21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ] COMPOSITION OF THE

SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II

FOR THE YEAR 2016–17

CHAIRMAN Shri Padma Kumar

MEMBERS

1. Shri Hari Charan Sarkar, 2. Smti Gouri Das, 3. Shri Tapan Chandra Das, 4. Shri Ratan Das, 5. Shri Lalit Kumar Debbarma 6. Shri Rajkumar Choudhury 7. Shri Asish Kumar Saha 8. Shri Diba Chandra Hrangkhwal.

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

1. Shri B. Majumder - Secretary 2. Shri P. Chakma, - Addl. Secretary 3. Shri H. B. Debnath - Deputy Secretary

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II INDEX

Sl. Demand Department Page No. No. No. 1 – Introduction i 2 19 Tribal Welfare Department 1 - 12 3 32 TRP & PTG Department 13 - 16 4 31 Rural Development Department 17 - 23 5 35 Urban Development Deptt. 24 - 29 6 21 Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department 30 - 33 7 20 Deptt. of Welfare of SC 34 - 42 8 57 Welfare of Minorities 43 - 51 9 61 OBC Welfare Deptt. 52 - 56 10 17 Information, Cultural Affairs Department 57 - 63 11 59 Tourism Department 64 - 69 12 33 Science, Technology & Environment Deptt. 70 - 78 13 23 Panchayat Raj Deptt. 79 - 85 14 24 Industry & Commerce Department 86 - 96 15 25 Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Deptt. 97 - 111

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ] INTRODUCTION

I, the Chairman of the Subject Committee – II having been authorised by the Committee to present on its behalf, do present the 21st Report of the Committee on the Demands for Grant for the year 2016–2017 relating to the following Departments of the State Government : [i] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No. 19], [ii] TRP & PTG Department [Demand No. 32], [iii] Rural Development Department [Demand No. 31], [iv] Urban Development Department [Demand No. 35], [v] Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department [Demand No. 21] [vi] Welfare of SCs Department [Demand No. 20] [vii] Welfare of Minorities Department [Demand No. 57], [viii] Welfare of OBCs Department [Demand No. 61], [ix] Information, Cultural Affairs Department [Demand No. 17], [x] Tourism Department [Demand No. 59], [xi] Science, Technology & Environment Department [Demand No. 33], [xii] Panchayet Raj Department [Demand No. 23], [xiii] Industry & Commerce Department [Demand No. 24], and [xiv] Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department [Demand No. 25]. 2. In pursuance of Rule 300A(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Legislative Assembly the Committee was constituted by the Hon’ble Speaker for a period of two years with effect from 4th March, 2015. 3] The Committee scrutinised the Demands for Grants of the Departments concerned for the year 2016-2017 as presented to the House on 18th March, 2016 and took evidence of the Departmental representatives on the said Demands in its meetings held on 29-03-2016, 30-03-2016, 31-03-2016, and finalised the Report on 04-04-2016. 4] The observations and recommendations of the Committee have been printed in bold/italic type on the body of the Report for facilities of references and conveniences. 5] The Committee keeps on records its thanks and appreciation to the Departmental Representatives for cooperation and assistance rendered to the Committee in matters of examination of the Demands for Grants. 6] The Committee records its thanks to the officers of the Finance Department for assisting the Committee in its deliberation. 7] The Committee also places on records its appreciation for the sincerity and devotion to duty of the officers and staff of the Tripura Legislative Assembly rendered in connection with examination, compilation and presentation of the Report.

Dated, Agartala, ( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) The 6th April, 2016 Chairman Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

-i- 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ i ] REPORT ON TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT (DEMAND NO. 19)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to Tribal Welfare Department. The matters are – (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 19 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-17 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below :-

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016–17

Tribal Welfare Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2015–16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 19 a) Non-Plan 9085.95 8474.45 8474.45 b) Plan 23409.79 7375.00 7375.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 5066.99 22345.50 22345.50 TOTAL : 19 = 37562.73 0.00 38194.95 0.00 38194.95

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 19 is examined by the Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 29-03-2016 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 2015–16 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 :–

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 1 ] Action taken report on the recommendations made by the Subject Committee-II during the year 2015-16. i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to examine the feasibility of extending coaching centers in District level for Competitive Examinations and Joint Entrance Examination, specially for candidates belonging to ST, SC and Minorities. Action taken by the Department : Initiatives have been taken for conducting free coaching classes to ST students at district level in connection with pre-recruitment coaching for various competitive examinations including Civil Service Examination and also for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admission in engineering, medical and other technical courses utilizing existing infrastructure of the General Government Degree Colleges by engaging experienced faculty members of these colleges. Initially following General Government Degree Colleges have been identified for pre-recruitment coaching including JEE : a. Dharmanagar Degree College, Dharmanagar, North District b. Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailshahar, c. Kalampur Govt. Degree College, Kamalpur, Dhalai District d. Dasarath Deb Memorial College, Khowai, e. Ramthakur College, Agartala, West District f. Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Gomati District and g. Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar College, Belonia, South District

During 2015-16, 782 nos. ST students/youths already registered for pre-recruitment coaching classes and 142 nos. ST students for JEE. Coaching is being imparted to ST students/youths under the guidance of faculty members of the aforesaid colleges. In addition, 82 nos. ST students are being provided free coaching classes for JEE at Agartala through reputed private run Institutions and another 103 nos. ST students/youths for pre-recruitment coaching (54 nos. for Banking Examination 2016 & 49 nos. for Railway Recruitment Board Examination 2016). ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue its efforts for creation of adequate numbers of posts essential for effective functioning of Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Action taken by the Department : The following posts were concurred by the Finance Department, Government of Tripura for appointment by the Tripura Scheduled Tribes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. Steps has been taken for recruitment :- a. 11 nos. post of Field Supervisor b. 3 nos. post of Computer Knowing Clerk and c. 1 no. post of Accountant iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to take appropriate measure for increasing Rubber Plantation and also to make endeavour for increasing in Tea plantation and crafts for Patta holders.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 2 ] Action taken by the Department : During the financial year 2015-16, proposal for 530 nos. families for rubber plantation and 332 nos. families for tea plantation was submitted to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), but MoTA has not yet sanction. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to consider the feasibility of opening of new market stalls in most of the Tribal areas creating scope for unemployed youths. Action taken by the Department : During the financial year 2015-16, an amount of Rs.26.66 lakhs was placed with District Welfare Officer, Unakoti District for construction of 9 (nine) nos. market stalls. v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to obtain concurrence of the Finance Department for appointment of Cook- cum-masalachi at a time along with boundary wall while new hostels are constructed. Action taken by the Department : The Directorate of School Education, Govt. of Tripura engaged 90 no. DRWs (Cook-cum- Masalchi/Helper to Cook/ Water carrier/ Night Guard) in SC/ST hostels attached to schools under Education (School) Department, Govt. of Tripura with the concurrence of the Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura. For construction of new hostel, provisions are made in the DPR for construction of boundary wall as well as the Superintendent Quarter. However, in case of existing hostels, boundary walls are being constructed in a phased manner on priority basis. During the financial year 2015-16, an amount of Rs.95.75 lakhs was incurred for construction of boundary wall for the ST hostels attached to the following schools:- a. Dasarath Deb Memorial Residential School, Sabroom b. Khowai Govt. Hostel, Khowai c. Harachandra H.S School, Kamalpur d. Amarpur Girts' H.S School, Amarpur e. B.C. Manu SSVM, Santirbazar, Santirbazer f. Surendranagar High School, Mohanpur g. Karbook Punjihum ST Girls' Hostel, Karbook and h. Karbook Punjihum ST Boys' Hostel, Karbook vi) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to obtain concurrence of the Finance Department for appointment of Assistant Engineer and other staff for effective implementation of Tribal Welfare schemes. Action taken by the Department : The Government of Tripura did not agree to sanction of new post of Assistant Engineer under the Directorate of Welfare for Scheduled Tribes, Govt. of Tripura and also advised to depute an Assistant Engineer from P.W.D, Government of Tripura. vii) Recommendation of the Committee : Financial assistance to ST patients under Nucleus Budget scheme should be enhanced. The Department is to pursue their proposal for enhancement of financial assistance to ST patients under

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 3 ] Nucleus Budget Scheme. Finance Department is to examine and consider the proposal at an early date. Action taken by the Department : Financial assistance to ST patients under Nucleus Budget scheme has been enhanced. The revised rates are given at Annexure-I. Financial and physical achievement under TW schemes during 2015-16.

Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

Boarding House Stipend. 2788.90 23,391 students Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class : vi to viii) 229.49 78,737 students Inter Hostel Competition 3.80 Organized inter hostel competition among the ST students attached to the Govt. run High/H.S. Schools. Grants to Sponsored Students for Job Oriented course 248.84 Sponsored new 49 nos. ST students to various institutes for job oriented courses (GNM-39 and ANM-10). Recurring expenditure for 321 nos. ST students sponsored earlier for GNM, ANM & Paramedical courses. Merit Award to Meritorious students 89.24 7,424 Students. Coaching to Madhyamik Drop-out Student 81.25 Coaching provided to Madhyamik failed 762 nos. ST students through 16 nos. coaching centers run by NGOs. Coaching & Allied Scheme 22.50 Coaching provided to 398 nos. students for various competitive examinations. Coaching provided to 175 students for Joint Entrance Examination for admission in Medical/ Engineering/ Other technical courses. Folk Arts & Culture 47.78 Financial assistance provided to various agencies / organization for organizing tribal festival, mela etc.- State level Hojagiri festival by Bru Socio Cultural Organisation, Agartala; State level Bizu Mela at Chowmanu; Tutaram Socio culture mela at Kalikhala; Rai Balma Panda festival at Ompinagar by Kalai Samaj Org.; Rupini Community for Rai Festival at Howai bari. SDWO, Sonamura for Rash Mela; All DWOs & SDWOs for organizing Folk dance competition in connection with observance

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 4 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

of Republic Day 2016; DM & Collector, Gomati for Tirthamukh mela; All BDOs for Celebration of Day; GS, Tripura Garo Union, Udaipur for Wangala Festival; SDM, Amarpur & SDM Sonamura for Poush Sankranti Mela; SDWO, Ambassa for Socio Cultural Programme; SDWO, Darchawi Village Committee for Darchawi Day. Special Coaching in Core Subject 59.00 Coaching is being provided to ST boarders of 143 nos. ST hostels attached to various Government run High/H.S.Schools under Education (School) Department, Govt. of Tripura. Supply of Free Text Books 70.00 21,053 students. Supply of Furniture & utensils to Hostels 55.00 Furniture & utensils supplied to 35 nos. ST hostels attached to various government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Department, Govt. of Tripura. Grant-in-aid to Residential Educational Society 450.00 Recurring grants for 3 nos. Ashram Schools - Radhamohan Memorials Ashram School, Ambassa; Daskhin Karbook Ashram School, Karbook & Ratanmoni Memorials Ashram School, Kanchanpur. Minor works/Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House/Hostel 16.00 Inauguration of hostels - ST Girls hostel attached to Sutarmura High School and Tribal Rest House at Santirbazar. LPG connection - ST Boys hostel attached to Balaram Kobra H.S. School, ST Boys hostel attached to Dhumacherra H.S. School, ST Girls hostel attached to Tulasikhar-Rajnagar H.S School, ST Girls hostel attached to Sutarmuar H.S School, ST Girls hostel attached to Surendra Nagar H.S School and ST Girls hostel attached to Darchawai Christian H.S School. Repairing/maintenance of Office/quarter - ST Girls hostel attached to Durgaram CPR Class XII School, Tulsibati Girls hostel, Katlamura H.S.School ,ST Boys hostel attached to Amarpur H. S. School.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 5 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

Renovation of Hostel 109.00 Repair/mtc. of hostel - 25 nos. ST hostels. Extension of LT/HT electric lines - 1 no. ST hostel. Construction of boundary wall - 5 nos. ST hostels. Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC 12000.00 Payment of transfer fund to TTAADC. Special Development Scheme (SDS) 43.48 Purchase of 5 nos. new vehicles, TTAADC Head quarter. Special Development Scheme (SDS) 1998.21 i) Construction of 2 nos. quarters for Hon'ble CEM & EM under TTAADC Head quarter complex.

ii) Construction of 30 nos. residential quarters for Hostel Superintendent attached to Govt. run Boys & Girls hostel in various places under South, North, Dhalai, Gomati and Unakoti District. iii) Construction of Community hall at Khejurbagan. iv) Construction of hostel attached to Garia Academy Model School at Attarabhola. Articles 275(I) 781.82 Recurring grant to EMR Schools : 4 nos. EMR schools under TTWREIS. Repair/mtc. of hostel : ST Boys hostel attached to Harachandra H.S. School. Construction of T.R. House : One number at Kalacherra. Equipment of Science Laboratory : 40 nos. St Hostels. Construction of Sports Complex : 1 no. at B.C. Nagar EMR School. Construction of Community Hall : 250 seated at Jamtailbari under . Construction of Dhupghar : 1 no. at Sertlangbari, Kailashahar. Articles 275(I) 781.82 Electrification (HT & LT lines) : Electrification in 5 nos. un-electrified ST habitation (below 100 population) un-electrified ST habitation. Construction of Market Stall along with toilet block : 9 numbers at Panchamnagar ADC Village under Chandipur Block, Unakoti. Improvement/construction of road : 7 km brick

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 6 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

soiling road at Mukra Dalan to Lalit ch. Para via Monaikrai para; Brick soling road from Darchwai to Graveyard; Bick soiling road from Darkhuma bagan to Lawmi bagan; Brick soiling road from Thuamliana bagan to Chandrakhapara; Brick soiling road from Suresh Mallik house of Ramjagya house at Mohini Nagar ADC Village; Brick soiling road from Ram Mohan Tripura house to Umakanta Tripura house at Mohini Nagar ADC Village under Hrishyamukh Block. Construction of box culvert : 6 nos. at Gabburcherra, 2 nos. at Ratunpur ADC Village, Uricherra, Sananda Para and Darchwai Chandra Khapara. Screening of Sickle Cell Anemia among tribal students is going on through out the State. Total 54,890 ST students have been screened, out of which 25 numbers student found positive. ADC Village; Brick soiling road from Ram Mohan Tripura house to Umakanta Tripura house at Mohini Nagar ADC Village under Hrishyamukh Block. Construction of box culvert : 6 nos. at Gabburcherra, 2 nos. at Ratunpur ADC Village, Uricherra, Sananda Para and Darchwai Chandra Khapara. Screening of Sickle Cell Anemia among tribal students is going on through out the State. Total 54,890 ST students have been screened, out of which 25 numbers student found positive. Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP) 1090.07 Fishery Development : 2640 nos. families; Dairy Development : 100 nos. ST femalies Milk Producers has been running under Mandwai RD Block; Horti Plantation : 278 nos. families;Project for production of Eggs : 7000 nos. tribal beneficiaries benefited under South, North, Dhalai and Khowai Zone of TTAADC areas.Imparting training under Skill Development Programme to ST beneficiaries regarding Electronic, Computer, Motor driving,

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 7 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

Carpenter, barbender, beautician, stenography etc. : 1400 units. Income generation programme-338 families. Share Contribution to ST Corporation. 200.00 Purchase of 20,000 nos. B class share and share capital. Nucleus Budget scheme 40.00 Financial assistance provided to poor ST patients for treatment. Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremist 82.50 Financial assistance provided to 105 nos. returnees. Rehabilitation of 1998-Surrenderd Extremist (Re-payment of Loan) 184.37 Re-payment of loan to the Rehabilitation of 1998- Surrenderd Extremist. Post Matric Scholarship (CSS) 631.34 16,663 nos. Boys and Girls students. Construction of Boys and Girls Hostels (CSS) 366.28 Re-construction of 2 nos. Boys & construction of 3 nos. Girls hostels.

Financial and Physical Target under TW schemes during 2016-17.

Name of Schemes Target for 2016-17 Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs) Mtc./Repairs of Office and Tribal Rest House. 15.00 Mtc./Repairs of office buildings - 5 nos. and Tribal Rest Houses - 2 nos. Boarding House Stipend. 3346.64 23,500 students. Pre-Matric Scholarship. 308.00 80,000 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 300.00 100 students. Merit Award to Meritorious students 90.00 7,400 students. Coaching to Madhyamik Drop-out Student 70.00 Coaching provided to Madhyamik failed ST students through 16 nos. coaching centers run by NGOs. Coaching & Allied Scheme 17.00 Various competitive examinations - 600 nos. ST students. Folk Arts & Culture etc. 50.00 Financial assistance to various mela, festival, puja, exhibition etc. Special Coaching in Core Subject. 80.00 Coaching is being provided to ST boarders of 143

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 8 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

nos. ST hostels attached to various Government run High/H.S Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura. Supply of Free Text Books. 70.00 22,000 nos. ST students. Supply of Furniture & utensils to Hostels. 58.00 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 no. Residential School run and managed by the TTWREIS. Renovation of buildings. 125.00 Up-keeping of Government run hostels (Need Based). Share Contribution to ST Corporation. 100.00 Purchase of 10,000 B class shares. Nucleus Budget scheme 21.00 Financial assistance to 4,200 poor ST patients for treatment. Rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremists 80.00 Financial support for rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremists. Rehabilitation of 1998-Surrenderd Extremist (Re-payment of Loan) 200.00 Re-payment of Loan to the Rehabilitation of 1998- Surrenderd Extremist. Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of fund to TTAADC. 100.00 Payment of transfer fund to TTAADC. Special Central Assistance to TSP (SCA to TSP) 1400.00 i) Plantation of horti based activities - 800 nos. families. ii) Provision of facilities for production and marketing of honey for employment & income generation - 500 nos. families. iii) Mushroom cultivation for income generation activities - 500 nos. families. iv) Employment linked Skill Development (for Male / Female beneficiaries) - 2100 nos. families v) Backyard LIT poultry rearing for ST families including skill development - 500 nos. families vi) Construction of fish market - 2 nos. vii) Promotion of Nutritional kitchen garden in the ST Hostel/Boarding Houses located in TSP areas - 60 nos. hostels. 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 9 ] Name of Schemes Achievement during 2015-16 (as on 29th February, 2016) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs)

viii) Sponsoring ST students for GNM/ANM course - 100 nos. students. ix) Bee-keeping, Sericulture & Mushroom cultivation - 555 nos. families. Articles 275(1) including Central & State Share. 1250.50 i) Recurring grant, Non- Recurring grant, classroom furniture, Science equipments for 36 nos. Schools. ii) Construction of Sanitation blocks - 50 nos. units. iii) Supply of drinking water facilities - 50 nos. hostel. iv) Sinking of Deep Tube Wells - 5 nos. ST habitation. v) Electrification - 10 nos. ST habitation. vi) Construction of road - 10 km. and construction of bridge-1 no. vii) Promotion of tribal sports - 100 nos. schools. viii) Competition/ coaching programme for football/ kabadi/ Athletic/ Yoga/ Judo etc. -704 nos. students. Special Assistance of Central Plans Schemes for TTAADC areas 17595.00 Need Based. Post- Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%) 2100.00 28,320 nos. students Pre-Matric Scholarship (CSS-100%) 24,705 nos. students Construction of Boys and Girls hostel (CSS) Construction of 19 nos. hostels.

