Rs. 8.27 cr. So far the Ministry has released

the 1st installment of Rs. 2.0 cr. and State share of Rs. 82 lakhs

is also released. The entire fund is utilized and the Ministry was

requested to release the 2nd installment, which is expected to be

released shortly by the Ministry. Matter is being pursued with

the Ministry.

Integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDCs),

Sarasima, Belonia : Total project cost is Rs. 10.82 cr., out of

which Central share is Rs. 7.70 cr. (80%) and balance Rs. 3.12

cr. (20%) is state share. The entire state share is released. The

Ministry of MSME has released the 1st installment of Rs. 2.00

cr. only so far which is fully utilized and the Ministry was

requested to release the 2nd installment, which is yet to be

released. Matter is being pursued with the Ministry.

Integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDCs) at

Lalchari, Ambassa : Total 46 acres of land has been

earmarked for this project. DPR was prepared for an amount of

Rs. 10.07 cr. Project is yet to be sanctioned.

3 The Department is to

ensure that

Swabalamban scheme

is implemented

effectively so that

bank-wise targets in

respect of giving loan

to the beneficiaries is

achieved in time and

beneficiaries attain

self reliance through

skill development.

Swabalamban, a Self-Employment Generation Programme

(SEGP) was initiated by the State Government with the

objective to provide gainful self-employment.

All efforts are being made to ensure that the scheme is

implemented effectively and target under the scheme is

achieved. During last 3 (three) years, achievement against target

is indicated below :

2014-15 2015-

16

2016-17

Target 3000 3500 4000

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Unwilling banks

should be persuaded

to give loans to the

beneficiaries

Achievement

(Disbursemen

t)

2223 2592 6215 cases

sponsored.

Sanction and

Disbursement

process is going

on.

However, despite of all efforts by the Department and

associated agencies, apathy of Bankers to give loan has resulted

in shortfall in achieving the targets. To mitigate the problem,

Bankers are regularly being persuaded at various levels which

includes State Level Bankers Committee, State Level

Monitoring Committee, Meeting at the level of Hon’ble

Minister, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary etc. To continue

the persuasion, similar meetings are held at the District level as

well.

Separate meeting was organized with Banks that fall short of

target to improve their performance. With all these efforts, it is

expected that during the current year, the performance of

Bankers may improve.

4 Plantation should be

raised by Bamboo

Mission on the

riverside, canal side

and other waste land

so that fallow land is

fully utilized.

Tripura Bamboo Mission is promoting High Density Bamboo

plantation in a commercial format in fellow land, RoFR land

and private land involving small and marginal farmers to meet

the requirement of the bamboo industries. During last planting

season 2016, they have planted 511 ha of land in 5 (five) blocks

of west Tripura, Sepahijala and Unakoti District viz. Mohanpur,

Hezamara, Mohanbhog, Jampuijala and Kumarghat. Bamboo

plantation is being supported by MGNREGA as convergence

programme. During the coming planting season 2017, TBM has

mobilized around 1200 ha of land involving around 1700 small

and marginal farmers mostly women and tribal.

5 Bamboo Park of

Bodhjungnagar was

At present, only one unit is manufacturing bamboo floorings at

Bamboo Park, which has got both domestic as well as

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reported profit making

body which should

start exporting its

products to earn more

profit for which

Department is to take

initiative.

international market. From Tripura, bamboo products can be

exported either to Bangladesh or to other Countries through

Bangladesh. But as per prevailing policy of Bangladesh,

bamboo and bamboo products are not being allowed to be

exported to Bangladesh due to port restrictions in the Land

Custom Stations and ICP of Tripura. This is the major

hindrance for export of bamboo, rubber and tea from Tripura.

The Department has taken up the matter with the Ministry of

Commerce, Government of India and also with the Government

of Bangladesh in different forums for withdrawal of port

restriction. The matter is yet to be resolved.

6 Department is to

ensure that rate of

timely disbursement

of loan is increased to

100% as far as

practicable while

implementing self

employment

programme etc. Field

level officials may be

engaged to maintain

close liaison with

banks and

beneficiaries.

Implementation guideline of all the self employment guideline

has indicated timelines for disbursement of loan. Despite of

this, it is experienced that guidelines are not being adhered to

by the Banks and often delays disbursement of loan. This

results in time overrun of project implementation and one of the

cause for unsuccessful implementation. Keeping this in view,

the Department, in meetings at various level, is persuading the

banks for timely disbursement of loan. Beneficiaries are also

encouraged to bring in notice of any breach of the guidelines by

the Banks in this regard.

The District level and field level functionaries also visit the

Banks, interact with the beneficiaries at regular intervals to

ensure timely implementation of the project.

7 ITI boundary wall at

Teliamura may be

constructed by the

Department.

Main construction works of ITI which included Administrative

and Workshop Block, Hostel etc. has been completed. Also side

protection with CC Block on Tuchindrai chherra, adjacent to

ITI Hostel has been completed. However, due to shortage of

fund, construction of boundary wall (315 mrts) with estimated

cost of Rs. 24.67 lakhs and construction of barbed wire

fencing(463 mtrs.) with estimated cost of Rs. 5.22 lakhs could

not be taken up. Funding tie up is being explored.

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Annexure – I Significant achievement during 2016-17 :

1. Self-employment Programmes: P M E G P: The ceiling for total Project Cost under PMEGP is Rs. 25 lakhs for manufacturing sector and Rs. 10 lakhs for service sector. The rate of subsidy is 25% for urban areas and 35% for rural areas. Own contribution of beneficiary required under the Scheme is 5% only. The performance so far has been as follows:

(Rs in lakhs) Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed

No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 2014-15 1500 4474 24959.15 1447 7109.63 1358 4690.57 2015-16 1500 3947 21214.95 1371 6652.01 1221 4247.28

2016-17 (up to Dec)*

1846 3853 23044.29 70 175.21 -- --

Swavalamban: For financial assistance under Swavalamban, there is no upper ceiling on Project Cost. The borrower’s contribution should be minimum 5%. The subsidy admissible is 30% of the Project Cost (for women 35%) , Subject to ceiling of Rs.75,000 per case for all cases. The maximum limit of subsidy is enhanced to Rs. 75,000 per case from 2016-17 onwards. The performance during last 3 years has been as follows:

(Rs in lakhs) Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed

2014-15 3000 5232 14156.95 2508 5685.64 2223 4489.40 2015-16 3500 5729 15856.65 2963 6970.83 2592 5478.37

2016-17 (up to Dec)*

4000 6215 18563.92 435 1041.70 -- --

* The disbursements will start soon. 2. Industrial Infrastructure : Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex: The infrastructure at Bodhjungnagar includes at Growth Centre, a Rubber Park, a Food Park, an Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) and a Bamboo Park is also set up. Total about 761.89 acres of land has been developed, with expenditure of about Rs.124.33 crores. Out of 91 units to whom land/ sheds have been allotted at Bodhjungnagar, 39 units have been set up and are functioning. Further, upgradation of existing infrastructure at Bodhjungnagar and R.K Nagar is going on under Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS) .

Other Infrastructure Projects: Dukli Industrial Area: Total Area is 44.88 acres. TIDC has upgraded the

infrastructure at a total cost of Rs.25.00 crores.

Industrial Estates: There are 5 industrial estates with total area of about 95.35 acres. Upgradation of existing infrastructure at Badharghat IE and Kumarghat IE has been taken up under MSE-CDP scheme.

Integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDCs): The Project at Dewanpasha is completed and the other project of Sarasima at Belonia is going on.

3. Foreign Trade:

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The import-export trade of Tripura is mainly with Bangladesh. The official trade between Tripura and Bangladesh started in 1995-96 through Agartala LC Station. Presently, there are 8 notified Land Custom (LC) Stations, namely, Agartala, Srimantpur, Muhurighat, Khowaighat, Dhalaighat, Manughat, Old Raghnabazar and Sabroom. Agartala LCS has been upgraded into an Integrated Check Post. Dhalaighat LCS is operational for immigration purposes only and Sabroom LCS is yet to become operational. The total volume of trade has increased manifold from a meagre Rs. 4.12 crores during 1995-96 to about Rs.383 crores during 2015-16. The trade volume during last three years has been as follows:

(Rs. in crores) Year Imports Exports Total

2014-15 357.65 1.02 358.67 2015-16 381.76 1.96 383.72

2016-17 (upto Dec 2016)

170.13 3.69 173.82

The Department has been taking steps for development of infrastructure at various LC Stations since 1999-2000. At Srimantpur LCS, an Integrated Development Complex (IDC) has been set up with a total cost of Rs.16 crores with assistance from Deptt. of Commerce. Manughat LCS is also being upgraded into IDC. Steps are also being taken for upgradation of Muhurighat LCS into an IDC. 2 (two) Border Haats have been set up at Srinagar (South Tripura) and Kamalasagar (Sipahijala). Efforts are on to set up 2 (two) more Border Haats at Kamalpur and Raghna (Pal basti).

Sales in Border Haats (2016-17 upto Jan 2017)

4. Industrial Training (ITIs): Presently, there are 13 ITIs in the State, including one private ITI, with total intake capacity of 3210 in full-time Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS). Besides, during 2016-17, 2 new ITIs at Kamalpur and Bishramganj have been set up with intake capacity of 640 and would be affiliated from next academic session. In addition, the following initiatives are being taken to set up new ITIs:

o At Teliamura and L.T Valley, 2 new ITIs are being set up under SPA. Construction works are already completed and tools and equipments are being procured.

o Under the Scheme, “Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in N.E States and Sikkim”, 3 new ITIs are being set-up at Gandacherra, Kanchanpur and Santirbazar. Construction works has already commenced at the first two locations.

o After implementation and commencement of training in the new ITIs, 18 Sub-divisions of the State will be covered and will increase the total intake capacity to 4890.

Name of Border Haat Sales in Indian side (Rs. in cr.)

Sales in Bangladesh side (Rs. in cr.)

Total sales (Rs. in cr.)

Srinagar, South Tripura 6.71 3.10 9.81 Kamalasagar, –Sipahijala

4.43 0.41 4.84

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o Steps have already been taken for identification of land in the 5 uncovered sub-divisions namely Mohanpur, Amarpur, Kumarghat, Jampuijala and Panisagar.

o Apart from establishment of new ITIs, steps have been taken for introduction of new trades in existing ITIs. In ITI Indranagar 3 trades, 2 trades in ITI Boxanagar and 4 trades in Belonia are being established. Thus the total seating capacity will be further enhanced by 360 seats.

o Total no. candidates trained during last 3 years under CTS are as follows.

Year No. of persons trained 2014-15 1408 2015-16 1609

2016-17 * 2483 ( *Training under progress)

Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS): o Govt. of India has introduced this Scheme for skill development through demand-

driven short-term modular courses based on Modular Employable Skills (MES). Govt. of India has already identified 505 such modular courses. Course duration ranges from 60 hours to 1200 hours and the minimum qualification required for a large number of courses is Class-V passed only.

o In Tripura, the Scheme is being implemented by all ITIs. Total no. candidates trained during last 3 years are as follows.

Year No. of persons trained 2014-15 2252 2015-16 560

2016-17 * 518 ( *Training under progress)

5. Industrial Promotion: Resource-based Industries

Rubber: As per the latest Rubber Board data, total area under Rubber Plantation is about 75,000 hectares with total production of 50,000 MT during 2016-17. A Rubber Park has been developed at Bodhjungnagar over an area of about 60 acres of land. Bamboo: Significant initiatives have been taken under Tripura Bamboo Mission (TBM). Turnover during 2015-16 was Rs.101.42 cr. and Rs.80.00 crores up to Dec’2016. The major break-through has been in “Bamboo Sticks sub-sector” through introduction of modern machineries. This has been possible through overall increase in production of Agarbatti sticks as well as increase in proportion of polished sticks, rolled sticks and finished Agarbattis. There have been important initiatives in handicrafts sector also like introduction of new designs, new tools/ technologies, capacity building, etc. Food Processing: During recent years, a good number of food processing units have come up in Tripura. The Food Park has been set up to give further boost food processing industriese. Some entrepreneurs have taken land and have started work for setting up their units. Also, one Mega Food Park is being set up by a Private developer. . Natural Gas: The current production potential is 3.64 MMSCMD which is fully committed for power projects. ONGC/ GAIL-Jubilant Consortium need to speed up gas exploration, so that more gas becomes available for taking up gas-based projects

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6. Promotion of Tea Industry:

Presently, there are 54 Tea Estates and 4,346 small tea growers, producing over 8.79 million kg. of Tea every year. There are 21 tea processing factories in the State. Tea produced in Tripura mostly sells in Guwahati/ Kolkata Auction. Total employment in the 54 Tea Estates is about 13,380. A full-fledged Plantation Division has been created in the Department, with special focus on Tea industry. The main interventions are:

Financial assistance is provided to small tea growers and co-operative tea gardens for extension/ consolidation of tea plantations, irrigation and other infrastructural facilities, etc. Extension services are also provided with the help of Tea Research Association (TRA).

Financial Assistance has also been provided for setting up of new Tea processing factories/ upgradation of existing factories in co-operative sector. The Dhalai Tea Processing Factory, has been set up to provide marketing support to small tea growers of Dhalai District and capacity enhanced from 2.0 lakh to 5.0 lakh kg made tea per annum. Besides, a new factory of TTDC at Brahmakunda is already commissioned with the financial assistance of NEC with total project cost of about Rs. 8.85 crores.

Tea Plantation activities are also being taken up with assistance under MGNREGA.

7. Incentives for Setting up Industries: The Govt. of India, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) announced a incentive package called “North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP), 2007”, effective from 01.04.2007. Under this Policy, incentives like Exemption from Payment of Excise Duty and Income Tax, Central Capital Investment Subsidy @ 30% on Plant and Machinery with ceiling of Rs. 5.0 cr. for manufacturing unit and Rs. 3.0 cr. for service sector unit, Reimbursement of 3% Interest paid on term loan, Comprehensive Insurance Scheme are provided for setting up industries in the North East Region. Recently, the suspension on new Registration has been withdrawn. Revised Scheme guideline has been issued by the Ministry.

The State Govt. has also announced new incentive package called “Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme, 2012”, effective from 01.04.2012. Under this Policy, State Capital Investment Subsidy @25% on Fixed Capital Investment (with additional subsidy @2.5% to ST, SC and Women Enterprises), Industrial Promotion Subsidy, 15% Procurement Preference, Reimbursement of Interest on term loans, Reimbursement of Power Charges, 85% Exemption from the payment of Earnest Money and Security Deposits, etc. are provided for setting up of industries. The Scheme is valid up to 31st March, 2017 and being revised for next 5 years.

The position regarding cases sanctioned (in case of State Incentives)/ recommended for sanction (in case of Central Incentives), during last 3 years, is as follows:

Year Central Incentives State Incentives Total Amount

(Rs. lakhs) No. of Cases

Amount (Rs. lakhs)

No of Cases

Amount (Rs. lakhs)

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2014-15 50 2451.79 39 101.74 2553.53 2015-16 40 657.16 93 336.00 993.00 2016-17 54 603.78 83 337.90 941.60

8. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/ Autonomous Bodies: Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (TIDC): TIDC is engaged in term-lending and development of industrial infrastructure. The performance during last 4 years has been as follows:

S. No

Performance Indicators

Unit Actuals during 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17*

1. Sanctions Rs. Lakhs. 177.00 144.00 91.40 81.70 2. Disbursements Rs. Lakhs. 267.77 124.73 93.66 59.18 3. Recoveries Rs. Lakhs. 173.98 200.40 182.74 90.50 4. Infrastructure

Projects: a. Capital

Expenditure

Rs. Lakhs.

1312.81

1499.63

684.47

1493.52

b. Revenue Rs. Lakhs.

432.64

258.56

496.28

412.87

5. Cash Profits Rs. Lakhs. 247.49 27.10 208.78 269.96 *Up to Sept’2016 Tripura Small Industries Corporation Ltd (TSIC): TSIC is engaged in Brick Manufacturing, marketing/ trading and other promotional activities. The performance during last 4 years is as follows:

S. No



A. Turnover: 1. Trading Activities Rs. Lakhs 1200.00 979.68 963.77 424.54 2. Brick

Manufacturing Rs. Lakhs 200.00 370.30 349.71 173.55

3. Other Activities Rs. Lakhs 170.00 19.84 31.39 3.50 Total (A) Rs. Lakhs 1500.00 1369.82 1344.87 601.59

B. Other Parameters:

4. Gross Margin Rs. Lakhs 150.00 109.59 107.59 48.13 *Up to Sept’2016 Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd (TTDC) TTDC manages 3 Tea Gardens, namely, Kamalasagar, Machmara and Brahmakunda and also runs the Central Tea Processing Factory (CTPF) at Durgabari. The performance during last 4 years is as follows:

S. No

Performance Indicators Unit Actuals during 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17*

1. Green Leaf Production Lakh Kg. 18.63 17.77 17.98 10.90

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2. Production of Made Tea Lakh Kg. 3.70 3.89 3.89 1.41 3. Turnover Rs. Lakhs. 349.93 451.75 480.98 181.64 4. Average Sales

Realization (Made Tea) Rs./ kg.

82.50 101.38 105.25 124.40

*Up to Sept’2016

Tripura Jute Mills Ltd (TJML)

TJML started commercial production in 1981. The Mill has installed capacity of 11,700 MT per annum, but has been operating at a very low capacity utilisation since inception. The manpower strength at present is 768.

