TWENTIETH (20TH) REPORT of the SUBJECT COMMITTEE - II on the Demands for Grants Relating to the Departments of [I] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No

Presented to the House on 3RD March, 2015

TRIPURA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ( ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY ) TWENTIETH (20TH) REPORT of the SUBJECT COMMITTEE - II on the Demands for Grants relating to the Departments of [i] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No. 19], [ii] TRP & PTG Department [Demand No. 32], [iii] Science, Technology & Environment Department [Demand No. 33], [iv] Urban Development Department [Demand No. 35], [v] Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department [Demand No. 21] [vi] Rural Development Department [Demand No. 31], [vii] Panchayet Raj Department [Demand No. 23], [viii] Welfare of SCs Department [Demand No. 20] & Welfare of OBCs Department [Demand No. 61], [ix] Welfare of Minorities Department [Demand No. 57], [x] Information, Cultural Affairs Department [Demand No. 17], [xi] Tourism Department [Demand No. 59], [xii] Industry & Commerce Department [Demand No. 24], and [xiii] Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department [Demand No. 25].

( 2015 - 16 ) TRIPURA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT AGARTALA MARCH, 2015

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ] COMPOSITION OF THE

SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II

FOR THE YEAR 2014–15

CHAIRMAN Shri Padma Kumar Debbarma

MEMBERS

1. Shri Hari Charan Sarkar, 2. Smti Gouri Das, 3. Shri Tapan Chandra Das, 4. Shri Lalit Kumar Debbarma, 5. Shri Ashish Kumar Saha, 6. Shri Diba Chandra Hrangkhwal.

ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT

1. Shri B. Majumder - Secretary 2. Shri S. B. Debbarma - Joint Secretary 3. Shri H. B.Debnath - Deputy Secretary

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE – II INDEX

Sl. Demand Department Page No. No. No. 1 – Introduction i 2 19 Tribal Welfare Department 1 - 9 3 32 TRP & PTG Department 10 -13 4 33 Science, Technology & Environment Deptt. 14 -25 5 35 Urban Development Deptt. 26 -31 6 21 Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department 32 - 53 7 31 Rural Development Department 54 - 58 8 23 Panchayati Raj Deptt. 59 - 66 9 (a) 20 Deptt. of Welfare of SC & (b) 61 OBCs Welfare Deptt. 67 - 76 10 57 Welfare of Minorities 77 - 84 11 17 Information, Cultural Affairs Department 845- 109 12 59 Tourism Department 110 -115 13 24 Industry & Commerce Department 116 - 124 14 25 Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Deptt. 125 - 139

20TH 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 20th Report of the Committee on the Demands for Grant for the year 2015–2016 relating to the following Departments of the State Government : [i] Tribal Welfare Department [Demand No. 19], [ii] TRP & PTG Department [Demand No. 32], [iii] Science, Technology & Environment Department [Demand No. 33], [iv] Urban Development Department [Demand No. 35], [v] Food, Civil Supplies & Consumers Affairs Department [Demand No. 21], [vi] Rural Development Department [Demand No. 31], [vii] Panchayet Raj Department [Demand No. 23], [viii] Welfare of SCs Department [Demand No. 20] & Welfare of OBCs Department [Demand No. 61], [ix] Welfare of Minorities Department [Demand No. 57], [x] Information, Cultural Affairs Department [Demand No. 17], [xi] Tourism Department [Demand No. 59], [xii] Industry & Commerce Department [Demand No. 24], and [xiii] 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 Tripura Legislative Assembly the Committee was constituted by the Hon’ble Speaker for a period of two years with effect from 26th April, 2013. 3] The Committee scrutinised the Demands for Grants of the Departments concerned for the year 2015-2016 as presented to the House on 11th February, 2015 and took evidence of the Departmental representatives on the said Demands in its meetings held on 21-02-2015, 22-02-2015, 24-02-2015, and finalised the Report by circulation on 27-02-2015. 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 3rd March, 2015 Chairman Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

-i- 20TH 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-15 are shown below :-

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Tribal Welfare Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 19 a) Non-Plan 5961.00 6997.00 6997.00 b) Plan 18690.15 20038.73 20038.73 c) CASP/Other than CASP 14607.68 16756.61 16756.61 TOTAL : 19 = 39258.83 0.00 43792.34 0.00 43792.34

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 19 is examined by the Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 21-02-2015 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 2014–15 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 :–

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 1 ] Action taken report on the recommendations made by the Subject Committee-II during the year 2014-15. i) Recommendation of the Committee : Running S.T. Hostels administration be strengthened and the un-useful Hostels be closed and may be used for other purpose or may be handed over to other Department, if needed. Action taken by the Committee : I. The followings steps were taken for strengthening of hostels ;- i. Supporting staff i.e. Cook cum Masalchi, Night Guards and Superintendent were appointed. ii. Instruction issued for admission of students so as to utilize the intake capacity. iii. Furniture i.e. Cot, chairs & table provided to all hostels. iv. Repair and maintenance of hostels buildings including maintenance toilets was carried out for hostels. v. Repair of Internal electric was also carried out. vi. Solar light for ST girls hostel at Krishnangar and also water purifier machines at Girls Hostel of M.T.B. Girls H.S. School are being installed. vii. Special coaching in core subjects arranged for the boarders. viii. DWOs/SDWOs had been instructed to make regular inspection/visits to the hostels. ix. Surprised inspections/visits were made by the Secretary, TW, the Director, TW and the Joint Directors, TW.

II. Steps taken for closing un-useful S.T. hostels - i. Out of the 7 (seven) closed ST hostels, proposals have been initiated for renovation/ re- construction of 2 (two) nos. ST hostels attached to the Srinagar H.S. School, Sabroom and BBI, Dharmanagar. ii. There is no demand for ST hostels attached to the following schools and Education Deptt. had been informed accordingly :- a. Charilam H.S. School, Bishalgarh Sub-Division b. Padmapur H.S. School, Dharmanagar c. Ishanpur H.S. School, Mohanpur Sub-Division d. Chebri H.S. School, Khowai Sub-Division & e. Salema H.S. School, Kamalpur Sub-Division. ii) Recommendations of the Committee : Whenever and wherever any Hostel is newly opened, concurrence shall be obtained for Cook- cum-Masalchi at a time along with boundary wall. Action taken by the Department : While hostels are being constructed, Education (School) Deptt. were informed to make ar- rangements for appointment of Cook-cum-Masalchi, Night guard for the newly constructed ST hostels. Provisions made in the DPR for construction of boundary wall as well as for the Superin- tendent Quarter.However, in case of existing ST hostels, boundary walls are being constructed in a