Annexure - I Revised rates for assistance to poor ST patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme (As per Notification vide No.F.11-44/TW/Sett./2014-15/8253-8385 dated 14-07-2015)

Sl. Names of Pre-revised rates issued Revised rates issued No. sanctioning on 17th November, 1997 on 14th July, 2015 Authorities

1. SDMs/SDWOs Rs.500/- only per patient Rs.625/- only per patient in & BDOs in a financial year a financial year

2. DTWO Rs.500/- only per patient Rs.625/- only per patient in a financial in a financial year year 3. DM & Collector Rs.1,000/- only per patient Rs.1,250/- only per patient in a financial in a financial year (Nearest year (Nearest Hospital) Hospital)

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 10 ] Sl. Names of Pre-revised rates issued Revised rates issued No. sanctioning on 17th November, 1997 on 14th July, 2015 Authorities

Rs.2,500/- only per patient in Rs.3,125/- only per patient in a financial a financial year (G.B. , IGM & year(G.B., IGM & Dr. Ambedkar Hospital) Dr. Ambedkar Hospital)

4. Director, TW Rs.2,500/- per patient in a Rs.3,125/- per patient in a financial year financial year (inside State) (inside State)

5. Secretary/ Commissioner, TW Rs.5,000/- per patient in a Rs.6,250/- per patient in a financial year financial year (Outside the (Outside the State as per recommen- State as per recommendation dation of the Govt. of Tripura ) of the Govt. of Tripura )

6. Minister, TW (in special case) Rs.5,000/- only but, not Rs.6,250/- only but, not exceeding to exceeding to Rs.8,000/- per Rs.10,000/- per patient in a financial patient in a financial year year (Outside the State) (Outside the State)

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the building of many boarding houses in the state needed to be repaired/reconstructed at an early date. Sufficient furniture, utensils etc. also be provided to the boarders of the bourding houses. They mentioned that boundary walls around many Boarding Houses also be constructed. Therefore, the department is to take effective steps on these matters. Quarters to be constructed for the Hostel Supers. Cook-cum-Masalchi may be appointed in every hostel. Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, due to insufficient employee, especially Supervisor of the Department in the Blocks, various activities for implementation for welfare of the tribal peoples are not done in due time. Besides, for the students of Dhalai District, a Joint Entrance Examination Centre to be established in the Dhalai District. One Tribal Welfare Officer be deputed in each Sub-division. For financial upliftment of the tribal people in the state assistance may be extented for tea plantation. Therefore, the Committee opined that – (i) Coaching Centres in District level for competitive examinations, (ii) Creation of sufficient nos. of posts for the Department, (iii) assistance for tea etc. plantations, (iv) appointment of Cook-cum-Masalchi, (v) construction of boundary wall for newly constructed Hostels building and quarters for Hostel Super, and (v) that for effective implementation of tribal welfare schemes the Department is to appoint sufficient staffs. After examination of the Budget Proposals and appreciation of the submission made by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee recommends as follows :

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 11 ] RECOMMENDATIONS 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 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.

Name of Sanctioning Authority Existing Rate Proposed enhanced rate SDM/SDTWO/BDO/DWO Rs.650/- Rs. 1000/- DM & COLLECTOR Rs. 1250/- Rs. 1500/- Director,TW, Rs. 3125/- Rs. 5000/- (in case of GB/IGM/ Dr.Ambedkar Hospital) Pr.Secretary/Secretary, TW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 8000/- Hon’ble Minister,TW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 12000/- (In special case) 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. iv] The Department is to look after 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 immediate re-construction/construction. 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. 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 S.T hostels of the State and Department is to submit action plan to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs GOI for modernisation of S.T hostels for funding. The post of Executive Engineer under T.W. Department which lapsed earlier should be revived immediately for effective implementation and monitoring of construction works being implemented by the T.W. Department for which concurrence if necessary should be given by the Finance Department.

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.

Dated, Agartala, ( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) The 4th April, 2016 Chairman Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 12 ] REPORT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TRIBAL REHABILITATION IN PLANTATION & PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TRIBAL GROUP (TRP & PTG) (DEMAND NO. 32)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters 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 department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. The Tribal Welfare (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 2015-16. The Annual Work Report under this Demand in respect of implementation & action taken report on the recommendation made by the Subject Committee-II during 2015-16 is state in this Report.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 32 for the Financial year 2016-17 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016–17

TRP & PTG Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015–16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 32 a) Non-Plan 761.80 844.50 844.50 b) Plan 323.00 222.00 222.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1103.05 572.04 572.04 TOTAL : 32 = 2187.85 1638.54 0.00 0.00 1638.54

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 32 is examined by the Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 29-03-2016 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 2015-16 in its 20th Report to which the Secretary submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished below :– i) Recommendation of the Committee : Health camps in remote PTG Hamlets be increased .The Department is to increase Mobile Medical Unit (PTG) for Health Care after providing Doctors and appointment of following staff. 1. Programme Officer 2 Nos.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 13 ] 2. Programme Assistant 17 Nos. 3. Agri Assistant 1 No. 4. L.D.Clerk 1 No. 5. Junior Surveyor 1 No. 6. Programme Helper 6 Nos. 7. Group-D 3 Nos. 8. Driver 5 Nos. Action taken by the Department : The Department is going to fill up some of the posts. Keeping in view of the shortage of Medical Officer in this State Health Camps are conducted. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Rehabilitation of (PTG) Reang under various Schemes be strengthened. Action taken by the Department : Steps are taken up to strengthen Rehabilitation through plantation of rubber, bamboo & horti cultural plants. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to make proposal for encouraging the Vulnerable Tribal Groups towards rubber plantation, fisheries etc. Action taken by the Department : The Department is encouraging rubber plantation, fisheries etc for the Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

The Annual Work Report under this Demand in respect of implementation & action taken report on the recommendation made by the Subject Committee-II during 2014-15 is given below :- STATE PLAN, DEMAND NO-32 (Rs.in lakhs) SL. Name of Scheme Target No. Physical Financial 1 2 3 4 1. Direction & Administration 36.97 2. Plantation Scheme (a) Creation/ Maint. of Rubber plantation 50.84 hac. 50.00 (b) Creation/Maint. of Bamboo Plantation 1.589 hac. 3. Assistance Public Sector PSU 1(Corporation) 165.00 4. Mobile Medical Unit 7161 patients 1.00 5. Training of Workers 0.03 6. Major Work Office building 100.00 Total :- 354.00

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 14 ] Achievement made during the 2014-15 are shown as under:- 1. Maintenance of Rubber plantation 30.26 hac 25.474 2. Creation/Maintenance of Bamboo Plantation 98.5 hac/70 Unit 3. Creation of Mousambi Plantation 3.44 hac. 12.65 4. Creation/Maintenance of Areca nut plantation 9.4 hac. 8.9 The annual budget estimate proposed for the year 2015-16 is Rs.354 lac. under state-plan. SL. Name of Scheme Target No. Physical Financial

1 2 3 4 1. Direction & Administration 35.97 2. Plantation Scheme Rubber plantation 50.00 3. Assistance Public Sector PSU 1(Corporation) 135.00 4. Mobile Medical Unit Free cost of treatment 1.00 5. 800-20-Other Administrative Exp. Training 0.03 Total :- 222.00

(II) (b) CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME (CSS) 2014-15 Fund received (Rs.in lakhs) Name of Scheme Total Fund Expenditure(Rs.in lakh). 1 2 3 (i) Rubber Cultivation 103.05 447.913 (ii) PTG Health Care Centre (iii) Other Economic Development etc.

CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES (CCDP) During the Financial year 2016-17 the flow of fund under CSS is expected to be Rs. 572.04/- lakh approximately.

During discussion on the Demand No. 32 related to TRP & PTG Department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that for proper plantation of tea etc., the beneficiaries may be awared tea plants and other crops for strengthening the financial condition among the (PTG) reang people in the state. The Department may take steps for training in the field of various items for setting up of small industries for unemployed youths and female members of this group for their financial upliftment. The Department may also take effective steps for prviding medical team for treatment of the PTG peoples time to time.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 15 ] After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the Committee recommends the following :

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to engage/appoint Medical Officers/Staff permanently against 8 (eight) PTG Medical units so that health camp is organised in all the vulnerable PTG hamlets. ii] The Department is to encourage plantation of bamboo, mosambi etc. on priority basis for PTG beneficiaries. iii] 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. iv] 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 imple- mentation of schemes at the field level does not hamper.

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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 16 ] 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 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-17 relating to the Department as placed in the House and the Revised Budget Estimates of 2015-16 are as follows :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17 Rural Development Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 31 a) Non-Plan 2247.51 2203.00 2203.00 b) Plan 22244.25 9492.53 17758.47 5015.00 32266.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 133894.62 37375.23 92653.00 32472.77 162501.00 TOTAL : 31 = 158386.38 49070.76 110411.47 37487.77 196970.00

The Subject Committee – II in its meeting held on 29-03-2016 examined the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 31 for the financial year 2016–17 as referred to it by the House and also heard the Joint 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. As regards action taken report on the recommendation of the Committee made in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16, the Department furnished the following information :– i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its persuasion for Central Share under DRDA as also for additional installment. Action taken by the Department : During 2014 -15 the Government of was pursued in time for releasing of DRDA Administration fund and accordingly following fund was received. 1st installment – 271.41 lakh 2nd installment – 59.80 lakh Total – 331.21 lakh

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 17 ] During 2015-16 1st and 2nd Installment of Central Share under DRDA Administration has been received and the amount is mentioned below: 1st installment 106.40 lakh 2nd installment 39.02 lakh Total 145.42 lakh. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue providing of IAY houses to the uncovered patta holder B.P.L. beneficiaries under IAY scheme. Action taken by the Department : The department is to continue providing housing to poor uncovered household under Rural Housing Schemes. Action plan is given below:- Based on the homeless left out families as per the survey report of 2007-08 the action plan was prepared. Action Plan for IAY Year IAY FRA(RoFR) TSGHS Total 2015-16 9550 8850 18400 2016-17 15000 10500 8850 34350 2017-18 14893 10500 8850 34243 Total 39443 21000 26550 86993 iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to complete the works undertaken for construction of BDO/Staff quarters during the financial year 2015-16 in a Time frame and to ensure implementation of work done by the concerned implementing Officers/Agencies. Action taken by the Department : Status regarding construction of BDO/Staff quarter sanctioned during the financial year 2014-15 are as below SL NAME OF WORK/BLOCK STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION/ WORK 1. Construction of Mandwai BDO & Staff Completed Quarter under Mandwai RD Block 2. Construction of Ganganagar BDO & Flooring work is in pregress for Type II/ III Staff Quarter under Ganganagar RD Block quarter & plastering work for Type IV (BDO) quarter. 3. Construction of Raishyabari BDO & For all the works site site not yet finalized & Staff Quarter under Raishyabari RD Block work will be started soon after finalization of site. 4. Construction of Poangbari BDO & Finishing work is in progress Staff Quarter under Poangbari RD Block

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 18 ] SL NAME OF WORK/BLOCK STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION/ WORK 5. Construction of Mohanbhog BDO & Land levelling work is in progress. Work will Staff Quarter under Mohanbhog RD Block be started after completion of levelling work. 6. Construction of Laljuri BDO Quarter Plastering work is in progress under Laljuri RD Block 7. Construction of Kalacharra BDO Plastering work is in progress Quarter under Kalacharra RD Block 8. Construction of Chandipur BDO Quarter Finishing work is in progress under Chandipur RD Block 9. Construction of Belbari BDO Quarter Foundation work is in progress under Belbari RD Block 10. Construction of Charilam BDO Quarter 17 nos of column cast upto hounch level. under Charilam RD Block 11. Construction of Julaibari BDO Quarter Completed except sanitation work. under Julaibari RD Block iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue providing of houses to the extreme poor families not included in the list of BPL under TSGHS. Action taken by the Department : The department is to continue providing housing to poor uncovered household under Rural Housing Schemes. Based on the homeless left out families as per the survey report of 2007-08 the action plan was prepared. Action Plan for IAY Year IAY FRA(RoFR) TSGHS Total 2015-16 9550 8850 18400 2016-17 15000 10500 8850 34350 2017-18 14893 10500 8850 34243 Total 39443 21000 26550 86993 v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to organise Training Programme/awareness programme for implementation of Tripura State Support Project on SHGs (TSSPS) effectively. Action taken by the Department : The Department is organizing training programme at Swavalamban premises in various trades. The names of the trainees/SHG members are sponsored by the DRDAs of all 8 districts and accordingly training on various trades are being provided to SHG members. Training provided in various trade during the FY 2015-16 is as under :

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 19 ] i) Tailoring - 3 ii) B. Computer Training - 5 iii) Milch Cow - 1 iv) Doll Making - 1 v) Fish Cultivation - 2 vi) Beautician - 2 vii) Computer Hardware - 1 viii) Cushion Making - 1 ix) Mobile Repairing - 1 x) Crystal item - 1 xi) Artificial Ornaments - 1 xii) Piggery - 1 xiii) Management of Firm - 1 xiv) Jute item - 1 TOTAL - 22 vi) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to release the 2nd and 3rd installments of IAY houses in time for proper implementation of the said scheme (During 2014-15). Action taken by the Department : 1st, 2nd & 3rd installment of IAY(Normal) houses scheme for the financial year 2014-15 released as Follows as on 17.03.2016: District wise position is given below :- Year District Target Installment released 1st instt 2nd Instt 3rd instt 2014–15 Dhalai 1601 1600 1497 1369 Gomati 1239 1238 1231 1184 Khowai 878 878 878 878 North Tripura 1341 1341 1323 1240 Sepahijala 1124 1097 977 762 South Tripura 1498 1485 1448 1285 Unakoti 1005 1005 992 966 West Tripura 864 864 805 700 Total 9550 9508 9151 8384 vii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to initiate proposal for appointment of the vacant posts of Gram Rojgar Sahayaks, Computer Operators, Programme Asstts., Tech. Asstts. etc and the Finance Deptt. is to accord concurrence to the proposal in this regard in phase manner.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 20 ] Action taken by the Department : Category wise vacancy position under MGNREGA As on 31-03-2015 Name of post Sanctioned Man in Vacancy Strength position position 1. 2. 3. 4. Tech. Asstt. 351 315 36 Acct. Asstt. 107 97 10 Comp. Op 115 105 10 Prog. Asstt. 100 96 04 GRS 2188 1978 210 TOTAL 2861 2591 270 Initiative have been taken for filling up of vacant posts in all districts. All DM & Collectors were requested to send the vacancy position of various posts under RD organisation for implementation of MGNREGA so that approval can be accorded for filling up of vacant posts. (i) DM, Sepahijala have been given approval for filling up of 7 posts of Technical Assistant, 5 posts of Accounts Assistant, 1 post of Programme Assistant, 7 posts of Computer Operator and 25 posts of Gram Rozgar Sevak. (ii) DM, Gomti have been given approval for filling up of 1 post of Account Assistant and 1 post of Computer Operator. Approval will be accorded as soon as proposals are received from other DM & Collectors as per their requirement

Achievement made during the year 2015-16

1. MGNREGA: During 2015-16 Rs. 158071.17 lakh is agreed outlay and 535.78 lakh mandays are to be generated. Total availability of fund till 29th February 2016 is Rs. 140965.90 lakh, out of which Rs. 115904.59 lakh has already been spent and 512.02 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. 167.00 only w.e.f 1st April 2015 from earlier wages of Rs. 155.00 for Tripura state. ACTION PLAN: Action plan for the financial year 2016-17, is yet to be finalized. 2. IAY: During 2015-16, total financial allocation under IAY was Rs. 7449.00 lakh and physical target was 9550 numbers. As on 01.03.2016 Rs. 3800.787 lakh (Rs. 2254.447 has been received as Central Share and Rs. 1546.340 lakh has been received as State Share) As on 01.03. an amount of Rs. 2400.00 lakh has already been spent and construction of 9420 houses has started. ACTION PLAN : During 2016-17, it is expected that Financial allocation and Physical target will increase but yet to be finalised. IAY will be replaced by PMAY (Prime Minister Awas Yojana). Unit cost may also increase to Rs. 1.20 lakh approximately. 3. RoFR under IAY: A target for 2013-14 total 10027 no. houses were sanctioned for RoFR and 9000 nos. houses has been completed till date.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 21 ] 4. Returnees under IAY: A target for 2013-14 total 2026 no. houses were sanctioned for Returnees and 1990 nos. houses has been completed till date. 5. Tripura State Government Housing Scheme (TSGHS). Tripura State Government Housing Scheme (TSGHS) was launched during the financial 2013-14 which is fully a State Government Scheme. During the financial year 2013-14, 9217 houses were sanctioned and all have been completed. During the FY 2014-15 out of total target of 8850 houses 6622 houses have been completed till date. During the financial year 2015-16, target under TSGHS was kept for 8850 nos of Houses and financial involvement for construction of 8850 houses will be Rs. 6637.50 lakh. Till 01.03.2016 an amount of Rs. 3318.75 lakh has been received from the State Government. All houses are under construction. 6. 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 2014-15 was Rs.1217.25lakh out of which 430.03 lakh was spent. Allocation of fund during the year 2015-16 Rs. 570.74 lakh and expenditure incurred till 29th February, 2016 is Rs. 682.42 lakh out of total fund available `.1038.11 lakh including OB. The physical progress for the year 2015-16 under TRLM is given below -

Indictors Target Achievement (FY2015-16) (upto Feb 2016)

No. of SHGs formed/ revived 1040 869 No. of SHGs received basic training 1040 527 No of SHGs provided Revolving Fund (RF) 602 325 No. of SHGs provided Startup Cost (SC) 1040 646 No. of Village Organization (VO) formed 70 48 No. of SHGs provided Community Investment Fund (CIF) 100 69

During discussion on the Demand No. 31 related to Rural Development Department, the Joint Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Department during the year 2015-16 and Plan/ Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2016-17.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 22 ] Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that, the department may take steps for completion of Office Building of Blocks and staff quarters in time. The Department may also take effective steps for conducting training programme for the members of the SHGs for skill development for production of better quality and new products. To encourage the SHGs, the department be aware the beneficiaries of the SHGs. Gradations of SHGs also be declare properly to encourage the beneficiaries. Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the department may take initiative and pursue the Central Govt. to cover the ad-hoc BPL families of the State for distributing the houses under IAY Scheme. They expressed that the installments of IAY scheme be release to the beneficiaries specially to the Patta holders regularly. Hon’ble Members of the Committee advicd the Department to take steps to appoint requisite staff for MGNREGA scheme and also appoint the Gram Rozgar Sevak (GRS) for newly established ADC villages. Hon’bles Members of the Committee further expressed that the Department may open the Engineering Cell in the Sub-Divisional Level for proper completion of the construction works. They also expressed the necessity of recruiting necessary staffs for implementation of the works properly. After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Departmental representative the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to continue to pursue for Central Share under DRDA as also for additional instalment. ii] The Department is to continue to provide IAY 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 during the year 2015-16. 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. 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. vi] The Department is to ensure that physical progress of works under NLCPR is improved. vii] The Department is to increase number of training programme/awareness campaign for implementation of Tripura State Support Project on SHGs. 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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 23 ] 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 recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. The Urban Development Department is concerned with the Directorate of Urban Development, Town & Country Planning Organisation and Urban Local Bodies such as Agartala Municipal Corporation, Municipal Councils and Panchayats in the State. The objective of the Urban Development Department is to make every settlement a safe, healthy and sustainable place in which every family has adequate shelter, pure drinking water, street lights, sanitation, drainage, remove solid wastes and provide roads, housing for poor and employment to urban youths. Development of Urban Infrastructure is primarily the function of Urban Development Department, which is having under its administrative control, the Directorate of Urban Development, Town & Country Planning Organisation and Urban Local Bodies such as Agartaka Municipal Corporation at State Capital, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in the State of Tripura. The areas of priority of the Department are :- (i) Urban Management. (ii) Capacity Building. (iii) Increasing the revenues of Urban Local Bodies. (iv) Monitoring the implementation of various schemes/projects/ programmes. (v) Liasioning with the Ministry/Govt. of India for fund release. (vi) Scrutiny/Forwarding the proposals to the Ministry for approval & sanction. (vii) Preparation of Master Plan & Urban policy for development of urban areas. The Budget Proposals under the Demand No. 35. for the financial year 2016-17 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Urban Development Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 35 a) Non-Plan 9690.11 7005.50 7005.50 b) Plan 12061.65 5216.34 3034.92 1691.24 9942.50 c) CASP/Other than CASP 8578.84 11857.2476. 706700 3875.00 22799.24 TOTAL : 35 = 30330.60 24079.08 10101.92 5566.24 39747.24

The Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 29-03-2016 examined the Budget Proposal and also heard the Principal Secretary of the Department appeared before the Committee on summon.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 24 ] At the first instance, the Committee wanted to know as to the action taken on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2014-15 to which the Department furnished the replies which are noted below in seriatim :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : Various developmental activities of all Towns be taken up and completed as per City development plan in a time frame and plan for newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities be prepared and taken up as early as possible. Action taken by the Department : Developmental activities have been taken up in all statutory towns as per the budgetary assistance made available during 2015-16. Development/ City Development Plans of 13 Urban Local Bodies (Agartala, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, , Kamalpur, Khowai, Teliamura, Ranirbazar, Sonamura, Udaipur, Amarpur, Sabroom and Belonia) are already in place. The Development Plans for the remaining 7 ULBs (including Ambassa, Bishalgarh & Santirbazar created in 2009 and 4 recently created ULBs namely- Mohanpur MC, Melagahar MC, Panisagar NP, and Jirania NP) are being taken up. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue its efforts towards upgradation of Battala market. Action taken by the Department : A cumulative amount of Rs 2.02 crore has been released to AMC from 2013-14 onwards for development of Battala fish market. Against this, AMC has reported utilization of a total amount of Rs 1.51 crore so far and construction of shed/ platform for fish sellers is nearing completion. The project has provisions for providing water supply and drainage, also. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue its efforts for eviction of unauthorised occupants in the road side in Agartala Municipal area as well as other Municipal areas. Action taken by the Department : The eviction of unauthorized occupants from public roads in the in the municipal area is a continuing process. However, sometimes special eviction drives are conducted by the ULBs, as situation demands. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The detailed project report for establishment of modern Slaughter House at the identified location be taken up and completed in time. The Department is also to explore the possibility of extending such facilities in each District Head quarters in phase manner. Action taken by the Department : A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for setting up of modern abattoir at Nagicherra/ Anandanagar