S. No



1. Production MT 1249 993 925 390 2. Gross Margin Rs. Lakhs. 118.00 87.00 83.00 58.00 3. Salaries/ Wages

(Pre-revised) Rs. Lakhs. 1453.50 2079.00 2036.00 948.00

4. Staff Strength Nos. 994 912 803 768 5. Share Capital

from State Govt. Rs. Lakhs.

1900.00 2100.00 2000 880

*Up to Sept’2016 Tripura Khadi & Village Industries Board (TKVIB)

The main activities of TKVIB and their performance are as follows:

a) Manufacturing/ Trading Activities: TKVIB is engaged in production and marketing of various khadi and village industry products. Total turnover during 2016-17 ( up to Sept’2016) was about Rs.134.01 lakhs.

b) Implementation of PMEGP: TKVIB is one of the implementing agencies for PMEGP in the State.

c) Development of Bee-keeping Cluster under SFURTI Scheme: TKVIB is implementing the Scheme covering 6 blocks.

Society for Entrepreneurship Development (SOFED)

SOFED was set up in 2001 with the objective of promoting entrepreneurship in the State. The Society has set up “Entrepreneurship Development Institute of Tripura (EDIT)”, with financial assistance from Government of India. The Society has been engaged in conducting various EDPs/ MDPs/ Training Programmes, preparation of Project Reports and other promotional activities. During the period from 2003-04 to 2009-10, the Society conducted about 257 Programmes, benefitting about 15,000 persons.

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Annexure - II Plan/Programme during 2017-18

1. Implementation of “Ease of Doing Business” and implantation online of Single Window System for overall guidance to existing as well as upcoming micro, small and medium scale industries in all potential sectors in the state.

2. Enhancement of skill of the youth through the newly set up Directorate of Skill Development.

3. Promoting self-employment through PMEGP and Swabalamban scheme throughout the state with the active support of District Industries Centre.

4. Completion of the project of upgradation of Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex under Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS).

5. Completion of upgradation of R.K Nagar Industrial Complex under Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS).

6. Completion of other on-going infrastructure works like upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate, IIDC at Belonia.

7. Taking up new activities like setting up of IIDC at Ambassa, upgradation of Kumarghat Industrial Estate etc.

8. Proper implementation of projects under Mission mode like Tripura Bamboo Mission etc.

9. Completion of export related infrastructure projects like Manughat LCS, Belonia LCS, Indoor Exhibition Building etc.

10. Initiative for setting up of new Border Haats at Kamalpur and Raghna (Palbasti). 11. Organising Investors Meet outside the state to attract investment in the state. 12. Setting up of New ITIs in the uncovered Blocks of Tripura. 13. Continuation of providing subsidy to industrial units under “Tripura Industrial

Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme”. Encouraging local resource based industries through added Subsidy under Tripura Incentive Scheme.

14. Monitoring and supervision of activities of the Public Sector Undertakings and Boards

under administrative control of this Department through a target-oriented approach. 15. Promotion of Small Tea Growers and manufacturing of good quality tea through

modern tea processing factories.

During discussion on the Demand No. 24 related to Industries & Commerce Department,

the Principal Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Deptt. on the



2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the department during the financial year

2017-18.

During examination of the department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed

their opinion regarding setting up of Raghna and Kamalpur Border Haats on priority basis.

They also expressed that the up-gradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate should continue. IIDC

at Sarasima, Belonia, Lalchari and Ambass be completed as early as possible. To pursue and

monitor the release of loans to beneficiaries from various banks under Swabalamban Scheme for

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release in time. Need for raising of plantation by the Bamboo Mission on the riverside, canal site

and other waste land so that fallow land is fully utilized. Field level officers may be engaged to

maintain close liaison with banks and beneficiaries for timely disbursement of loan and

implementing self employment programme etc. The department may take initiative for setting

up of new agri-based and forest based industries in the state.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to expedite setting up of Raghna and Kamalpur border haats on

priority basis.

ii] Up-gradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate should continue. IIDC at Sarasima,

Belonia and Lalchari, Ambassa should be completed as early as possible. The Department is

also to take follow up action for early completion.

iii] The Department is to ensure that Swabalamban scheme is implemented effectively so

that bankwise target in respect of giving loan to the beneficiaries is achieved in time and

beneficiaries attain self reliance through skill development. Unwilling banks should be

pursuaded to give loans to the beneficiaries. Proper selection of beneficiaries should be made

by the department and implementation should be effectively made by making proper

coordination between beneficiaries and bank.

iv] Plantation should be raised by the Bamboo Mission on the riverside, canal site and

other waste land so that fallow land is fully utilised.

v] Bamboo Park of Bodhjungnagar was reported profit making body which should start

exporting its products to earn more profit and also to create more employment facilities for

which deptt. is to take initiative. The department is to pursuade Ministry of External Affairs

for export of its products to foreign countries.

vi] Deptt. is to ensure that rate of timely disbursement of loan is increased to 100% as far

as practicable while implementing self employment programme etc. Field level officials may

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be engaged to maintain close liaison with banks and beneficiaries and awareness programme

may be organised for recovery of loan

vii] Setting up of new agri-based and forest based industries may be explored by the

Department.

viii] Department is to take steps to tap investment for industries from private

firm/organisation/Central PSUs .

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 for the Department to be followed.





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REPORT ON

DEPARTMENT OF

HANDLOOM, HANDICRAFTS & SERICULTURE

[ DEMAND NO- 25 ]

The Department of 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 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.


matters related to Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture. These are (i) Annual Work Report of





The Demand for Grants under Demand No.25 related to the Department for the

Financial year 2017-2018 in the House and the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown

below :–

Dem

and

N

o.


Revised 2016-17


Handloom, Handicrafts &

Sericulture

TSP SCP

25 a) Non-Plan 1791.00 2452.50 2452.50

b) Plan 1389.12 715.70 480.55 291.75 1488.00


100.00 98.00 62.00 40.00 200.00

TOTAL : 25 = 3280.12 3266.20 542.55 331.75 4140.50

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As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II

in its meeting held on 03-03-2017 and heard the Principal Secretary of the Department 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 2016-17. Accordingly, the Secretary has submitted the Action taken

Report in respect of the recommendation which are furnished here-in-below in seriatim :-

Action taken report of the recommendation made by the Subject Committee–II (2016-17):

Recommendation Action taken report

(i) Construction of Silk Printing Unit at Indranagar, Agartala should be completed as early as possible.

The State Govt. has entrusted to ILF&S, Tripura to implement the project for setting up of Silk Processing & Printing Unit in Tripura. IL&FS has taken up the project, civil construction is nearing completion and supply order for machineries & equipments is placed. Installation and commissioning of the plant is expected to be completed shortly. Provision for manpower for running the unit has also already been concurred by State Govt.

(ii) Skill up-gradation training should continue to be given to the beneficiaries in Handloom and Handicrafts sector.

Handloom: Skill up-gradation training have been given to 440 weavers under Block Level Handloom Cluster Development Project of National Handloom Development programme. 20 weavers have been provided skill up-gradation training on handloom for 3 months with the fund of Skill Development Directorate. 108 weavers have been trained under State Plan fund. Handicrafts : Skill development training on handicrafts is continuing with the fund of Skill Development Directorate, SC Welfare Dept. and State Plan. For 2016-17 as on January, 2017, total 1263 beneficiaries have been provided skill up-gradation training (under Skill Development Directorate-60 nos., SC Welfare Dept.–200 nos., State Plan-60 nos. & ISDS–943 nos.).

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(iii) For raising new mulberry plantations as well as development of existing plantations, the Department is to continue tapping of MGNREGA fund to promote silk production.

The Department has taken initiative to implement the Sericulture Scheme specially for raising new plantation and development of existing plantation tagging with MGNREGA fund. During 2016-17, total 5245 beneficiaries have been benefited for raising new plantations as well as development of existing plantations through MGNREGA and total Rs.531.53 lakh has been utilized.

(iv) New idea should be innovated to enthuse the raising generation with Handloom products of the Dept. through its clusters/SHGs so that people in general and rising generation in particular are attracted. Traditional tribal cloth, garments etc. should be encouraged. Yarn should be distributed as far as possible to the beneficiaries of clusters at block level to ensure that cloth is made with it for earning income.

New designs have been created by engaging designers on contract basis. During 2016-17, 350 new designs and fabric samples have been created for traditional tribal cloths and other cloths with a view to give new looks for attracting customers. So that weavers can get the scope of earning more wages through weaving activities for their livelihood. The raw materials (yarn) required for weaving handloom fabrics is basically procured by PWCSs (Primary Weavers Co-operative Societies) and Handloom Clusters from the Yarn Depot of National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) situated at Agartala and subsequently PWCSs and Handloom Clusters are supplying the said yarn to weavers for production of handloom fabrics through which weavers can yarn wages.

(v) During “Bastramela” colourful modern cloth also should be exhibited and sold in addition to existing ones.

The Department has taken initiative to organize “Bastramela” with the colourful products of the State. For 2016-17, the Department has so far received sanction for 5 nos. Handloom Expos for the State. The Expos will be organized very shortly along with exhibition of colourful modern cloths for sale.

(vi) Necessary training should be imparted under existing schemes to make cloth and garments.

For skill upgradation as well as production of new variety of handloom fabrics, training is being conducted in weavers concentrated areas and identified Handloom Clusters under National

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Handloom Development Programme, State Plan and also with the fund of Skill Development Directorate.

(vii) Fashion show of Tribal and Non-Tribal traditional costume may be organised during exhibition for which fund may be asked for, if necessary.

In Handloom Expos, there is a provision to open Theme Pavilion where all types of handloom fabrics (including traditional fabrics of Tribal & commercial weavers) are kept for exhibition to expose amongst the public. The Department is organizing accordingly. The Fashion show cannot be organized during this financial year as because sanction of Expos by the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India is delayed. However, the Department will take action in next financial year 2017-18.

(i) Annual Works report of relevant Demands in respect of implementation/ action taken

of the recommendation made by the Subject Committee–II (2016-17)

REVISED 2016-17 & BUDGET 2017-18 NON-PLAN

Rs. in lakh

Demand No. 25

Name of the Department R. E. 2016-17

B. E. 2017-18 Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture

Salary 1684.00 2324.00 Wages 100.00 120.00 Total (Salary + Wages) 1784.00 2444.00 Total Non-Salary 7.00 8.50 Total Non-Plan 1791.00 2452.50

PLAN Divisible Pool

Rs. in lakh Sl. No

Name of the Department R. E. 2016-17

B. E. 2017-18

Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Salary 0 0 Wages 0 0 Non-Salary 1320.12 1488.00

Sector-wise components: 1 001-Direction & Administration 21.58 23.90 2 103-Handloom Industries 56.55 62.47 3 104-Handicrafts Industries 50.57 56.45 4 107-Sericulture Industries 39.30 45.18 5 Share Capital to THHDC Ltd. 1122.12 1265.00 6 State Share for CSS 10.00 15.00 7 Minor Works 20.00 20.00 8 Major Works 0 0 9 Machinery & Equipments 0 0

Total (Divisible Pool) 1320.12 1488.00

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Non-Divisible Pool 1 SDS 66.00 0 2 SCA Urban Haat 0 0 3 Central Assistance to State Plan

(a) NLCPR 0 0 (b) NEC 0 0 (c) National Handloom Development Programme 100.00 200.00 Total (Non-Divisible Pool) 166.00 200.00 Total (Divisible + Non-Divisible Pool) 1486.12 1688.00

(ii) Achievement made during the year 2016-17; and The Directorate has taken many initiatives in strengthening the activities in the field of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture for creating employment opportunities through different schemes of Block Level Cluster development approach and skill development training as well as providing modern equipments of latest technology for uplifting of beneficiaries after engaging them in this field etc. The achievement specified below indicates the praise worthy success.

Handloom Sector: The Handloom Sector is a part of rural industries which is co-linked with rural economy. For

development of handloom industry as well as handloom weavers in the State, the Department is working with cluster concept with a focus to uplift the women traditional weavers as well as commercial weavers in rural sector. The following initiatives are being taken for the development of handloom sector.

Fund transferred to TTAADC for Rs.10.30 lakh for Pachra Production Scheme to cover 1500 weavers under TTAADC areas.

108 weavers have been provided skill upgradation training for 4 months duration in 4 weavers concentrated areas of the State under State Plan fund. These trained weavers have also been provided new looms and accessories for taking up of commercial production of handloom fabrics. Another 20 weavers have also been provided Skill Up-gradation training with the fund of Skill Development Directorate.

Under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), total 440 weavers have been provided Skill Upgradation training. Weavers from Shankhala Handloom Cluster of Hezamara R. D. Block, Halahali Handloom Cluster of Durga Chowmohani R. D. Block and Bilashpur Handloom Cluster of Chandipur R. D. Block have been covered under this training programme.

Weavers of 60 Handloom Clusters have been extended assistances and various Centrally Sponsored Schemes are also being implemented in the Cluster areas for providing forward and backward linkages through cluster societies by way of providing revolving working capital under State Plan. Total an amount of Rs.31.38 lakh has been utilized for this purpose.

17 areas have been covered under North Eastern Textiles Promotion Schemes (NERTPS). These areas are Pecharthal (North Tripura), Kowaifung (South Tripura), Baishnabpur (South Tripura), Esrai (West Tripura), Killa (Gomati Dist.), Kalacherra (South Tripura), Noabadi (West Tripura), Champahour (Khowai Dist.), Asharambari (Khowai Dist.), Ujan Pathaliaghat (Sepahijalla Dist.), Karbook (Gomati Dist.), Kirtantali (North Tripura), Taranagar (West Tripura), Tepania (Gomati Dist.), Jalebasa (North Tripura) and Silghati (Gomati Dist.). The implementation of NERTPS is under progress and 204 weavers have been provided worksheds so far under the scheme.

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Block level Handloom Cluster: During 2015-16, the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India has sanctioned 3 Block Level Handloom Clusters for implementation in Hezamara, Chandipur and Durgachowmohani R. D. Block. Total cost of the project was Rs.597.00 lakh of which Govt. of India has sanctioned for Rs.413.645 lakh being the GoI share and Rs.7.35 lakh as State share. The Ministry has released Rs.177.1325 lakh as 1st installment for implementation of the project. The project is under implementation. Out of targeted 480 weaves, 440 weavers have been provided Skill Upgradation training and 46 weavers have been provided looms & accessories. The rest target will be covered by March, 2017.

Special Handloom Development Project: Under this project, 860 weavers have been covered. Weavers have been trained and provided with new looms and accessories, worksheds and margin money etc.

1144 weavers have been covered under Social Security Scheme i. e. Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana under Janashree Bima Yojana.

Marketing Events: During 2016-17, the Department has received sanction for 5 Handloom Expos from the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Out of 5 Handloom Expos, 1 National Level Handloom Expo and 4 Special Handloom Expos which will be organized very shortly along with exhibition of colourful modern cloths for sale.

Handicrafts Sector: Urban Haat Project: The State Govt. is setting up an Urban Haat at Purbasha Complex at

Agartala city, with the aim of providing a platform for regeneration of local handloom and handicrafts products and to create an urban recreation hub. The total project cost is Rs.384.00 lakh. Phase–I of the project has already been completed and functional.

Development of THHDC Complex: The total project cost is Rs.17.22 crores of which the construction work of Phase–I of Rs.8.41 crores has already completed. After inauguration of modernized sales emporium, the turnover of THHDC Ltd. has been increased day by day. The project cost of Phase–II is Rs.8.81 crores and construction works is being executed by PWD (R&B).

The Department is continuing skill upgradation training for production of marketable items as per the market demand. During 2016-17, 1263 beneficiaries have been provided Skill Upgradation training with the fund of various Departments/ Organizations (Skill Development Directorate-60 nos., SC Welfare Dept.–200 nos., State Plan-60 nos. and Integrated Skill Development Scheme of MoT-III 943 nos.).

Under State Plan Budget, 19 Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies have been provided financial assistances for working capital.

Sericulture Sector: Sericulture Scheme is being implemented through cluster approach. 20 Sericulture clusters are now functioning effectively for development of Sericulture industry along with generation of employment in rural areas.

19 Mulberry Rearers cum Reelers Cooperative Societies are functioning for providing forward and backward linkages to its member beneficiaries in each cluster areas.

During 2016-17, total 1165 new beneficiaries have been covered under Sericulture scheme for improvement of their livelihood through Sericulture.

Total 1575 acres mulberry gardens of 4080 beneficiaries have been developed under the convergence of MGNREGA fund for which total an amount of Rs.531.53 lakh has been utilized.

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1165 Sericulture beneficiaries have been trained on mulberry plantation and 900 beneficiaries on silkworm rearing to equip them for taking up of silkworm rearing activities successfully.

TTAADC is provided with Rs.8.40 lakh for development of ST women beneficiaries for Sericulture activities under State Plan fund.

During the year 2016-17, total 55 MT mulberry cocoons and 6.8 MT. raw silk and 8,225 pieces silk saree is produced as on January, 2017. The production will further more increase by the end of this financial year.

In addition to existing 12 powerlooms, 1 new unit with 4 powerlooms have been installed at Nutannagar Handloom Cluster to increase of silk fabric production. The unit is ready to function by March, 2017.

40 Sericulture beneficiaries have been trained on mulberry plantation and silkworm rearing with the fund of Skill Development Directorate.