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 2 ] phased manner on priority basis. During the financial year 2014-15, an amount of Rs.43.46 lakhs was placed with the Implementing agencies for construction of boundary wall for the ST hostels attached to the following schools :- i. Boys hostel attached to Khowai H.S. School ii. Girls hostel attached to Khowai Government Girls H.S. (+2) School iii. Dhanasingh Chowdhury Memorial Class-XII School, Kanchanbari. iv. Boys hostel attached to Lukushikalaya School, Champaknagar. v. Mandwi Mating ST Girls hostel. vi. Boys hostel attached to Bodhjung H.S. School, Agartala. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its efforts of creation of adequate numbers of posts essential for effective performance of Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. Action taken by the Department : The following posts were concurred by the Finance Deptt. for appointment by the Tripura Sch. Tribes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd. Steps being taken for recruitment :- Name of post Number of post Field Supervisor 11 Computer Knowing Clerk 1 Accountant 1 iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to take appropriate measures for increase of Rubber Plantation and also to make endeavour of Tea Plantations and crafts to patta holders. Action taken by the Department : Forest Dwellers vested with forest rights who had been provided financial assistance during the year 2014-15 for Rubber & Tea plantation are as follows:- i. Rs.195.158 lakh was placed with the CEO, TTAADC for providing financial assistance to 100 nos. ST beneficiaries for Rubber plantation. ii. Rs.79.63 lakhs was placed with the DM & Collectors for providing financial assistance to 204 nos. ST beneficiaries for Tea plantation. v) 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 : I. Five year action plan for construction of new market stalls/market sheds was prepared by the Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura on the basis of information received from the concerned District Magistrate & Collector. II. For the year 2014-15, proposal for sanction of fund for Rs.121.40 lakhs under ACA/SPA/ NLCPR for construction of 35 nos. market stalls & 20 nos. market sheds submitted to the Planning (P&C) Department, Government of Tripura but fund not yet sanction.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 3 ] vi) Recommendation of the Committee : Department to take care for proper accommodation of Tribal Welfare Officers conducible to their work in District and Sub-Division level. Action taken by the Department : District and Sub Divisional Level Officers of the Deptt were provided accommodation constructed by the PWD (R & B) wherever it is available. Where it is not available, accommodation is provided in circuit house. vii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to examine the feasibility of extending Coaching Centres in District level for Competitive Examination specially for ST, SC and Minorities. Action taken by the Department : Special coaching classes are being imparted to the interested ST students/youths by the reputed Educational Institutions at Agartala for various competitive examinations like IAS/IPS, TCS/TPS, Banking Services, Personal Assistant Grade-II (Group-C, Non Gazetted). During the year 2014-15, 185 nos. ST students/youths provided coaching for appearing competitive examination. Due to lack of infrastructure facilities at the district level as well as faculty are not willing to go to district, hence it was not possible to start coaching at the district level.

(ii) Financial and physical achievement under TW schemes during 2014-15.

th Name of Schemes Achievement during 2014-15 (as on 15 February, 2015) Financial Physical (Rs. in lakhs) Boarding House Stipend. 2378.14 22,179 students Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class-vi to viii) 275.96 70,735 students Inter Hostel Competition 3.00 Organised inter hostel competition among the ST students attached to the Govt. run High/H.S. Schools. Grants to Sponsored Students for Job Oriented course 245.20 Sponsored new 176 nos. students to various institutes for job oriented courses (GNM-154, ANM-11, Paramedical courses-11).Recurring expenditure for 230 nos. students sponsored earlier. (GNM, ANM & Paramedical Courses). Merit Award to Meritorious students 78.09 6,788 Students Coaching to Madhyamik Drop-out Student 51.05 Coaching provided to Madhyamik failed 740 nos. ST students through 15 nos. coaching centres run by NGOs. Coaching & Allied Scheme 19.67 Coaching provided to 185 students for various competitive examinations (IAS-7, TCS/TPS-114, Banking and others- 64).Coaching provided to 117 students for Joint Entrance Examination for admission in Medical/Engineering/Other technical courses.Stipend provided to 412 students (ITI-

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 4 ] 399 & GNM-13). Folk Arts & Culture 28.65 Financial assistance provided to various agencies / organization for organizing tribal festival, mela etc.- State level Hojagiri festival by Bru Socio Cultural Organisation, Kanchanpur; Rai Balma Panda festival, Jampuijala by Kalai Samaj Org.; Rupini Community for Rai Festival. SDWO, Sonamura for Rash Mela; SDWO, Karbook for WAH festival; All DWOs & SDWOs for organizing Folk dance competition in connection with observance of Republic Day-2015; DM & Collector, Gomati for Tirtha- mukh mela; All BDOs for Celebration of Kokborok Day; SDWO, Santirbazar for Pilak Archeological & Truism festival; SDWO, Udaipur for Wangla Festival; SDM, Amarpur for Chabimura festival; SDWO, Ambassa for Socio Cultural Programme; SDWO, Teliamura for Poush Sankranti Mela. Special Coaching in Core 53.62 Coaching is being provided to ST boarders of 142 nos. ST Subject hostels attached to various government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura. Supply of Free Text Books 51.19 17,188 students. Supply of Furniture & utensil 83.78 Furniture & utensils supplied to 24 nos. ST hostels attached to Hostels to various government run High/H.S. Schools under Education (School) Deptt, Govt. of Tripura. Grant-in-aid to Residential 250.00 Recurring grants for 3 nos. Ashram Schools - Radhamohan Educational Society Memorials Ashram School, Ambass; Daskhin Karbook Ashram School, Karbook & Ratanmoni Memorials Ashram School, Kanchanpur. Minor works/Repairs of Office 4.00 Inauguration of hostels - ST Girls hostel attached to and Tribal Rest House/Hostel Purnajoy CP High School; ST Girls hostel attached to Baibhoncherra High School, ST Girls hostel attached to Akhaliacherra H.S. School. LPG connection - ST Girls hostel attached to Akhaliacherra H.S. School, ST Boys hostel attached to Barjala Binapani H.S. School, ST Boys hostel attached to Parakalak HS School. Repairing/maintenance of Office/quarter - SDM, Kanchanpur for SDWO’s quarter; SDWO, Amarpur for Tribal Welfare Office at Amarpur. Construction of Boys and 55.90 Construction of ST Boys hostel attached to Balaram Kobra Girls Hostels H.S. School, Teliamura. Renovation of Hostel 110.00 Repair/mtc. of hostel - 18 nos. ST hostels. Renovation/repairing of electric lines - 12 nos. ST hostels. Construction of boundary wall - 5 nos. ST hostel. Sixth Scheduled, Transfer of 11000.00 Payment of transfer fund to TTAADC.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 5 ] fund to TTAADC Articles 275(I) 1252.99 Recurring grant to EMR Schools - 4 nos. EMR schools under TTWREIS.Repair/mtc. of hostel - ST Girls hostel attached to Manughat H.S. School; ST Boys hostel attached to Karamchera H.S. School.Construction of boundary wall - ST Boys hostel attached to Dhansingh Chowdhury Memorial Class XII School, Unokoti.Electrification (HT & LT lines) - 4 KM at Trishna ADC Village, 1 KM at Panbagan, Pecherthal; 1 KM at Akshayapara, Pecherthal and 1.5 KM at Bedermeye Bazar to Raising Para, Kumarghat. Construction of roads - 2 KM brick soling road at Dhanahari Para, Shibpur ADC Village; construction of approach road, widening, metal ling etc. attached to Balaram Kobra H.S. School, Khowai; 3 KM brick soling road at Belmura para to Manlia para, Barkathal ADC Village, Hezamara; Improvement of road - Bachaibari, Gopalnagar to Bachaibari H.S. School via Madraibari. Construction of Steel foot bridge - 1 no. at Chancherra para under Haludia ADC Village, Khowai; 1 no. at Daldalai para, Hezemara; 1 no. at Chaltabari & Sahadeb para, Bharatchaudhuri para; Construction of box culvert -1 no. at Tanbari, Surendra- nagar ADC Village; 1 no. at Belbari, Kambookcheera ADC Village, Hezamara; 1 no. at Bhuban Chaudhuri para, Simna ADC Village, Hezamara. Special Central Assistance 879.46 Rubber plantation-380 families; Horti-79 families; Tea to TSP (SCA to TSP) plantation-224 families.Construction/renovation and development of rubber processing centres - 32 nos. Imparting training under Skill Development Programme to ST beneficiaries regarding rubber plantation, tea plantation etc. Share Contribution to 373.00 Purchase of 7000 Nos. B class share and share capital. ST Corporation. Nucleus Budget scheme 48.00 Financial assistance provided to poor ST patients for treatment. Rehabilitation of 75.00 Financial assistance provided to 75 nos. returnees. Surrendered Extremist th 13 Finance Commission 467.00 4 nos. Zonal Offices under TTAADC are being constructed. Post Matric Scholarship 1533.09 13,608 students (CSS-100%) Pre-Matric Scholarship, 678.75 38,045 students Class-ix-x (CSS 100%) Minor Forest Produce 149.93 Construction of 10 nos. of Multipurpose training centres, Operation (CSS- 100%) implementation of training and skill up gradation under