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 25 ] in Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area has been got prepared by AMC through M/s Darashaw & Co. Ltd., Mumbai. The proposed outlay for the project is Rs. 28.95 crore and is expected to have a capacity of 12.5 MT per day. v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue its efforts towards Housing for all uncovered BPL families in urban areas under TSGHS. Action taken by the Department : The Department is making all out effort to provide houses to urban BPL families who don't have pucca houses. Govt. of Tripura has been implementing Tripura State Government Housing Scheme (TSGHS) since 2013-14 to provide housing assistance to all left out BPL families within next 5 years. During 2015-16, a total of 1500 dwelling units were sanctioned under TSGHS for an amount of Rs. 11.25 crore. A total of 9390 dwelling units have been sanctioned under different schemes in various ULBs of Tripura since 2007-08. The scheme wise break up is as follows : Scheme No. of unit sanctioned IHSDP 2460 BSUP 256 RAY 2027 10% Lump Sum 1147 TSGHS 3500 Total 9390 Under the new scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana/ Housing for All (Urban) Govt. has sent a proposal for providing houses to 15,219 beneficiaries under 8 ULBs with an estimated grant of Rs.1.67 lakh per beneficiary. Under Smart City Mission also, component of building residential houses including those for BPL/ weaker sections have been proposed. Annual Working Report of Department of Urban Development, Tripura in respect of Demand No.35 during 2015-16 :

(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 2015-16. 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 opportunity for productive

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 26 ] 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. Elections to the ULBs were held on 9 December 2015 and the 310 newly elected members have taken over the local governance in these Bodies. 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 2015-16 of the Department is Rs.40860.47 lakh under Plan and Rs.11007.55 lakh under Non-Plan. Revised Estimates for 2015-16 Rs.20313.49 lakh under Plan and Rs. 8615.06 lakh under Non-Plan. Expenditure incurred till 31 December 2015 is Rs.15064.03 lakh under Plan and Rs.7348.37 lakh under Non-Plan. Budget estimate for 2016-17: Plan 35241.74 lakh, Non Plan Rs. 7049.50 lakh 5. Detailed Action taken Report in respect of the recommendations made by Subject Committee - II during the year 2015-16 is at Annex. (ii) Major achievements made during 2015-16 : (a) Water supply: During the 2015-16 till December, one ground water treatment plant of 15.02 mld capacity has been created under various schemes at Agartala and another Barjala ground water treatment plant of 4.57 mld capacity is almost ready for commissioning. At Agartala, 7600 new household connections have been provided during the year for piped water supply. (b) Sewerage and septage: During the 2015-16 till December, 21 equipments have been procured under various schemes at Agartala and other urban local bodies. At Agartala, scientific solid waste management plant has started functioning at DC Nagar and installed capacity of processing plant 250 MT per day. One sewerage treatment plant having capacity of 8.0 mld for North Zone for catering to 1000 consumers is almost ready for commissioning. (c) Improvement of drainage in Agartala: The State Government has provided Rs.30.00 crore for carrying out the drainage improvement work started in Agartala with 13FC funding. The work is in progress. (d) Housing: Slum housing projects in Agartala, Dharmanagar, Kumarghat, Khowai, Amarpur and Sabroom have made significant progress. A total of 356 dwelling units have been completed in Agartala at Joynagar and Radhanagar under the Scheme "10% Lump-Sum Scheme for NER" and the units have already been allocated to urban poor. Under RAY, 1663 dwelling units have been taken up. Common infrastructures in these projects are also being developed. Under Tripura State Government Housing Scheme (TSGHS), 1500 dwelling units were sanctioned during the year and

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 27 ] the implementation of is in the progress. (e) Individual household toilets: Till December 2015, a total of 25,255 individual household toilets have been constructed under different ULBs. (f) Employment: Under the Tripura Urban Employment Programme (TUEP), a fully State Govt. funded Scheme, a total of 21.72 lakh person days have been created till December, 2015 for a total of 64,613 job card holders. (g) 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. (h) Smart City and AMRUT: Agartala was selected for implementation of Smart City Mission and AMRUT during the year. Smart City Proposal was prepared and submitted to MoUD with a proposed investment of Rs.3249.20 crore. The proposal is being improved upon on fast track as per the advice of MoUD. The first State Annual Action Plan for Agartala AMRUT City has been approved by MoUD and first installment has been released. (i) Property Tax Rules: A new Tripura Municipal (Assessment & Collection of Property Tax) Rules, 2016 based on unit area method has been notified in January 2016. (iii) Plan/Programmes/Projects to be implemented during 2016-17 : Government of India has launched the following schemes/ Missions which will be implemented during 2016-17. Release of central grants are expected under AMRUT, Smart City Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Housing for All (Urban) and National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM). The 3rd Tranche of ADB Programme is also expected during the year. The Street Vendors (Protection and Regulation of Street Vending) Rules have been formulated and are expected to be notified during the year. A Scheme for Street Vendors has also been drafted and is expected to be notified during the year. 4 Shelters for urban homeless under NULM have been sanctioned and the work will commence during the year. 100% coverage under sanitation and providing water supply connection in urban areas by 2017. Rejuvenation of beautification of water bodies in urban area will be undertaken under AMRUT. Increasing green cover through convergence of various schemes. More than 30,000 conventional street lights in 19 ULBs may be replaced by LED devices. Skill training and placement as well as self-employment for urban poor under NULM are also planned. Smart City Proposal for Agartala will be improved and submitted by 15 April 2016. Solid waste management projects will be taken up under different ULBs and construction of office buildings of 6 ULBs will be completed. During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that various development activities of all town areas be taken up and plan be preapred for development for Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities as early as possible. The Deptt. is to continue its efforts for upgradation of Battala market of Agartala Municipal Corporation. Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that the no drain even pucca or kaccha adjacent to Indo-Bangla border areas under Agartala Municipal Corporation is existing. So, immediately action plan is to be taken by the Department for construction of drain for those broad areas like Rajnagar, Joypur, Dakshin Ramnagar, Chandinamura, Lankamura etc. Necessary steps is to be taken against unauthorised occupants in the road side in AMC and

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 28 ] other towns in the State. Detail Project Report for establishment of a modern Slaughter House be taken up and need to take such plan for other Municipal areas also. Hon’ble Members expressed that need of proper planning for housing for all uncovered BPL families in urban areas. For beautification of various Municipal and town areas of the State, steps is to be taken by the Department.

After careful examination of the Budget Proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Departmental representative, the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to ensure that solid waste management is done effectively. 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. iv] The Department is to take step so that eviction of unauthorised 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. v] The Department is to ensure that atleast 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. vii] The Department is to ensure that improved fish market at Battala with drainage facility is constructed and utilised immediately . 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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 29 ] REPORT ON FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMERS’ AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT ( DEMAND NO. – 21)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following 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 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are as follows :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Food, Civil Supplies & Con- Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. sumer Affairs 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 21 a) Non-Plan 7814.97 8208.60 8208.60 b) Plan 168.80 726.04 435.31 238.65 1400.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1074.02 552.36 335.70 185.65 1073.71 TOTAL : 21 = 19057.79 9487.00 771.01 424.30 10682.31

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee – II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 29-03-2016 examined the Budget Proposal and heard the Principal Secretary of the Department.

First of all the Committee wanted to know about the action taken by the Department on the recommendation of the Subject Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16, the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished here-in-below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue holding of Block level meeting of F.P. Shop Vigilance Com- mittee. In view of shortage of fund, the Finance Department is to consider allocation of additional fund in RE 2015-16 so that the Department can hold the meetings regularly. Action taken by the Department : Despite limited source of fund, the department is continuing holding of Block Level Meeting

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 30 ] of F.P. Shops Vigilance Committee. During 2015-16 (upto January,2016), total 328Block Level meetings of Vigilance Committees have been held against 65 during 2014-15 as reported. Finance Department will be pursued further for making provision of necessary fund for the purpose. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to take action for upgradation and modernisation of Petrol/Diesel Pumps in uncovered areas in a time frame. Action taken by the Department : Up-gradation and modernization of 22(twenty-two) retail outlets IOCL have been completed out of total 56(fifty-six) retail outlets and 9(nine) more retails outlets are under process and expected completion by march,2016. 1. Ashok Petroleum, Udaipur. 2. Kiron Petroleum, Melaghar. 3.N.G. Ghosh, Sonamura. 4. Kiron Petroleum, Manu. 5. B.K Petroleum, Jirania. 6. Purna Petroleum, Bishramganj. 7. Amrita Petroleum, Churaibari. 8. Annapurna Filling Station, Halahali. 9. R L. Petroleum, Kanchanpur. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : LPG sub-dealership be extended on need survey basis including Nalchar area. Action taken by the Department : Presently, there are total 51 (fifty-one) Nos. LPG Agencies in the State of which 3(three) nos. new agencies have been opened during 2015-16 upto February,2016 covering all Sub-Division except Karbook. The LPG refill supply at Nalchar area is being served by M/S. Neermahal Gas Agency, Sonamura and M/S. MilonIndane Agency, Bishramganj. However, the feasibility study for setting up of new LPG Distributorship at Nalchar Area is under process and suitable action will be initiated accordingly. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to take steps for formation of F.P. Shop Vigilance Committees in the newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Blocs. Action taken by the Department : FP Shop Level Vigilance Committees presently cover and function in all new Nagar Panchayets and Blocks. As per provision of NFSA,2013, new guidelines would be formed shortly for effective implementation by making new Rules, which is under process. v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to find out mechanism for disconnecting LPG connection of those who have been provided with gas pipe line connection and confirm action taken in the matter. Action taken by the Department :

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 31 ] The 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 have blocked 4091 Nos. LPG connections and1381 LPG consumer surrendered their connections out of more than 1.5 lakh active LPG consumers under Sadar Sub-Division. Presently, there is only 23,000 nos. Gas Pipe line provided to consumers. vi) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to complete the work undertaken for construction of 5 (five) No. Food godowns under NLCPR in a time frame and suitable action be taken for construction of 15 (fifteen) no. of new godowns on receipt of fund from Govt. of India.

Action taken by the Department : Out of 5(five) godowns under NLCPR , construction of 4(four) godowns are in progress. But due to non-release of balance fund of Rs.1.7 crore out of sanctioned cost of Rs.3.15 Crore byMoDoNER, progress of the work become slow. Moreover construction of 1-unit of the project has been requested for shifting from Jirania to Chandrapur(Udaipur). Persuasion is continued for release offund by GOI for undertaking construction of new 15(fifteen) sanctioned godowns.

During discussion on the Demand No. 21 related to Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department, the Principal Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2015-16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2016-17.

After examination of the Budget Proposal and appreciation of the submission placed by the Departmental Representative, the Committee makes the following recommendation :-

RECOMMENDATIONS i] 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 inspect F.P. Shops at regular intervals. ii] LPG sub-dealership be extended on need basis in Karbook sub-division including Nalchar area. iii] The Department is to ensure that sufficient gas cylinders are available to every consum- ers of the state and inspection and vigilance by the officers of the department should be in- creased to prevent artificial crisis and profiteering. iv] The Department is to arrange that recruitment of Inspectors and other staff is done im- mediately. If necessary concurrence may be obtained from Finance Department to fill in the vacant posts.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 32 ] 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 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 com- pleted and construction of Jirania godown could not be started due to forest land which should be settled by the Department to ensure immediate construction . vii] The Department is to restrict the maximum number of ration cards in each F.P.Shop, 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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 33 ] REPORT ON DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES (DEMAND NO. 20)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to Welfare of S.C. & O.B.C. Department under Demand No. 20. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 20 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. The Department for Welfare of SCs & OBCs is dealing with the people of the SC & OBC Communities. The total population percentage of two communities is roughly 41% (SC-17%, OBC- 24%). The schemes of the Department are divided into two sectors viz. Educational Development and Economical Development of those two communities. The main thrust of the Department Educational Development of the said communities. Besides this, the Department is monitoring the implementation of the reservation policies in the services, posts and in the educational institutions for welfare of SCs. The Department of Welfare of S.C.s is under the Demand No. 20. The Budget proposals under that Demand for financial year 2016–2017 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2015-16 are as follows:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

S.C.Welfare Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 20 a) Non-Plan 418.51 486.00 486.00 b) Plan 1439.80 1569.00 1569.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 2922.58 2200.00 2200.00 TOTAL : 20 = 4780.89 0.00 0.00 4255.00 4255.00

The Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 examined the aforesaid Budget proposal under Demand No. 20 and also heard the Departmental Representatives who appeared before the Committee on summon. First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the informations of the Department for Welfare of SCs & OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16 respectively which are reproduced in seriatim below :- i) The Department is to continue its various developmental activities concerning “Special package programme” introduced by the State Govt. throughout the year. ii) Financial Assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. The Deptt. is to pursue their proposal for enhancement of financial assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme. Finance Deptt. is to examine and consider the proposal at an early date.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 34 ] iii] The Department is to continue providing of loan to SC families not provided with Govt. job on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery. iv) The Deptt. is to continue providing of required furniture and utensils as per demand of Hostels. v) The Deptt. is to ensure posting of 1 (one) Officer (TCS) in each districts for implementation of various developmental activities on “Special Package Programme” who will exclusively look after the works of Welfare Deptt. only. vi) The Deptt. is to initiate proposal for enhancement of Boarding house stipend @ Rs. 50/- per day instead of Rs. 40/- per day. vii) The Deptt. is to organise awareness programmes with a view to ensure proper implementation of various Schemes. Department of Welfare of Scheduled Castes in its written replies in respect of the above recommendations of the Committee stated the following informtion : (i) During the financial year 2015-16, the budget estimate and revised estimate of the Department for Welfare of SCs is as under : B.E & R.E of 2015-16 under State Plan/Non-Plan and CSS under CASP (Rs. in lakhs) Item Salary Non Salary Total

BE RE BE RE BE R.E. Plan 7.00 9.00 1116.18 915.64 1123.18 924.64 Non-plan 380.06 353.00 93.00 65.51 473.06 418.51 State Plan Non-Divisible Pool (Special Development Scheme) 0.00 368.00 0.00 368.00 NABARD 0.00 147.16 0.00 147.16 CSS under CASP (Scheme for dev.of Sch.Castes) 3400.00 2024.39 3400.00 2024.39 SPA 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 SCA 300.00 63.50 300.00 63.50 PMGY 100.00 0.00 100.00 0.00 CSS other than CASP(SCA to SCSP) 1000.00 834.69 1000.00 834.69 Total:- 387.06 362.00 6010.18 3903.73 6397.24 4780.89

During next financial year 2016-17 the Budget Estimate of the Department for Welfare of SCs is as under : (Rs.in lakhs) Item Salary Non salary Total Plan 9.00 1060.00 1069.00 Non plan 391.00 95.00 486.00

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 35 ] State Plan Non-Divisible Pool (Special Development Scheme) 0.00 0.00 NABARD 500.00 500.00 CSS under CASP (Scheme for dev.of Sch.Castes 2000.00 2000.00 SPA 0.00 0.00 SCA 0.00 0.00 PMAGY 0.00 0.00 CSS other than CASP(SCA to SCSP) 200.00 200.00 Total : 400.00 3855.00 4255.00

The Department to continue its activities of Special Area Based Programme for SCs as per Special Package formulated by the State Government throughout the year : In place of Special Area Based Programme for SCs, the State Government has introduced "Special Package Programme" for Development of SC population comprising 20 points over a period of 5 years from 2013-14 to 2017-18. Under this programme, the Deptt. for Welfare of SCs is implementing various development activities in SC dominated areas for infrastructure development and individual benefit deserving SC BPL families viz. • Government Department like PWD, Power, DWS, Water Resources, Health, Telecom etc have already earmarked requirement of infrastructure in the SC dominated areas and taken up works for infrastructure development in their respective fields. • For economic development concerned departments have already started action on the following issues : • Allotment of Land for landless SC families and housing for landless and homeless SC families. • 108 SC Harijan families (Housing to Safai Karamcharies) are being rehabilitated at Sen Para, R.K.Nagar under Old Agartala R.D.Block for which Rs. 361.85 lakhs was placed to DM, West during 2013-14 & 2014-15. During 2015-16, fund for Rs. 36.00 lakhs was also placed for the said project. The projects work is almost completed. • Measure has been taken for providing facilities of vocational training to the interested youths from SC families for their skill up-gradation specially leather manufacturing training, handicrafts (Cane & Bamboo), tailoring for SC women, motor driving through recognized organization. During 2015-16, Cane & bamboo training is being provided to 220 SC beneficiaries covered under 7(seven) R.D.Blocks for which Rs. 44.77 lakhs was placed to Director, Handloom, handicrafts & Sericulture Deptt. and Motor Driving training provided to 134 SC unemployed youths, expenditure for Rs. 13.53 lakhs was incurred for this training purpose. 240 SC unemployed women have taken tailoring training at different R.D.Blocks for which expenditure Rs. 8.76 lakhs was incurred for this training purpose. Training for beautician course is taken in all Districts with 125 SC unemployed women for which expenditure Rs. 18.75 lakhs was incurred for this training purpose.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 36 ] • Additional water area for psiculture is being created in phases by Fishery Department for SC fishermen who have land for excavation of water tank. Fingerlings and other related imputes are also provided to the fish farmers. • Financial assistance by way of term loans is being provided to SC families by SC Co-operative development Corporation. • Special assistance is being provided to SC professional musicians for pursuing their livelihood activities. Musical instrument has been supplied to 242 SC professional musicians free of cost during 2015-16 for which amount involved Rs. 64.61 lakhs. Besides, brass Iron etc. has been distributed to 352 SC professional Laundries. 656 SC families were benefited under ARDD Scheme during 2015-16. • Market stalls/Market shed for SC unemployed youths are being constructed in SC dominated villages and fund for ` 56.75 lakhs was involved for this construction works during 2015-16. Besides, for construction of community hall fund for Rs. 130.00 lakhs was placed to the concerned DM & Collectors for execution of the ongoing project. • For Educational Development stipends are being provided to SC students. During 2015 16, the Government of India has sanctioned fund for Rs. 1400.00 lakhs for Post Matric Scholarship to SC students. No fund has been sanctioned for pre-matric scholarship to SC students till now. • Pre-examination coaching is being provided to SC students for competitive examination like TCS/TPS etc. Joint Entrance coaching is also being provided to SC students. • Sub-Division wise special coaching in core subject is being provided to the SC students. • Educational loan is being provided to SC students by SC Development Corporation • Special award for Social activities is given to SC personalities. • Besides, SC Welfare Department has also sent a proposal to Finance Department for funding under Rural infrastructure Development fund (RIDF) for the construction of Multipurpose Community Hall/Market Stall/ Market Shed in SC dominated area for which fund for Rs. 147.00 was fixed in Revised Estimate 2015-16. The Department to ensure providing of required furniture and utensils to SC Hostels in the State. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund. The required fund is provided for furniture and utensils to SC hostels as per demand of the hostels. Moreover; the Finance Deptt has allocated the fund as per Budget provision under this scheme. During this year 2015-16, the F.D.has released the fund of Rs.10.00 lakhs from which fund was placed to different DDOs/HM for purchasing of furniture & utensils. Financial Assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. Finance Department to effectively consider adequate allocation of fund thereof. • Enhancement of the financial assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme was sent to Finance Deptt for consideration, but the Finance Deptt. has not yet considered proposal. • During this financial year, 2015-16, the F.D.has released Rs.27.50 lakhs under Nucleus Budget