Under 2 Central Sector Schemes–Integrated Sericulture Development Project (ISDP) for West Tripura and Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development Project (IBSDP) for Dhalai District. 876 new beneficiaries have been provided financial support for different components. Beside this, 152 beneficiaries have been assisted for development of Sericulture under IBSDP. For ISDP Rs.996.00 lakh and for IBSDP Rs.949.31 lakh was received from the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.

Under Central Sector Scheme–one modern Silk Processing & Printing Unit is set up at Agartala. The main objective of the unit is to produce finished product of silk fabric within the State. The unit will start functioning from this financial year. The total cost of the project is Rs.341.00 lakh sanctioned by the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.

THHDC Ltd: During last year, the annual turnover of the corporation was Rs.548.00 lakh against the MoU

target of Rs.504.00 lakh which can be increased further if adequate working capital is provided by the Govt.

THHDC Ltd. is the implementing agency for setting up of Apparel and garment manufacturing Unit at Budhjungnagar, Industrial Growth Centre sanctioned under North Eastern Textile Promotion Schemes (NERTPS), Govt. of India. The total project cost is Rs.18.30 Crores, construction of 3 units having 300 machines have been completed and also made functional. 2 entrepreneurs have been selected, for skilling 1 unit to Technopak Pvt. Ltd, Gurgaon and for commercial production 2 units to M/S. Susneha Textiles, Agartala have been handed over on monthly rental basis.

(iii) The Plan/ Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2017-18 for consideration of the Committee during examination;

The Department furnished some Issues for Consideration of the Subject Committee–II during Examination as appended below;

Handloom Sector: As per the budget provision for 2017-18, State Plan Scheme will be implemented

accordingly. It is targeted to send 5 new proposals of Block Level Handloom Cluster Development Project under NHDP to the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India for which diagnostic survey in the Cluster level are being conducted.

Implementation of North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Scheme (NERTPS): The scheme will be implemented after getting 2nd installment fund from the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. It is targeted to cover 300 weavers during the year 2017-18.

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Implementation of Special Handloom Development Project: The implementation of Special Handloom Development Project will be completed during the year 2017-18.

Block Level Handloom Cluster Development Project: Block Level Handloom Cluster Development Project is being implemented and it is targeted to cover 120 weavers with new looms and accessories after getting 2nd installment fund from the Govt. of India.

Organization of Handloom Expos/Fairs: During the year 2017-18, it is targeted to organize 15 Handloom Expos for sale of handloom products of the State.

During 2017-18, TTAADC will be provided fund for amounting to Rs.10.30 lakh for production of Pachra (Rignai) by engaging 1500 weavers.

50 Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies will be provided revolving working capital and for this purpose, an amount of Rs.19.30 lakh will be spent. For providing 100 new looms and accessories, an amount of Rs.15.00 lakh will also be spent under State Plan fund.

120 weavers will be provided skill up-gradation training on weaving and for this purpose Rs.12.03 lakh will be spent.

Handicrafts Sector: The Department is continuing skill up gradation training programme for production of

marketable items as per the market demand. During 2017-18, the Department has taken special emphasis for skilling with technical and financial support of Tripura Skill Development Department in various centres and targeted 660 artisans (Skill Development Mission-580 and State Plan-80).

19 Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies would be provided financial assistance as working capital to do the business.

Regular fairs/ melas would be organized in existing Urban Haat to sale the products produced by the local artisans.

Sericulture Sector: During 2017-18, total 1200 new beneficiaries will be covered for raising 600 acres new

mulberry garden. The beneficiaries will be supported financial assistance for supply of planting materials and different types of plant protection chemicals and quality disinfectant in order to establish good garden and cocoon production.

Total 1000 progressive farmers will be provided financial assistance to increase cocoon production.

Training will be imparted to 1200 beneficiaries on mulberry plantation and 900 beneficiaries on silkworm rearing.

A fund of Rs.8.40 lakh will be transferred to TTAADC for development of Sericulture in ADC area.

5 Reeling & Twisting Units will be supported for increasing mulberry raw silk production. State Grainage Unit of Indranagar will be supported simultaneously to achieve self

sufficiency in production of seed for distribution it to the beneficiaries. Infrastructure will be created for strengthening Sericulture Cluster office and Mulberry

Rearers Cooperative Societies for providing more benefits to the rearers and reelers. THHDC Ltd.: During 2017-18, the following action plan is taken by THHDC Ltd. for implementation. Interior Decoration: THHDC Ltd. will be undertaking interior decoration of various Guest

Houses, Lodges and Seminar hall to generate income of the corporation. Silk Processing & Printing unit: The Department has set up of Silk Processing & Printing

Unit at Indranagar. Civil construction is nearing completion, machineries & equipments will be installed shortly. THHDC Ltd. will be running the unit for production of silk finish product and marketing from next financial year

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Silk Powerloom Unit: THHDC Ltd. is running 2 Silk Powerloom Units at Indranagar and Badhrghat for production of silk fabric. Efforts will be taken to gear up the production of silk fabrics according to requirement for Silk Processing & Printing Unit.

Supply of Gauge & Bandage: As per requirement by Health Department, THHDC Ltd. is supplying gauge and bandage, Red Cross bed sheet and other bedding and clothing etc. For 2017-18, a target to supply of above materials is kept worthing Rs.2.00 Crores.

Issues for Consideration of the Subject Committee–II During Examination: Handloom: To promote the handloom Sector the State Govt. is providing working capital to the Primary

Handloom Weavers Cooperative Societies, looms and accessories, workshed, margin money to the weavers, skill up-gradation, forward & backward linkages and arrangement for marketing promotion will be taken up.

With a view to bring more weavers under the cluster fold and to provide skill up-gradation training and new looms and accessories, adequate fund required to be considered for Handloom Sector.

Fund under Major Works for undertaking construction of Common Weaving Centre in Clusters are required and for this also adequate fund is required, which may also be considered.

Handicrafts: To promote the Handicrafts activities, the State Govt. is taken special efforts for setting up

Common Facility Centres where modern machineries and tools is required for which fund may be kept in the Budget during 2017-18 under the component of Machineries & Equipments.

To set-up new cluster in uncovered areas, necessary fund is required for establishment cluster offices and common facility centre for which necessary fund may be kept in the Budget under the component of Major works.

Sericulture: To increase the cocoon production of the State, Sericulture beneficiaries requires minimum

support for fencing and development of their mulberry gardens, so it is proposed to increase fund allocation of Rs.10.00 lakh (31-Grant-in-aid) in the State Plan Budget.

Sericulture Sector is running 5 Reeling & Twisting Units for production of mulberry raw silk which is being used for silk fabric production. For smooth running of these units, time to time maintenance is required, so allocation of fund of Rs.20.00 lakh for Machineries & Equipments may be considered.

Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Societies are playing key role activities for marketing of cocoons of the State. The rearers who are producing cocoons, are selling their products to Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Societies as per approved rates by the Govt. and passes it to Silk Reeling & Twisting Units for processing. And thus, societies are required a good amount for marketing cocoons. So it is proposed to allocate a fund of Rs.20.00 lakh for providing working capital to 10 lead societies in the State Plan Budget.

A. Divisible Pool 1) Handloom Sector:

(Rupees in lakh) Name of the Scheme and it’s objective

B.E. 2016-17

R.E 2016-17

B.E 2017-18

Physical targets

(i) Pachra production: (47-TTAADC)

10.30 10.30 10.30 1500 weavers will be assisted for Pachra production

(ii) Assistance for training: 10.35 10.35 12.03 120 weavers will be

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(36-Stipend)

provided training on weaving and they will be covered from Handloom Clusters and weavers concentrated areas

(iii) Assistance to PWCS:

(31-Grant-in-aid)

31.38 31.38 34.38 50 PWCSs will be provided revolving working capital of Rs.19.38 lakh and 100 new frame looms and accessories will also be provided to weavers for which Rs.15.00 lakh will be spent

(iv) Publicity/Fairs:

(26-Advt.)

3.02 3.02 3.52 40 PWCSs will be provided fund for participation in Expos and fairs

(v) Seminar/Workshop: (20-OAE)

1.50 1.50 2.24 4 nos. seminar/ workshop to be organized

Sub-Total (Handloom Sector) 56.55 56.55 62.47

2) Handicrafts Sector:

Name of the Scheme and it’s objective

B.E. 2016-17

R.E. 2016-17

B.E. 2017-18

Physical targets

(i) Assistance for quality products and their marketing:

(20-OAE)

2.00 2.00 2.72 5 Seminars/ Workshops to be organized in different clusters.

(ii) Publicity/ Fairs:

(26-Advt.)

6.10 6.10 6.60 For participation in IITF, New Delhi & 10 nos. State level different fairs/melas.

(iii) Stipend for training: (36-Stipend)

10.35 10.35 12.01 During 2017-18, Department will be taking up special emphasis for skilling with technical & financial support of Skill Development Directorate in various centres and targeted 660 nos. (Skill Development Directorate-580, State Plan-80)

(iv) Assistance to PHCSs: (31-Grand-in-aid)

22.82 22.82 25.82 19 Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies (PHCSs) will be assisted with working capital

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(v) Assistance to TTAADC for development of Handicrafts: (47-TTAADC)

9.30 9.30 9.30 Financial support to be given to TTAADC for production of handicrafts item

Sub-Total (Handicrafts Sector) 50.57 50.57 56.45

3) Sericulture Sector: Name of the Scheme and it’s objective

B.E. 2016-17

R.E. 2016-17

B.E. 2017-18

Physical targets

(i) Supply of planting materials/ assistance for disease control:

(20-OAE)

4.48 4.48 5.00 800 new beneficiaries will be assisted for supply of plant protection chemicals to control disease

(ii) Publicity/Fairs:

(26-Advt.)

0.82 0.82 1.52 8 awareness programme will be organized at cluster level

(iii)Assistance to progressive farmers/MRCS:

(31- Grand-in-aid)

16.30 16.30 19.30 1000 progressive farmers will be assisted for increasing cocoon production

(iv) Training/stipend: (36-Stipend)

9.30 9.30 10.96 800 beneficiaries will be imparted training on sericulture

(v) Development of Sericulture in ADC area:

(47-TTAADC)

8.40 8.40 8.40 Fund will be placed to TTAADC for development of Sericulture in ADC area

Sub-Total (Sericulture Sectors) 39.30 39.30 45.18

Total (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture)

146.42 146.42 164.10

4) Annual Plan of the Department For the Year 2017-18 (Financial & Physical): Name of the Scheme and it’s objective

B.E. 2016-17

R.E 2016-17

B.E 2017-18

Physical targets

(i) 5465-Assistance to THHDC Ltd.

1100.00 1122.12 1265.00 To strengthen the Share of Capital base of THHDC Ltd. and also to help it to builds marketing facilities

(ii) Minor Works (27-MW): 20.00 20.00 20.00 Fund will be utilized for renovation/ repair of Cluster/ Society office of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture

(iii)4851-Major Works (52-MW) 0 0 0 (iv) 4851-Machineries &

Equipments (53-M & Eq.) 0 0 0

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(v) State Share Contribution: To meet up the State Share of CSS;

0 10.00 15.00 Fund will be utilized for meeting up of corresponding State matching share against CSS

(a) Handloom Sector: 56.55 56.55 62.47 (b) Handicrafts Sector: 50.57 50.57 56.45 (c) Sericulture Sector: 39.30 39.30 45.18

(vi) 001-Direction & Administration (Plan)

26.58 21.58 23.90

Total Non-Salary: 1293.00 1320.12 1488.00 Total (Divisible Pool) 1293.00 1320.12 1488.00

B. Non-Divisible Pool

Name of the Scheme and it’s objective

B.E. 2016-17

R.E 2016-17

B.E 2017-18

Physical targets

(i) Development of Purbasha Complex

(54-SPA Tied Fund)

250.00 0 0

(ii) Urban Haat (54-SCA Tied Fund)

0 0 0

(iii) Central assistance to State Plan

(a) NLCPR 0 0 0

(b) NEC 0 0 0 (c) National Handloom

Development Programme 500.00 100.00 200.00 Block Level Handloom

Cluster is being implemented in 3 blocks areas i. e. Hezamara, Durgachowmohani and Chandipur R. D. Block under National Handloom Development Programme, Govt. of India. On getting fund of Rs.200.00 lakh from GoI the project will be implemented

(d) Special Development Scheme (SDS)

0 66.00 0

Total Non-Divisible Pool 750.00 166.00 200.00 Total Divisible Pool 1293.00 1320.12 1488.00 Grand Total (Divisible Pool + Non–Divisible Pool)

2043.00 1486.12 1688.00

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During discussion on the Demand No. 25 related to Handloom, Handicrafts and

Sericulture Department, the Principal Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken

by the Deptt. on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year

2016-17. He also stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Department

during the year 2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the department during the


During examination of the department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed

that steps be taken for immediate completion of construction of Silk Printing Unit at Indranagar,

Agartala. Skill upgradation training need to continue to the beneficiaries in handloom and

handicrafts sector and new design be added. Need to take effective measure for raising new

mulberry plantation for increase silk produduction. Colourful modern cloth may be exhibited

during Brastramela and other occasions for attracting the people. Need for organize the Fashion

Show of tribal and non-tribal traditional costume.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] As assured by the department construction of silk printing unit at Indranagar,

Agartala should be completed as early as possible.

ii] Skill upgradation training programme should continue for the beneficiaries engaged

in handloom and handicraft sector. New design during silk printing should be added.

iii] For raising new mulberry plantation as well as development of existing plantations,

the Department is to continue tapping of MGNREGA fund to promote silk production.

Marketing facilities should be created to sell silk products through exhibition and

bastramela.

iv] New idea should be innovated to enthuse the rising generation with handloom

products of the deptt. through its clusters/SHGs so that people in general and rising

generation in particular are attracted. Traditional tribal cloth, garments etc. should be

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encouraged. Yarn should be distributed as far as possible to the beneficiaries of clusters at

block level to ensure that cloth is made with it for earning income.

v] During “Bastramela” colourful modern cloth also should be exhibited and sold in

addition to existing ones. Products by the beneficiaries should be sold during bastramela and

other occasions.

vi] Necessary Training should be imparted under existing schemes to make cloth and

garments.

vii] Fashion show of tribal and non tribal traditional costume may be organised during

exhibition for which fund may be asked for, if necessary . Department should take step to

popularise its products during bastramela.

viii] Field visit by officers should be frequently made at districts and blocks to inspect the

ongoing schemes.

ix] A large number of staff working for 15/20 years on fixed pay basis, they should be

considered for regularisation of service.

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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REPORT ON

TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT

(DEMAND NO. 19)


matters related to Tribal Welfare Department. The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of





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 2017-18 as

placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown

below :-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total Tribal Welfare TSP SCP

19 a) Non-Plan 8416.81 9113.47 9113.47

b) Plan 20805.22 20734.78 20734.78


27995.68 8373.80 8373.80

TOTAL : 19 = 57217.71 0.00 38222.05 0.00 38222.05

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

the Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 06-03-2017 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 2016–17 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 :–

Point No.

Recommendations of the Committee Action taken /to be taken

Point no. i

The Department is to send proposal for tea plantation of 332 Nos. of families again for the year 2016-17 which was not approved earlier by the MOTA. In addition to the above families, new willing families found eligible for tea plantation may be proposed to the Ministry.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, had categorically instructed in the meeting of the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) held on 13th April, 2015 that proposal for Tea & Rubber Plantations shall not be considered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Therefore, no proposals for Tea & Rubber plantations were submitted to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India during 2016-17 except a proposal for setting up of one Mini Tea Processing Factory under Kailashahar Sub-Division for Rs. 1.00 crore. Accordingly Rs. 1.00 crore was sanctioned for setting up of Mini Tea Possessing Factory under Kailashahar Sub-Division during 2016-17. The project will be implemented by the Industry & Commerce Department.

Point no. ii

The Department is to take initiative to increase the rate of financial benefit for treatment of ST patients under Nucleus budget at the rate shown below. Budget provision for the said scheme should not be less than 40 lacs per annum.

Budget Provision for Nucleus Budget Scheme for the year 2016-2017 is Rs.40.00 lakhs. The rate of financial benefit for treatment of ST Patients under Nucleus Budget had been enhanced. Details are as follows:-

Name of Sanctioning Authority

Existing rate

Proposed enhanced rate

Sanctioning Authority Enhanced rate

SDM/SDTWO/BDO/DWO Rs.650/- Rs.1000/- SDM/BDO/DWO Rs.1000/- DM & Collector Rs.1250/- Rs.1500/- DM & Collector Rs.1500/-

Director, TW Rs.3125/- Rs.5000/- Director, TW Rs.5000/- Pr. Secretary, TW Rs.6250 Rs.8000/- Secretary, TW Rs.8000/- Hon’ble Minister, TW (in special case)

Rs.6250/- Rs.12000/- Hon’ble Minister, TW (in Special case)

Rs.12000/-

Point no. iii

The Department is to request the secondary education department to setup 1 (one) Joint Entrance Examination Centre in tribal dominated area of Dhalai District.

A Joint Entrance Examination Centre had been opened at Ambassa, Dhalai District by the Tripura Board of Joint Entrance during 2017.

Point no. iv

The Department is to look after the NGO run coaching centers which are not approved by the TW Department, but engaged in coaching the ST students.