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 6 ] minor forest produce operation scheme. Construction of Boys and 1954.53 Construction of 8 nos. Girls & 4 nos. Boys hostels. Girls Hostels (CSS) SCA (untied) 513.51 Fund placed for procurement and installation of Toy Train at Khumulwng.Construction of quarter 12 nos. each at Bhuratali Residential School, Radha Mohan Memorials Ashram School and Kumarghat EMR School. NLCPR 19.13 Construction of Sports Complex at Khumulwng.

(iii) Financial and physical target under TW schemes during 2015-16. Name of Schemes Target for 2015-16 (As per Proposed Budget Allocation) Financial Physical Target (Rs. in lakhs) Mtc./Repairs of Office and 25.00 Mtc./Repairs of office buildings-32 and Tribal Rest Tribal Rest House. Houses-22 nos. Boarding House Stipend. 3226.58 22,200 students Pre-Matric Scholarship. 308.00 1,08,000 students Inter Hostel Competition. 3.80 Inter hostel competition among the ST students of High and H.S. School Grants to Sponsored Students 300.00 100 students for Job Oriented course Merit Award to Meritorious 90.00 7,200 students students Coaching to Madhyamik 122.00 1150 students Drop-out Student Coaching & Allied Scheme 30.00 730 students Folk Arts & Culture etc. 47.00 Financial assistance to various mela, festival, puja, exhibition etc. Special Coaching in Core 78.00 7,837 students Subject. Supply of Free Text Books. 110.00 47,143 students Supply of Furniture & 55.00 Supply of Furniture to 9 nos. new hostels and 146 existing utensils to Hostels. hostels. Grant-in-aid to Residential 600.00 Recurring grants to 3 nos. Ashram Schools and 1 Educational Society. Residential School run and managed by the TTWREIS. Renovation of buildings. 125.00 Up-keeping of 146 Govt. hostels. Share Contribution to 200.00 20,000 B class share ST Corporation. Nucleus Budget scheme. 60.00 Financial assistance provided to 8,000 poor ST patients for treatment. Rehabilitation of Surrendered 125.00 Financial support for rehabilitation of Surrendered Extremists Extremists. Sixth Scheduled, Transfer 12000.00 Payment of transfer fund to TTAADC. of fund to TTAADC.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 7 ] Special Central Assistance 2712.60 Rubber-800 Fam. ,Tea-100 Fam., Horti- 200 Fam., Skill to TSP (SCA to TSP) development programme-1000 Fam., Community based income Generating- 200 families and construction/ renovation of Rubber processing centre-10 nos. Articles 275(I) including 2560.51 Recurring grant to 4 nos. EMR Schools and supply of non- Central & State Share. recurring items like furniture equipments etc. for EMR schools and Ashram Schools. Construction of steel foot bridge /box culvert and road -23 units, electrification in TSP areas -8 units. SCA (untied) 513.51 i) Procurement and installation of Toy Train at Khumulwng. ii) Construction of staff quarter 12 nos. each at Bhuratali Residential School, Radha Mohan Memorials Ashram School and Kumarghat EMR School. SPA (tied) 300.00 Re-construction of Kumari Madhuti Rupashree Tribal Rest House. Post- Matric Scholarship 1654.30 24,085 students (CSS-100%) Pre-Matric Scholarship 1288.08 38,045 students (CSS-100%) Up-gradation of Merit for 3.12 16 nos. ST students for Boarding and Lodging charges, ST student (CSS-100%) pocket money, Book & stationery and Honorarium to Principal. Minor Forest Produce 265.00 Implementation of training and skill up gradation under Operation (CSS- 100%) minor forest produce operation scheme. Construction of Boys and 8280.00 Construction of 16 nos. hostels. Girls hostel (CSS)

During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that the building houses of many boarding houses in the state are need to repair/reconstact 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 to be taken effective steps on these matters. Quarters to be constructed for the Hostel Supers. Cook-cum- Masalchi for 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, no loan recover in due time. They expressed not to closed any hostels in future and to re-open the closed hostels/boarding houses. Besides, for the students of Dhalai District, a Joint Entrance Examination Centre to be established in the Dhalai District. One Tribal Welfare Officer be depute in each Sub-division. For financial upliftment of the tribal people in the state assistance may be extented for rubber and tea plantation. Hon’ble Members of the Committee also expressed that, few numbers of patta holders leased their land to others for use. The Deptt. may take steps to stop such matter. 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) to assist for rubber, tea etc. plantation and craft for patta holders, (iv) appointment of Cook-cum-Masalchi along with