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 37 ] Scheme, out of which Rs. 11.50 lakhs has been allocated to SDMs/DMs in four installments. Total 2280 poor SC patients have been financially assisted for medical treatment during 2015-16. Providing of loan especially to SC families not provided with govt.job be extended to unemployed youth on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery. Under NSFDC/NHFDC /NSKFDC, loan is being provided to poor SC families to establish micro enterprise to attain self sufficiency. District/Block/Nagar Panchayat wise recovery camp is being conducted for at an interval. Achievement of the Department during 2015-16 in details: Education Sector: Boarding House Stipend: This is a state plan scheme. The SC students are getting boarding house stipend @ Rs.40/- per day per student and @ Rs.1/- per day per student for cleaning charge for a period of 322 days in a year. 965 students were benefited under this scheme during 2015-16. Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students: This is state Plan scheme. The SC students of classes VI to VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/-pm.for a period of 10 months in a year and under centrally sponsored scheme ,the students of classes IX & X are getting stipend @ Rs.150/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year.32342 SC students have been benefited under this scheme during 2015-16. Besides, Ad-hoc grant is given @ Rs.750/- yearly for day scholar. For hosteller stipend is given to SC students @ Rs.350/- P.M.for a period of 10 months in a year and Ad-hoc grant @ Rs.1000/- per annum.2608 SC students were benefited under pre-matric scholarship to the children of those parents engaged in unclean occupation and health prone hazard during 2015-16. Supplementary grant to Post Matric Scholarship to SC students: This is State Plan scheme. Under this scheme, the SC hostellers of Post-Matric stage are getting scholarship @ Rs.390/- to Rs.665/-pm.for a period of 10 months in a year. Special coaching in core subjects to SC students: The SC students of classes VI to XII are provided special coaching in core subject for better result. The tutors of the coaching classes are getting honorarium @ Rs.3000/- per month. Total 1000 students were benefited up to the month of February, 2016. Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme: Under this scheme the SC students are being given coaching for TCS/TPS examination and stipend are being provided to the ITI trainees/shorthand and type writing courses. Total 69 SC students were given coaching for TCS/TPS examination during 2015-16 and 532 students were given pre-examination coaching in different training institute. Besides, 20 SC students were sponsored at Common facility centre for leather artisans at A.D.Nagar for training in leather technology. 46 SC students were given coaching for Joint entrance examination during, 2015-16. Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the SC students: The SC students who secured 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award. The rate of award for the students of class VI to VIII @ Rs.400/- each, Class IX @ Rs.700/

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 38 ] -each and Madhyamik/HS (+2) stage @ Rs.2500/- each. Total 6249 students were benefited under this scheme up to the month of February, 2016. Sponsoring of SC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course: This is state plan scheme. Under this scheme, SC students were sponsored for training of GNM/B.SC Nursing /BPT & BMRT course. Total 147 SC students were sponsored for GNM /B.SC nursing training outside the Sate and 31 SC boys/ girls were sponsored for BPT, BMRT and BMLT etc. course at TIPS in the State during 2015-16. Construction of hostels for SC boys & girls students: This is a centrally sponsored scheme. Under the scheme, the SC boys & girls hostel are constructed for providing better education to the SC students. During 2015-16, Proposal for const. of 5(five) girls hostels were sent to Government of India for sanction of fund. But, no sanctioned has been received as yet. Economic Sector: Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to SC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the poor SC patients for the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local hospitals/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases, the State Government considers the sanction for better treatment outside the Sate. Total 2280 SC patients were assisted under Nucleus Budget Scheme during this year up to the month of February, 2016. • The Department is regularly monitoring the implementation of the Reservation Act and Rule. • It also monitor the flow of fund to Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) and their utilization by different development Department. Achievement of the Sch.Caste Dev. Corporation: The SC Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. has sanctioned loan in favour of 980 SC beneficiaries during this year, 2015-16. Action Plan for the year, 2016-17 • Stipend /scholarship will be awarded to 100000 SC students (in all category both under State Plan/Centrally Sponsored scheme, CASP) • Financial assistance will be extended in favour of 3000 patient under Nucleus Budget Scheme • 6000 SC students will be given Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award • 150 SC girls would be considered for GNM/B.Sc Nursing course outside the State • 70 SC boys & girls would be considered to TIPS in Agartala for paramedical course like BPT, BMRT & other paramedical relates course. • 100 SC students would be given coaching for joint entrance examination through reputed & experience coaching institutions in Agartala, Udaipur & Kumarghat. • 80 SC students will be sponsored for coaching for TCS/TPS examination through reputed & experience coaching Institutions selected by the Higher Education Deptt. • 250 SC un-employed youths will be sponsored for skill training on motor driving through the Motor Driving Training Institutions covering all Districts. • 40 SC unemployed women would be sponsored for imparting 2nd batch tailoring training in two harijan colony similar to last year.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 39 ] • 50 SC students would be sponsored for imparting training on leather goods manufacturing through NB Institute for Rural Technology, at A.D.Nagara Industrial Training Institute. • Market Stalls & Training Cum-Multipurpose Community Hall will be considered for constructing in SC dominated area where SC population are more than 50% and above under SCA to SCSP fund. • Monitoring & implementation of the Special package programme for Welfare of SCs. • Regular monitoring the implementation of the Reservation Act and Rules • Monitoring & reviewing of progressive achievements made by the different Department under SCSP. • Tripura Sch.Castes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. will continue to extend loan in favour of 1650 SC families • Rehabilitation of harijan families residing in Harijan Colony, adjacent to IGM Hospital, Agartala for type-I Quarter (Phase-II). • Rehabilitation of SC harijan families to be identified under North District, Kailashahar & Gomoti District, Udaipur and necessary steps to be taken for rehabilitation. • Rehabilitation of 108 SC Harijan families at Sen Para, at Old Agartala R. D. Block under West District to be completed very shortly.

During discussion on the Demand No. 20 related to the Department of Welfare of SCs & Department of Welfare of OBCs, the Secretary of the Departments apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015–16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Departments during the year 2015-16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Departments during the financial year 2016-17. The Director of the SC Welfare Department stated that the department are implementing the 20-Points Special Package Programme for five years which started in the year 2013-14 and it will continue upto 2017–18. Various Departments of State Government has been working on this special programme and the SC Welfare Deptt. always monitoring the activities. The Department is working on allotment of land for landless and housing for homeless SC families. Rehabilitation of 180 Harizan families will be completed within a short period. The Department organise Vocational Training Programme, Skill upgradation training for un-employed SC youths. The department organised leather, driving, handicraft, beautician etc. vocational training programmes. Besides, the department giving financial assistance to the SC beneficiaries. Hon’ble Membes of the Committee opined that the department may take effective steps to increase awareness among the scheduled castes and other backwards communities about detail schemes related to them being implemented by the departments. They also opined that required staff may be recruited by the departments for proper implementation of the schemes. The amount in respect of nucleous budget may be increased for financial assistance to the SC patients. Hon’ble Chairman of the Committee suggested the Department that at least 1 (one) Supervisor of the

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 40 ] Department is needs to be appointed in each Block of the State. In respect of the appointment of the Supervisor, the Director of the Deptt. stated that they already taken steps to recruit 41 Supervisors. Hon’ble Member Shri Ratan Das wanted to know whether the roster of ST, SC is maintained in the private sectors of the State and there is any scope to the Department to look after the matter. Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the department may take initiative to disburse loan to SC beneficiaries without any govt. employee as guarantor as the govt. employee in many cases refuses to be a guarantor. The department may take effective steps for introducing easy process for disbursing the loan to SC beneficiaries. In case of issue SC Certificate, the Department may appoint a TCS Officer in each Sub-Division to issue the SC Certificates after proper enquiry. They opined that the allowance of the members of the SC Sub-Committee in Block level may be enhanced. After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee makes the following recommendations :

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to monitor implementation of ongoing 20(twenty) points programme sponsored by the State Govt. ii] Financial assistance for medical treatment of SC patients under Nucleus Budget should be extended to the Block level and the Department is to give proposal for enhancing the rate of financial assistance to the SC patients as per chart shown below :- Name of Sanctioning Authority Existing Rate Proposed enhanced rate SDM/SDTWO/BDO/DWO Rs.650/- Rs. 1000/- DM & COLLECTOR Rs. 1250/- Rs. 1500/- Director, SCW, Rs. 3125/- Rs. 5000/- (in case of GB/IGM/ Dr.Ambedkar Hospital) Pr.Secretary/Secretary, SCW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 8000/- Hon’ble Minister, SCW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 12000/- (In special case)

iii] The Department is to initiate the process of recruitment for the vacant posts of Supervisor and field level staff so that implementation of schemes continues smoothly. iv] Action plan of the Department for the year 2016-17 should contain components like income generation through vocational training, quality education etc.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 41 ] v] The Department is to initiate proposal for enhancement of rate of sitting allowance for the Members of the SC Sub Committee at the block level at the rate of Rs. 100/- per head per day. Steps should be taken to prevent issue of false SC certificate. vi] The Department is to ensure that awareness campaign is organised to make the people aware of the various schemes for SC Welfare Department so that needy persons can avail of the benefit of schemes.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 20 for Grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 42 ] REPORT ON DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF MINORITIES ( DEMAND NO. 57 )

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to Welfare of Minorities under Demand No. 57. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 57 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17.

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 2016–2017 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2015-16 are as follows :-

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Welfare of Minorities Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 57 a) Non-Plan 20.00 20.00 20.00 b) Plan 2075.80 1746.50 1746.50 c) CASP/Other than CASP 3524.95 8003.00 8003.00 TOTAL : 23 = 5620.75 9769.50 0.00 0.00 9769.50

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 informations of the Welfare of Minorities Department to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16 which are reproduced in seriatim below :-

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 43 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 44 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 45 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 46 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 47 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 48 ] 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 49 ] 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 20th Report during the year 2015-16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2015- 16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2016-17.

During discussion on the Demand, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that all kinds of schemes related to welfare of minorities be implement properly for social and finalcial upliftment of the minorities people. In this respect, necessary staff be appointed and proper training programme be organised time to time by the Department. Training programmes for staff need to be organised for their skill development and proper implementation of schemes related to minority communities.

After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee makes the following recommendations :

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to arrange recruitment/appointment of vacant posts within the financial year 2016-17 positively. ii] The Department is to arrange fund for minorities in Agartala and other urban areas for drinking water, health, creation of School infrastructure under MHDP or any other scheme available. iii] Financial assistance for medical treatment of minorities patients under Nucleus Budget should be extended of the Block level and the Department is to give proposal for enhancing the rate of financial assistance to the minorities patients as per chart shown below :-

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/- Rs. 5000/- (in case of GB/IGM/ Dr.Ambedkar Hospital) Pr.Secretary/Secretary, MW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 8000/- Hon’ble Minister, MW Rs. 6250/- Rs. 12000/- (In special case) iv] The Department is to ensure that 28 points special package should contain infrastructure development, stipend, road cannectivity, power, irrigation, skill development etc. and implementation of the package should be closely monitored.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 50 ] v] The Department is to encourage loan for purchase of auto-rickshow, small business etc. through Minority Development Corporation or otherwise. vi] Settlement scheme for landless should be encouraged. vii] The Deptt. is to upgrade Sr. Madrassa to High Madrasa and Jr. Madrasa to Sr. Madrassa whenever it is found feasible.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 57 for Grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 51 ] OBC WELFARE DEPARTMENT (Demand No. 61) INTRODUCTION The Department for welfare of SCs and OBCs is also working for the development of OBC Communities in the State, which is 24% of the total population. There are two schemes for development of OBC which are mainly Educational Development and Economical development. The main thrust of the Department is Educational Development of the said communities. The Government has been created a new Directorate namely “Directorate for Welfare of OBCs under the Department for Welfare of SCs & OBCs and separately bifurcating the two Directorate namely “the Directorate for Welfare of Scheduled Castes” & “the Directorate for Welfare of Other Backward Classes” (OBCs) in the State. Information: The major schemes of Educational Sector are: Ø Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC students Ø Post Matric Scholarship to OBC students Ø Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students. Ø Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme Ø Sponsoring of OBC students for GNM /BPT & BMRT course. Ø Construction of hostels for OBC boys & girls students The major schemes of Economical Sector are: Ø Share capital assistance to OBC Corpn. Ø Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients). The Department of Welfare of Other Backward Classes” (OBCs) is under the Demand No. 61. The Budget proposals under that Demand for financial year 2016–2017 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2015-16are as follows:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Revised Budget 2016-17 OBC Welfare Budget Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 61 a) Non-Plan 78.50 89.00 89.00 b) Plan 550.86 1435.00 1435.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1728.25 3625.00 3625.00 TOTAL : 20 = 2357.61 5149.00 0.00 0.00 5149.00

The Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 examined the aforesaid Budget proposal of OBC Welfare Department and also heard the Special Secretary of the Department who appeared before the Committee on summon. First of all, the Secretary of the Departments has furnished the informations of the Department for Welfare of OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16 which are reproduced in seriatim below :-

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 52 ] i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue its activities of a spe- cial area based program for OBCs as per "Special package program" introduced by the State Govt. throughout the year for OBCs. Action taken by the Department : The OBC Welfare Department is in the process of continuing its activities in implementation of special area based program for OBCs through line Departments as per "Special Package Pro- gram" introduced by the State Govt. throughout the year. Last review meeting with line Depart- ments to asses the achievements and constraints has been held on 11th may,2015 in the official chamber of the Hon`ble Minister, OBC welfare Deptt. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue providing of required furniture and utensils to OBC Hostels as per their required and the Finance Deptt. is to consider allocation of fund accordingly. Action taken by the Department : No Boarding House has come into existence under the control of OBC welfare Deptt. as yet and hence, no proposal initiated to Finance Deptt. for floating fund towards furniture and utensils. Proposal for construction of 100 seated Girl's Hostel at Kailashahar has since been surrendered due to inadequate fund considered by the Central Govt. and a revised proposal for construction of 50 seated Girl's hostel in the same place as per 90:10 ratio is being re-initiated on due approval. An- other proposal for construction of 50 seated Girl's hostel at Dharmanagar on same terms is also being processed for initiation and approval of the Ministry. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Financial Assistance to OBC patient under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. The deptt. is to pursue their proposal for enhancement of financial assistance to OBC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme. Finance Deptt. is to examine and consider the proposal at an early date. Action taken by the Department : During 2015-16, the Finance Deptt. has released fund for Rs.22.50 lakhs under Nucleus Bud- get Scheme against B.E. of Rs. 30.00 Lakhs, of which Rs.15.40 Lakhs have been sub-allocated to S.D.Ms and D.W.Os. More than 3,000 no eligible OBC beneficiaries are likely to cover under the scheme during the year. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to provide loan specially to OBC families not provided with Govt. job on prior- ity basis with proper mechanism of recovery. Action taken by the Department : In the way of providing loans to the unemployed poor OBC families in the state to attain self sufficiency, OBCC DC Ltd. provided loans around 1500 beneficiaries to the tune of Rs.28.80 Crores.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 53 ] v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to organize awareness programs with a view to ensure proper implementation of various Schemes. Action taken by the Department : The OBC Welfare Deptt. has initiated efforts to organize awareness programs through OBC DC Ltd. in regard to implementation of various schemes.

The Plan/Programme and Project to be implemented through the OBC welfare Deptt. during the year 2016-17 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. 1700.00 Lakhs. 3. GNM/B.Sc Nursing Training Rs. 300.00 Lakhs. 4. Merit award (State Fund) Rs. 30.00 Lakhs. 5. Dr. GB.R. Ambedkar Gold Medal Award/ Rs.15.00 Lakhs. Vidyasagar Socio Cultural Award (State Fund) 6. Pre-Examination Coac hing (State Fund) Rs. 15.00 Lakhs. 7. NB (State Fund) Rs. 30.00 Lakhs. 8. Besides that, the OBC Co-op Dev. Target set to cover 1,300 beneficiaries. Corporation Ltd. Will implement various Schemes like Study Loan/Transport Sector loan/General Loan (OBC Corpn) 9. Proposal has been sent to Finance The Construction of Market Shed/Market Stall Department for funding under RIDF for may be taken up subject to availability of fund Multipurpose Community Hall/Market and approval. Shed/Market Stall in OBC dominated area

Achievement of the OBC Welfare Department during 2015-16 in details:

Education Sector: Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is State plan scheme. The OBC students of classes VI to VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/- pm. And the students of classes IX & X are getting stipend @ Rs. 50/-pm for a period of 10 months in a year. During this year 72,150 Nos. students are covered.

Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Under this scheme, the OBC students under Post-Matric stage are getting scholarship @ Rs.160/- to Rs.350/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year. During this year 20,150 nos students are covered.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 54 ] Pre-examination coaching: Under this scheme the OBC students are being given coaching for TCS/TPS examination and stipends are being provided to the OBC students. Total 60 OBC students were given coaching for TCS/TPS examination during 2015-16 and 87 students were given pre- examination coaching in different training institutes. Distribution of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students: The OBC students who secure 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Memo- rial Award. The rate of award for the students of Madhyamik /HS(+2) stage Rs 1500/- each. Total 1463 nos. Students were benefited under this scheme up to month of February 2016. 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. Total 100 nos. OBC students were sponsored for GNM/B.SC nursing training outside the State and 25 nos. OBC boys/girls were sponsored for BPT/BMRT/ANM/BHMS/BMRIT Courses at TIPS in the State dur- ing 2015-16. Economic Sector: Nucleus Budget Schemes (Financial assistance to OBC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the poor OBC patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local hospital/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases the State Gov- ernment considers the sanction for better treatment outside the State. Total 2600 patients were assisted under Nucleus Budget Scheme during this year up to the month of February 2016.

During discussion on the Demand No. 61 related to the Department of Welfare of OBCs, the Secretary of the Departments apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2015–16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Departments during the year 2015- 16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Departments during the financial year 2016-17. Hon’ble Membes of the Committee opined that the department may take effective steps to increase awareness of the scheduled castes and other backwards communities and be aware about details schemes related to them being implemented by the departments. They also opined that required staff me be recruited by the departments for proper implementation of the schemes. After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee makes the following recommendations :

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. ii] Financial assistance for medical treatment of OBC patients should be enhanced at the rate as follows :

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 55 ] Name of Sanctioning Authority Existing Rate Proposed enhanced rate SDM/SDTWO/BDO/DWO Rs.650/- Rs. 1000/- DM & COLLECTOR Rs. 1250/- Rs. 1500/- Director, Welfare of OBCs Rs. 3125/- Rs. 5000/- (in case of GB/IGM/ Dr.Ambedkar Hospital) Pr.Secretary/Secretary, Welfae of OBCs Rs. 6250/- Rs. 8000/- Hon’ble Minister, Welfare of OBCs Rs. 6250/- Rs. 12000/- (In special case) 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 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.