District Welfare Officers were instructed to regularly monitor the Madhyamik Drop out Coaching Centres run by the NGOs which were

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not approved by the Tribal Welfare Department and to submit the details report to the Director , TW.

Point no. v

The Department is to look after the ST/SC combined hostel attached to Teliamura Class XII School which needs immediate re-construction/construction.

Proposal for re-construction of this Hostel will be submitted to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India during 2017-18.

Point no. vi

The Department is to request secondary education department to appoint cook-cum-masalachi in all ST hostels where ever they are not posted/appointed.

The Director ,School Education(Secondary) ,Government of Tripura was requested to appoint cook-cum-masalachi in all ST hostels where there are no Cook-cum-Masalchi vide NoF.5-1(438)/TW/Spl-Cell/2016-17/1717-19 dated 22nd April,2016. 35 (thirty five) Cook-cum- Masalchi /Helper have been appointed during last one year.

Point no. vii

Engineering Cell of T.W. Department will act as Nodal Cell in respect of maintenance of data base relating to details of physical infrastructure, vacancy of seats, stipend, coaching etc. of ST hostels of the state and department is to submit Action Plan to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GOI for modernization of ST hostels for funding. The post of Executive Engineer under TW Department which lapsed earlier should be revived immediately for effective implementation and monitoring of construction works being implemented by the TW Department for which concurrence, if necessary should be given by the Finance Department.

The post of Executive Engineer has been revived & filled up now and the Engineering Cell is now strengthened by promoting one Junior Engineer to Assistant Engineer. The Engineering Cell maintains all data of hostels. Accordingly steps have been taken for reconstruction of Hostels ,repair and maintenance of hostels and supply of furniture and utensils.

(ii) Financial and physical achievement of TW schemes during 2016-17.

Name of Schemes Expenditure

(Rs. in lakhs)

Physical Remarks Target Achievement (as on 31st

January,2017) Boarding House Stipend.

1886.61 23,500 students 25,040 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship

242.87 80,000 students 63,229 students Class-VI to VIII

Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS)- Class-IX and X

0.00 18,122 students 18,122 students enrolled in the National Scholarship Portal for the year 2016-17.

Fund yet to be released by Govt. of India.

Additive to Post Matric Scholarship

72.08 3,500 students 1,783 students

Inter Hostel Competition

3.80 Inter hostel competition among the ST students of High/H.S.

Organized inter hostel competition among the ST students attached to the Govt. run High/H.S. Schools in 8 Districts..

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Schools. Grants to Sponsored Students for Job Oriented course

88.52 100 students Sponsored new 104 nos. students to various institutes for job oriented courses (GNM-70 and ANM-5, B.Sc. Nursing-10 and Paramedical-19 students).

Merit Award to Meritorious students

124.14 7,400 students 11,473 Students. Class-VI-XII

Coaching & Allied Scheme

1.86 600 students Imparting coaching provided to 93 students for TPSC, CCE and Other allied competitive examinations.

Folk Arts & Culture 15.38 Financial assistance provided to various mela, festival, puja, exhibition etc.

Hiring charges of vehicle for transportation of pilgrims at Tirthamuk mela, Financial assistance provided to various agencies/organization for organizing tribal festival, mela etc.- Kharchi puja, Tirthamuk mela, 15th State level Woa festival at Kulai, Rash Utsav & Mela at Taibandal ADC village, 9th State level Anthar Buthar Festival at Jampuijala, Poush Sankranti Mela at Chakmaghat, Rai Festival, Chabimura festival. All DWOs & SDWOs for organizing Folk dance competition in connection with observance of Republic Day-2016; All BDOs for Celebration of Kokborok Day.

Special Coaching in Core Subject

82.82 143 nos. Coaching is being provided to ST boarders of 151 nos. ST hostels attached to various government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura.

Supply of Free Text Books

40.71 22,000 students 13,057 students Class-IX onward

Supply of Furniture & utensil to Hostels

6.27 Need based Furniture & utensils supplied to 1 (one) no. Tribal Rest House and 2 nos. ST hostels attached to government run High / H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt. Govt. of Tripura.

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Grant-in-aid to Residential Educational Society

300.00 Recurring grants to Ashram/ Residential Schools run and managed by the TTWREIS.

Salary & Wages of staff of 3 (three) Ashram School- Radhamohan Memorials Ashram School, Ambass; Daskhin Karbook Ashram School, Karbook & Ratanmoni Memorials Ashram School, Kanchanpur and 1(one) Residential School-Bhuratali Residentian School.Purchase of books, Stationery, Furniture, School Uniform, Winter dress and bed materials etc. Rep/mtc. of 3(three) Ashram School and 1(one) Residential School. Construction of staff quarter, const. of School gate, Const. of boundary fencing & installation of deep tude well etc.

Renovation of building

75.00 Up-keeping of Government run hostels (Need Based).

Repair/Mtc. of hostel - 6 nos. ST hostels. Internal electrification - 7 no. ST hostels. Construction of boundary wall - 5 nos. ST hostel. Maintenance of Kitchen hall-4 nos. ST hostel. Maintenance of toilets - 5 nos. ST hostel. Installation of filter for drinking water-3 nos. ST hostel.

Share Contribution to ST Corporation.

60.00 Purchase of 10,000 nos. B class share.

Purchase of 6,000 Nos. B class share and share capital.

Nucleus Budget scheme

24.00 Financial assistance for 4,200 poor ST patients

Financial assistance provided to poor ST patients for treatment.

Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremist

65.00 300 nos. returnees

For providing financial assistance to the 82 nos. returnees under Broad Package scheme (Piggery/Goatery and Power Tillers scheme).

Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremist

Minor works/Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House/Hostel

9.00 Mtc./repairs of Office buildings-5 nos. and Tribal Rest Houses-2 nos.

Meet up expenditure for inauguration purpose of the newly constructed 50 seated ST Boys hostel attached to Balaram Kobra H.S. School and newly constructed 50 seated ST Girls hostel attached to Jalemabari H.S. School. LPG connection – SC/ST Boys

Minor works/Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House/Hostel

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hostel attached to Charipara Class XII School, ST Girls hostel attached to Tulasikhar-Rajnagar H.S. School and Jalemabari Girls Hostel. Maintenance of Office/ Repairing – Bhagini Nevedita combined SC/ST Girls hostel, Tribal Rest House Dasarath Bhawan, MTB Girls hostel No.2. Mtc. of IRP GPH capacity for Office of the T.W. Directorate. Electric line – Service connection at Tribal Rest House Santirbazar, extension of LT line for Maharani Tulsibati Girls Hostel-No.1. Purchasing of 2 nos. of 1000 Ltr. Capacity water storage tank for Lachi VTC camp at Manu.

Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC

12033.33 Grants to TTAADC

Payment of Salary, Gratuity, Pension etc. to own employees of TTAADC.

Special Development Scheme (SDS)

987.50 Construction of Play Centre-1, Const. of cultural academy -2 nos., Const. of Community hall-1No., const. of hostel-1 No. and const. of residential quarter for hostel Superintendent -28 nos.

Construction of Pati Chari Play Centre work in progress & Coaching Complex under Bokafa RD block; Cultural Academy at South Taibandal, Sonamura; Cultural Academy at Murasing Para work in progress; Const. of ground floor of Community Hall at Khejurbagan, Agartala; Const. of ground floor of Hostel attached to Garia Academy Model school, Atharobhola, Udaipur; 28 nos. Residential Quarters for Hostel Superintendent attached to various Govt. run Boys & Girls hostel at Santirbazar, Satchand, Kanchanpur, Udaipur and Kumarghat.

Articles 275 (I) 2063.31 Construction of 3 nos. EMR School, recurring expenditure of 4 nos. EMR School, Up gradation of Bhuratali Residential School from (viii-x), Up gradation

Recurring grant to EMR Schools - 4 nos. EMR schools under TTWREIS. Screening of Sickle Cell Anemia among tribal students is going on through out the state. Total 1,87,765 ST students have been screened, out of which 62 numbers student found positive as on 31st January, 2017.

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of RMM Ashram, School Kanchanpur from (vi-viii)

Construction of Box culvert – 4 nos at Uricherra under Subhash Ch ADC Village, Kanchanpur. Box culvert on the stream lead of Sananda para to Birmani para. Construction of box culvert at Darchwai. 5 mtrs. Span box culvert at Sachiyabari towards to Awalgash. 4 mtrs. RCC box cell at Megglibondh. Repair/mtc. of hostel – ST Boys hostel attached to Harachandra H.S. School, Kamalpur. Brick Soling road – Mukra Dalan to Lalit Ch. para via Monaikrai para under Kanchanpur. Brick soling with side drain, earth filling at Darchwai, Reformation of road near Dinacobra School to Manik Chowdhury Para under Tulasikhar, 2 km brick soling road from Awalgash to Munda para, 1 km brick soling road from Radhanagar TSR Camp to Joychandra para. Equipment of Science Laboratory- 4 numbers of H.S. School under South District and Darchawai Christian H.S. School, Kumarghat. Construction/setting up of a multipurpose cold storage at Karbook. Survey - Payment of 2,57,522 nos. ST families data entry in 8 Districts related with survey on Socio Economic Culture and Educational status.

Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP)

1662.00 Employment-cum-income generating-2093 families, Agri. & Allied activity-10 Farmers’ Knowledge centres (FKCs), Horticulture/Floriculture- 61 nos. hostels, Health infrastructure-1 no., providing sports goods-

Low cost Inputs Technology (composite fish culture) under 8 districts -636 units, Pisciculture in seasonal /non-perennial water bodies - 2706 units, composite fish culture in Regrouped village - 356 units, Transportation etc. cost for implementation of project activities, 2-days training to ST fish farmers of ADC – 350 units. Construction of fish market shed at Mungiakami, Laljuri and Jatanbari.

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211 nos. hostels, Socio Economic Survey of STs-8 District, implementation of Sickle Cell Anemia programme-8 District, Strengthening of field officers namely DWO& SDWO offices by providing infrastructure supports-80 nos.

Construction of inputs storage center at Mandwai and Kanchanpur work are in progress. Dairy Development- 280 beneficiaries for dairy dev. for accelerated economic dev. of hardcore jhumias and FRA Patta Holders and 4 nos. Women Milk Producer Society formed in Lalit Bazar under Mandwai, Balurbandh under Hezamara, Belbari under Khumulwng and Mandwai Bazar under Mandwai. Imparting training under Skill Development Programme to ST beneficiaries regarding Carpenter, Mason, barbender, plumber, Handloom & Handicraft ,Tourism & Hospitality etc.-2,505 youths. Health infrastructure at Chailengta under Dhalai District. Kitchen Garden- 61 nos. hostels.

Rehabilitation of 1998-Surrenderd Extremist (Re-payment of Loan)

184.41 Need based Re-payment of Loan to the NSTFDC.

Post Matric Scholarship (CSS)

0.00 22,967 students 22,967 students enrolled in the National Scholarship Portal for the year 2016-17.

Fund yet to be released by GOI

Special Plan Assistance (SPA)

683.23 1 Tribal Rest House

Reconstruction of Kumari Madhuti Rupashree Tribal Rest Houses.

Construction of Boys and Girls Hostels

952.68 4 nos. Construction of 1st floor portion of 480 seated Eklavya Model Residential School building and 240 seated Boys hostel (1st & 2nd Floor) at Rajnagar under Khowai. Construction of Protection wall including Kitchen room, Internal electrification and site development of 50 seated St Girls Hostel attached to Jalemabari High School. Construction of 3 nos. Girls hostels attached to Jalemabari High School, Bhuratali Residential School and Kathalcherra TMC.

Special Central Assistance

103.00 Toy train Procurement and installation of Toy Train at Khumulwng.

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iii) Financial and Physical Target under TW schemes during 2017-18.

Name of Schemes

Provisional Target for 2017-18 (As per Ceiling Budget

Allocation)

Financial Target (Rs. in lakhs)

Physical

Mtc./Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House.

15.00 Mtc./Repairs of office buildings/hostels, Tribal Rest Houses and other Establishment.

Boarding House Stipend.

4577.57 24,960 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship.

348.00 87,000 students

Additive to Post Matric Scholarship

471.56 8,345 students

Inter Hostel Competition.

3.80 Inter hostel competition among the ST students of High and H.S. School.

Grants to Sponsored Students for Job Oriented course

334.00 130 students

Merit Award to Meritorious students

150.00 12,500 students

Coaching to Madhyamik Drop-out Student

122.00 Coaching provided to Madhyamik failed ST students through 16 nos. coaching centres run by NGOs.

Coaching & Allied Scheme

20.00 Various competitive examinations -500 students

Folk Arts & Culture etc.

47.00 Financial assistance to various mela, festival, puja, exhibition etc.

Special Coaching in Core Subject.

100.00 Coaching is being provided to ST boarders of 151 nos. ST hostels attached to various Government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura.

Supply of Free Text Books.

100.00 30,000 students

Supply of Furniture & utensils to Hostels.

59.00 Furniture & utensils supplied to various ST hostels (Need based) attached to government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura.

Grant-in-aid to Residential Educational Society.

500.00 Recurring grants to 3 nos. Ashram Schools and 1 Residential School run and managed by the TTWREIS.

Renovation of buildings.

140.00 Up-keeping of 213 nos. Government run hostels (Need Based).

Share Contribution to ST Corporation.

100.00 Purchase of 10,000 B class shares

Nucleus Budget scheme.

40.00 Financial assistance provided to the poor ST patients for treatment.

Name of Schemes

Provisional Target for 2017-18 (As per Ceiling Budget Allocation)

Financial Target (Rs. in lakhs)

Physical

Rehabilitation of Surrendered

150.00 Financial support for rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremists.

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Extremists Rehabilitation of 1998-Surrenderd Extremist (Re-payment of Loan)

180.00 Re-payment of Loan to the Rehabilitation of 1998-Surrenderd Extremist.

Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC.

12500.00 Payment of Salary, Gratuity, Pension etc. to own employees of TTAADC.

Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP)

2535.00 i) Employment-cum-incoming generating Programme. ii) Agriculture and allied activity. iii) Providing Sports Goods to all boarders of ST hostels. iv) Employment linked Skill Development (for Male / Female beneficiaries) -2100 v) Backyard LIT poultry rearing for ST families including skill development-1 Unit. vi) Promotion of Nutritional kitchen garden in the ST Hostel/Boarding Houses located in TSP areas-61 nos. hostels.

Articles 275(I) 2582.80 Recurring grant to EMR Schools - 4 nos. EMR schools under TTWREIS. Screening of Sickle Cell Anemia among tribal students /Construction of Box culvert Repair/mtc. of hostel/ Brick Soling road. Supply of Equipment for Science Laboratory. Construction of 3 nos. Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Special Assistance of Central Plans Schemes for TTAADC areas

100.00 Implementation of 15 nos. Project.

Post- Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%)

3156.00

22,967 students

Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%)

18,122 students

Construction of Boys and Girls hostel (CSS)

Re-construction of 19 nos. old hostels.

Minor Forest Produce Operation (MFPO- CSS-100%)

Market Intervention, Training and skill up gradation, R&D/ IPR Activity, Supply Chain Infrastructure Development.

During discussion on the Demand No. 19 related to Tribal Welfare Department, the





During examination of the department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that a

mini tea processing factory to be set up immediately. Maximum amount of financial assistance

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be given to the ST patients for purchasing medicines etc. Hon’ble Members of the Committee

stated that one Joint Entrance Examination Centre may be set up at Santirbazar, South Tripura

for benefit of the students. Need to re-construct/construct of ST/SC combined hostels

immediately where necessary. One ST Girls’ Post Matric Hostel be constructed by the

Department for which Revenue Department will allot/identify khas land in Agartala City.

Requisite number of Cook-cum-Masalchi also be appointed for uncovered hostels.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] One mini tea processing factory was sanctioned in Kailashahar sub-division for which

`1 (one) crore was sanctioned which should be set-up immediately.

332 families were not approved earlier by the MOTA for tea plantation and they

should be proposed again either for Horti or Pisciculture schemes.

ii] The Department is to take step so that maximum amount of financial assistance for

purchase of medicines etc. is given to the ST patients as per latest enhanced rate.

iii] The Department is to request the Secondary Education Department to set up 1 (one)

Joint Entrance Examination Centre at Santirbazar, South Tripura.

iv] The Department is to keep vigil on the NGO run coaching centres which are not

approved by the T.W. department but engaged in coaching the ST students.

v] The Department is to look after the ST/SC combined hostel attached to Teliamura

Class XII School which needs re-construction/construction without further delay. One ST

girls Post matric Hostel should be constructed by TW department with the help of Revenue

department which may identify khas land for allotment in Agartala City.

vi] The department should take appoint Cook-cum-Masalchi for the uncovered ST

hostels.

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vii] Infrastructure creation in tribal areas should be done in addition to constructing

market sheds on road side.

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 ON

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL REHABILITATION IN PLANTATION & PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUP (TRP & PTG)

(DEMAND NO. 32)


related to 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 deptt. on the recommendations made by the

Committee during the year 2016-17; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year

2016-17, (iii) The plan / programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2017-18.