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 8 ] boundary wall for newly constructed Hostels building, (v) for effective impilementation of tribal welfare schemes neet to appoint Asstt. Engineers other staffs. After examination of the Budget Proposals and appreciation of the submission made by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee recommends as follows :

RECOMMENDATIONS i) The Deptt. is to examine the feasibility of extending coaching centres in District level for competitive examinations and Joint Entrance Examination, specially for candidates belong to ST, SC and Minorities. ii) The Deptt. is to continue its efforts for creation of adequate numbers of posts essential for effective functioning of Sch. Tribes Development Corporation Ltd. iii) The Deptt. is to take appropriate measure for increasing Rubber Plantation and also to make endeavour for increasing in Tea plantation and crafts for Patta holders. iv) The Deptt. to consider the feasibility of opening of new market stalls in most of the Tribal areas creating scope for unemployed youths. v) The Deptt. is to obtain concurrence of the Finance Deptt. for appointment of Cook-cum- masalachi at a time alongwith boundary wall while new hostels are constructed. vi) The Deptt. is to obtain concurrence of Finance Deptts. for appointment of Assistant Engineer and other staff for effective implementation of Tribal Welfare Schemes. vii) Financial assistance to S.T. patients under Nuclear Budget scheme should be enhanced. The Department is to pursue their proposal for enhancement of financial assistance to ST patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme. Finance Department is to examine and consider the proposal at an early date.

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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 9 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. The Department of Tribal Rehabilitation in Plantation & Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (TRP & PTG) 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, etc. during the year 2014-15.

The Budget proposals under the Demand No. 32 for the Financial year 2015-16 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-15 are shown below :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

TRP & PTG Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 32 a) Non-Plan 760.35 814.00 814.00 b) Plan 331.75 353.00 353.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 619.05 1.00 1.00 TOTAL : 32 = 1711.15 1168.00 0.00 0.00 1168.00

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No. 32 is examined by the Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 21-02-2015 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 2014–15 in its 19th Report to which the Secretary submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished below :– i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to increase Mobile Medical Unit (PTG)for Health Care. Action taken by the Department : There are 8 (eight) Mobile Medical Units namely Kanchanpur, Damcharra, Longthorai Valley, Ganganagar, Mongiakami, Udaipur, Amarpur & Ambassa. But only 2 Medical Officers are working under the Department. Health Department was requested to post/depute Medical Officers for the vacant MMUs but they expressed their inability to provide Doctors. 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 10 ] In reply to the request made by the TRP & PTG Department, Health Department expressed inability to depute Medical Officer due to sacristy of doctors but informed that M.O’s may be st provided on requisition when ever health camp is organized. 2014-15 up to 31 January, 2015, 7161 nos patients were treated with free distribution of medicines by organizing 115 health camps in remote PTG hamlets. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Rehabilitation of (PTG) Reang under various Schemes be strengthened. Action taken by the Department : For the year 2014-15, allocation of fund by Finance Department is Rs.336 lac as against our Demand of Rs.336 lac under State Plan. (510 lac originally proposed) 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 : Up to financial year 2006-07, 10998 families were covered under rehabilitation programme through teak & other horti based plantation. Thereafter rehabilitation through rubber plantation & other activities like animal husbandry, agri & horti based schemes, small business, pine apple, st banana etc. was given covering a total of 1592 families as on 31 March, 2014 since 2007-08 & up st to 31 January,2015 families covered are 285 families. Apart from this, skill up gradation for batter lively hood, special coaching for PTG students at school level, incentive for higher education, conservation & encouraging of PTG culture for festivals like Hozagiri etc., small business, construction of PTG community hall, dwelling house, rest house etc. was done by the department. For the year 2014-15, 6 multipurpose training centres are being constructed at Gandacharra, Ganganagar, Santirbazar, Karbook, Khedacharra & Ambassa & 3 health care centre are being constructed at Damcherra, Kanchanpur & Gandacharra. Up to construction these health care centres may be converted in to health sub-centres in case the government desires. In the Field of Fisheries, there is hardly any scope in the remote PTG hamlets as most of them are located in the hilly areas. But in some selective areas particularly in Ganganagar, Damcherra & Kanchanpur it has been taken up.

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 (i) (Rs.in lakhs) SL. Name of Scheme Target No. Physical Financial 1 2 3 4 1. Direction & Administration 34.97 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) 150.00 4. Mobile Medical Unit 7161 patients 1.00 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 11 ] 5. Training of Workers 0.03 6. Major Work Office building 100.00 Total :- 336.00

Achievement made during the 2014-15 are shown as under:- (ii) 1. Creation/Maintenance of Rubber plantation 50.84 hac 32.043 2. Creation/Maintenance of Bamboo Plantation 1.589 hac/70 Unit 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 38.00 2. Plantation Scheme Rubber plantation 50.00 3. Assistance Public Sector PSU 1(Corporation) 165.00 4. Mobile Medical Unit Free cost of treatment 1.00 5. Major Work Office building 100.00 Total :- 354.00

(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 619.05 (ii) PTG Health Care Centre (iii) Other Economic Development etc.

CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES (CCDP) During the Financial year 2015-16 the flow of fund under CSS is expected to be Rs700.00/- 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 for pineapple, banana etc., the beneficiaries may be awared along with plantation of rubber, tea and other crops may be increased for strengthening the financial condition among the (PTG) reang people in the state. Besides, be encourage and aware to such groups of people for piggery, fishery etc. also. The Department may take steps for training in the field of tailoring and for setting up of small industries to unemployed youths and female members of this group for their financial upliftment. The Department may also take effective steps for proper marketing of pineapples, bananas etc. in the state.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 12 ] After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the Committee recommends the following :

RECOMMENDATIONS i) 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. 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. ii) Rehabilitation of (PTG) Reang under various Schemes be strengthened. iii) The Department to make proposal for encouraging the Vulnerable Tribal Groups towards rubber plantation, fisheries etc.