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-above which may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 56 ] REPORT ON INFORMATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT [DEMAND NO. 17]

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters 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 recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-17 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below.:-

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Information Cultural Affairs Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 17 a) Non-Plan 2010.50 2137.00 2137.00 b) Plan 1085.21 788.80 471.70 284.00 1544.50 c) CASP/Other than CASP 364.30 95.16 56.73 31.11 183.00 TOTAL : 17 = 3460.01 3020.96 528.43 315.11 3864.50

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.17 is examined by the Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 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 20th Report during the year 2015-16 which are noted below. i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue providing newspapers and Magazines to panchayat & village level and to pursue about required fund for which proposal has been sent and to ensure implementation in

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 57 ] the next financial year 2015-16. Action taken by the Department : Newspapers and Magazines are provided to different persons up to the village as well as Panchayat level as per mailing list prepared with the approval of the department. Fund provided for this purpose is Rs.5 Lakhs annually . In order to extend the service to Panchayat and Village committee level an excess fund would be required for which proposal has been sent for the said purpose. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue cultural activities of Minorities specially on the religious memorable dates. Action taken by the Department : ICA Deptt. continues cultural activities of Minorities specially on the religious memorable date. The programme namely as Jari Sari of Muslim, Wah Utsav of Mog, Biju Festival of Chakma belongs to Buddhist, Rash Utsav of Manipuri, Garia of Tripuri, included in the Cultural Calendar. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue for providing coaching to rising local Artists for promoting their standard / skill. Action taken by the Department : ICA Deptt. is organising Cultural Workshop training programme in rural areas and school level involving the rising artiste / students for promoting their standard/ skills. It is a continuous programme of the Department. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to purchase eco-sound system and provide them to all District Head quarters. Action taken by the Department : ICA Deptt. has taken steps for providing the sound system in all District ICA offices well in ahead. And for the said purpose an excess fund would be required for which proposal has been sent. v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to increase the no. of posts of Reporters. Action taken by the Department : The ICA Deptt. has taken steps for recruitment of reporters. vi) Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to publish 5000 Nos. of Cultural Calendars for distribution to the elected Members covering all blocks and panchayats. Action taken by the Department : ICA Deptt. published Cultural Calendars in every financial year. This will be distributed to the elected members covering all Blocks and Panchayats.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 58 ] Functioning of the ICA Department during 2015-16 and its action plan for 2016-17

The Information & Cultural Affairs Department functions under 2 major wings viz. Information and Cultural with the following objectives :- 1. Information :- To ensure communication between the Government and the masses or to act as a bridge between these two sides by dissemination of information of development work of the government through different media 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 64 local registered newspaper as per " Tripura Advertisement Guidelines-2009 " came into force on 01-01-2009. The achievement of 2015- 16 vis a vis plan 2016-17 is as below :- SL.No. Item 2015-16 2016-17 (Achievement from April,2015 to February ,2016) (Target) 1 Classified 2114 2550 2 Display 1492 1650 3 Website 279 350

Details of 64 newspaper :- SL.No. Category Dailies Weeklies Fortnightly 1 A 4 0 0 2 B 11 0 0 3 C 9 39 1 Total :- 24 39 1 b) Information and facilitation Centre (ICFC) : 69 ICFC will continue to function in 2015-16 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

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 59 ] 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.No. Item 2015-16 2016-17 (Achievement from April,2015 (Target) to February ,2016) 1 Press Release 3111 4000 2 Feature/Success story 35 100 3 Press Round up 323 350 4 Conducted Tour - 3 5 Press Conference 23 As per requirement 6 Photo Coverage 5567 6000 7 Video Coverage 80 100 d) Publication :- Some of the important publications of the Government like Booklet, Poster, Leaflet, Folder etc. are done by ICA Department and the Publication wing takes the responsibility to implement it.

This wing also brought out the following publications in 2015-16 :- SL.No. Name Type Category 1. Gomati Bengali literary Magazine Quarterly 2. Raima Kok Borok literary Magazine Quarterly 3. Natun Tripura Bengali Newspaper Monthly 4. Tripura Kogtoon Kok Borok 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 issues are also published in different occasions. The above activities will continue in 2016-17.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 60 ] e) Field/ Rural Publicity Group talks, Seminar, Symposium, Audio Visual Show and Video Shows are organised for Rural Publicity. Social messages are transmitted through LRS on issues like afforestation, immunization, childcare disease preventive measures, small savings,Total Sanitation Campaign etc. Feedback from public in the form of Fortnightly Confidential Public Reaction Report (FCPRR) on development activities were also collected in 2015-16 to give feedback to different department. Achievement of rural publicity in 2015-16 and plan of 2016-17 are as below :- Sl.No. Item 2015-16 2016-17 (Achievement from April,2015 (Target) to February ,2016) 1 Group talk 1033 1200 2 Seminar/symposium 135 200 3 Feed back(FCPR) 201 500 f) Songs & Drama : The services of 371 revived Loka Ranjan Sakhas ( a voluntary rural cultural organisation approved by ICA Department ) were utilized in 2015-16 for revival and promotion of Folk culture in rural areas and transmit social message to the public of these, 151 functioned under TTAADC. In 2016-17 also their services will be utilised for the similar purpose. 4. Cultural Affairs : 4.1 Cultural Programmes:- Cultural programme are organised in 2015-16 throughout the State to promote cultural heritage of the State as per annual cultural calendar consisting about 2015 programmes in 92 events. 275 (upto February, 2016) cultural workshops were also organised. In 2016-17 cultural programme will be organised in similar manner as per calendar to be prepared in the beginning of the year. About 300 workshops will also be organised. The fund availability in this regard during 2015-16 is as below : SI.No. Fund provided by Amount in lakh 1 State Government 116.00 2 NEZCC(North East Zonal Cultural Centre) 35.00 Total :- 151.00

4.2 Cultural exchange programme : In total 30 such programmes were organized in 2015-16. In 2016-17 at least 40 will be organized. 4.3 Exhibition : 20 Exhibitions were organized in 2015-16 to highlighting overall achievement of the Government in different field. Fairs and festivals are the common occasions for these exhibitions. In 2016-17 also similar programmes will be organized.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 61 ] 4.4 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 2015-16.This will be continued in 2016-17 also.

Revised Estimate during the year 2015-16 and Budget Estimate 2016-17 under Plan & Non-Plan Sector. Head of Account R.E 2015-16 B.E. 2016-17 Plan Non-Plan Plan Non-Plan DIVISIBLE POOL 1085.21 1727.00 1544.50 1875.00 Salary 590.00 17.00 511.00 19.00 (Wages) (Wages) Non-Salary 495.21 283.50 1033.50 262.00 Electricity 20.00 20.00 25.00 7.00 Advertisement 250.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 State Share 49.21 0 100.00 0 Minor Works 0 0 0 15.00 TTAADC 36.00 0 38.00 0 Book Fair 30.00 0 30.00 0 Social Pension 0 0.50 0.50 0 Celibration of Republic Day 0 25.00 0 0 Cultural Programme/Lok Rajan Sauhas Wtc 0 0 500.00 40.00 Others 110.00 38.00 140.00 0 NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 364.30 0 183.00 0 CSS under CASP 364.30 0 183.00 0 SPA 35.00 0 0 0 SCA 329.30 0 183.00 0 Total (Div. + Non-Div.) 1449.51 2010.50 1727.50 2137.00

During discussion on the Demand No. 17 related to Information and Cultural Affairs Department, the Special Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2015-16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2016-17. Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, the department may take necessary steps for highlighting all the Govt. programmes in the newspapers. Circulation of the calender, newspapers,

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 62 ] megazines etc. of the department be increased and may be arranged circulations upto Panchayats and Village Committee level as well as Wards of Municipal and Nagar Panchayat level also. They opined that the department is to take effective steps for development of Jatra, Theatre, Folk Songs of various races of the state. Musical instruments is to be provided to the Lok Ranjan Sakhas of the urban areas. They also opined that the Department may take steps to engage the artists from various sub-divisions/corners of the state for showing their performance to various functions of the State Govt. organise by the ICA Department in the state during various festivals. The Department may organise training programme for artists of the state in case Lok Sangeet (Fock song), Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Sangeet, Dance etc. as well as Theatre also. After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Departmental representative the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is 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 from 2016-17 onwards. ii] The Deptt. is to continue cultural activities of Minorities specially on the religions memorable days/occasions. iii] The cultural calender being published by the Department should include Hozagiri dance also alongwith other 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. iv] The Department is to encourage staging of drama in modernised form catering to the requirement of the people. v] 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. vi] The Department is to fill in the vacancy for the posts of Reporter etc.

In fine, the Committees recommends the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 17 for Grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 63 ] REPORT ON TOURISM DEPARTMENT [DEMAND NO. 59]

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters 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 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-17 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below.:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Tourism Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 59 a) Non-Plan 140.00 211.00 211.00 b) Plan 239.00 307.50 401.00 341.00 1049.50 c) CASP/Other than CASP 383.70 0.52 0.31 0.17 1.00 TOTAL : 59 = 762.70 519.02 401.31 341.17 1261.50

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.59 is examined by the Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 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 20th Report in the year 2015-16 to which the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are noted below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : 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.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 64 ] Action taken by the Department : 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) Recommendation of the Committee : 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 . Action taken by the Department : 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. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The rate of Tourist Lodge accommodation be made more affordable to ordinary people by segregating facilities thereof in a part. Action taken by the Department : 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.

Major achievements made during the year 2015-16 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 2015-16 :- (i) Destination Development of Bramakunda in Mohanpur sub-division has been commissioned and now functioning. (ii) Considering the tourist demand one new building has been constructed within the complex of Eden Tourist Lodge at Vanghmung with a provision of 50 beds alongwith conference hall with

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 65 ] modern facilities have been inaugurated and now functioning. (iii) Destination Development of Belonia (Craft & Cultural Centre at Rajnagar) is at its completion stage. (iv) Two numbers of motor boats have already been purchased and the same have been provided at Maharani & Chabimura for tourists. (v) Construction of the campus and boys' hostel for establishment of the Institute of Hotel Management at Anandanagar has been completed and approach road, construction of boundary wall, entrance gate etc. is under good progress. (vi) Destination Development of Chabimura has been completed. (vii) Renovation and retrofitting of Neermahal Palace, Melagarh has been completed. (viii) Development of Mandirghat stair case at its completion stage. (ix) Work of setting up of solar power plant project at Eden Tourist Lodge has been completed. (x) Construction of approach road and entrance gate at Eden Tourist Lodge work is in progress. (xi) Development of Children Park at bank of Fatik Sagar, Amarpur is in progress. (xii) Construction of Multipurpose Hall in Thakurchherra Village, Pilak is in progress. (xiii) For exploring of Tripura Tourism outside the state we have installed hoardings in two places viz Dhigha, Shealdaha, Howrah and Shiliguri in West Bengal. (xiv) Eco-Tourism Package has been launched with the collaboration of TFDPC Ltd. (Forest Department) and Eco-Tourism Society of India. (xv) Development of Neermahal Water Palace and Construction of Ring Road around Rudrasagar is under progress. (xvi) Construction of new Tourist Lodge at Phuldangshi, Jumpui Hills is in progress. (xvii) Destination Development of Khowai almost all components under the project are completed and ready for inauguration. Information regarding tourist arrival in the state for the year 2014-15 and 2015-2016 (up-to Jan. 16) Year Domestic Foreign Total 2014 - 15 3,61,581 29,086 3,90,667 2015-16 (April 15 to Jan 16) 3,13,558 29,876 3,43,434

Fairs & Festivals: Tripura Tourism participated outside the state as noted below:- 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 and also participated in various fair & festival organized

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 66 ] outside the state as noted below :-

1) International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2015 at Gangtok, Sikkim 2) India International Tourism Mart (IITM) 2015 at Hyderbad 3) Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2015 at Mumbai 4) India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2015 at New Delhi 5) 14th Tourism Fair 2015 at Shiliguri, West Bengal. 6) Travel & Tourism Bazar at Kolkata. 7) 5th Bangaldesh International Tourism Fair 2015 8) CII-Travel East 2015 Kolkata 9) Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) 2015 at Kolkata

Implementation of the plan/programme and project to be continued and completed During 2016 - 17

To boost the growth of Tourism in Tripura, my 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 of Rs.99.58 crore that will definitely provide a fillip to tourism in the State. Similar coverage of the tourist destinations in the Northern part of Tripura is also targeted. The project for renovation and retrofitting of Neermahal palace has been already completed. For greater benefit to State's people, participation of local community has been ensured in operation of tourist facilities developed recently, such as at Brahmakunda, Chabimura etc.

• It is also added here that the below noted project works have also been initiated and launched during the year 2016-17.

1) North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan programme of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India one project has been sanctioned for Rs.99.58 crore which has been named as "Development of Agartala-Sepahijala-Melagarh-Udaipur-Amarpur-Thirthamuk-Doombur-Ambassa-Baramura Circuit" the major component of the project are :- a) Light and Sound Show (SEL Show) at Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala through ITDC. b) Destination Development of Golaghati. c) Destination Development of Infrastructure for Border Ceremony at Akhaura. d) Destination Development of Doombur, Narikel Kunja etc.

During discussion, the Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department informed the Committee that the Department has been trying to develop in the tourism sector in the State in various ways for attraction of the tourists as well as the foreign tourists.

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

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 67 ] Committee–II opined that the department to take measure steps for development of infracstructural and other facilities as well as beautification of tourist spots, eco-parks, tourist lodges etc. and also be establish new tourist spots in the State.

Thereafter, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the Department may take effective step to provide more boats at Chhabimura and more beautiful decorated boats as well as house- boats at Rudrasagar Lake to increase the attraction of the tourists. Hon’ble Members suggested that the Tourism Department may take steps to provide cultural troop at tourist spots of the state for amusement of the tourists. In this respect, department is to take the matter with the help of ICA Department.

After careful examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission placed by the Departmental representatives the Committee makes the following recommendations :-

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 water falls 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. iii] The rate of accommodation in the govt. tourist lodge should be more affordable to the common people . iv] Some more speed boats should be placed for Chhabimura tourist spot located on the bank of the near Amarpur. The approch 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. v] 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] Use of colourful houseboats.

c] Re-introduction of light and sound system.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 68 ] vi] Department is to arrange some boats and cottages for Baramura eco park in addition to requesting the Forest Deptt. to create evergreen vegetation, cafetoria and toilet thereof should be constructed for convenience of the tourists. vii] 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. viii] 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.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 59 for Grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 69 ] REPORT ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT (DEMAND NO. 33)

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters 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 recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-2017 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2015-16 are as follows:

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016–17

Science & Technology Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015–16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 33 a) Non-Plan 354.00 392.00 392.00 b) Plan 669.56 389.00 319.00 218.00 926.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1814.10 0.00 TOTAL : 33 = 2837.66 781.00 319.00 218.00 1318.00

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 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 2015-16 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 :–

(I) Annual Work Plan Report of Relevant Demand in respect of implementation / action taken of the Recommendation made by the Subject Committee – II during the year 2015-16. i) Recommendations of the Committee : The Department is to continue its persuasion for creation of 40 (forty) posts actually required, The Finance Department to arrange according concurrence in phase manner.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 70 ] Action taken by the Department : Finance Department has given concurrence on 12th August, 2015 for 21 (twenty one) posts out of 40 posts. The posts are as follows : 1. Scientific Officer - 5 posts 2. UDC - 4 posts 3. LDC - 4 posts 4. Peon - 4 posts 5. Night Guard - 4 posts Total - 21posts The matter is under process for obtaining Cabinet approval for filling posts. ii) Recommendations of the Committee : The Department is to continue providing of Solar Lights to the rest uncovered Sub-Centres and PHCs specially in remote areas.

Action taken by the Department : 1. Health Sub-centres : No funds received from District Administration for providing lights at Health Sub-Centres. 2. Work Order for installation of 5 KWp SPV Power Plant each at 11 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) has been issued. 3. Recently Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India had sanctioned 5 KWp SPV power Plant each at 33 left out PHCs throughout the state. iii) Recommendations of the Committee : Department is to continue its persuasion to regulate and check use of outlet of toilets with rivers or other water bodies and other debris responsible for polluting the water and atmosphere and to ensure constant vigilance and confirm action taken in the matter.

Action taken by the Department : So far the records of Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) is concerned, sewage/ outlets of toilets are the major source for water resources deterioration of river Howrah. Rackless disposal of sewage, dumping of solid waste on the river bank etc leading to the river water quality become unusable. Uncontrolled and excessive lifting of river water, mushrooming of brick fields along the bank of river, in-stream river sand mining, bank erosion etc are the important scientific reasons for degradation of river water quality. Moreover, there is a huge change in the geo-morphology of rivers Haora and Gomti apart from the degradation of water quality. Considering the change of geo-morphology and considering the increasing degradation of river water cquality, TSPCB has entrusted Geography Department, Tripura University to prepare geo-environmental status of river Haora and Gomti. The main objective is to generate a base line for taking conservation programme of both rivers. Efforts are being made to undertake the study of other rivers also. As a part of initiatives, TSPCB has prepared a proposal for conservation and development of 10 major rivers. The proposal is prepared on the basis of EIA studies and sustainable sand mining from river beds of 10 major rivers related. After availing financial assistance under JICA from the MoEF, TSPCB & Forest Department will go for further development including restoration of environmental quality

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 71 ] of 10 major rivers. It is to be mentioned that the line Departments like Forest has also submitted similar treatment plan for major rivers of Tripura for an amount of 1200 Crore which is under active consideration of State Government and Government of India under funding from JICA. The consequent work mode can be implemented after the projects are finalised.

The Achievement made during the year 2015–16 : Science & Technology related Programme : Skill development training programme : Skill development training programme for production of hand made paper product was organized at Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust, Daspara, Jirania for 7 days from May 27-June 2, 2015. Subdivisional Science Communicator Conclave : Subdivisional Science Communicator Conclave organised at 8 Subdivisions-Khowai, Teliamura,Karbook, Udaipur, Amarpur, Sabroom, Santir bazaar, Belonia. District Science Communicator Conclave organised on August 24, 2015. Orientation Workshop for Resource person on misbelief, Superstition : State level Orientation Workshop for Resource person on misbelief, Superstition etc was held on September (16-17), 2015 at Bagat Singh Youth Hostel, Agartala Workshop to combat misbelief, Superstition and blind faith : Workshop to combat misbelief, Superstition and blind faith in the society held at TTADC Khumlung on December (21-22), 2015 Meet the Scientist Programme on 100 years of General Theory of Relativity of Sir Albert Einstein on December 22, 2015 Workshop on Improvement for Science Education : Three days workshop on Improvement for Science Education for students and teachers from different Districts on January 5-7, 2016 at Bagat Singh Youth Hostel, Agartala. Annual Events : Science Fair for School students organised at two levels-State level and District level. The theme selected for Science Fair was "Science & Mathematics for Inclusive Development" with six following subthemes. (i) Health, Nutrition & Cleanliness (ii) Resource Management (iii) Industry (iv) Agriculture & Food Safety (v) Disaster Management (vi) Mathematics for quality of life. District level Science Fairs have been organised during the last week of September,2015 for 3 days at all 8 districts of Tripura. State level Science Exhibition held on October (6-9), 2015 at Umakanta (English Medium). District level student Science Seminar organised at the end of September 2015.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 72 ] Science & Technology related Programme : State level student Science Seminar held on October 3, 2015 at Bagat Singh Youth Hostel, Agartala Children Science Congress organised on October, 2015 at Bagat Singh Youth Hostel, Agartala State level Inter College and University Science Drama Competition held on January 28-30, 2016 at Belonia,, South Tripura District Events Organised by District Science Forums i. Two days workshops on Improvement for Science Education for science teachers was organized by Unakoti District Science Forum ii. Nine Public Awareness Programme organized by South District Science Forum iii. Popular talks were organized by Gomti District Science Forum at Udaipur iv. A number of awareness campaigning Programme in each district were organized by eight District Science Forums-West, Sepahijala, Gomti, South, Dhalai, Khowai, Unakoti, Dharmanagar Setting up of Sub-Regional Science Centre at Udaipur is under progress 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 80 nos. of "Biotech Kits" for the small and marginal farmers of Mekhlipara GP under Old Agartala Block, West Tripura and Sonaichuri GP, Hrisyamukh Block, South Tripura during 2015-16 FY. The "Biotech Kit" consist of 18 different Bio-inputs including Micorhizal preparation N,P,K,S fixing Bio-fertilizer, Entomopathogenic bio-pesticides, Neem & Garlic based bio-pesticides, beneficial fungus to restrain plant diseases, lure to trap the pest and a sprayer. Implementation of project: 1. 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- I) 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. Biotechnology related Programme 2. 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. Workshop/ Seminar : 1. The Directorate of Biotechnology has organized one "Buyer-Seller Meet on Organic Produce" in collaboration with National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Govt. of India on 22nd July, 2015 at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala. A total of 110 participants from different sectors attended those seminars. 2. This Directorate also organized one day workshop on "NEEM as Bio-pesticide/ Bio-fertiliser for Sustainable Environment" funded by Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, Govt. of India on 7th September, 2015 at Press Club, Agartala, West Tripura.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 73 ] Training Programmes: The Directorate of Biotechnology has imparted training to the 700 nos. of farmers, SHGs, in the state on various Biotech based Agri/Horti issues during 2015-16 FY. Collaborating work: 1. The Directorate of Biotechnology (DBT) and Centre for Pollination Studies (CPS), University of Calcutta has jointly organized Bee Keeping training programme along with distribution of Bee Boxes at Mekhli Para GP, Old Agartala Block on 30th September, 2015. 2. This Directorate also distributed Bio-gas units at Mekhli para GP, Old Agartala Block on 31st August, 2015 in association with TRERA, Tripura & BSED, Kolkata. Follow up activities: The Directorate has been following up the Organic farming activities in the selected location of the state. Tripura Biotechnology Council raised Tissue Culture Sabri Banana plantation covering an area of 10 ha of land involving 200 nos approved beneficiaries of different parts of Tripura and conducted 3(three) nos. training programme on cultivation of Tissue Culture Sabri Banana plantlets for farmers. Tripura Biotechnology Council established 5 nos. DNA Clubs in Higher Secondary school/ High school in Tripura. Tripura Biotechnology Council has raised plantation of medicinal plants covering 20.64 ha. of land involving 61 nos approved beneficiaries of different parts of Tripura and conducted 1(one) nos. training programme on cultivation of medicinal plant for farmers. Ecology & Environment Related Programme : Study of pollution load assessment of Kalyan Sagar, Matabari, Udaipur. Noise & Air Quality Monitoring of Laxmi Puja and Depabali in four important towns /city Noise monitoring during Durga Puja in Ambassa, Kumarghat, Udaipur & Agartala. Pollution load assessment of Howrah river during Durga Festival in the context of idol immersions in water bodies. Inventory of selected 45 nos. of water bodies and its pollution load assessment in Agartala Municipal Corporation area in compliance with direction of Hoo'ble High Court, Tripura. Air pollution assessment of Rudrasagar Brick Industries Cluster in compliance with direction of Hoo'ble High Court, Tripura. Climate Change Programme : Awareness programmes on Climate Change issues have been organised at different Schools / Colleges through celebration of Earth Day, World Environment Day, Desertification Day, Water Day, Ozone Day etc. Seminar on "Save Environment Save Earth" has also been organised. Non conventional Sources of Energy Related Programme Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (MNRE Scheme) : Power Plants of different capacities at the following locations (total installed capacity being aggregated to 600 kwp) : a. Primary Health Centres : 79 nos.- completed b. Sub-divisional Hospitals : 13 nos.-completed c. District Hospitals : 3 nos. -completed Solar City Project (MNRE Scheme) : Installation of SPV Power Plants of different capacities