The TRP & PTG Department is under Demand No. 32. The object of the different schemes

under this Department is to develop the PTG (Reang) Rehabilitation Plantation scheme, Animal

Husbandry inputs, Skill-up-gradation, Health Care through Mobile Medical Unit (PTG),

Assistance to Public Sector Undertaking, the TRPC Ltd during the year 2016-17. The Annual

Work Report under this Demand in respect of implementation & action taken report on the

recommendation made by the Subject Committee-II during 2017-18 is state in this Report.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 32 for the Financial year 2017-18 as placed

in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown below :-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total T.R.P. & P.T.G. TSP SCP

32 a) Non-Plan 892.33 958.22 958.22

b) Plan 178.00 216.25 216.25


515.00 580.00 580.00

TOTAL : 32 = 1585.33 1754.47 0.00 0.00 1754.47

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 32 is examined by the

Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 06-03-2017 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 2016-17 in its 21st Report to

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

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Sl. No.

Recommendations of the Committee Action taken /To be taken

1 The Department is to engage/appoint Medical Officer/Staff permanently against 8(eight) PTG Medical units so that health camp is organized in all the vulnerable PTG hamlets.

There are 9(nine) Mobile Medical Unit. These are (1) Sadar (2) Kanchanppur, (3) Damcherra, (4) Longtarai Valley (5) Ambassa, (6) Ganganagar, (7) Mungiakami, (8) Udaipur & (9) Amarpur. At present 2(two) Medical Officers are posted at Ambass & Udaipur MMU, PTG, but Dr. Udayan Majumder, MO, PTG, Udaipur is admitted in PG course at RIMS, Imphal. The MO, Ambassa is organizing Health Camp in Dhalai District. When is required MO Ambassa is organising Health Camp in the other MMU also. Due to shortage of M. O. it will be very difficult to cover all hamlets. The Department is taking step to fill up some of the posts.

2 The Department is to encourage plantation of bamboo. mosambi etc. on priority basis for PTG beneficiaries.

Rehabilitation of PTG (Reang) families through various scheme like Bamboo plantation, Mosambi plantation, and many other assistance i.e. Housing assistance, Assistance for small business, Business Stall etc. had been taken. The efforts will be continued. Steps had been taken up to strengthen Rehabilitation through plantation of bamboos & horti culture plants.

3 Rehabilitation of (PTG) Reang under various Schemes be strengthened. The Department may examine feasibility of re-grouping the poor PTG families living in the remote inaccessible hamlets with proper rehabilitation.

Regrouping of PTG had been done by Forest Department .

4 The Department is to fill in the vacant post, like Programme Officer, Programme Assistant, Agri Asstt., L.D.C., Junior Surveyor, Programme Helper, Group-D immediately. So that implementation of schemes at the field level does not hamper.

Recruitment process for the post of Programme Officer, Programme Assistant & Group-D is going on, thereafter, recruitment process for the post of Agri Asstt., L.D.C., Junior Surveyor, Programme Helper will be taken up.

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i) Financial and physical achievement under TW (TRP & PTG) Scheme during

the year 2016-17.

Name of Schemes Expenditure

(Rs. In lakhs)

Physical

Remarks Target

Achievement (as on 31st January,2017)

Salary 27.629 32.00 27.629

Direction & Administration 4.36 10.97 Publication/Rent/P.O.L./TE etc.

Plantation Scheme (a) Creation/ Maint. of Rubber plantation

0.00 50.00 Fund not yet received

(b) Creation/Maint. of Bamboo Plantation

0.00

Assistance Public Sector PSU 81.00 135.00 1(Corporation) Mobile Medical Unit 0.00 0.00 Training of Workers 0.018 0.03 7161 patients CSS (CCDP) 0.00

Work under progress

Agriculture activities 30.00 Special coaching 36.00 Incentive for Higher education 12.00 Training for growing fish seeds/fingerlings

12.00

Const. of link road 150.00 Const. of community toilet 165.00 Vocational training 100.00 Monitoring & Evaluation 10.00

ii. Financial & Physical Target under TW (TRP&PTG) scheme during 2017-18.

Name of Scheme

Financial Target (Rs.in lakhs)

Provisional Target for 2017-18 (As per Ceiling Budget

Allocation) Remarks

Physical Rehabilitation through Bamboo Plantation

160.00 Creation of Bamboo Plantation for 400 families for 80 hamlets

Agriculture activities 36.00 Cultivation of traditional crops like paddy/sesame/tapioca etc. for 30 hamlets @1.20 lakh per hamlet

Horticulture activities 36.00 Sabri banana/ Lemon/Papaya etc. for 30 hamlets @ 100 per beneficiaries.

Education:- Special Coaching

36.00

7443 No. Students

Incentive of Higher Education 12.00 60 No. Students Training for Growing fish 12.00 20 hamlets @0.60 lakh

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seed / Fingerlings Modern Skill Electrician/ Mobile Phone Repair/Compu- ter training/hospitality etc.

32.00 @ 10/batch of 80 beneficiaries

Community:- Link Road( Brick Soling)

200.00

20 K.M.

Drinking Water Sources creation for lifting by Solar Powered Motor

225.00 150 hamlets @ 1.50 lakh in average

Solar Powered Station for Electrification of PTG house

100.00 10 Nos.

Organizing Health Camp and administrative in PTG hamlet

15.00 100 Hamlet

Construction of Community Toilet

300.00 60 Hamlets for 600 beneficiaries

State level Hojagiri Festival 15.00 3 unit Traditional Sports 20.00 200 hamlets for 2000 beneficiaries Vocational Training To increase skilled manpower among PTG tribal’s covering motor driving, Road Binding, plumbing, mason, Fabrication on Iron grill etc.

150.00 6 Districts for 1500 trainees

Construction of Rain Water Harvesting Structure.

18.00 18 hamlets

Laying of Pipeline for distribution of water to PTG household

20.00 10 hamlets

Construction of Check Dam 15.00 10 hamlets

During discussion on the Demand No. 32 related to Tribal Rehabilitation in Plantation

and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (TRP & PTG) Department, the Secretary apprised the

Committee about the action taken by the Deptt. on the recommendations made by the

Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17. He also stated before the Committee about

the achievements made by the Department during the year 2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be

implemented by the department during the financial year 2017-18.

During examination of the department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that

it is urgently need to engage/appoint Medical Officers for all 8 (eight) PTG Medical Units and

Health assistant for organizing PTG Health Camps in the remote hamlets. The Department

identified 6420 families for rehabilitation, the process need to complete immediately. Need to

provide benefit of housing under PMAY-G scheme for which matter to be taken up with the

Rural Development Department.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to engage/appoint Medical Officer for all 8 (eight) PTG Medical Units

and Health assistant for organising PTG Health Camps in the remote hamlets.

ii] The Department is to encourage plantation of bamboo, orange, mosambi etc. on priority

basis for PTG beneficiaries.

iii] As reported by the Department, 6420 families were identified for rehabilitation, the

process of which should be completed immediately.

iv] The Department is to provide benefit of housing under PMAY scheme for which

department should take up the matter with Rural Development Department.

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 Department to be followed.





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REPORT ON

OBC WELFARE DEPARTMENT

(Demand No. 61)

INTRODUCTION

The Department for Welfare of OBCs is 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 mainly relate to Educational Development and Economical

development. The main thrust of the Department is on Educational Development of the said

community.

The Government has created in the year 2013 a new Directorate namely Directorate for

welfare of OBCs under the Department for Welfare of OBCs separately bifurcating the erstwhile

Directorate for Welfare of SCs & OBCs in the State.

Information:

The major schemes on Education Sector are: Pre- Matric Scholarship to OBC students. Post- Matric Scholarship to OBC students. Distribution of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Merit Award to the OBC students. Pre- examination coaching & allied Scheme. Sponsoring of OBC students for GNM/BSC/BPT/BMLT/BHM/ANM & BMRT course. Construction of hostels for OBC boys & girls students.

The major schemes on Economic Sector are: Share capital assistance to OBC Corpn. Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients).

The Department of Welfare of Other Backward Communities” (OBCs) is under the

Demand No. 61. The Budget proposals under that Demand for financial year 2017–2018 as

placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2016-17are

as follows:-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total O.B.C. Welfare TSP SCP

61 a) Non-Plan 111.00 115.00 115.00

b) Plan 998.00 1549.00 1549.00


2600.00 2600.00 2600.00

TOTAL : 20 = 3709.00 4264.00 0.00 0.00 4264.00

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The Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 06-03-2017 examined the aforesaid

Budget proposal of OBC Welfare Department and also heard the Secretary of the Department

who appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the information of the

Department for Welfare of OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the

recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17 which are

reproduced in seriatim below :-

Sl.No. Recommendation of the

Committee.

Action taken during the year 2016-17.

i The Department is to continue its

activities under special area based

programme for OBCs as per “

Special Package Programme”

introduced by the State Govt.

The OBC Welfare Department is in the process of

continuing its activities in implementation of

special area based program for OBCs through

line Department as per “Special Package

Program” introduced by the State Govt.

throughout the year. Last review meeting with

line Departments to asses the achievements and

constraints has been held on 14/07/2016 in the

official chamber of the Hon’ble Minister, OBC

Welfare Deptt.

ii Financial assistance for medical

treatment of OBC patients should

be enhanced at the rate as follows :-

The recommendation of the Committee for

enhancement of existing rate has already been

implemented.

iii The Department is to continue to

provide loan to the unemployed

youth/ family covering all the

uncovered areas as per existing

norms/guidelines. Vacant posts

should be filled in as early as

possible to pave the way for

effective implementation and

Necessary initiative is taken by the Tripura OBC

Co. operative Development Corporation Ltd.

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monitoring of schemes.

Iv The Department is to initiate

proposal for enhancement of rate of

sitting allowance for the Members

of the OBC Sub-Committee at the

block level at the rate of Rs. 100/-

per head per day.

Rate of sitting allowance for the Members of the

OBC Sub-Committee at the block level at the rate

of Rs. 100/- per head per day has already been

implemented.

Achievement of the OBC Welfare Department during 2016-17 in details:

Education Sector:

Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is State plan scheme . The OBC students of classes I to V are getting scholarship @ Rs. 25/- pm. , 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. During this year 48000 Nos. students are covered.

Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Under this scheme, the OBC Post-Matric stageare getting scholarship @ Rs.160/- to Rs.350/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year. During this year 19320 nos students are covered.

Distribution of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students: The OBC students who secured 60% & above 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 1242 nos. Students were benefited under this scheme.

Sponsoring of OBC students for GNM/B.Sc Nursing /BPT/BMRT/ ANM/BHMS/ BMLT/ BMRIT course: This is state plan scheme. Under this scheme, OBC students were sponsored for training of GNM/B.Sc Nursing /BPT/BMRT/ANM/BHMS/BMLT/BMRIT course at TIPS in our State during 2016-17. Total 115 nos. Students were benefited under this scheme. Economic Sector: Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the poor OBC patient to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local hospital/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases the State Government is being considered the sanction for better treatment outside the State. Total 2100 patient were assisted under Nucleus Budget Schemes during this year up to the month of January, 2017. The Plan/Programme and Project to be implemented through the OBC welfare Deptt.

during the year 2017-18 for consideration of the Committee. Sl. No. Activities Fund

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship (50:50) Rs. 142.00 Lakhs. 2. Post-matric Scholarship (100% CSS) Rs. 1950.00 Lakhs. 3. GNM/B.Sc Nursing Training Rs. 500.00 Lakhs. 4. Merit award (State Fund) Rs. 30.00 Lakhs.

5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gold Medal Award/Vidya Rs. 30.00 Lakhs. Sagar Socio Cultural Award (State Fund) 6. Pre-Examination Coac hing (State Fund) Rs. 15.00 Lakhs.

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7. NB (State Fund) Rs. 35.00 Lakhs. 8. Besides that, the OBC Co-op Dev. Corporation Target set to cover 1,300 beneficiaries

Ltd. Will implement various Schemes like Study Loan/Transport Sector loan/General Loan (OBC Corpn)

9. Proposal has been sent to Finance Department The Construction may be taken up for funding under RIDF for the construction of subject to availability of fund Multipurpose Community Hall/Market Shed/ and approval.

Market Stall in OBC dominated area.

During discussion on the Demand No. 61 related to OBC Welfare Department, the





During examination of the department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that

the activities of the Deprtment under special area based programme for OBCs as per “Special

Package Programme” introduced by the State be continued. Need for completion of allotment

process in time for 3131 OBC families was proposed. Financial assistance for the OBC patients

will be as far as practicable so that patients do not suffer for want of money to purchase of

medicines and latest enhance rate of financial assistance may be followed. Loans to the

umemployed youth/families to uncovered areas may be provided as per existing norms.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to continue its activities under special area based programme for

OBCs as per “Special Package Programme” introduced by the State Govt. Allotment process

for 3131 OBC families was proposed which should be completed within reasonable time.

ii] Amount of financial assistance for the OBC patients should be as far as practicable so

that patients do not suffer during purchasing of medicine. Latest enhanced rate in this

connection may be followed.

iii] The Department is to continue to provide loan to the unemployed youth/families covering

all the uncovered areas as per existing norms/guidelines.

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iv] Vacant posts should be filled in as early as possible to pave the way for effective

implementation and monitoring of schemes.

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

respectively for grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-

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REPORT ON

INFORMATION & CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT [DEMAND NO. 17]


related to 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




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 2017-18 as placed in

the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2016-17 are shown below.:-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total Information & Cultural Affairs TSP SCP

17 a) Non-Plan 2011.00 2927.00 2927.00

b) Plan 1876.97 308.50 379.00 331.00 1018.50


303.89 0.00 0.00

TOTAL : 17 = 4191.86 3235.50 379.00 331.00 3945.50

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

Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 06-03-2017 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 21st Report during the year 2016-17 which are noted below.

Sl.

No.

Recommendations of the committee Reply of the Govt. on the

recommendations

1 2 3

i) The Department to continue to supply

newspapers and magazines not only to

the Gaon Panchayats and ADC

villages but also to the wards of the

urban areas and offices of notified

areas form 2016-17 onwards.

Newspapers and Magazines are provided

to different persons up to the village as

well as Panchyat level as per mailing list

prepared with the approval of the

department. In order to extend the service

to Panchyat and Village Committee and

urban areas an excess fund would be

required for which proposal has been sent

for the said purpose.

ii) The Department is to continue cultural

activities of Minorities specially on

the religious memorable

days/occasions.

The Cultural calendar includes various

programmes related to Minorities

Community namely, Karbala Swaran day,

Jarisari for the Muslim Community

members. Buddha Purnima, Mahamuni

festival for Buddhist community,

Christmas day for Christian community

members. On receiving for farther

representation for addition of programs,

due consideration may be paid for

incorporation.

iii) The Cultural Calendar being published

by the Department should include

Hazagiri dance also alongwith other

The Hazagiri festival included in the

cultural calendar and continues in every

year. The department already procured

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dances and dress and musical

instruments thereof should be supplied

to the cultural troupes. Practice of

lokasangit should be revived. Dress

bank should be set up in every sub-

division/block by the department for

supply to the artist whenever

requisitioned.

ornaments for the Tribal, Manipuri and

other communities for using by the artists.

Lok Sanskriti festival has been initiated.

The dress for the performances is

available in the privately operated Dress

Bank. As such presently need of dress

bank has been deteriorated.

iv) The Department is to encourage

staging of drama in modernized form

catering to the requirement of the

people.

The Department encourages for staging of

Drama. Drama festival is going to be

organized in all Sub-Division, District and

State Level Workshop on Drama is being

organized at School also. A book on local

drama script is being prepared and would

be published by March,2017.Adequate

steps have been taken to promote the

quality of drama in association with

National School of Drama & Sangit Natak

Academy.

v) Inter district cultural exchange

programme should be organized by

the department at regular intervals and

publicity relating to the cultural

heritage of the state should be given at

all the important tourist spots so that

the tourist visiting the spots are

attracted.

The District Level programmes are

arranged as per programme schedule of

the organizing committee of the District.

Artist from other district are moved on the

basis of the requirement of the organizing

committee only. Nine programme are

scheduled based on tourist places to

promote Tourism on the state.

vi) The Department is to fill in the

vacancy for the posts of Reporter etc.

Steps have been taken for filling up the

post of Reporters.

Functioning of the ICA Department during 2016-17 and its action plan for 2017-18

The Information & Cultural Affairs Department functions under two major wings viz Information and Culture with the following objectives:-

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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 to highlight development and welfare activities of the government.

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 :-

I) Advertisement through media :- ICA is the nodal Department for issue as well payment in respect of all government Classified & Display advertisement to 67 local registered newspaper as per “ Tripura Advertisement Guidelines-2009 “ came into force on 01-01-2009. The achievement of 2016-17 vis a vis plan 2017-18 is as below :-

SL.No. Item 2016-17 (Achievement from April16 to

January,2017)

2017-18 (Target)

1 Classified 2111 3000 2 Display 1342 1700 3 Website 418 500

Details of 67 newspaper :- SL.No. Category Dailies Weeklies Fortnightly

1 A 4 0 0 2 B 11 0 0 3 C 9 42 1 Total :- 24 42 1

b) Information and facilitation Centre (ICFC) :

69 ICFC will continue to function in 2016-17 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 (23 dailies, 32 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 release and other information are uploaded regularly so that the media houses may download each for coverage

Details activities are as below :- SL. Item 2016-17 2017-18

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No. (Achievement from April16 to

January,2017)

(Target)

1 Press Release 3722 4500 2 Feature/Success story 79 150 3 Press Round up 259 As per requirement 4 Conducted Tour 1 3 5 Press Conference 10 As per requirement 6 Photo Coverage 5923 7500

7 Video Coverage 80 100 8 Decision to participate in

the Social Media by the Govt.