In fine, the Committee recommends the Demand for Grants under Demand No. 32 by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in-above which may be the guidelines of the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 13 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015- 16. 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 2015-2016 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2014-2015 are as follows: (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Science & Technology Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 33 a) Non-Plan 321.70 387.00 387.00 b) Plan 610.30 317.15 192.75 240.00 749.90 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1000.00 200.00 600.00 200.00 1000.00 TOTAL : 33 = 1932.00 904.15 792.75 440.00 2136.90

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee-II of Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 21-02-2015 examined the Budget proposal under Demand No.33 and also heard the Secretarty of the Department who appeared before the Committee on summon. First of all the Committee likes to know the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014–15 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 2014-15. i) Recommendations of the Committee : Creation of 40 (forty) posts being actually required, the Department to continue its persuasion for the same Finance Department to actively consider according concurrence in phased manner.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 14 ] Reply of the Government on the Recommendations : As per recommendation of the Subject Committee, Department initiated proposal for creation of 40 posts during the year 2012-13 after obtaining concurrence from GA(AR) Deptt to strengthen the existing four (4) district offices and also opening of district offices at other four (4) districts. But we did not receive any concurrence from Finance Department. `Subsequently, Department further initiated proposal on 3/10/2013 for creation of the following posts and to obtain concurrence from the Finance Department : 1. Scientific Officer – 8 nos. 2. Project Officer – 4 nos. 3. Research Officer – 3 nos. 4. UDC – 8 nos. 5. LDC – 4 nos. 6. Peon – 4 nos. 7. Night Guard – 5 nos. 8. Cleaning Assistant(Sweeper) – 4 nos. After 9 months FD sent back the file with a request to fill up two vacant posts of Scientific Officer (SO) and two vacant posts of LDC and then to submit the proposal for creation of other posts. Accordingly, two SO Posts have been filled up through TPSC and one LDC Post has been filled up by promotion from Peon and process of other LDC filling is going on and for creation of other posts, proposal has been submitted to the Finance Department. ii) Recommendations of the Committee : The Department to provide solar lights to uncovered sub-centres and PHCs specially in remote areas. Reply of the Government on the Recommendations : i. 16 nos. Health Sub-centres under Dhalai District have been provided with 1 kwp Solar Power Plant each under BRGF (Backward Regions Grant Fund) Programme (List is at Annexure – IV (i). ii. Installation and commissioning of 5 kwp SPV Power Plant at 79 PHCs has been completed (List is at Annexure – IV (ii). iii. Project proposals for installation of 5 kwp SPV Power Plants at 11 PHCs have been sent to MNRE, GOI for sanction ((List is at Annexure – IV (iii) iii) Recommendations of the Committee : Department to consider initiation of a proposal to regulate and check use of outlet of toilets with rivers or other water bodies and other debris responsible for polluting the water and atmosphere. Reply of the Government on the Recommendations : It has been requested to Mayor, Agartala Municipal Corporation, all Chairpersons of Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats to ensure that no outlet of toilets with rivers or other water bodies are allowed to continue and also not to dump debris/solid wastes in water bodies and rivers (Annexure – V).

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 15 ] ANNEXURE - II (ii) The Achievement made during the year 2014-15 Major Head - 3425 : Science & Technology related Programme Construction work of 1st phase of Vigyan Gram (Science City) is going on in full swing. Foundation work of ground floor is completed. Major portion of ground floor work of Vigyan Gram is also completed. Initiatives have been taken for procurement of exhibits. Spatial Data Infrastructure is under process of development as single information gate way of Web GIS and MIS catering needs of various Department of the State. State level and District level Science Fair under NCERT Scheme & INSPIRE Scheme of DST, Govt. of India were organised. Inter College Science Drama Competition and Junior Mathematics Olympiad were organized. Workshop for College Science Forum, District Science Forum and School Science Club was organized. With the help of NCSM, one project of establishment of Regional Science Centre at Udaipur has been taken up and work has been started. A 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 September 16 – 22, 2014. The training was imparted to 15 SHG members. Biotechnology related Programme To reduce use of chemical inputs in agriculture and produce safer food, 60 nos. “Biotech Kits” have been distributed to the marginal farmers of Mekhlipara GP under Old Agartala Block and Rangamati GP under Amarpur Block. Neem Based Research Project funded by Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology, GOI to evaluate neem as bio pesticide for marginal farmers has been taken up at Lambucherra under Research Project of Biotechnology. Training has been imparted to 700 farmers, SHG in Bikram nagar & Suryamani nagar under Dukli block, South Narayanpur under Bamutia Agri Subdivision on various biotech based Agri/Horti issues.

(ii) The Achievement made during the year 2014-15. Major Head - 3425 : Biotechnology related Programme One training programme was organized on Bee Keeping at Hawai Bari, Teliamura on 22nd November 2014 and subsequently distributed 20 Bee Boxes to the selected beneficiaries of Hawai Bari on 19th December, 2014. One day Seminar was organized on “Buyer-Seller Meet on Organic Produce” in collaboration with National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Govt. of India at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala on 20th August, 2014 where 110 participants from different sectors attended. One day Seminar on “Effect on Green Technology on Perennial & Seasonal Medicinal Plants on 28th November, 2014 was organized at Women College, Agartala where 100 participants from different sectors attended.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 16 ] 95 ha. tissue cultured Sabri banana and 20 ha. Medicinal and Vegetable plantation were raised for marginal farmers under different blocks like Hapania RD Block, Paschimbhuban ban RD Block, Kakraban RD Block, Hrishyamuk RD Block, Satchand RD Block, Teliamura RD Block, Rangamati, Kamalpur, Mohanpur RD Block, Yubarajnagar RD Block, Kadamtala RD Block, Sabroom through Biotechnology initiatives. 20 ha. land has been developed for Cultivation of Medicinal Plant & Vegetables at Khamting Bari under Teliamura Subdivision involving 61 poor tribal beneficiaries. Four training Programmes on Cultivation on medicinal plants for farmers have been conducted. 27 DNA clubs (Department of Biotechnology Natural Resources Awareness Club) have been established in different H.S. Schools like Manu, KBI Umakanta Academy, Shantir Bazar, Teliamura, Chandraipara, Ranir Bazar,Melagarh, UdaipurGirll’, Bishalgarh, Kakraban, Hrishyamuk, Amarpur, Srinath, Holy Cross, Kendriya Vidyalaya for making awareness among students regarding immense value of biological diversity of nature in Tripura and recently 5 more DNA clubs have been set up for which supply of lab instruments is under process.

(ii) The Achievement made during the year 2014-15 Major Head - 5425 : Ecology & Environment Related Programme Total 950 nos. Eco Clubs were established in different schools to aware the school children on Environment and abetment of pollution. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station is in the process of establishment at Agartala through Tripura State Pollution Control Board with approximate cost of Rs1.10 crore. To stop plastic pollution, storing, use and carrying of all plastic carry bags is completely banned from 1st January, 2014 in the state. Regular raids by the Authorized Officers, against use of plastic carry bags is going on. Celebration of World Environment Day, Ozone Day, Planting of trees etc were done. A workshop was organized on September, 2014 on Green Building Construction at Prgna Bhawan Agartala with collaboration of TERI, New Delhi and DSTE, Govt. of Tripura.