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 74 ] at following locations (total installed capacity being aggregated to 30 kwp) : a. Dr. B. R Ambedker combined (SC/ST) Girl's Hostel, Agartala -completed b. Maharani Tulsibati (ST) No.1 (ST) Girl's Hostel, Agartala completed The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implemented during the year 2016-17 Science & Technology Related Programme : Improvement of Science Education targeting school level : a. Orientation / training of teacher (Math, Science). b. Promotion of Math / Science Teachers Community (through Sub-division/District level Science Forum). c. Nurturing of Students Club (Science/Math/Tech). d. Strengthening of Math & Science Labs in Schools) College/University/Technical Institute Level. a. Nucleation/Nurturing of College Science Forum. b. Student Science Project-like that of Karnataka State S & T Council For Masses in Tribal Areas. a. Preparation of Resources Materials in Kokborok. b. Development of Science Communicators. c. Community Level Programme. Livelihood Projects for SHGs : Technology based micro enterprises. a. Skill and Productivity Development with S & T Intervention . b. Integrated farming for Tribal Youths. Tripura Space Application Centre will take up the Mapping of malaria prone areas by using GIS technology. Setting up of Sub-Regional Science Centre at Udaipur. Setting up of Mirror gallery and Innovation Hub. Robotic Corner at Sukanta Academy. Biotechnology Related Programme : Distribution of "Biotech Kit" - 120 nos. 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 - II). External aided project / survey of legumes and soil fertility in collaboration with CPS, University of Calcutta and Oxford India Sustainable Development, UK for 30 villages. External aided Project on "Agro-ecology" in collaboration with CPS, University of Calcutta, Coventry University, UK and Oxford India Sustainable Development, UK for targeted 50 villages. Project on "Efficacy Enhancement of Traditional Pest Management Practices in North-East (Tripura) by Scientific Inputs" in collaboration with IPFT, Govt. of India Workshop/ Seminar - 4 nos Training - 12 nos Implementation of the project titled "Field demonstration of tissue of tissue culture raised Sabri Banana in Tripura State" covering 50 ha of land to the beneficiaries field. The following items have to be constructed to implement this project : 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 75 ] a. Green House - 200 sq. m - 2 nos. b. Net House - 1000 sq. m - 2 nos. c. Fertigation Unit - 2 nos. Ecology & Environment Related Programme Strengthening infrastructure of zonal offices & laboratories of Tripura State Pollution Control Board . Promotion of environmental education on State Environment Issues. Collection, compilation, dissemination of environmental information through ENVIS centre. Introduction of Online Consent Management System. Setting up of air, water and noise quality monitoring network across the state. Environmental Impact Assessment study of Sand Mining of 10 rivers of Tripura. State of Environment Reporting and related issues. Climate Change Programme : Celebration of Environmental Significant Days - Earth Day, World Environment Day, Desertification Day, Water Day, Ozone Day etc. Non convention Sources of Energy related Programme Installation of SPV Power Plants of different capacities at the following locations (total installed capacity being aggregated to 220 kwp) : a. Primary Health Centres : 33 nos. b. Upgraded Community Health Centres : 7 nos. c. Sub-divisional Hospitals : 2 nos. Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Pumping System for lifting drinking water at 100 nos of PGP villages throughout the State.

Work Order for installation of 5 KWp SPV Power Plant each at 11 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) has been issued. The name of PHCs are given below : Sl. District Location Capacity No. 1 Dhalai Dhumacherra, Manu. 5 KWp 2 North Tripura Laljuri, Kanchanpur. 5 KWp 3 Unokoti Halaichara, Kumarghat. 5 KWp 4 South Tripura Chottakhola. 5 KWp 5 Do Birchandramanu. 5 KWp 6 Do Matai, Belonia 5 KWp 7. Do Paikhola. 5 KWp 8. Gomati Chandrapur, 5 KWp 9. Khowai Ratanpur. 5 KWp 10. Sepahijala Jumerdhepa. 5 KWp 11. Sepahijala Microsapara. 5 KWp

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 76 ] Recently, MNRE had sanctioned 5 KWp SPV power Plant each at 33 left out PHCs throughout the state. The name of PHCs are given below: Sl. District Location Capacity No. 1. West Tripura Gandhigram 5 KWp 2. West Tripura Champaknagar 5 KWp 3. West Tripura Lefunga 5 KWp 4. Khowai Durgapur 5 KWp 5. Khowai Uttar Maharani 5 KWp 6. Sepahijala Lalsinghmura 5 KWp 7. Sepahijala Bridhir Bazar 5 KWp 8. Sepahijala Urmani 5 KWp 9. Sepahijala Thelakum, Jampuijala 5 KWp 10. Sepahijala Taxapara 5 KWp 11. Sepahijala Nidaya 5 KWp 12. Gomati Nityabazar 5 KWp 13. Gomati Taidu 5 KWp 14. Gomati Gorakhappa 5 KWp 15. South Tripura Baishnabpur, Rupaichari 5 KWp 16. South Tripura Radhanagar 5 KWp 17. South Tripura Maichara 5 KWp 18. South Tripura Durpabari 5 KWp 19. South Tripura Ramraibari 5 KWp 20. Unokoti Rajkandi 5 KWp 21. Unokoti Santipur 5 KWp 22. Unokoti Krishnatilla 5 KWp 23. Unokoti Murabari 5 KWp 24. Unokoti Bhoterbazar 5 KWp 25. Dhalai Masli 5 KWp 26. Dhalai Lalchara 5 KWp 27. Dhalai Primary Health Centre, Jumthung, Salema 5 KWp 28. Dhalai Hatimatha (Dalapati) 5 KWp 29. Dhalai Nepaltilla 5 KWp 30. Dhalai 23-kilo (Purna Mohan Tripura Smriti) Primary Health Centre, Chawmanu 5 KWp 31. North Tripura Bhandarima 5 KWp 32. North Tripura Sabual 5 KWp 33. North Tripura Gachirampara 5 KWp

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 77 ] During discussion on the Demand No. 33 related to Science, Technology & Enviroinment Department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that the Solar system is to be extended to the uncovered areas specially remote areas in the State. Necessary steps to be taken by the Department for arranging awareness among the peoples about the bad effect of air pollution in case of high sound of mikes, sound boxes during social/culture functions, carol (kirtan), orchestra, crackers firing etc. functions. After examination of the budget proposal and appreciation of the submission presented by the Secretary, the Committee recommends as follows :–

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to fill in 40 (forty) vacant posts in the year 2016-17 after approval of the cabinet. ii] The Deepartment 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. 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 solar lantern in the urban areas should be encouraged. 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.

Notwithstanding the recommendations which may be guidelines for the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demands No. 33 for Grants by the House.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 78 ] 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 30-03-2016. 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 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. The Demands for Grants under the Demand No. 23 for the year 2016-17 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 2016-17 as placed in the House and the Revised Budget of 2015-16 are shown below : (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Panchayati Raj Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 23 a) Non-Plan 17134.34 20070.00 20070.00 b) Plan 5383.62 2588.41 1820.11 906.48 5315.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 236.32 127.45 77.82 44.73 250.00 TOTAL : 23 = 22754.28 22785.86 1897.93 951.21 25635.00

As referred by the House, Subject Committee–II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 30-03-2016 examined the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 23 and also heard the Principal Secretary of the Department who appeared before the Committee on summon. First of all, the Committee wanted to know the action taken by the Department in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 in its 20th Report to which the Principal Secretary submitted the written replies in seriatim which are furnished below :–

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 79 ] i] Recommendation of the Committee : The Deptt. is to continue Auditing of Accounts of PRIs as well as internal audit by Panchayat Auditors annually with Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees Audit. Action taken by the Department : The Panchayat Department is continuing Auditing of Accounts of PRIs through internal audit by Panchayat Auditors and Director of Local Fund Audit along with Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees. CA Firms are also likely to be engaged for conducting Audit of Panchayats. We have also requested Sr. Deputy Accountant General (Audit) and also to the Director, Audit to start the Audit of Accounts to Village Committees. Accordingly, the Director of Audit has already prepared a schedule for auditing accounts of 591 Gram Panchayats w.e.f April, 2016 to June 2016 covering the period for 2014 -1 5 & 2015 - 16. Status of audit as follows :– AG audit completed 2012 - 13 2013-14 2014-15 1015-16 GP VC GP VC GP VC GP VC 151 0 155 0 87 0 0 0 Tripura State Audit Directorate audit completed 2012 - 13 2013-14 2014-15 1015-16 GP VC GP VC GP VC GP VC 509 525 32 120 0 23 0 0 Panchayat Departmental audit completed 2012 - 13 2013-14 2014-15 1015-16 GP VC GP VC GP VC GP VC 356 328 108 202 26 51 0 0 ii] Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue Computer Training in an organized manner to the Panchayat Members and Elected Members in District & Block Level giving priority to Female Members and to ensure running of new Training institutes after providing necessary staff accordingly. Training programme should be intimated to the prospective trainees well ahead in time. Action taken by the Department : At present, we have 4 (four) Training Institute namely Panchayat Raj Training Institute at Agartala, Udaipur, Kumarghat and Ambassa. Advance planning is being done to impart computer training to all the elected members in these training institutes. Moreover, planning is also being done to organize District level as well as Block level training programme for imparting computer training to the elected members. Training has been imparting to the Elected members as well as to the Govt. officials simultaneously. Conducting of training became easier due to construction of 4 (four) PRTI at 4(four) Districts. More priority are being given to the women elected member. After the appointment of 15 nos. PRDO (Panchayat Resource Development Officer) to the Department including PRDO (computer), they have been posted to 4 (four) PRTIs for conducting 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 80 ] smooth training programmes to the Elected Representatives as well as officials. All the In-charge, PRTI were requested to supply training calendar to the Blocks well in ad- vance for intimation to the trainees in time for full participation of the trainees. In the meantime, in 2015 - 16 total 2603 nos. Elected Representatives and 2001 nos. Func- tionaries have been trained. iii] Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to consider Sitting allowances to the elected Members to be increased rationally, and Finance Department to consider according concurrence thereof.. Action taken by the Department : The sitting allowances for the elected members was revised in the year 2012. Proposal for increasing the rate for the elected members has been placed to the Finance Department for consid- eration. In the recommendation of the 4th State Finance Commission, the point may also be in- cluded. iv] Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue recovery of 20% of power consumption bills and user charges from using L.I.Schemes. Action taken by the Department : Sensitization of RLBs for recovery of 20% power consumption charges for using irrigation facilities is going on. In all training programme, the matter is discussed. The importance of the matter has been highlighted at all three levels. The BDOs are requested for persuading the concerned Gram Panchayats / Village Commit- tees for regular collection of user charges from all the LI Schemes as per guidelines issued with Memorandum No.4669-5869, dated 23rd June, 2006. Collection of user charges in 2014 -15 was Rs. 1,98,607 but for 2015 -16 report is under collection.

PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL Achievement made during 2015-16. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) (NON-PLAN) : (i) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs] Scheme RE, 2015-16 Fund Received, Exp. upto 31st Jan'2016 (2015-16) Share of Taxes (PDF) 6500.00 6500.00 5943.62

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 81 ] (ii) Physical Achievement: (Rs. in lakhs) Sl. No. Particulars Achievement, 2015-16 (upto 3rd QTR, 2015-16) 1 Administrative Expenditure : (a) payment of Fixed salary/ Honorarium to the For the Month of April'15 to office bearer of PRIs and ADC area bodies Dec'15 2. Developmental/maintenance activities: (a) Mandays generation (nos.) 10,79,222 (b) Maintenance of Community assets - (nos.) [Panchayat Ghar/ AWC/Health Sub-Centre/ ARDD Centre/ Passengers Shed etc]. 1545 (c) Extension of LT Power connectivity [Km.] 3.8 (d) Maintenance of L.I. Scheme/ STW [No.] 275

2. 14TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS (NON-PLAN) : (I) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs] Scheme RE, 2015-16 Fund Received, 2015-16 Exp. upto (upto 3rd QTR, 2015-16) 31st Jan'2016 Share of Taxes 3631.00 3628.9562 3628.9562 (PDF)

(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 Operation & Maintenance of village level water supply schemes.

4 Street lighting/ extension of street lighting.

5 Construction/ maintenance of local roads/ footpath.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 82 ] 6 Creation/ maintenance of burial/ cremation ground.

7 Development / extension of Parks.

8 Construction/ maintenance of Drainage.

9 Construction/ extension/ Maintenance of community assets.

3. RAJIV GANDHI PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (RGPSA) (PLAN) :

1 Financial Achievement: [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme Share Fund Received 2015-16 Expenditure upto 31st Jan'16

RGPSA Central 236.32 236.32

State 26.257 26.257

Total = 262.577 262.577

(ii) Physical Achievement : Schemes Particulars Achievement Upto 31st Jan'16 RGPSA 1. Repair / maintenance of Gram Panchayat/ Village Committee offices [ in no.] 90

2. Purchase of Computer [in no.] 12

3. Display of Flex/ Hoarding reflecting significance of Gram Sabha and Gram Samsad. [in no.] 12

4. Different type of training given to elected representatives [in no.] 2603

5. Different type of training given to functionaries of different tiers of Panchayats and line department. [in no.] 2001

4. SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (SDS) under PLAN : (i) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs] Scheme RE, 205-16 Fund Received, 2015-16 Exp. Upto 31st Jan'16 SDS 400.00 400.00 400.00

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 83 ] (ii) Physical Achievement : Sl. No. Particulars 1 The construction of 1000-seated Auditorium at PRTI, Arundhatinagar, Agartala has been taken up.

THE PLAN/ PROGRAMME AND ANY PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE YEAR 2016-17

1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) UNDER (NON-PLAN) : Rs.6500.00 lakhs been proposed in BE,2016-17 for PRIs and ADC area (i) Payment of Administrative Expenditure of PRIs and ADC area bodies and (ii) to take different local based developmental activities by PRIs and ADC area bodies.

2. 14TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS : A provision is made for Rs.5600.00 lakhs in the BE, 2016-17 to delivery of basic service in Gram Panchayat area.

3. RAJIV GANDHI PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (RGPSA) UNDER PLAN : In the BE 2016-17, Rs.400.00 lakhs is provided for RGPSA for conducting different type training of the elected representatives of rural local bodies, Panchayat functionaries and officials of line department. It is expected, fund of RGPSA from MoPR, GoI will also be sanctioned for 201516.

During discussion on the Demand No. 23 related to Panchayati Raj Department the Committee wanted to know the Departmental representative the latest position of the auditing of the G.P.s and V.C.s in the State and also about the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and other public representatives.

In this respect, the Principal Secretary of the Department stated that the Department continues the works of auditing of G.P.s and V.C.s by the A.G. (Tripura), Directorate of Audit under Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura and Departmental Auditors. Examination of audit are in progress. He stated that the Department organised the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and other public representatives. The Department has been continuing this training programme. But, participants in the training centre is very low.

Thereafter, the Committee suggested the Department to continue the Audit Works of the Department and be increased the activities in this respect. Computer Training Programme also be continued. So, the Department be taken effective steps to complete the auditing in time.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 84 ] After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the Committee recommends the following :–

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to continue to audit the accounts of the Panchayats at village and block level with an eye that accounts in the year 2015-16 is completed within December, 2016. 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. 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 policy may be enforced for convenience of all.

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.

Dated, Agartala, ( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) The 4th April, 2016. Chairman Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 85 ] REPORT ON INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT [ DEMAND NO- 24 ]

The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to Industries & Commerce Department. These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 24 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. 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 2016-17 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 in respect of the Department under Demand No. 24 are shown below : (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Industry & Commerce Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 24 a) Non-Plan 2220.00 2457.00 2457.00 b) Plan 8645.77 3420.00 2687.00 2366.00 8473.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1391.43 80.00 90.00 180.00 350.00 TOTAL : 24 = 12257.20 5957.00 2777.00 2546.00 11280.00

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 31-03-2016 and heard the Principal Secretary of Department of Industries & Commerce appeared before the Committee on summon. The Departmental representatives submitted the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 and stated that the following actions were taken as per recommendation in seriatim below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : Construction of Border Haat in Sipahijala District be completed in a time frame and construction of Raghna (Palbasti) and Kamalpur Border Haats be undertaken as early as possible.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 86 ] Action taken by the Department : Construction of Kamalasagar Border Haat is already completed and the Haat is functional now. The Inaugural Stone of this Border Haat was laid by Hon'ble Prime Minister, India and Hon'ble Prime Minister, at Dhaka on 6th June 2015. The Haat has formally started functioning on 11th June 2015. The Corresponding place in Bangladesh is Tarapur, Kasba (Brahmanbaria), Bangladesh in the Pillar Number 2039 with total area of 75X75 sq. mtr. Total Project Cost is Rs. 2.44 cr. and the entire fund is provided by Ministry of Commerce under the ASIDE scheme. Joint Border Haat Management Committee under the Chairmanship of the Additional District Magistrate of the concerned Districts is managing the Haat. 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). Already Haat Management Committees are constituted for both the Haats under chairmanship of ADM with other Members as SDPO, Representatives of Customs, BSF, Local Panchayat. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to continue its endeavour to attract and motivate the interested beneficiaries/ Agencies on Tannery unit and to provide all possible assistance in successful implementation of the project.

Action taken by the Department : The Department of Industries & Commerce is continuing its effort to attract and motivate the interested investors/ entrepreneurs in setting up industries in all the potential sectors including tannery unit. The Department is also continuing its endeavor for a viable project in tannery sector. Once a viable project is received, all possible kind of assistance may be provided for successful implementation of the project. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Initiatives be taken for completion of Bamboo Park at Bodhjungnagar, International Fair Ground at Hapania, Land Custom Station of Srimantapur and Upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate in a time frame and steps be taken for setting up IIDCs at Sarasima, Belonia sanctioned by the Ministry of MSME and IIDC at Lalchari, Ambassa.

Action taken by the Department : i) Implementation of Bamboo Park at Bodhjungnagar is already completed. ii) 1st phase of Hapania International Fair Ground with open Ground of about 18,000 Sqmt. is almost completed with Tripura Haat, Amphitheatre and Amusement Area, Food Court etc. Target

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 87 ] date of completion is 31st May 2016. Also one Indoor Exhibition Building is being set up adjacent to the open Fair Ground. iii) Srimantapur Land Custom Station is already upgraded into an Integrated Development Centre with funding from Ministry of Commerce, Government of India and inaugurated on 6th January 2016. iv) 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 is requested to release the 2nd installment. v) 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 recently released the 1st installment of Rs. 2.00 cr. Construction work is going on. vi) 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. SIDBI has been requested to make the appraisal, as per scheme guideline. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department is to extend SEGP to the uncovered areas and persuasion with Banks for sanction and disbursement be continued.