- Measures have been taken to participate in Social Media. Social Media cell already formed & started functioning. Staff from IT department has joined. It has been decided to open links in twitter, face book, instagram,flipboard,youtube. Process for online registration is on progress.

9 Conduct of State Level work shop of the Media press

2 3

10 Conducted of State Level workshop for eminent photo journalist

1 1

d) Publication :-

Some of the important publications of the Government like Booklet, Poster, Leaflet, Folder etc. are done by ICA Department and the Publications wing takes the responsibility to implement it.

This wing also brought out the following publications in 2016-17 :- SL.No. Name 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 language

Newspaper Monthly

8 Tripura Sambad Wall newspaper in Bengali Monthly 9 Tripura Today English newspaper Monthly

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

The above activities will continue in 2017-18.

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e) Field/ Rural Publicity Group talks, Seminer, Symposisum, Audio Visual Show, Video Show are organised for

Rural Publicity. Social messaged are transmitted through LRS omissus like afforestation, immunization, childcare disease preventive measures, small savings etc.

Feedback from public in the form of fortnightly confidential public reaction report (FCPRR) on development activities were also collected in 2017-18 to give feedback to different department.

Achievement of rural publicity in 2016-17 and plan of 2017-18 are as below :- SI.NO. Item 2016-17

(Achievement from April16 to

January,2017)

2017-18 (Target)

1 Group talk 1588 1800

2 Seminar/symposium 110 200 3 Feed back(FCPR) 56 100 4 Folder namely Kharchi in Bengali

& Kokborak 10000 12000

5 Leaflets on Santi Sampriti in Bengali

50000 Need based

6 Booklet on Development Activities 1972-2016 in Bengali, Kokborak and English

50000 Need based

7 Flex on Durgapuja-2016 (messages of awareness programme)

412 418

8 Installation of hoarding on Development activities in 8(eight) district and AMC area

19 (7 in AMC areas & 11

in rest to the state)

30 (content to be

changed every 3 months)

9 Short Ad films, jingles ad scroll Ad

i) 15 nos of ad films finalized. Scrutiny is on progress ii)Short film on statehood day prepared & screened iii)Short duration film on development is under preparation

50 ad film

10 Distribution of Musicals instruments set i.e. Harmonium, TablaBaya,Mridanga,Nal,Maraka, Kartal,Kham,Dhol Modal & flute etc.

150 nos selected LRS 170

11 LCD Projector and DVD Player for 8(eight) district.

9 LCD, 9DVD set Nil

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4. Cultural Affairs : Information & Cultural Affairs Government of Tripura, publishes yearly Cultural Calendar consisting of all the culture festivals or events aiming to revive and nourish the Folk Culture of the State. The services of 371 revived Loka Ranjan Sakhas ( a voluntary rural cultural organization approved by ICA Department ) were utilized in 2016-17 for revival and promotion of Folk cultural in rural areas and transmit social message to the public of these, 151 functioned under TTAADC. In 2017-18 also their services will be utilized for the similar purpose.

SI. NO.

Item 2016-17 (Achievement from April16 to

January,2017)

2017-18 (Target)

1 Observance of Loka Sanskriti Utsabh

1034 nos Festival (Gram Panchayat and ADC Village areas, and 26,409

nos. artistes participated)

1050 nos.

2 Rural Campaign through Street Drama folk song etc.

375 nos 500

3 Organization of Drama Festival

31 35

4 Organization of Jatra Festival

8 10

5 Organization of Classical progrrame

8 10

6 Organization of Cultural workshop

275 280

7 Organization of Cultural activities as per cultural calendar

105 110

8 Organizatiion of Sahitya Sanmelan

1 2

9 Organization of Cultural exchange

21 01

10 Participation in Republic Day Tableau in Rajpat,Delhi

2nd position Need based

This year, ICA Department has organized numbers of Loka Sanskriti Utsavh at Gram

Panchayat and ADC Villages.Also,the Festival was organized in all the Blocks, and Districts of the Stae Successfully. 4.1 Book Fair :

Book Fair has been playing a very important role in the development of literature and culture in Tripura Book Fair has been organized in 2016-17.This will be continued in 2017-18 also.

During discussion on the Demand No. 17 related to Information & Cultural Affairs

Department, the Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Deptt. on the



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2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the department during the financial year

2017-18.

Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that, the ICA Department may arrange for

set up dress banks in every Sub-division/Bloc for supply to the artists whenever requisioned and

the Department may encourage staging of drama in modernized form. Hon’ble Members also

opined that publicity relating to the culture and heritage of the state at all the important locations

and tourist spots is required by displaying hoarding/poster etc. to attract tourists.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] Dress bank should be set up in every sub division/ block by the department for supply to

the artists whenever requisitioned.

ii] The Department is to encourage staging of drama in modernised form catering to the

requirement of the people.

iii] Inter district cultural exchange programme should be organised by the department at

regular intervals and publicity relating to the culture and heritage of the state should be given

at all the important tourist spots so that the tourists visiting the spots are attracted.

iv] Publicity should be given at important locations such as Agartala Airport,

Agartala Rail Station, Dharmanagar Rail Station, important long distance trains etc. by

displaying hoarding/poster etc. to attract tourists to visit Tripura.

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







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REPORT ON DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES

(DEMAND NO. 20)


related to Welfare of S.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 2016-17 ; (ii) Achievement

made by the department during the year 2016-17 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to

be implemented during the year 2017-18.

The Department for Welfare of SCs is dealing with the people of the Community. The total

population percentage of the community is roughly SC-17%. The schemes of the Department

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

community. The main thrust of the Department Educational Development of the said

community.

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

under that Demand for financial year 2017–2018 as placed in the House for Grants as well as

the Revised Budget for the financial year 2016-17 are as follows:-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total Welfare of Scheduled Castes TSP SCP

20 a) Non-Plan 525.73 513.00 513.00

b) Plan 1331.26 1137.45 1137.45


3423.28 3000.00 3000.00

TOTAL : 20 = 5280.27 0.00 0.00 4650.45 4650.45

The Subject Committee – II in its meeting held on 07-03-2017 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 Department has furnished the information to the

Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st

Report during the year 2016-17 respectively which are reproduced in seriatim below :-

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112


113


114


115


116


117


118


119


120


121


122


123


124


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During discussion on the Demand No. 20 related to S.C. Welfare Department, the





During examination of the Demand, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that, the

Department may take necessary steps to monnitor implementation of ongoing 20 (twenty)-point

programme sponsored by the State Govt. Working Capital, loans, tools, stalls etc. are required

for trainees after success in vocational training which is given by the Department. For

purchasing of medicines, the amount of financial assistance for the SC patients be given as far as

practicable for avoiding their sufferings. As per existing scheme, the dwelling house may be

provided to horijans and other poor SC people under existing schemes. Hon’ble Members of the

Committee also opined that, the SC women who successfully have undergone tailoring training

be given certificates, sewing machines from the department and loans from SC Corporation or

any other financial assistance for starting their earning properly.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to monitor implementation of ongoing 20-Point Programme

sponsored by the State Govt.

ii] After successful completion of vocational training, trainees should be given working

capital/ loan, tools,stall etc. so that they can achieve self-reliance.

iii] Amount of financial assistance for the SC patients should be as far as practicable so that

patients do not suffer during purchasing of medicines. Latest enhanced rate in this


iv] Dwelling house for harijons and other poor SC people should be provided under existing

schemes.

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v] The SC women who successfully have undergone tailoring training should be given

certificate, sewing machine from the department and loan from SC Corporation or any other

financial assistance .



may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.





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REPORT ON

DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF MINORITIES

( DEMAND NO. 57 )


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





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 2017–2018 as

placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2016-17 are

as follows :-

Dem

and

No.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total Minorities Welfare TSP SCP

57 a) Non-Plan 90.00 173.00 173.00

b) Plan 2300.33 1931.60 1931.60


8140.46 8350.00 8350.00

TOTAL : 23 = 10530.79 10454.60 0.00 0.00 10454.60

The Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 examined the aforesaid

Budget proposal under Demand No. 57 and also heard the Secretary of the Welfare of

Minorities Department who appeared before the Committee on summon.

First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the information of the Welfare

of Minorities Department to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations

made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year 2016-17 which are reproduced in

seriatim below :-

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i) Recommendation: -

The Deptt.is to arrange recruitment / appointment of vacant posts within the financial year

2016-17.

Action taken by the Department: -

The Finance Department has concurred sanction of the following 53 (Fifty three

numbers) of post. (i) U.O.No.1270/Fin(a)/14 dated 20-10-2014.

Name of the post

Directorate for Welfare of Minority

TMCDCL Tripura State Wakf Board

Tripura State Haj Committee

Total

Supervisor 00 08 00 00 08 TOTAL 00 08 00 00 08

Interview already completed by the SC Welfare Deptt for all 4 corporations centrally.

Rest under process.

Further, Finance Department has concurred sanction of the following 45 (fourty five

numbers) of post. (i) U.O.No.1583/Fin(G)/14 dated 22-12-2014.

Name of the post

Direct recruitment

/Promotion Post

Directorate for

Welfare of Minority

TMCDCL

Tripura State Wakf Board

Tripura State Haj Committe

e

Total

LDC Direct recruitment.

10 03 02 01 16

UDC Promotion Post 01 02 01 00 04 Head Clerk Promotion Post 02 00 00 00 02 Office Superintendent

Promotion Post 01 00 00 00 01

Supervisor Direct recruitment.

04 00 03 01 08

Group-D Direct recruitment.

03 02 04 00 09

Survey Officer Direct recruitment.

00 00 01 00 01

Amin Direct recruitment.

00 00 01 00 01

Work Assistant Direct recruitment.

00 00 01 00 01

Driver Direct recruitment.

01 00 00 00 01

Haj Assistant Direct recruitment.

00 00 00 01 01

TOTAL 22 07 13 03 45

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The matter was placed in the meeting of Council of Ministers and CoM has approved toward

creation of new posts for the 4(four) wings of M.W.Deptt under Administrative Control of

MW Deptt.

In the mean time RR has been framed and file has been sent to Finance Deptt towards filling

up the posts. Concurrence for filling up the post of LDC from FD has been received.

One post ‘Driver’ has been approved and offer of Appointment already been issued.

Interview for the post of 13 nos LDC Posts (Direct Recruitment) out of 16 LDC posts are

under process.

However, we have moved the file for revalidation of created posts for the year 2017 – 18, so

that posts can be filled up by observing all formalities at the earliest.

ii) Recommendation: -

The Deptt. is to arrange fund for Minorities in Agartala and other urban Areas for Drinking

Water, Health, Creation of School infrastructure under MsDP (MHDP ?) or any other

scheme available .


The Deptt. has taken initiatives for tapping up of fund from Ministry of Minority Affairs,

Govt of India. During the year 2016-17, Minorities Welfare Deptt submitted project proposal

to the ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt of India altogether 4033nos. of project

proposals(covering both urban & rural) worth Rs.276.71 Lacs under MsDP, out of which

2680 projects (for rural areas only) worth Rs. 44.038 crore have been sanctioned till date and

fund worth Rs. 22.019 crores released by Govt of india as 1st installment (50%).

But Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt of India has not sanctioned any projects for the

Urban Areas against our project proposal. The Deptt is pursuing the Ministry for early

sanction of the projects.

No fund is available with the MW Deptt for creation of Drinking Water, Health, Creation of

School infrastructure under MsDP (MHDP ?) or any other scheme available in Agartala and

other urban Areas.

iii) Recommendation: -

Financial Assistance for Medical treatment of Minority patients under Nucleus Budget

should be extended upto Block Level and Department is to give proposal

for enhancing the rate of financial assistance to Minorities patients as per chart shown below

: -

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Name of Sanctioning Authority Existing Rate Proposed enhanced rate SDM/SDTWO/BDO/DWO Rs.650/- Rs.1000/- DM & COLLECTOR Rs.1250/- Rs.1500/- DIRECTOR, MW Rs.3125/- In case of

GB/IGM/ Dr Ambedkar Hospital)

Rs.5000/-

Pr.Secretary, Secretary,MW Rs.6250/- Rs.8000/- Hon’ble Minister,MW(In special case) Rs.6250/- Rs.12000/-


At present patients under having BPL card treated inside the State are paid @ Rs.2,500/-

(Maximum) and for outside the State @ Rs.8,000/-(Maximum).

Proposal has been initiated for enhancing rate of financial assistanc to Minorities patients in

line with recommendation.

iv) Recommendation: -

TheDeptt. is to ensure that 28 points special package should contain infrasture development,

stipend, road connectivity, power, irrigation, skill development etc and implementation of

the package should be closely monitored.


Apart from MsDP, the Deptt has announced 28 point special package during the year

2013-14.These include infrastructure development, Economic development, Educational

development and Socio-cultural development. Various departments are involved in the

process and are being monitored through meeting. Besides, during 2016-17 project

proposals for Rs. 27671.12 lakhs was sent to MoMA which may be continued upto

2017-18.

The following activities have been carried outby the MW Deptt.

Sl No

Name of the Scheme

Scheme details Achievment made during 2016-17( as on 28/02/2017)

Physical Achievement

Fin Achievement Rs.in Lakhs

1 Pre-Matric Scholarship

Minority students of classes of VI to VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/- per month per student and classes IX and X @ Rs.50/- per month per student.

15434 Nos. student

66.52

2 Post-Matric Scholarship

Minority students of Class XI to XII are getting Scholarship @ Rs.65/- per month per student

1752 Nos

student

13.39

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3 Special Incentive

Girls students of tne Minority communities studying in class VI to VIII and those who secured 60% marks in the Annual Examination are given cash award @ 500/- The Girls students of Minority communities who pass Class IX and secured 60% marks in the annual examaination are given cash award @ Rs.800/-

1278 nos

6.93

4 Boarding House stipend

Minority students are given @ Rs.46/- daily as hostel stipend and Rs.1/- daily for cleaning of the hostels. Resident students of Fulbari Girls hostel and students ofsix Madrassas of the State are getting these benefits.

377 nos

33.53

5 Nursing Courses GNM/B.Sc. Nursing /B.Pharma/Para Medical/Engineering/Diploma in Engineering

Students of the Minority Community, Boys /Girls students who have passed the H.S.(+2 Stage) Exam. are being sent out side the State for studing

a) Nursing ANM / GNM / B.Sc. (N), b) Engineering, Diploma in Engneering c) B.Ed d) ParaMedical Courses During the year 2016-17 total 158 Nos. students are studying this Scheme.

613 students 2013-17 to 2016 -17)

455.40

6 Special Coaching

Imparting of Special Coaching for TPS/TCS/Combined Examination.

5 0.45

7 Seminar & Culture

Special effortws shall be made to promote cultural activities & necessary assistance will be extended for organizing Jari-Sari Karbala Festival etc.

Two days programme held on 25th

& 26th Feb’17

1.25

8 Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Memorial Award

Te Minority students who secured 60% marks in the Madhyamik /H.S. Examination are eligible to get “Moulana Abul Kalam Memorial Award” @ Rs.2000/- and Rs.3000/- each respectively.

228 6.12

9 Begam Rokey Merit Award

Topper Minority Girls students of Madhyamik & H.S. Examination are entitled to get award with Rs.10, 000/- in cash and a Gold Medal.

2 Toppers 0.30

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10 Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS)

The Minority students of Class I to X are getting Scholarship who secured 50% marks in the last Examination.

14994 students

Payments is being made

through DBT by the Govt of India, Payment is not started

till date .

11 Post Matric Scholarship (CSS)

The Minority students of Class XI and onwards are getting Scholarship who secured 50% marks in the last examination.

1828 students

12 Merit cum Means Scholarship (CSS)

The Minority students who get admission in a recognized college to pursue Technical /Professional Course are eligibleto get benefit of the Scheme, if they get 50% marks.

307 students

13 Nucleus Budget Scheme

Financial Assistance is being provided to the poor Minority patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc.

382 21.00

14 Settlement Scheme for Landless

Minority families who are landless workers are being provided grants @ Rs.75,000/-

67 families 50.00

15 Development of Minority Group Village Scheme

The Minority families who are being provided grants @ Rs.10,000/- for setting up small business , Goatery scheme ,purchasing of Milching cow etc.

2500 families 250.00

16 Special Central Assistance (SCA) for Major works

For selective works fund are being provided (i) Construction of State Haj House Rs.4342.40 (ii) Construction of New Building at Nazrul Chhatrabash Rs 252.00 lakhs (Phase – II)(iii) Development of Wakf properties Rs.135.00 Lakh s.

64 nos projects

4729.40

17 Special Central Assistance(SCA) for Major works

Sanctioned of 8 Nos of projects under Special Central Assistance(SCA-untited) duringthe Annual Plan for 1 Graveyard & 7 Nos Madrassa in th State of Tripura

14 Nos project.

104.46

18 Term Loan Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development Coorporation is providing loan for economic upliftment of Minority youths under Agriculture, Transporet and Business & Technical Sector on simple

664

1566.16

19 Education Loan

Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development Coorporation is providing Loan for pursuing higher studies in professional &

38

103.35

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Technical courses.