Major Head - 4810 : Non convention Sources of Energy Related Programme 56 nos. of SPV Power Plants of 1 kw to 10 kw were installed in different Primary Health Centres to reduce the burden of electricity. Installation of 3 nos. 25 KWp SPV Power Plant work are in progress. 25 KWp SPV Power Plant at B. R Ambedker (SC/ST) Girl’s Hostel, Agartala and 5 KWp SPV Power Plant at Maharani Tulsibati (ST) Girl’s Hostel, Agartala have been installed. Installation of 40 KWp SPV Power Plant and 1000 LPD Solar Water Heating & other systems at Raj Bhawan, Agartala is almost completed. 2,730 families have been provided with Solar Home Lighting Systems in 23 Remote Villages under Village Electrification Programme. (List of 23 villages is at Annexure – VI) 30 nos. Biogas Plants have been constructed in the premises of 6 SC and 24 Gen beneficiaries (North -5, West – 10 & South – 15) .

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 17 ] ANNEXURE–III (iii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implementedduring the year 2015-16 Major Head - 3425 : Science & Technology Related Programme Activities related to Science Club and Science Forum, Science drama competition, Student Science Seminar, Mathematic Olympiad, Subdivision and District level Science Fair, Observance of important days, Award distribution etc. Construction of 1st phase works of Vigyan Gram (Science City) and Procurement of Exhibits for Science City (Vigyan Gram). Upgradation of State Spatial Data Infrastructure which will function as information gateway of Web Geographical Information System (GIS) & Management Information System (MIS). Running & maintenance of Sukanta Academy for Science, Art, and Culture at Agartala, Renovation of Auditorium of Sukanta Academy, Renovation / New films for Journey to Sun via Mars, Maintenance of internal plumbing work & othe roof treatment for Sukanta Academy Building. Setting up of Regional Science Centre at Udaipur is in progress. Biotechnology Related Programme Distribution of 60 Biotech Kit to the marginal farmers. One R & D project work namely “Nutritional values, Medicinal Properties & Molecular characterization of Endemic Earthwarm Eutyphoeus gammiei of Tripura” has been taken up. Cultivation on nutritional and medicinal and vegetable plants at house hold and community level in rural Tripura. Workshop on Bioinformatics in collaboration with Tripura University. Setting up of 40 DNA Clubs in different Schools. Name of the School will be fixed up in consultation with Education Department.

(iii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implementedduring the year 2015-16 Major Head - 5425 : Ecology & Environment Related Programme Celebration of World Environment Day Environmental Awareness & Education Programme among the students in 100 Schools. Celebration of Environmental Significant Days like Ozone Days, World Desertification Day, Vanomohatsab by involving NGOs & Schools (8 Programmes). Monitoring Noise Pollution in major noisy areas like Agartala, Ambassa, Dharmanagar and Udaipur. Dhalai & Deo River Conservation Survey Study of water quality of Kalyan Sagar Lake, Udaipur Strengthening of 3 zonal offices & laboratories in Ambassa, Udaipur & Kumarghat.

Major Head - 4810 : Non convention Sources of Energy related Programme Installation of 400 nos. 1 cum and 2 cum Deenabandhu Model biogas plants in four districts. Installation of 10 nos. community type smokeless chullah in different Anganwari Centres/ Schools and 50 nos. family type smokeless chullah in the house hold of beneficiaries in different 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 18 ] blocks. Installation of 165 nos. Solar Street Lighting Systems from Nagerjala to Paradise Chowmuhani

(iii) The Plan / Programme and any Project to be implementedduring the year 2015-16 : Major Head - 4810 : Non convention Sources of Energy related Programme Installation of 1. 1 kw one Solar Power Plant in Lakshmibai Smriti Hostel 2. 2 kw one Solar Power Plant in Hellen Killer Smriti Guest House 3. 3 kw one Solar Power Plant in Institute of Engineer’s Building 4. 5 kw 11nos. Solar Power Plant in 11 Primary Health Centres – Dhumacherra (Dhalai), Laljuri (North Tripura), Halaicherra (Unakoti), Chottakhola, Birchandra Manu, Matai, Paikhola (South Tripura), Chandrapur (Gomti), Jumer Defa, Microsa Para (Sepahijala) 5. 5 kw 6nos. Solar Power Plants in Upgraded Community Health Centres - Kathalia, Baskanaga (Sepahijala), Panisagar (North Tripura), Jolaibari, Manu Bankul (South Tripura), Karbok (Gomti) 6. 10 kw 11nos. Solar Power Plants in Community Health Centres – Manu (Dhalai), Kumarghat (Unkoti), Manubazar (South Tripura), Ampi, Natun Bazar (Gomti), Jirania, Mohanpur (West Tripura), Teliamura, Kalyanpur (Khowai), Takar Jala, Sonamura (Sepahijala).

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 19 ] ANNEXURE – IV (I)

List of Primary Health Sub - Centres completed under Dhalai (BRGF Fund)

Sl No. District Location Capacity 1. Dhalai West Chowmanu Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu RD Block 1kwp 2. Dhalai Purnajoy Para (Manikpur) Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu RD Block 1kwp 3. Dhalai Longtharai RF Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu RD Block 1kwp 4. Dhalai Bhagirath Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar RD Block 1kwp 5. Dhalai Malda Roaja Para Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu RD Block (Malda Kr. Roaja Para HSC, Ganganagar) 1kwp 6. Dhalai Nunacherra Colony Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu RD Block 1kwp 7. Dhalai Danabari Health Sub-centre, Sepahijala, Ganganagar 1kwp 8. Dhalai Karnamani Health Sub-centre, Sepahijala, Ganganagar 1kwp 9. Dhalai Tuichakma Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar 1kwp 10. Dhalai Ruhidapara Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar 1kwp 11. Dhalai Laxmipur Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar 1kwp 12. Dhalai Dalapati Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar 1kwp 13. Dhalai Bowalkhati Health Sub-centre, Dumburnagar 1kwp 14. Dhalai Lalcherra Health Sub-centre, Manu 1kwp 15. Dhalai Durgacharan Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu 1kwp 16. Dhalai Makarcherra Health Sub-centre, Chowmanu 1kwp

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 20 ] Annexure – IV (ii)

List of Primary Health Centres in Tripura (works completed)