Action taken by the Department : Swabalamban, a Self-Employment Generation Programme (SEGP) was initiated by the State Government with the objective to ensure that a sizable number of unemployed youths SHGs are developed as potential individual or Group entrepreneurs so that they can take up gainful self- employment. Against the target of 3000 cases during 2014-15, total 5232 cases were sponsored, out of which 2508 cases were sanctioned by various participating banks. Finally, 2223 cases were disbursed by banks amounting to Rs. 44.89 cr. For 2015-16, total target is 3500 beneficiaries. Department of Industries & Commerce has already sponsored 5694 cases. So far, 1667 cases are sanctioned upto Feb 2016 and 64 cases are disbursed. Persuasion with banks for sanction and disbursement is going on through DICs. Since the scheme is being implemented through Banks, all the Blocks/Villages having presence of banks, are covered under this programme. v) Recommendation of the Committee : Tripura Bamboo Mission is to pursue about the proposals sent to the respective BDOs for Bamboo Plantation through MGNREGA and the proposal already submitted to different Deptts/ Agencies seeking placement of fund for 1000 hac. Area for plantation.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 88 ] Action taken by the Department :

Tripura Bamboo Mission (TBM) has undertaken several initiatives to replenish the bamboo resources of the state as mentioned below: i) TBM has undertaken plantation of 6 commercially important bamboo species namely B.tulda (Mrittinga), B.cacharensis (Betu/Bom), B.balcooa (Barak), D.longispathus (Rupai), M.bacciferra (Muli) & T.oliveri (Kanakkaich) as a demonstration within the vacant lands & lungas at the Tripura Bamboo Park, R. K. Nagar. This plantation of 17 Ha was raised with support from TIDC Ltd. ii) In the coming planting season 2016, TBM has undertaken new plantation of 391.40 Ha of Bamboo Plantation covering around 681 beneficiaries, mostly tribal & RoFR beneficiaries for the planting season 2016 in Hezamara & Mohanpur RD Blocks under MGNREGA. iii) TBM has developed Bamboo Nursery of commercially important bamboo species at Hatipara Forest Research Complex & Tripura Bamboo Park. iv) Tissue Culture (TC) plantlets of B.balcooa (Barak) & B.tulda (Mrittinga) are being procured and will be hardened in Tripura condition which later on is planned to be multiplied through vegetative propagation. v) Bamboo Nurseries of about 2 lakh plantlets of B.polymorpha (Paura) are being created in Nalchar, Mohanbhog & Charilam RD Blocks of Sepahijala district. This species is most suitable for basketry handicraft products practiced by artisans of those Blocks. vi) New proposal submitted to Ministry of DoNER for Skill development & Technical Assistance in Bamboo Plantation covering 1000 farmers/ beneficiaries with total project cost. of Rs. 156.40 lakh. The project is expected to get approval by April, 2016. vii) TBM is pursuing with ITC Ltd. to get CSR support for bamboo plantation of B.tulda (Mrittinga) species which is very suitable for production of bamboo Stick for Agarbatti. viii) New Proposals have been prepared for undertaking bamboo plantation in Sepahijala (100 ha) and Unakoti (100 Ha) districts.

Significant achievement during 2015-16 : Self-employment Programmes : (a) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (P M E G P) : (Rs in lakhs) Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 2013-14 1500 4276 21925.01 1571 7718.54 1477 5259.94 2014-15 1500 4420 24664.34 657 3216.53 43 127.31 2015-16* 1500 3927 21124.21 820 3841.58 60 99.92 * The figures are upto 29.2.2016. The Disbursements are going on.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 89 ] (b) Swavalamban: (Rs in lakhs) Year Target Sponsored Sanctioned Disbursed No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 2013-14 2500 4681 10708.15 2332 4867.09 2034 3927.58 2014-15 3000 5213 14119.06 1068 2424.95 24 38.78 2015-16* 3500 5694 15787.47 1667 3853.23 64 95.23 * The figures are upto 29.2.2016.

Industrial Infrastructure (a) Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex: • The Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex has been developed in an area of about 761.89 acres. The entire Complex consists of one Industrial Growth Centre, a Rubber Park, a Food Park, a Bamboo Park and an Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP). • As on 10-03-2016, out of 82 units to whom land/ sheds have been allotted at Bodhjungnagar, 30 units have been set up and are functioning. Total investment so far is about Rs. 738.75 crores and total direct employment generated is about 1556. • A proposal of Upgradation of Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex is sanctioned by Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DIPP. Total project cost is Rs. 62.0 cr. Ministry of MSME has recently released about Rs. 12.0 cr. being the 1st installment. (b) Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre (IIDC) projects : The Department has taken effective steps for setting up of IIDCs in different Districts throughout the State. The IIDC is like a Mini Industrial Growth with all industrial infrastructure for setting up any industry. Status of IIDCs in different District is as under : i) IIDC at Dewanpassa, Dharmanagar over an area of about 46 acres is already completed. ii) IIDC at Sarasima, Belonia, South Tripura District is sanctioned in May 2014 for a project cost of Rs. 10.82 cr., wherein Central share is Rs. 7.70 cr and state share is Rs. 3.12 cr. Entire state share of Rs. 3.12 cr. is released towards this project. The Ministry has recently released the 1st installment of Rs. 2.00 cr. Work is going on. iii) DPR has been prepared for setting up one IIDC at Lalchhari, Ambassa. (c) Upgradation of Industrial Estates : i) Upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate was sanctioned under MSME-CDP of Ministry of MSME during 2013-14 with a total project cost of Rs. 827.44 lakhs (Central share : Rs. 661.95 lakhs and State share: Rs. 165.49 lakhs). The State Government has already started preparatory works for implementation of this project. Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. is the Implementing Agency for this project. 50% state share is already released towards this project. Also the Ministry has released the 1st installment of Rs. 2.00 cr. Work is going on. 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 90 ] ii) DPR for Upgradation of Kumarghat I.E. under MSME-CDP scheme with total project cost of Rs. 8.0 cr. is submitted to the Ministry of MSME for sanction. Foreign Trade (a) Trade volume : The total volume of trade during 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 is as follows : (Rs. in crores) Year Imports Exports Total 2013-14 229.83 0.41 230.24 2014-15 357.65 1.02 358.67 2015-16(upto Feb 2016) 344.87 1.27 346.14

Currently, the major items of Import are Cement and other Construction materials and Fish. The major items of Export are Food Products, Dry Fish, Paper Products etc. (b) Development of Land Custom Stations : • Agartala LCS : The Agartala LCS has been upgraded into Integrated Check Post since 2013. • Srimantapur LCS : The LCS has been upgraded into Integrated Development Complex in January 2016. • Other LCS : Steps have been initiated to upgrade the other existing LCSs into Integrated Development Complex. (c) Border Haats : Out of total approved 4 Border Haats, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India has sanctioned fund for Kamalasagar (Rs. 2.44 cr.) and Srinagar (Rs. 2.38 cr.). • Border Haat, Srinagar : The Border Haat was inaugurated on 13th Jan 2015 in presence of Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Commerce Minister of Government of Bangladesh. Presently Haat is functioning once in a week i.e on Tuesday. • Border Haat, Kamalasagar : The Haat is inaugurated on 6th June 2015. Presently Haat is functioning once in a week i.e on Sunday. • Border Haat and Palbasti (Raghna) and Kamalpur : The Government of Bangladesh has conveyed approval of pillar location for setting up Border Haats at Kurmaghat (Kamalpur) - Kamalganj (Moulvibazar) and Paschim Botuli (Palbasti-Raghna) and Juri (Moulvibazar). Haat Management Committees are constituted in Indian side. Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) Presently, there are 13 ITIs in the State. These are at Indranagar (Boy's ITI), Indranagar (Women ITI), Viveknagar (Amtali), Kailashahar, Jatanbari, Dharmanagar, Ambassa, Udaipur, Belonia, Khumlwng, Manubankul, Boxanagar, Khowai. Total capacity of trainees is 2370.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 91 ] Establishment of new ITIs : 4 new ITIs are being set up at Bishramganj, Teliamura, Kamalpur and Longtarai Valley at a cost of Rs. 12 crores each. Construction work of Academic and Workshop Block, 50 seated hostels and other infrastructure work has been completed. Procurement process for tools, equipments and furniture is under progress and likely to be completed shortly. The total intake capacity of these ITIs would be 1,024 candidates. Besides Government of India has sanctioned setting up 3 new ITIs at Kanchanpur, Gandacherra and Santirbazar at a cost of Rs.9.50 crores per ITI out of which 10% will be State share. Govt of India has already released Rs.9.32 crores in two installments. Civil construction works at Kanchanpur and Gandacherra is under progress. Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS): In Tripura, the Scheme is being implemented by all ITIs. Efforts are also being made to register private VTPs. In all, ITIs have covered 195 trainees during 2010-11, 748 trainees during 2011-12 and 1,692 trainees during 2012-13, 2220 trainees in 2013-14 and 2590 trainees in 2014-15. The target for 2015-16 allocated by DGT is 177 cases. Resource based sectors On-going activities : (a) Tea : One Tea processing factory is set up by Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd. (TTDCL) in Brahmakunda with funding from NEC. (b) Bamboo : Tripura Bamboo Mission is working for overall development of Bamboo sector in the state. For creating requisite infrastructure for bamboo based industries, one Bamboo Park is set up at Bodhjungnagar. (c) Rubber : Rubber based industries sector has been identified as one of the priority sector in the state. Efforts are being made to increase the present level of utilization of natural rubber within the state. Total area under Rubber is about 75,000 MT and total production of rubber is about 48,000 MT. One Rubber Park is set up at Bodhjungnagar and with the intervention of the State Government several rubber based industries have come up at the Rubber Park. (d) Natural Gas : An MoU was signed between the State Government, ONGC Ltd. and Chambal Fertilisers Ltd. for setting up an Urea Fertiliser project in Tripura. Site for the proposed project is being finalized. Meanwhile ONGC Ltd. has taken steps for establishing the gas potential for the proposed project. Steps have been taken for setting up one Polymer Park in Tripura. Incentives for Setting up Industries The State Government has announced new incentive package called "Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme, 2012", effective from 01.04.2012. Under this Policy,

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 92 ] during 2015-16, the State Level Committee has recommended 93 nos of proposals amounting to Rs. 335.99 lakhs. Also, it has been decided to enhance the limit of capital investment subsidy for local raw material based industries from existing 25% to 35% subject to maximum limit of Rs. 60 lakhs. A new scheme of re-imbursement of EPF/ESI expenditure of the Industrial units will also be introduced in the Tripura Incentive Scheme. Public Sector Undertakings/Board The Directorate of Industries & Commerce is providing share capital/Establishment grants to the following PSUs/Board under its administrative control during 2015-16 as follows: (Rs. in cr.) Sl No PSU/Board Share capital/Grant 2015-16 2016-17 1 Tripura Jute Mills Ltd. 2000.00 2200.00 2 Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd. 300.00 350.00 3 Tripura Small Industries Corporation Ltd. 350.00 550.00 4 Tripura Khadi & Village Industries Board 350.00 400.00

Plan/Programme during 2016-17 The position regarding utilisation of State Plan Allocation during 2015-16 and 2016-17 is as follows : (Rs. in lakhs)

Scheme Actual BE RE BE (2014-15) (2015-16) (2015-16) (2016-17)

Village & Small Industries

Direction and Administration 33.10 40.30 41.33 34.30

Small Scale Industries (Incentives, Publicity etc) 263.23 342.30 420.75 338.50

District Industries Centres 38.27 68.50 36.62 57.00

Establishment Grants to TKVIB 420.00 500.00 350.00 400.00

Sub-total (A) 754.60 951.10 848.70 829.80

Industries (other than V & SI)

Tea Plantation 0.00 0.00 25.00 0.00

Land Acquisition/Infrastructure Development 500.00 608.00 1810.77 1000.00

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 93 ] State Share of Central Schemes 435.91 400.00 1300.00 1000.00

SPA/SCA 966.48 2.00 533.52 0.00

Swawalamban 1200.00 1300.00 870.00 1500.00

Bamboo Mission 120.00 120.00 120.00 120.00

Machinery & Equipment 0.00 150.00 75.00 150.00

Share Capital Support to TJML 2100.00 2500.00 2000.00 2200.00

Share Capital Support to TTDC 280.00 340.00 300.00 350.00

Share Capital Support to TSIC 400.00 480.00 350.00 550.00

Sub-total (B) 6002.39 5900.00 7384.29 6870.00

Mining/ Minerals

Labour and Labour Welfare

Craftsman Training Scheme 335.06 248.90 726.30 773.20

Total (I&C Directorate) 7092.05 7100.00 8959.29 8473.00

SDS: Special Development Scheme 0.00 0.00 220.00 0.00

CASP: ASIDE 1025.00 1200.00 0.00 100.00

Skill Dev. 157.88 150.00 590.25 150.00

NMFP 150.92 100.00 35.14 100.00

NLCPR 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00

NEC 325.32 1.00 201.52 0.00

Total CASP: 1659.12 1452.00 826.91 350.00

CSS: Other than CASP:

VTIP 27.00 0.00

Quinquennial Census 4.00 0.00

Grand Total: 8751.17 8552.00 10037.2 8823.00

Proposed activity during 2016-17 : 1. Implementation of "Ease of Doing Business" and introduction 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.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 94 ] 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. Commencement of on-going export related infrastructure projects like Manughat LCS, Belonia LCS 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. Completion of three ITIs at Gandachhera, Kanchanpur and Santirbazar.

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. MoU will be signed with the PSUs for the financial year 2016-17.

During examination of the Industry & Commerce Department and Demand No. 24, the Committee wanted to know in details information about the action taken by the Department in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee in the 20th Report during the year 2015-16.

Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, bamboo plantation may be increased in the state. In this respect, rate of subsity may increase for encourage the beneficiaries for plantation of bamboo. Department may take steps for setting up the proposed border haat. For implementation of various schemes of the department more staff needs to be recruited specially in blocks level.

The Principal Secretary, Industry & Commerce Department apprised the Committee in details about the action taken on the recommendations of the Committee in the year 2015-16, achievement made by the Department during the year 2015-16 (Financial and Physical) and Plan/Programme of project to be implemented during the financial year 2016-17.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 95 ] After careful consideration of the Budget proposals and appreciation of the submission presented by the Departmental representatives, the Committee makes the following recommendations :–

RECOMMENDATIONS i] The Department is to continue 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. 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. iv] Plantation should be raised by the Bamboo Mission on the riverside, canal side 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 for which deptt. it to take initiative. 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 be engaged to maintain close liaison with banks and beneficiaries. vii] ITI boundary wall at Teliamura may be constructed by the Department.

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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 96 ] REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF HANDLOOM, HANDICRAFTS & SERICULTURE [ DEMAND NO- 25 ]

The Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture) is one of the important Department of the Government of Tripura. It is a separate Directorate under the Department of Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Tripura. The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, under the Department of Industries & Commerce has been set-up in the year 1989 with a view to provide better support & technical guidance to the weavers, artisans & rearers for their socio-economic Development. This Department is concern with the development activities of 3(three) important sectors namely Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, from grassroots level within the State with financial support from both Central and State Govt. Besides there are 1(one) State level Organization (P.S.U) namely Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. in which one larger Cooperative Society has already been merged for betterment of promotional activities of Handloom , Handicrafts in the State. The Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly examined the following matters related to Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture). These are (i) Annual Work Report of relevant Demand No. 25 in respect of implementation/action taken by the department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2015-16 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2016-17. The Demand for Grants under Demand No.25 related to the Department for the Financial year 2016-2017 in the House and the Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are shown below :– (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2016-17

Handloom, Handicrafts & Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Sericulture 2015-16 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 25 a) Non-Plan 1846.50 2045.00 2045.00 b) Plan 1167.00 622.96 420.06 249.98 1293.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1342.65 362.00 238.00 150.00 750.00 TOTAL : 25 = 4356.15 3029.96 658.06 399.98 4088.00

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 31-03-2016 and heard the Principal Secretry 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 2015-16. Accordingly, the Secretary has submitted the Action taken Report in respect of the recommendation which are furnished here-in-below in seriatim :-

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 97 ] i) Recommendation of the Committee : Programme of Training to weavers and artisans covering women for upgrading their skill be continued and assistance be provided to them for production of Handloom fabrics and Handicrafts items after taking up new items.

Action taken by the Department : Handloom: • As recommended by the Subject Committee-II, the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture has provided skill up-gradation training to 160 nos. weavers under State Plan fund during the year 2015-16 on weaving for commercial production of Handloom fabrics. After comple- tion of 4 months duration training, weavers have been provided new frame looms with a view that they can start weaving activities after the skill up-gradation training.

Handicrafts: • From the State plan Budget, 19 nos. Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies have been provided financial assistance as working capital and 80 nos. artisans have been covered for Skill up-gradation training under State Plan and 600 nos. under Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) Besides from the Welfare for SC and ST. 289 nos. new beneficiaries have been provide training with required tools & Kits (ST-109 nos. & SC-180 nos.) Total 969 nos. have been covered. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : For raising new plantation as well as development of existing garden covering maximum beneficiaries, the Department is to continue Tagging of MGNREGA for implementation of Sericul- ture activities properly.

Action taken by the Department : The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture has taken necessary steps to imple- ment Sericulture scheme especially for raising new plantation as well as development of existing garden tagging with MGNREGA. During the year 2015-16, 4084 nos. beneficiaries have been as- sisted for raising new plantation as well as development of existing Mulberry garden through MGNREGA and Rs.519.56 lakhs has been utilized. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Manufacturing of clothes in the State itself by providing required Training and facilities under existing schemes be taken up.

Action taken by the Department : Manufacturing of clothes in the state itself is going on by providing required training. The trained weavers are provided facilities like looms and Accessories, providing weavers co-operative societies so that the production and sale of Handloom fabrics could be increased. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : Formation of 3 (three) New Handicrafts clusters at Kumarghat, Damcherra and Manu Bankul

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 98 ] be completed by March, 2015 and setting up of new clusters be continued. The Finance Department is to consider allocation of fund during R. E. 2015-16 for the said purposes.

Action taken by the Department : Formation of cluster in 3(three) new locations at Kumarghat, Damchera and Manu Bankul has been initiated and survey also done. The formation of Primary Handicrafts cooperative Society is being formed in consultation with Cooperative Department the whole process will be completed by August, 2016. For construction of Office cum Common Facility Centre Rs.48.00 lakh is to be required for above 3 (three) locations (Rs.16.00 lakh each).

Achievement made during the year 2015-16:

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 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: • Fund transferred to TTAADC of Rs.9.30 lakh under Pachra production scheme covering 1200 nos. weavers of TTAADC. • 150 nos. weavers have been provided skill up-gradation training programme for 4 months duration in 7 weavers' concentrated areas of the State. These trained weavers have also been pro- vided new looms and accessories for taking up commercial production of Handloom Fabrics. • 50 nos. Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies and 10 nos. Clusters where Handloom Cluster Development Project under North East Textiles Promotion Scheme are going on and they have been provided revolving working capital under Grant-in-aid. An amount of Rs.31.38 lakh has been spent for this purpose. • 10 new areas have been covered under North East Textiles Promotion Scheme. These are Pecharthal (North Tripura), Kowaifung (South Tripura), Baishnabpur (South Tripura), Esrai (West Tripura), Killa (Gomati District), Kalachara (South Tripura), Noabadi (West Tripura), Champahour (Khowai District), Asharambari (Khowai District), Ujjanpath (Sepahijalla District).

• Block level Handloom Cluster: During the year 2015-16, as per the target given by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles, Development Commissioner for Handloom New Delhi proposals for 3 nos. Block Handloom Level Handloom Clusters were prepared and submitted to the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, New Delhi with total project cost of Rs.5.97 crores for implementation in Hezamara, Chandipur and Durga Chowmohani R. D. Block. The Government of India has sanctioned an amount of Rs.413.64 lakh out of which Rs.7.35 lakh in State share. The Government of India has released an amount of Rs.177.13 lakh as 1st installments to the covered Implementing Agencies through RTGs. The implementation of the project will be started from April, 2016. Total weavers will be covered under the project is 480 nos.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 99 ] • Special Handloom Development Project: The project is under implementation and during the year 2015-16, 140 nos. weavers have been trained and they have been provided new looms and accessories, workshed, margin money etc. • 2 nos. Common Facility Centres have been constructed at Muhuripur and Khumulwng (TTAADC Head Quarters). • 2600 nos. weavers have been covered under Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana.