20 Shara Capital to TMCDC.

For the above purpose share capital of provided to TMCDC

3000 30.00

21 Multi Sectioral Development Projects (MsDP)(CSS) CS. 90: State 10 sharing

Govt. of India under MsDP has sanctioned fund Rs. 44.038 Crs to 12 R.D. Block & cluster Villages for implementation of following Major categories projects 1) Education Additional class room 127 nos @ Rs7.00 Lakhs, Science Lab – 2 nos @ Rs.40.00 Lakhs (ii) Health Sub-Centre 5 nos @ 25.00 Lakhs ( iv) Housing IAY type 2546 nos @ Rs.1.30 Lakhs etc.against total Project proposal Rs.276.71 Crs

28390 units 2000.08

22 Outfit Allowance

The poor students who have studied in the Allia University,Kolkata @ rs.5000/- per students one time.

15 45.00

23 Skiil Dev Training

Skill Development Training was imparted on various Job Oriented trade like IT,IT hardware,Tailoring,Beauty and wellness, Driving,Diesel Mechanic,Mobile & tablet etc repair,training of Massion, Rod Binder etc at CWTIT,Khumulwng.

1648 429.00

24 Award to the Sports person

Award to the renouned Sports person in a function centrally at Agartala on 26th Feb’17

182 6.00

Note ; Total 44 nos students (male 28 and female 16 nos) have been sponsored by the

MW for pursuing B.Ed courses in Wst Bengal during this year as 1st time in the state.

The Minority Corporation proposed for enhanching the rate of education loan amount as

per norms of NMDFC( National Minority corporation) for the Minorities Students for

pursuing of professional & technical courses from the rate worth Rs 5.00 lakhs which

was approved by the Council of ministers in its meeting held on 22nd July 2014. A

proposal have been moved to the Finance Deptt on the same for consideration of the

proposal.

v) Recommendation: -

The Department is to encourage loan for purchase of Auto – Ricksaw, Small Buisiness

etc through Minority Corporation or otherewise.

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Tripura Minorities Co-Operative Development Corporation Ltd has taken massive

campaign throughout the state for general awarenees. Total 19 nos awareness camp cum

loan disbursement camp organized during the year 2016-17 upto February 2017.

5(five) nos permanent loan recovery counter have been opened beside the collection of

repayment through the Field supervisor as a result this year upto Feb’2017 Total 5.65 Crs

realized from the loanees and 156 nos loanee fully cleared the loan.

More than 95% recovery is receiving from the loanees of Transport Sector.

Term loan for small business & transport sector disbursed to 664 nos beneficiaries and

amount involved Rs 1566.16 lcs and Education loan disbursed to 38 students for

pursuing professional & Technical courses for which Rs 103.35 lacs disbursed upto

28/02/17.

Total 160 nos Autoricksaw and 16 nos other vehicles disbursed and loan amount

disbursed Rs.243.11 Lacs during this year 2016-17 upto February 2017.

vi) Recommendation: -

Settlement scheme for the Landless Should be encouraged.


The Minorities Welfare deptt is implementing this scheme through SDMs and rate of

schme was also enhanced from Rs.50,000/- to Rs 75,000/-

This year total 67 nos beneficiaries were covered under this scheme @ Rs 75,000/- per/

Benificiaries.

vii) Recommendation : -

The Deptt.is to upgrade Sr. Madrassa to High Madrasa and Jr. Madrasa to Sr. Madrassa

as may be found feasible.


The matter relates to Education department. The matter was referred top the Education

Deptt(Madrassa Cell), Govt of Tripura for taking necessary action.

However, it is informed that that Darul Ulum Senior Madrassa at Rajdhar

Nagar,Udaipur was upgraded to High Mdrassa by the Education Deptt(Madrassa Cell),

Govt of Tripura vide Notification no F.20(14)-SE/GIA/MEC/2012/384(12),Dated

06/01/2017.

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ANNEXURE-A

ACTION PLAN (BUDGET PROVISION) 2017-18

(Rs.in lakh)

SL. NO

Name of the Schemes RE 2016-17

Expenditre as on Jan’17

Physical & Financial target (Proposed Budget Estimate during the year 2017-18)

1 Scholarship/stipend for Pre-matric, Post-matrict, Secial Incentive, Boarding house stipend, Special Coaching, Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Award , Begam Rokeya Gold Medal Award, Paramedical, Nursing & Engineering Courses etc.

600.00 537.00 Physical Financial 50,000 students

Rs.750.00

2 Settlement of Minorities 50.00 49.50 66 families

Rs. 50.00

3 R.M. Group Village Scheme 250.00 74.30 3,000 Families

Rs. 300.00

4 Financial Assistance to Sports persons

6.00 6.00 Need based

Rs. 6.00

5 Development & Protection of Wakf properties.

30.00 30.00 Need based

Rs.30.00

6 Major Works 25.00 00 Need based

Rs. 25.00

7 Grants to PSUs (TMCDC Ltd) 30.00 18.00 3,000 share

Rs.30.00

8 Muti Sectoral Develoment for Minorities (MsDP)(CSS) 90:10 sharing

8000.00 6789.68 12 Blocks & 1 NP

Rs.8000.00

9 Others including N. Budget. etc. 44.75 29.21 Need based

Rs.40.00

10 Special Plan Projects (SPA) projects

00 00 New projects

Rs.350.00

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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 recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the year

2016-17. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department

during the year 2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the


During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, the fund under

MsDP scheme may be utilized on priority basis for education, dwelling houses, infrastructure

creation, drinking water sources and vocational training etc. For purchasing of medicines, the

amount of financial assistance for the Minorities patients be given as far as practicable for

avoiding their sufferings. Hon’ble Members opined that the 28-point special package may

contain infrastructure development, stipend to students, road connectivity, power, irrigation,

drinking water, skill development etc. In this respect, implementation of the package, the

department may closely monitor. The Department may also encourage loan for purchase of auto-

rickshow, small business etc. through Minority Development Corporation or otherwise. Besides,

educational loan for the Minority students studying MBBS, BDS, Engineering etc. courses or

any other professional courses.




RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The fund available under MsDP scheme should be utilised for Education, dwelling house

, infrastructure creation, drinking water source and vocational training etc. on priority basis.

ii] Amount of financial assistance for the Minority patients should be as far as practicable so

that patients do not suffer during purchasing of medicines. Latest enhanced rate in this


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iii] The Department is to ensure that 28-point special package should contain infrastructure

development, stipend, road connectivity, power, irrigation, skill development etc. and

implementation of the package should be closely monitored.

iv] The Department is to encourage loan for purchasing auto-rickshows, small business etc.

through Minority Development Corporation or otherwise. Educational loan for the Minority

students studying MBBS, BDS, Engineering or any other professional courses should be

prioritised.








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REPORT ON

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

(DEMAND NO. 33)


related to Science and Technology Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant

Demand No. 33 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the




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 2017-2018 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial

year 2016-17 are as follows :

Dem

and

N

o.


2016-17

Budget 2017-18


Total Science, Technology & Environment

TSP SCP

33 a) Non-Plan 396.67 576.00 576.00

b) Plan 1255.67 318.75 475.80 170.45 965.00


1359.28 0.00 0.00

TOTAL : 33 = 3011.62 894.75 475.80 170.45 1541.00

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly

in its meeting held on 10-03-2017 examined the Budget proposal under Demand No. 33 and also

heard the Special 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 2016-17 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:

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Sl.

No.

Recommendations of the

Committee

Reply of the Government

on the Recommendations

(i) The Department is to fill in

40 (forty) vacant posts in

the year 2016-17 after

approval of the Cabinet.

Finance Department has given concurrence for 21

(twenty one) posts out of 40 posts. Process for obtaining

approval of COM has been initiated.

ii) The Department is to

continue providing of Solar

lights to the remaining

uncovered health Sub

Centres and PHCs specially

in remote areas and the

department is to take up

with the district

administration for redress

in case of pilferage of

battery, invertor etc of

community solar power

plants.

1. Uncovered Health Sub centers : So far 16 sub

centres in Dhalai have been covered. For other

districts, the matter is being persuaded with DM &

Collectors.

2. Primary Health Centres:

a) Installation & commissioning work of 55

KWp (in aggregate capacity) SPV Power Plant

@5kwp each at 11 Primary Health Centres (PHCs)

have been completed. The names of PHCs are

given in Annexure A.

b) Work Order for installation of 5 KWp SPV

Power Plant each at 22nos. left out PHCs

throughout the state has been issued. Work will

be started shortly. The names of PHCs are given

in Annexure B.

3. Redress in case of pilferage of battery, invertors

etc. of community solar power plants:

a) All the DM & Collectors have been

communicated for taking preventive actions to

avoid occurrence of theft of components of

Solar Power Plants installed at Health

Establishments.

b) Components such as Battery, SPV Module

& Power Conditioning Unit(PCU) of SPV Power

Plants have been stolen from 6 (six) Primary

Health Centres under North Tripura District.

DM & Collector have been reported

accordingly, also requested for taking

necessary actions for recovery of stolen

components and for preventing this trend of

miscreant activities in the hospitals.

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(iii) The Department is to

encourage solar power

home light system for

domestic use so that

uncovered families living in

the remote areas are

benefited and solar lantern

in the urban areas should

be encouraged.

1. Solar power home light systems for domestic use

so that uncovered families living in the remote areas:

Project Proposal for installation of Solar Photovoltaic

based Home System of 100 Wp / 200 Wp covering

un-electrified 667 hamlets / habitations have been

submitted to Ministry of New & Renewable Energy,

Govt. of India.

2. Solar lantern in the urban areas: Proposal for

providing 20,000 nos. White LED based Solar

Lantern in Urban, Semi - urban & Rural Areas have

been submitted to Ministry of New & Renewable

Energy, Govt. of India.

(iv) The Department is to

regulate construction / use

of toilets located adjacent to

community water areas or

river in order to prevent

contamination of water and

atmosphere pollution.

(a) In order to prevent contamination of surface water

sources, TSPCB is monitoring water quality of 42

locations/Stations entire the State on monthly basis.

This apart, TSPCB is also occasionally monitoring water

quality of different water sources for the interest of

public.

(b) Efforts are being made to undertake the study of all

the major rivers of Tripura. TSPCB has already

submitted a project proposal to the Ministry of

Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of

India for availing Financial Support for undertaking

conservation and development works of 10 major rivers

of Tripura. The proposal is now under active

consideration of Central Government.

(c) To prevent atmospheric pollution, TSPCB is

monitoring ambient air quality in the major towns/

District Head Quarters including few industrial clusters.

Moreover, necessary initiative has been taken for

installation of CAAQMS at Sukanta Academy, Agartala.

(d) TSPCB has conducted Air Quality Monitoring in the

tourist spots also. Occasional monitoring was also

conducted during the festive season covering five district

headquarters (Agartala, Ambassa, Dharmanagar,

Kumarghat & Udaipur) during Laxmi Puja and

Deepabali.

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(c) This matter will also be taken up with PHE & RD

Departments.

(e) It is relevant to mention here that on the basis of

Direction of Hon’ble High Court of Tripura, TSPCB also

conducted and assessed Air Quality Status of

Rajdharnagar Brick Industry Cluster.

(v) The Department is to

prevent sound pollution

arising out of playing

orchestra, singing carol,

bursting crakers and

fireworks, playing mike etc.

(a) TSPCB is publishing advertisement regularly about

the menace of Noise Pollution aimed to create massive

awareness among the people.

(b) This apart, quarterly Noise Monitoring was also

conducted upto the Sub-Divisional Level covering all the

Urban and Semi Urban Areas. Occasional monitoring

includes pre and post monitoring of Noise Level during

Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja & Deepabali.

(c) To prevent Noise Pollution due to bursting of fire

crackers, TSPCB with the support of Police personal and

District Administration conducted raids against the

banned fire crackers and seized the same accordingly.

(d) On the basis of public complaints, TSPCB is regularly

attending the noise related public complaints and solve

the problems by issuing necessary directions including

by suggesting necessary remedial measures.

(e) A comprehensive action plan is being prepared to

tackle the problem in a major way.

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ANNEXURE – I

LIST OF HEALTH SUB-CENTRES, DHALAI DISTRICT

Sl. No.

Location Capacity

1. West Chawmanu Health Sub-Centres, Chawmanu R.D Block 1 KWp

2. Purnajoy Para (Manikpur) Health Sub-centres, Chawmanu R.D Block

1 KWp

3. Longtharai R.F Health Sub-centres, Chawmanu R.D Block 1 KWp

4. Bhagirath Health Sub-centres, Dumburnagar R.D Block (Old Bhagirath HSC)

1 KWp

5. Malda Roaja Para Health Sub-centres, Chawmanu R.D Block (Malda Kr. Roaja Para HSC, Ganganagar)

1 KWp

6. Nunacherra (Nuna) Coloney Health Sub-centres, Chawmanu R.D Block

1 KWp

7. Dangabari Health Sub-centre (Siddhapara), Ganganagar 1 KWp

8. Karnamanipara Health Sub-centre, Ambassa 1 KWp

9. Tuichakma Health Sub-Centre, Dumburnagar 1 KWp

10. Ruhidapara Health Sub Centre, Dumburnagar 1 KWp

11. Laxmipur Health Sub Centre, Dumburnagar 1 KWp

12. Dalapati Health Sub Centre, Dumburnagar 1 KWp

13. Bowalkhati Health Sub Centre, Dumburnagar 1 KWp

14. Lalchara Health Sub Centre, Manu 1 KWp

15. Durgacharan Health Sub Centre, Chawmanu 1 KWp

16. Durgacharan Health Sub Centre, Chawmanu 1 KWp

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Annexure – A

Sl No. District Location Capacity 1. Dhalai Dhumacherra, Manu

5 kwp

2. North Tripura Laljuri, Kanchanpur

5 kwp

3. Unakoti Halaicherra, Kumarghat

5 kwp

4. South Tripura Chottakhola

5 kwp

5. South Tripura Birchandramanu

5 kwp

6. South Tripura Matai, Belonia

5 kwp

7. South Tripura Paikhola

5 kwp

8. Gomati Chandrapur

5 kwp

9. Khowai Ratanpur

5 kwp

10. Sepahijala Jumerdhepa

5 kwp

11. Sepahijala Microsapara

5 kwp

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Annexure – B

(ii) The Achievement made during the year 2016-17 Achievement

Science & Technology related Programme

State level workshop on Inclusive Innovation was organised on June 21, 2016 at SBS Youth Hostel, Agartala to make aware teachers to motivate and guide their students to take benefit of different aspect of Inclusive Innovation. A workshop was organised on June 28, 2016 to sensitise on the scientific aspect of posthumous body, organ & tissue donation. Tripura State Council for Science & Technology (TSCST) in association with Tripura Bijnan Mancha organised Meet the Scientist programme at Women’s College, Holy Cross College, Press Club, Tripura University, Udaipur and Jirania during September 26-30, 2016. TSCST in association with Indian Association with Physics Teachers Regional Council,

Sl. No.

District Location Capacity

1. West Tripura Primary Health Centre, Gandhigram 5 KWp 2. West Tripura Primary Health Centre, Champaknagar 5 KWp 3. Sepahijala Primary Health Centre, Lalsinghmura 5 KWp 4. Sepahijala Primary Health Centre, Bridhir Bazar 5 KWp 5. Sepahijala Primary Health Centre, Thelakum, Jampuijala 5 KWp 6. Sepahijala Primary Health Centre, Taxapara 5 KWp 7. Sepahijala Primary Health Centre, Nidaya 5 KWp 8. Gomati Primary Health Centre, Taidu 5 KWp 9. South Tripura Primary Health Centre, Baishnabpur, Rupaichari 5 KWp 10. South Tripura Primary Health Centre, Maichara 5 KWp 11. South Tripura Primary Health Centre, Ramraibari 5 KWp 12. Unokoti Primary Health Centre, Rajkandi 5 KWp 13. Unokoti Primary Health Centre, Murabari 5 KWp 14. Unokoti Primary Health Centre, Bhoterbazar 5 KWp 15. Dhalai Primary Health Centre,, Lalchara 5 KWp 16. Dhalai Primary Health Centre, Jumthung, Salema 5 KWp 17. Dhalai Primary Health Centre, Hatimatha (Dalapati) 5 KWp 18. Dhalai Primary Health Centre, Nepaltilla 5 KWp 19. Dhalai 23-kilo (Purna Mohan Tripura Smriti) Primary

Health Centre, Chawmanu 5 KWp

20. North Tripura Primary Health Centre, Bhandarima 5 KWp 21. North Tripura Primary Health Centre, Sabual 5 KWp 22. North Tripura Primary Health Centre, Gachirampara 5 KWp

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Tripura also organised Meet the Scientist programmes on Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics and Nuclear Physics, Concepts & miss concepts and opportunities in Physics, Research Methodology, Science Communication, Science & Mathematics Education at MBB College, Rabindra Bhawan, ICFAI University from January 27-30, 2017 for the benefit of students and faculties of Schools, Institutes of Higher & Technical Education. Tripura State Council for Science & Technology in association with Tripura Mathematical Society organised Junior Mathematical Olympiad-2016 for the students of class-VIII at all subdivision on September 25, 2016. Children Science Congress-2016 has been organised at Subdivision level on August-September, 2016 throughout the State and State Level on October 22-23, 2016 at SBS Youth Hostel jointly by Tripura State Council for Science & Technology and Tripura Science Forum. Theme selected for this year is “Science, Technology & Innovation for Sustainable Development.” District level Inter School Drama Competition is being organised at all districts within February 2017. Tripura Space Application Centre has completed Ground Water Prospects Mapping in 1:50k for identification of potential aquifers in the state for sustainable ground water exploration. Tripura Space Application Centre has developed an integrated GIS & MIS application incorporating database for fish production monitoring. Tripura Space Application Centre (TSAC) took up the task for geo referencing of cadastral sheets of the Sate for identification of parcel wise Reserve Forest(RF), Proposed Reserve Forest(PRF) & Unclassified Government Forest land(UGF). TSAC also is proving spatial inputs to the Forest Department for preparation of conservation and treatment plan for the major rivers of the State. Biotechnology related Programme Distribution of Biotech Kit: With a view to reduce use of chemical inputs in agriculture and produce safer food’ The Directorate of Biotechnology, Govt. of Tripura distributed 25 nos. of “Biotech Kits” for the small and marginal farmers of Laxmipur ADC village under Mandai Agri subdivision, West Tripura on 5th December 2016 and another 55 nos. Kit will also be distributed during 2016-17. Implementation of project: The Directorate of Biotechnology implemented a multi-institutional Neem Based Research Project title “Evaluation/Data Generation of Neem as Bio-pesticide/Bio-fertilizer in Tripura” (phase-II) funded by Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India. The objective of the project is to evaluate Neem as Bio-pesticide & Bio-fertilizers for Marginal farmers of the state. This Directorate is also implemented a project on “Effect of Green technology on Seasonal and Perennial medicinal plant” in association with Department of Forest, Tripura. Training Programmes:

1.The Directorate of Biotechnology has organized three days training programme for Farmer Producer Organization in collaboration with National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Govt. of India at Press Club, Agartala from 17-19th August, 2016. A total of 60 participants from different locations attended in the training programme. 2. This Directorate also organized one day training programme on "Effective Microorganism Technology” for inmates and staffs of Kendriya Sangsodhanagar, Bishalgarh on 21st July,2016.