Sl. Name of the Name of the Name of the Name of the Proposed No. District Sub-division R.D. Block PHC capacity of SPV Power Plant 1. West Tripura District Sadar Mohanpur Bamutia 5 KWp 2. Do Do Do Katlamara 5 KWp 3. Do Do Do Narsinghar 5 KWp 4. Do Do Do Chachubazar 5 KWp 5. Do Do Mandai Borakha 5 KWp 6. Do Do Do Mandai 5 KWp 7. Do Do Jirania Ranirbazar 5 KWp 8. Sipahijala Bishalghar Dukli Anandanagar 5 KWp 9. Do Do Do Kanchanmala 5 KWp 10 Do Do Bishalghar Bishramganj 5 KWp 11 Do Do Do Madhupur 5 KWp 12 Do Do Do Dayarampara 5 KWp 13 Do Sonamura Kathalia Kathalia 5 KWp 14 Do Do Do Dhanpur 5 KWp 15 Do Do Boxanagar Boxanagar 5 KWp 16 Do Do Do Kamalnagar 5 KWp 17 Do Do Do Motinagar 5 KWp 18 Do Do Melaghat Taibandal 5 KWp 19 Khowai Khowai Khowai Chebri 5 KWp 20 Do Do Padmabil Ampura 5 KWp 21 Do Do Do Baijalbari 5 KWp 22 Do Do Mungiakami Mungiakami 5 KWp 23 Do Do Tulashikhar Tulashikhar 5 KWp 24 Do Do Do Behalabari 5 KWp 25 Gomati Amarpur Karbook Chellagang 5 KWp 26 Do Do Do Karbook 5 KWp 27 Do Do Rupaichari Shilachari 5 KWp 28 Do Do Amarpur Tirthamukh 5 KWp 29 Do Do Kakraban Kakraban 5 KWp 30 Do Do Do Tulamura 5 KWp 31 Do Do Killa Killa 5 KWp 32 Do Do Do Atharabhola 5 KWp 33 Do Do Matabari Maharani 5 KWp 34 Do Do Do Garjee 5 KWp 35 South Tripura District Belonia Hrishamukh Nalua 5 KWp 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 21 ] 36 Do Do Do Hrishamukh 5 KWp 37 Do Do Do Ratanpur 5 KWp 38 Do Do Do Kwaifung 5 KWp 39 Do Do Rajnagar Rajnagar 5 KWp 40 Do Do Do Barpathari 5 KWp 41 Do Do Do Niharnagar 5 KWp 42 Do Bakafa Muhuripur 5 KWp 43 Do Do Do Jolaibari 5 KWp 44 Do Do Do Santirbazar 5 KWp 45 Do Do Do Baikhora 5 KWp 46 Do Do Rupaichari Rupaichari 5 KWp 47 Do Do Do Manubankul 5 KWp 48 Do Do Satchan Srinagar 5 KWp 49 Do Do Do Kalacharra 5 KWp 50 Unakoti Kailashahar Gournagar Irani 5 KWp 51 Do Do Do Dhanbilash 5 KWp 52 Do Do Kumarghat Kanchanbari 5 KWp 53 Do Do Do Fatikroy 5 KWp 54 North Tripura Dharmanagar Kadamtala Sanicherra 5 KWp 55 Do Do Do Brajendranagar 5 KWp 56 Do Do Do Kadamtala 5 KWp 57 Do Do Panisagar Bungnung 5 KWp 58 Do Do Do Jalebasa 5 KWp 59 Do Do Do Panisagar 5 KWp 60 Do Do Do Tilthai 5 KWp 61 Do Do Do Uptakhali 5 KWp 62 Do Kanchanpur Pecharthal Pecharthal 5 KWp 63 Do Do Do Machmara 5 KWp 64 Do Do Do Anandabazar 5 KWp 65 Do Do Do Dasda 5 KWp 66 Do Do Damcherra Damcherra 5 KWp 67 Do Do Do Khedacherra 5 KWp 68 Do Do Jampui Hills Jampui 5 KWp 69 Dhalai Ambassa Ambassa Ambassa 5 KWp 70 Do Do Do Kulai 5 KWp 71 Do Do Do Ganganagar 5 KWp 72 Do Gandacherra Damburnagar Jagabandhupara 5 KWp 73 Do Do Do Raishyabari 5 KWp 74 Do Kamalpur Salema Maracharra 5 KWp 75 Do Do Do Nakashipara 5 KWp 76 Do Do Do Salema 5 KWp 77 Do Longthraivalley Manu 82 miles 5 KWp 78 Do Do Chawmanu Chawmanu 5 KWp 79 Do Do Do Manikpur 5 KWp

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 22 ] ANNEXURE – IV (III)

List of Primary Health Centres (Proposal sent to MNRE)

Sl No. District Location Capacity

1. Dhalai Primary Health Sub-centre, Dhumacherra, Manu 5 kwp

2. North Tripura Primary Health Sub-centre, Laljuri, Kanchanpur 5 kwp

3. Unakoti Primary Health Sub-centre, Halaicherra, Kumarghat 5 kwp

4. South Tripura Primary Health Sub-centre, Chottakhola 5 kwp

5. South Tripura Primary Health Sub-centre, Birchandramanu 5 kwp

6. South Tripura Primary Health Sub-centre, Matai, Belonia 5 kwp

7. South Tripura Primary Health Sub-centrePaikhola 5 kwp

8. Gomati Primary Health Sub-centre, Chandrapur 5 kwp

9. Khowai Primary Health Sub-centre, Ratanpur 5 kwp

10. Sepahijala Primary Health Sub-centre, Jumerdhepa 5 kwp

11. Sepahijala Primary Health Sub-centre, Microsapara 5 kwp

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 23 ] ANNEXURE – VI

List of 23 Villages under RVE Programme

1. Central, Jampui Hill, Noth Tripura District

2. Dewanbari, Pecharthal, Noth Tripura District

3. Rubirai Para, Dasda, Noth Tripura District

4. Deo RF, Dasda, Noth Tripura District

5. Central Catchment RF (P), Noth Tripura District

6. Subal (P), Dasda, Noth Tripura District

7. Bangsul, Damcherra, Noth Tripura District

8. Narender Nagar, Damcherra, Noth Tripura District

9. Jaileng Para, Mandai, West Tripura District

10. Athuthangabari, Mandai, West Tripura District

11. Dakshin Gokulnagar, Teliamura (M. Kami), Khowai District

12. Nunacherra RF, Teliamura (M. Kami), Khowai District

13. Ramchara, Tulashikar, Khowai District

14. Uttar Promodnagar, Tulashikar, Khowai District

15. Mainakbari, Tulashikar, Khowai District

16. Jogna kobra bari, Tulashikar, Khowai District

17. Kurand bari, Tulashikar, Khowai District

18. Khengrabari, Tulashikar, Khowai District

19. Kaptali, Rupaichari, South Tripura District

20. Jarimura, Karbook, South Tripura District

21. Chakpur, Karbook, South Tripura District

22. Purba Sarbong, Amarpur, South Tripura District

23. Uttar Baramura Debatamura, South Tripura District

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 24 ] During discussion on the Demand No. 33 related to Science, Technology & Enviroinment Department, Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that the required employees/staffs be appointed at an early date. They opined that the Howrah river, Kathakhal and other rivers and canels be free from the outlet of toilets etc. so that the water of the rivers/canels are free from pollution. Solar system is to extended in the uncovered areas specially remote areas in the State. Necessary steps to be taken by the Department for awareness among the peoples to stop the use of poly bags. 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 continue its persuasion for creation of 40 (forty) posts actually required. The Finance Department to arrange according concurrence in phase manner. ii) The Department is to continue providing of Solar Lights to the rest uncovered Sub- Centres and PHCs specially in remote areas. iii) The 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 .