Marketing Events: • During this financial year, the office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Min- istry of Textiles, Govt. of India, New Delhi-110011, has sanctioned 2 National Level Handloom Expos. (NHDP), 3 National Level Handloom Expos. (NERTPS), 2 Special Handloom Expos. and 5 District Level Fairs.

• 2 National Handloom Expos., 3 nos. National Level Expos., 1 Special Handloom Expo. and 5 District Level Fairs has been organized, 1 Special Expo. will be organized within this financial year.

Handicrafts Sector: Tripura is the hub of bamboo & cane handicrafts. The handicrafts not only the means of em- ployment also the integral part of life and heritage in Tripura. The Handicrafts Sector in Tripura is a promising sector and having good potential and provides sustainable income generation for the people of weaker sections of the society. Production of Handicrafts items particularly made of cane & bamboo is the tradition of Tripura. They use bamboo in all steps of activities in their social life. All handicrafts activities being implemented through the Clusters. At present there are 19 nos handi- crafts cluster in Tripura.

Achievement during 2015-16:

• During 2015-16, from the State Plan Budget, 19 nos. Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societ- ies have been provided financial assistance as working capital to continue production and market- ing of the product produced by the artisans. • During 2015-16, total 969 nos. beneficiaries have been covered various financial sources for under Skill Development Programme. Under State Plan 80 nos. new beneficiaries and under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) 600 nos. have been provided design development & skill up-gradation training. Besides the Welfare for SC & ST Department has placed a fund of Rs.32.56 lakh and Rs.41.00 lakh respectively and we have covered 180 nos. SC and 109 nos. ST, totaling 289 nos. beneficiaries. During training beneficiaries have been provided stipend and after completion of training programme they have been given required tools and kits, so that they will be in a position to produce marketable products. • The TTAADC was provided Rs.8.30 lakh for development of Handicrafts activities so that the Tribal artisans may convert traditional artisans to commercial artisans for generating income through handicrafts activities. Total 110 nos. artisans have been benefitted.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 100 ] • Department has participated in collaboration with Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Devel- opment Corporation THHDC Ltd. (Purbasha) in different International Fairs like-Indian Interna- tional Trade Fair (IITF), New Delhi and International Handicrafts Gift Fair (IHGF), Noida, New Delhi organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicraft (EPCH). Besides 15 nos. various fair like Dewali Mela, Rajarshi fair, Handloom fairs also have been participated by artisans in the State. • The existing clusters have organized Designed Development workshop and for production of value added products and Eco-friendly Handicrafts Jewelry items by using natural forest seed and with low cost materials which are tremendously accepted in the market and through Purbasha and various fairs in the State and outside the State.

Sericulture Sector: • Sericulture scheme is being implemented through Cluster approach. 20 nos. Sericulture Clus- ters are now functioning effectively for development of Sericulture industry to generate employ- ment in the rural areas. 19 nos. Mulberry Rearers cum Reelers Cooperative Societies (MRCS) of which 2 nos. new MRCS formed during 2015-16 are functioning effectively for providing forward and backward linkages with member beneficiaries. • During 2015-16, total 1943 nos. new beneficiaries have been covered under Sericulture Scheme for development for their livelihood through Sericulture. • Total 1681 acres Mulberry garden of 4084 beneficiaries have been developed under the con- vergence of MGNREGA for which total amount of Rs.519.56 lakh has been utilized to strength- ened the income of rural masses. • 1955 nos. Sericulture beneficiaries have trained in Mulberry plantation and 1780 nos. benefi- ciaries on Silkworm rearing to equip them for taking up of Silkworm rearing activities successfully and they have been paid stipend. • Training of 12 nos. reelers on silk reeling (4 months) have been provided to run one unit reeling unit at Halhali. • TTAADC was provided Rs.7.40 lakh for development 200 nos. ST women beneficiaries for Sericulture activities during 2015-16 under State Plan fund. • During the year 2015-16, total 42.5 MT Mulberry cocoons is produced upto the month of January, 2016 and 5.3 MT raw silk and 7896 pieces silk sarees is produced. The production of cocoons, raw silk and silk saree will further more increase by the end of this financial year. • In addition to existing 12 nos. powerlooms, new 4 powerlooms have been set up to speed up for utilization of raw silk towards increase of silk fabric production. • Under 2 Central Sector Scheme - Integrated Sericulture development Project (ISDP) in West Tripura and Intensive Bivoltine Sericulture Development Project (IBSDP) for Dhalai District, 476 nos. beneficiaries have provided financial support for different components. Besides this, 350 nos. beneficiaries have been assisted for development of Sericulture under IBSDP. For ISDP, Rs.965.00 lakh and for IBSDP Rs.550.00 lakh was receipt from the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 101 ] • Under Central Sector Scheme - one modern Silk Processing and 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 the next financial year. The total cost of the project is Rs.341.00 lakh sanctioned by the Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.

THHDC LTD:

Promotional and Development Activities:

• Interior Decoration: during the year 2015-16, THHDC Ltd. has under taken interior decora- tion of various at Guest House/ lodges and seminar hall at NEEPCO, Growth Centre of CRPF, Dasda R. D. Block, Yubarajnagar R. D. Block and Tourism Dept. and earned income of Rs.12.00 lakh (Approx.) • Setting up of Urban Haat at THHDC Complex: Urban Haat at the premises of Head Office of the Corporation has been set up under the sponsored scheme of the DC (Handloom) and DC (Handi- crafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India with an objective of extending marketing facilities to the weavers and artisans by organizing exhibition/ mela throughout the yaer and accordingly mela and exhibition is being organized at the Urban Haat to generate revenue of the THHDC and during this year, THHDC has earned Rs.3.00 lakh by utilizing Urban Haat commercially. In order to run the Urban Haat successfully and generate income THHDC has formed a committee for this purpose.

Development of THHDC Complex:

• The total project cost is Rs.17.22 crores out of which phase-I is Rs.8.41 crores already com- pleted. The phase-II construction works is being executed by the PWD (Building). The project cost of phase-II is Rs.8.81 crores. • Production and supply of Gauge & bandage: as per requirement of the Health Dept., THHDC has full filled the requirement placed by the Health Dept. during the year 2015-16 worthing of Rs.1.16 crores. As per terms & conditions of the Health Dept., THHDC has made the above supply during 2015-16 which is 50% of the total requirement of the Health Dept. further the production of Gauge & bandage at the base level have been examined and considering the present production process it is expected that it will be possible to supply more than 50% requirement of Health Dept. in view of the above, the THHDC has drawn up a plan to increase production and supply both during the year 2015-16 as follows :

1. AB gauze - 12,000 thans @ Rs.412.00- Rs.49.44 lakh. 2. AB Bandage - 11,500 thans @ Rs.656/- Rs.75.44 lakh. So a target of 124.88 lakhs for the year 2015-16 has been taken by THHDC Ltd.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 102 ] • During the financial year 2015-16 (up to February 2016), total 14,495 thans Gauze and 13,303 thans of Bandage cloth have been procured from the weavers of the state. The value of Gauze and Bandage is Rs.149.93 lakh.

Total supply of processed Gauze and Bandage cloths; a) 12,094 thans of Gauze amounting to Rs.49.83 lakhs. b) 10,108 thans of Bandage amounting to Rs.66.16 lakhs. • At present 2,401 thans Gauze and 2,799 thans Bandage cloths are laying in our stock and supply order is awaited from Health Dept. We have already requested to Health Depart. To provide adequate supply order to left the accumulated stock of Gauze and Bandage. • A part from the above supply, the THHDC is also supplying Red Cross Bed sheet and other bedding and clothings etc. to Health Department as per their requirement throughout the year. Target for the 2015-16. 1. AB Gauze- 15,000 thans @ Rs.412/- Rs.61.80 lakh 2. Ad Bandage- 12,500 thans @ Rs.656/- Rs.82.00 lakh. Total amounting to Rs.143.80 lakh.

• Since the procurement of above items and to build up the stock for meeting up the requirement of Health Department, a huge amount of fund is required which is very difficult on the part of the THHDC due to shortage of working capital. In order to overcome the shortage working capital and continuation of the production and supply process as stated above it is proposed to provide and amount of Rs.200.00 lakh as one assistances as additional share capital. • As per MoU target, the THHDC Ltd. has achieved total sales of Rs.5.48 crores in place of MoU target of Rs.5.40 crores. (III) The plan/ programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2016-17 for consid- eration of the Committee during examination.

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

Handloom Sector:

During the financial year 2016-17, the Handloom Sector of Directorate of Handloom, Handi- crafts & Sericulture, Govt. of Tripura shall implement the following schemes under the State Plan fund for the benefit of weavers of the State. • Production of Pachra: For production of Pachra by engaging Tribal women weavers of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, target is to cover 1500 nos. weavers. For this the physi- cal purpose an amount of rs.10.30 lakhs will be transferred by DHHS. • During the financial 2016-17, the Directorate has targeted to provide skill up-gradation train- ing to 160 nos. Weavers of the State on production of frame loom weaving so that the weavers are able to weave handloom fabrics on commercial basis and earn wages for this an amount of Rs.10.35 lakhs will be spent under State Plan fund. 21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 103 ] • The Directorate has targeted to provide revolving working capital to 60 PWCSs/ Handloom Clusters with a view to increase production of handloom fabrics and sale. Besides, 160 nos. Weav- ers will be provided new frame looms and accessories for taking up of commercial production of handloom fabrics after completion of skill up-gradation training.

Handicrafts Sector : target for the year 2016-17. Skill Up-gradation Programme:

• The Department is continuing skill up-gradation training programme for production of mar- ketable items as per the market demand. During 2016-17, the total target for skill up gradation programme is 2500 nos. with the financial support under Integrated Skill Development Scheme, State plan & Welfare for ST & SC Department and Tripura JICA Project.

• The existing Handicrafts cluster would be provided financial assistance as working capital for marketing the products produced by the artisans.

• The formation of Primary Handicrafts cooperative Society in 3(three) new locations at Kumarghat, Damchera and Manu Bankul to be initiated for which survey already done. For con- struction of Office cum Common facility centre Rs.48.00 lakh is to be required for above 3 (three) locations (Rs.16.00 lakh each). • The existing 19 nos. clusters will be organized Designed Development programme for pro- duction of first moving items & value added products like, Room divider, lamp shed, cane furniture etc.

Sericulture:

• During the year 2016-17, total B. E. for Rs.39.30 lakh is proposed for taking up of various schemes for development of Sericulture Sector under State Plan.

• Total 1200 nos. 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 differ- ent types of plant protection chemicals and quality disinfectant in order to establish good garden and cocoon production.

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

• Total 900 nos. beneficiaries and reelers will be imparted training on plantation, silkworm rearing and reeling.

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

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 104 ] • 5 nos. Reeling & Twisting Units will be supported for increase in Mulberry raw silk produc- tion.

• The State Grainage Unit will also be supported simultaneously to achieve self sufficiency in production seeds for distribution it to the beneficiaries.

• Infrastructure will be created for strengthening Sericulture Clusters office and Mulberry Rearers cum Cooperative Societies for providing more benefit to the rearers, reelers and silk weavers.

• A project proposal for SC Based Community Development Project through Sericulture for project cost of Rs.669.67 lakh (90:10, GoI & Benf.) will be submitted to Central Silk Board, Min- istry of Textile, Govt. of India for sanction.

Tripura Handloom Handicrafts Development Corporation (THHDC):

• THHDC Ltd. is running in loss due to excess staff and whatever fund is required for payment of salaries and wages to the employees of the corporation, maximum amount is available from share capital. This is happening due to non availability of working capital.

• There is requirement of Rs.500.00 lakh be as working capital to run the business activities of the corporation, which includes production of silk raw fabrics through powerloom since THHDC Ltd. has been given the responsibilities of running 12 nos. powerloom and also after production of finished products i.e. silk fabrics and also for modernization of printing unit and sales counter of THHDC Ltd.

• To increase the turnover of THHDC Ltd. it is to be stated that, since there is scope of increas- ing the production in Gauge and Bandage. State Govt.'s Health Department may be requested to give the responsibilities of supplying of total requirement of Gauge and bandage required for Health Department, which may be to the tune of Rs.8.00 crores only and in this way, the poor weavers who are in rachet condition may save their life and find out the scope of income generation and it is calculated that, the turnover of THHDC Ltd. will increase up to Rs.10.00 crores only from the present status of Rs.5.00 crores only.

• The THHDC Ltd. is the Implementing Agency for setting up of Apparel and Garment manu- facturing Unit at Bodjung Nagar, Industrial Growth Centre. This was funded under North Eastern Textiles promotion scheme of Govt. of India. Total project cost is Rs.18.30 crores, the NBCC had been entrusted to take up construction of the unit, the construction of 3 units having 300 machines have been completed. Entrepreneurs have been selected for running the units for skilling and com- mercial production. The entrepreneurs are, Techno Pak, Gurgaon and M/S. Susneha Textiles, Agartala respectively. The units are ready for inauguration.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 105 ] A. DIVISIBLE POOL 1. HANDLOOM SECTOR: Rs. in lakh Name of the Scheme and its objective B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 targets

(i) PACHRA PRODUCTION; To provide yarn to the Tribal ladies for 9.30 9.30 10.30 1500 nos. weavers will production and diversification of Tribal be covered by TTAADC Pachra within ADC area for production of Pachra (47-TTAADC) (ii) ASSISTANCE FOR TRAINING: To upgrade the skills of weavers for 9.70 9.70 10.35 160 nos. weavers will production of value added items and be provided training also to impart training to re-grouped tribal Jhumia (36-Stipend)

(iii) ASSISTANCE TO P.W.C.S: To provide assistance to the Primary 38.50 31.38 31.38 60 PWCSs/ Handloom Weavers Cooperative Societies for Clusters will be provided working capital and arranging marketing/ fund as revolving training (31-Grant-in-aid) working capital (iv) PUBLICITY/ FAIRS: To arrange for Exhibition/ Fairs 3.70 3.02 3.02 Fund will be provided for Handloom products (26-Advt.) to 20 nos. PWCSs for advertisement and par ticipation in 30 nos. Handloom Fairs (v) Seminar/ Workshop: To conduct seminar/ workshop for 1.85 1.54 1.50 5 nos. seminar will be improvement of technical know-how organized of weavers for awareness of different schemes (20-OAE) Sub-Total (Handloom Sector) 63.05 54.94 56.55

2. HANDICRAFTS SECTOR: (i) AISSTANCE FOR QUALITY PRODUCTS AND THEIR MARKETING: To organize seminar/ workshop on 2.45 2.00 2.00 5 nos. seminar/ work- new designs and quality handicrafts shop will be organized products(20-OAE)

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(ii) PUBLICITY/ FAIRS: To arrange for wide publicity to 7.50 6.10 6.10 Participation within the popularize State's Handicrafts and to State - 10 nos. arrange for exhibitions/ fairs etc. (26-Advt.) • Participation in Indian International Trade Fair, New Delhi (iii) STIPEND FOR TRAINING: To provide assistance to artisans for 9.70 9.70 10.35 80 nos. new beneficia- their skill up-gradation to enable them ries will be provided skill for production of value added items; up-gradation training also to train up tribal regrouped Jhumia (36-Stipend) (iv) ASSISTANCE TO PHCS: To provide working capital to Primary 28.00 22.82 22.82 19 nos. Primary Handi Handicrafts Cooperative Societies/ SHGs crafts Cooperative (31-Grant-in-iad) Societies to be provided financial assistance as working capital (v) ASSISTANCE TO TTAADC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS: To provide assistance to Tribal HC 8.30 8.30 9.30 Fund to be placed to artisans under ADC area TTADC for skill up- (47-TTAADC) gradation in ADC area Sub-Total (Handicrafts Sector) 55.95 48.92 50.57

3. SERICULTURE SECTOR: (i)SUPPLY OF PLANTNG MATERIALS/ ASSISTANCE FOR DISEASE CONTROL; To provide financial assistance for 5.50 4.48 4.48 800 nos. new benefi- mulberry plantation and to supply ciaries will be assisted chemicals to control disease for supply of plant (20-OAE) protection chemicals to control disease (ii) PUBLICITY/ FAIRS: To organize publicity for encouraging 1.00 0.82 0.82 8 nos. awareness villagers to take up Sericulture activities programme on Seri- (26-Advt.) culture will be orga- nized at 8 Sericulture Clusters (iii) ASSISTANCE TO PROGRESSIVE FARMERS/ MRCS: To provide incentive to the progressive 20.00 16.27 16.30 1000 nos. progressive

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 107 ] Name of the Scheme and its objective B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical 2015-16 2015-16 2015-16 targets farmers for production of quality farmers will be assisted cocoons; financial assistance for running for increase in cocoon reeling units (31-Grant-in-aid) production 5 nos. Mulberry Rearers Cooperative Societies will be provided assistance to run Reeling & Twisting Units (iv) TRAINING/ STIPEND: (a) To up-grade the skills of existing 8.60 8.60 9.30 900 nos. beneficiaries farmers & new farmers on modern and reelers will be techniques and practices in Sericulture imparted training on (b) To develop Silk Weaving by Sericulture utilizing raw silk produced in Tripura by Powerloom and to popularize Tripura Silk (36-Stipend) (v) DEVELOPMENT OF SERICULTURE IN ADC AREA: To provide fund to TTAADC for 7.40 7.40 8.40 Fund will be trans- development of Sericulture ferred to TTAADC for (47-TTAADC) development of 200 beneficiaries in Seri- culture Sub-Total (Sericulture Sector) 42.50 37.57 39.30

Total (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Sectors) 161.50 141.43 146.42

4. ANNUAL PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 (FINANCIAL & PHYSICAL) (i) 5465-Assistance to THHDC Ltd. 1000.00 1000.00 1100.00 To strengthen the Share of Capital base of THHDC Ltd. and also to help it to builds marketing facilities (ii) Minor Works (27-MW): 10.00 0 20.00 Handloom: Handicrafts: Sericulture: 2 nos. Cocoon store will be constructed and 3 existing office will be renovated (iii) 4851- Major Works (53-MW) To build up infrastructure facilities for Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture 20.00 0 0

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(iv) 4851- Machineries & Equipments (53-M & Eq.) 20.00 0 0 Handloom: Handicrafts: Sericulture:

(v) State Share Contribution: To meet up the State Share of CSS; 0 0 0 (a) Handloom Sector: 91.75 0 0 (b) Handicrafts Sector: 0 0 0 (c) Sericulture Sector: 91.75 0 0 (d) NEC: 16.50 0 0 10% matching State against NEC share of Rs.100.65 lakh may be kept in the budget pro- vision (e) Handloom (for NBARD) 0 0 0 (vi) 001-Direction & Administration (Plan) 0 0 0 (a) Salary: 0 0 0 (b) Non-Salary: 30.50 25.57 26.58 Total 0 0 0 Total (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Sectors) 161.50 141.43 146.42 Total (Divisible Pool) 1442.00 1167.00 1293.00

B. Non-Divisible Pool 1. Development of Purbasha Complex 442.00 442.00 250.00 (54-SPA Tied Fund) 2. Urban Haat (54-SCA Tied Fund) 0 0 0 3. Central assistance to State Plan 0 0 (a) NLCPR 0 0 0 (b) NEC 165.00 100.65 0 (c) National Handloom Development Programme 800.00 800.00 500.00 (d) Catalytic Development Programme 700.00 0 0 Total Non-Divisible Pool 2107.00 1342.65 750.00 Total Divisible Pool 1442.00 1167.00 1293.00 Grand Total (Divisible Pool + Non-Divisible Pool) 3549.00 2509.65 2043.00

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 109 ] During discussion on the Demand No. 25 related to Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department, the Principal Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 20th Report during the year 2015-16. He also stated before the Committee about the achievements made by the Department during the year 2015-16 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2016-17.

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, the department may take proper steps for weaving various items of cloths like bedsheets, long cloths, Sarees, Lungi for all seasons of the year. In this respect, training programme be organised for weavers by the department for weaving of modern style clothes as the taste of people is changing day by day. The department be arrange for marketing the finished goods of weavers. In this case, affective steps is to to be taken by the department to increase the activities of clusters. The department also may arrange training programme for the artisans for producing better quality handicraft goods by them.

After detailed discussion on the Budget Proposal and appreciation of the submission presented before the Committee by the Department representatives, the Committee makes the following recommendations:-

RECOMMENDATION i] Construction of silk printing unit at Indranagar, Agartala should be completed as early as possible. ii] Skill upgradation training should continue to be given to the beneficiaries on handloom and handicraft sector. 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. 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 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.

21ST REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 110 ] 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.

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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

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