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3. The Directorate of Biotechnology in association with office of the Superintendent of Agriculture, Hazamara Agri-subdivision organised one day training programme on uses and benefits of bio inputs among 50 organic farmers of Rubri Twisa ADC Village of Hazamara on 3rd October, 2016. Collaborating work: The Directorate of Biotechnology in collaboration with Centre for Pollination Study (CPS), University of Calcutta has completed survey work on “Role of legume on soil fertility” in 30 villages involving 450 farmers with a view to gather local knowledge on soil fertility and validation with soil analysis with the funding of Oxford India Centre for sustainable development, University of Oxford, UK. The farmers were provided bio input for controlling the pests of crops. Biotechnology related Programme This Directorate also distributed 9 nos of Bio-gas units at Mekhli para GP, Old Agartala Block on 19th September, 2016 in association with TREDA, Tripura & BSED, Kolkata. Tripura Biotechnology Council has raised 47.32 ha. of land for planting of scented lemon under the project- cultivation of nutritional, medicinal & vegetables plants involving 142 beneficiaries and conducted 1(one) no. training programme on Cultivation of Medicinal Plant & Vegetables for farmers. Tripura Biotechnology Council has analysed protein content, fat content, mineral content, molecular phylogenetic characterisation and carbohydrate content of earthwarm under the R & D project-nutritional values, medicinal properties and molecular characterisation of endemic earthwarm Eutyphoes gammiei of Tripura Ecology & Environment Related Programme Celebration of World Environment Day(WED) : World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th June on befitting manner. This year, the central programme was organized at Sukanta Academy, Agartala. To observe WED on befitting manner, Tripura State Pollution Control Board(TSPCB) organized and sponsored various types of programmes like Rally, Sit & Draw competition among the children, cultural programme on the environmental theme, Seminar, Drama competition etc. Moreover, TSPCB observed “Environment Week” in the State during June 05-12, 2016 in befitting manners involving students, teachers, employees of various organizations, cultural organizations, clubs, professionals and others. National Green Corps Programme (NGC) : For strengthening District Level implementation and monitoring of National Green Programme, the Tripura State Pollution Control Board being the Nodal Agency organized 8 (eight) District Level Workshops with the Teacher-in-Charge of Eco-Clubs of all the Schools during August 11-19, 2016. Consent Management : TSPCB issued Consent to Establish & Consent to Operate Certificate to the entrepreneurs for establishing/ operating their industries. Status of Consent to Establish & Consent to Operate Certificate including amounts of fees collection during the year 2016-17 is given below:

Item Number Consent to Establish Certificate : 144 Consent to Operate Certificate : 177 Amounts of Consent Fees Collected : 47,86,785/- Bio Medical Waste Authorisation Fees : 83,600/-

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(h) The Achievement made during the year 2016-17

Waste Management: Enforcement of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules and other Waste Management are the statutory responsibility of the TSPCB. The objective of the enforcement is to eliminate the weak implementation of the existing Rules and to give thrust on waste minimization, recycling, treatment & disposal in the State. The status of authorization under Bio-Medical & MSW are given below-

Item Number Bio-Medical Authorization: Fresh 50 Bio-Medical Authorization: Renewal 91 MSW Authorization: 02 Hazardous Waste Authorization 02

Students Participation on Environmental Issues : Students from various Schools, Colleges, Institutions /University are taking training in the Tripura State Pollution Control Board on different environmental topics. Institution wise students had undertaken Training during the year 2016-17 is given below:

Name of Institute No. of students National Institute of Technology, Agartala 02 Department of Geography, Tripura University 06 College of Agriculture 30 ICFAI University 30 Women’s College 06 MBB College 04

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Water & Air Quality Monitoring : In order to assess the trend of deterioration of Water Quality & Air Quality, Water Samples from various sources have been analysed. Apart from Water Sample, Air Sample was also collected and analyzed in TSPCB laboratory. The Status of Water & Air Samples as analyzed during the year 2016-17 given below :

Items Number of Samples Water sample analyzed 725 Air sample analyzed 22

Total Samples 747

7. Noise Monitoring : Noise monitoring was conducted during Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja & Deepabali Festivals covering four major cities and towns. During 2016-17, noise pollution caused by microphones & fire crackers have shown a downward trend during festive season.

(ii) The Achievement made during the year 2016-17 Ecology & Environment Related Programme Setting up of Continuous Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) : The Central Pollution Control Board has decided to install one Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) at Agartala city under the scheme CAAQMS. Accordingly, it has been decided to install at Sukanta Academy, Agartala.

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Categorisation of Industries : TSPCB has adopted the modified list of industries as per guidelines of CPCB & all industries/processes / operation/activities are classified into Red/ Orange/ Green/ White categories. Awareness programme on Climate Change issues have been organised at Schools / Colleges through celebration of Earth Day, Ozone Day, Desertification Day, World Environment Day, Energy conservation day etc. Ease of doing Business : Necessary actions have been taken by the Tripura State Pollution Control Board to achieve the introduction of Online Consent Management and Monitoring System, considerable simplification for obtaining Consent to Establish/ Operate Certificate including Authorization as a part of initiatives of Ease of Doing Business. The TSPCB has organized one training programme on OCMMS for the entrepreneurs of West Tripura, Sepahijala & Khowai Districts on 10/02/ 2017. Similar training programme also organized on 15/02/2017, 16/02/2017 & 22/02/2017 at Ambassa, Dharmanagar & Udaipur respectively. TSPCB in consultation with Forest Department has started preparing a road map for taking up of urban plantation activities in urban areas with a view to lessen air and noise pollution. Non conventional Sources of Energy Related Programme

SPV Power Plant at Community Health Centres, Upgraded Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Sub-divisional Hospitals throughout Tripura (total installed capacity being aggregated to 190 kwp) :

1. Primary Health Centres : 11 nos.- completed 2. Sub-divisional Hospitals : 2 nos.-completed 3. Community Health Centres : 9 nos. – completed 4. Upgraded Community Health Centres : 5 nos. - completed

(ii) The Achievement made during the year 2016-17 Non conventional Sources of Energy Related Programme SPV Power Plant under Solar City Programme at Govt. Rest Houses, Hostels (total installed aggregated capacity of 34 kwp) are maintained during the year :

1. B.R Ambedkar Boys’ Hostel, Opposite to IGM Hospital, Agartala (10KWp) 2. Dasarat Bhawan Rest House, 79 Tilla, Opposite to Cancer Hospital, Agartala (5

KWp) 3. Dr.B.R Ambedkar Vidyabhawan Chatribash, Aralia, Agartala (4KWp) 4. Sahid Khudiram Memoral Chatrabash attached to AD Nagar Class XII School,

Agartala(5 KWp) 5. Nazrul Chatrabas, Melarmath (5 KWp) 6. Adwhitya Atithishala, Office lane, Agartala (5KWp)

Under 23 Remote Village Electrification programme (23 Villages) - 93 families of Dasda RD Block have been covered. SPV Micro Grid under BRGF at Tanshipara, Dhalai District- 10 KWp Off-grid Power Plant and 2 HP SPV Pump have been installed.

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SPV Street Lighting System- 133 nos. (Kathalia RD Block-110 nos., Chottakhola Indo-Bangla Maitree Park – 30 nos.) installed and 167 nos. work under progress. Solar Lantern Programme - Under disaster management programme 200 solar lanterns have been distributed in different districts and at Dhalai district under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of IIFCL through Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), GOI, 498 solar lanterns have been distributed. Biogas Plants - 60 nos. Biogas Plants have been constructed in Khowai and West Tripura District and 3 nos. awareness camp on Biogas plant have been organised. Biomass Cook Stove : Family Type - 347 nos. have been in Mugiakami Forest Fringe installed. Training programme : Training programme on Renewable Energy Systems 5 nos. completed and 1 no. Is under progress. (iii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implemented during the year 2017-18 Science & Technology Related Programme

Rejuvenation/Nucleation/Nurturing of School Science Clubs through motivation/brain storming workshops and different programmes Nucleation/Nurturing of College Science Forum Annual Events : For School Students

a. Science Fair/Exhibition- Subdivision level, District level & State level b. Student Seminar - Subdivision level, District level & State level c. Inter School Drama Competition - Subdivision level, District level & State level d. Junior Math Olympaid - Subdivision level & State level

For Students of Undergraduate, Post–Graduate, Technical Institute etc :

a. Student Project Programme b. Inter College & University Science Drama Competition c. Popular Science Talk / Lecture Competition d. Debate Competition e. Institute Level Popular Talk f. Invited Lecture of Eminent Scientists

Strengthening of Community Science Forum at District & Subdivision level :

a. Motivation & Reorientation Workshop b. Infrastructure Support - Subdivision level & State level c. Resource material d. Fellowship at District level

Meet the Scientist / Popular Talk Biotechnology Related Programme Distribution of “Biotech Kit” – 120 nos

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Implementation of a multi-institutional Neem Based Research Project title “Evaluation/Data Generation of Neem as Bio-pesticide/Bio-fertilizer in Tripura” funded by Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India (Phase – III). A project on “Nirmal Gram” has been submitted for undertaking 5 nos. villages A collaborative initiative has been undertaken with IIHR and AAU on “Development and refinement of technologies for minimising post harvest losses of Banana”. Biotechnology Related Programme A project on “Bio Village” has been submitted to ONGC.

External aided Project on “Agro-ecology” in collaboration with CPS, University of Calcutta, Coventry University, UK and Oxford India Sustainable Development, UK for targeted 30 villages. Workshop/ Seminar – 4 nos

Training – 12 nos.

Establishment up of Institute of Bio Resource and Sustainable Development (IBSD) in Tripura 50 hac of land is proposed to be cultivated for tissue culture raised sabri banana.

40 DNA Clubs is proposed to establish in different Higher Secondary School

Tripura Biotechnology Council has proposed to raise 50 ha. of land under the project “cultivation of nutritional, medicinal & vegetables plants”

(iii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implemented during the year 2017-18 Ecology & Environment & Climate Change Related Programme

Consent Management : The administration of Consent to establish and Operate is a regulatory tool for enforcing environmental standards which is required to be obtained by the industry at the time of establishment as well as at the time of renewal. The tools employed to ensure compliance include inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance to environment standards. To redress the inadequate inspection and monitoring programme, emphasis has been given in the following areas during Annual Plan 2017-18 aimed to achieve physical targets: (a) Frequency of inspection may be increased for all type of units. An effort is necessary to be made to dispose inspection against the pending application forms. (b) To ensure effective implementation of Water & Air Act, detailed inventory would be made to identify the effluent generating industries which are running without installation of Effluent Treatment Plant. (c) Necessary initiative shall have to be made to dispose Consent Application Forms related to Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate. (d) Physical target as fixed for the consent management divisions are shown in table below: Sl.No. Name of the office Particulars Physical target 01. Head office, TSPCB Consent to Establish / Consent

to Operate 400 Nos

02. CZOL, TSPCB Consent to Establish / Consent 200 Nos

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to Operate 03. NZOL, TSPCB Consent to Establish / Consent

to Operate 200 Nos

04. SZOL, TSPCB Consent to Establish / Consent to Operate

200 Nos

(e) Conduct survey and prepare the inventory including categorisation of polluting industrial units based on revised categorization. Ensure immediate action against the defaulting industries which are operating without consent. Laboratory Management: (a) Necessary efforts would be made to acquire accreditation under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EP Act), ISO 17025 (NABL Accreditation) or ISO 9001 certification along with OHSAS 18001 certification within the financial year 2017-18. (b) Conduct extensive investigation of arsenic contamination in ground water covering Agartala Municipal area and Indo-Bangla border area. Ecology & Environment & Climate Change Related Programme

(c) To organise stakeholder interaction meet to sensitise and ensure their active participation and action plan in respect of Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station(CAAQMs). (d) Statistical evaluation be introduced to assess the trend of deterioration of Water Quality as well as Air Quality besides data base generation. Initiatives shall have to be taken to set up network for monitoring of air and water quality so that grossly polluted areas/cluster be identified apart from the existing CAAQMS station in Agartala City & 2 NAAQM stations. (e) TSPCB will identify least polluted areas and zones and make people aware about it through press and media to ensure its protection and attractive visitors/ tourists. (f) Action plan as required under Water Act should be prepared and implemented by TSPCB for restoring the water quality of the rivers and water bodies. Waste Management : (a) In order to prevent contamination of water bodies due to sewage and solid waste influx, TSPCB will keep vigilance on the disposal of sewage and solid waste influx on the bank of rivers. (b) The Waste Management Division of Tripura State Pollution Control Board will monitor the compliance of standard regarding ground water, ambient air, leachate quality and compost quality including incineration standard of Solid Waste (c) Inventorisation of health care facilities and BMW management facility in the state will be carried out by formulating the strategies. At the same time, physical verification and assessment will be carried out to evaluate the quantum of Bio medical waste generation in the state. (d) Necessary initiatives will be taken by framing a time bound action plan for updating of hazardous waste inventory. Efforts will be made to analyse the sample of hazardous waste to meet the requirement under the Hazardous and Other Waste (Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016. ENVIS Centre :

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The ENVIS Centre of TSPCB will ensure regular updating of official website of TSPCB as well as ENVIS Centre and publish quarterly newsletters, prepare leaflets/ brouchers on different environmental issues beside preparation of yearly annual report. Celebration of Environmentally Significant Days like Ozone Days, World Desertification Day, Vanomohatsab by involving NGOs & Schools. Non conventional Sources of Energy Related Programme

SPV Power Plant at Community Health Centres, Upgraded Community Health Centres, Primary Health Centres, Sub-divisional Hospitals throughout Tripura (total installed capacity being aggregated to 200 kwp) : SPV Street Lighting System

a) Deposit Work 300 nos

b) Nirvoypur Cluster, Kathalia RD Block, Sepahijala under National Rurban Mission 2240 nos c) Hirshyamukh Cluster, Hrishyamukh RD Block, South Tripura District under National Rurban Mission 2100 nos

Solar Lantern : At Dhalai district under CSR initiatives of IIFCL through SECI, Govt. of India 502 nos. Biogas Plant 60 nos. 3 nos. awareness camp on Biogas plant under NBMMP 4-5 nos Biomass Cook Stove

a) Community Type 200 nos.

b) Family Type 194 nos.

During discussion on the Demand No. 33 related to Science, Technology & Environment

Department, the Spl. Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken

by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 21st Report during the

year 2016-17. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the

Department during the year 2016-17 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department

during the financial year 2017-18.




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RECOMMENDATIONS

i] The Department is to fill in 40 (forty) vacant posts in the year 2017-18 after approval

of the cabinet. The department should continue to take follow up action.

ii] (a) The Department is to continue providing of Solar Lights to the remaining

uncovered health sub-centres and PHCs specially in remote areas and the department is to

take up with the district administration for redress in case of pilferage of battery, invertor etc.

of community solar power plants. Servicing centres for repairing the solar lights and lanterns

should be set up in every district head quarters with proper publicity to all the beneficiaries

and general public and display of signboard thereof.

(b) For preventing stealing of battery, inverter etc. the Department is take up the issue

with the Health & Family Welfare Department so that such incidents do not occur.

iii] The Department is to encourage solar power homelight system for domestic use so that

uncovered families living in the remote areas are benefited and also use of solar lanterns in

the urban areas gets popularity.

iv] The Department is to regulate construction/use of toilets located adjacent to

community water areas or river in order to prevent contamination of water and atmosphere

pollution.

v] The Department is to prevent sound pollution arising out of playing orchestra, singing

carol, bursting crackers and fireworks, playing mike etc.








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