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 25 ] 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 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 as placed in the House for grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-15 are shown below :-

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Urban Development Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 35 a) Non-Plan 9002.33 11007.55 11007.55 b) Plan 17540.35 4218.92 2479.24 1443.24 8141.40 c) CASP/Other than CASP 30693.83 17013.91 10142.91 5562.25 32719.07 TOTAL : 35 = 57236.51 32240.38 12622.15 7005.49 51868.02

The Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 21-02-2015 examined the Budget Proposal

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 26 ] and also heard the Principal Secretary of the Department appeared before the Committee on summon. At the first instance, the Committee wanted to know as to the action taken on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014-15 to which the Department furnished the replies which are noted below in seriatim :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : Plan of developing the newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities be taken up and completed in a time frame. Action taken by the Department : City Development Plan for all towns except newly constituted Panisagar Nagar Panchayat, Jirania Nagar Panchayat, Ambassa Municipal Council, Mohanpur Municipal Council, Bishalgarh Municipal Council, Melagarh Municipal Council and Santirbazar Nagar Panchayat have been prepared to take up various development activities of those towns in phased manner. City Development Plan for above mentioned towns are under process of preparation. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to consider upgrading the connecting roads with main roads in all Sub- Divisions and District Level. Action taken by the Department : Construction of Roads & Bridges are being dealt by PWD(R&B) and the requirements of connecting ULBs to main roads are being incorporated in their schedule of works as per projected need. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Housing to all uncovered BPL families under IAY Scheme be given priority along with TSGHS. Action taken by the Department : Urban Development Department is emphasizing special efforts for providing housing to all uncovered BPL families in Urban Areas under TSGHS as IAY scheme is only for Rural areas. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its efforts towards upgradation of Battala Market. Action taken by the Department : Construction of Battala Fish Market is in progress. Efforts are continuing towards upgradation of Battala Market in consultation with Market Committee. v) Recommendation of the Committee : Establishment of Modern Slaughter House at Agartala Municipal Corporation area be made in a time frame. The Department to explore the possibility of extending the facilities in each District Headquarter in phase manner. Action taken by the Department : Location for establishment of Modern Slaughter House has been identified at Nagicherra, Anandanagar Mouza under Srinagar T.K. Preparation of Detailed Project Report is under way by AMC.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 27 ] vi) Recommendation of the Committee : Department to continue its efforts of eviction of unauthorized occupants in the road side in Agartala Municipal Corporation area as well as other Municipality area. Action taken by the Department : This is a continuing process in Agartala Municipal Corporation Area as well as other Municipality area.

Achievement made during 2014-15 · The work of Sewerage Project of North Zone of Agartala under JNNURM is under implementation. Out of 102 Kms. Sewerage line, 99 Kms completed & balance works is in progress. Out of 9 Nos. Pumping Station, work of 9 Nos. completed. 1 No. STP has also been completed. · The Work of Water Supply Project of North Zone of Agartala under JNNURM is under implementation. Out of 130 Km of pipeline 129.60 Km completed. Out of 8 Nos. Overhead Tank(OHT), work of 8 Nos. is in progress – structural work completed and finishing work is in progress, Construction of 12 Nos. of Deep Tube Well completed, 2 Nos. Ground Water Treatment Plant(GWTP) is completed. · The replacement of 22 Nos of deep tube well under ADB program has been completed at South Zone and Central Zone. Out of 235 km distribution main till to-day 132 km of pipeline had already been laid and work are in progress. Out of 14 Overhead Service Reservoir construction of 7 OHT are in progress. Under ADB programme. Out of 7(seven) Water Treatment Plant all works are in progress. Further relaying of water distribution mains of Central Zone has already approved by ADB and tender will be invited with in April, 2015. All Old pipeline of Central Zone will be replaced by new pipeline. The levying of pipeline is approx 176 km. · Construction of Aralia Market is in progress. The project is sanctioned under Special Plan Assistance(SPA) with a objective to provide a market complex for urban people of Jogendranagar Area. · Implementation of Roads and Drains of Maharajgaj Bazar has been completed. The project was sanctioned under ACA during 2009-10 to provide Roads and Drains in Maharajgang Bazar Area so that the congestion on roads can be removed and providing hygienic living. · Town Hall at Sabroom and Udaipur have been inaugurated. The project was sanctioned under 10% Lumpsum grant earmarked for NE Region by Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India. Construction of Town Hall at Kailashahar, Kamalpur and Sonamura are in good progress. Work of construction of Town Hall at Belonia has been started. All these projects are also sanctioned under 10% Lumpsum grant earmarked for NE Region by Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India. Construction of Ambassa Town Hall was sanctioned under SPA and PWD(R&B) is the executing agency for the same. The construction work is in progress. · Construction of Stalls at Circuit House are in progress under SPA to provide market stalls to the shop keepers who are running their business in Circuit House. · Work of ecological development of Melarmath and Dimsagar Pond at Agartala has been completed. The project was sanctioned under SCA. The development of the pond has made it a park which is used by the locality.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 28 ] · Tripura Urban Employment Programme(TUEP) is under implementation to provide work to the listed BPL families in Agartala Municipal Corporation, 10 Municipal Councils and 9 Nagar Panchayats. During 2014-15 upto January, 2015 average 36 days of work have been provided. This a State Plan Scheme. · Construction of Office Building at Kailashahar, Kumarghat, Khowai and Sabroom are in progress. Fund has so far been provided from Finance Commission Grant and other resource i.e. under Share of Taxes and Urban Development Works. · Step has been taken to improve Solid Waste Management and Transportation System in Agartala Municipal Corporation and works are in good progress. Process for procurement of equipments for other urban local bodies have already been started. · Tripura State Govt. Housing Scheme has been introduced to provide houses to BPL homeless families. Out of 2000 Nos. sanctioned during 2013-14 and 2014-15 financial year, construction of 900 Nos. completed and 1100 Nos. are in progress. th · Implementation of Drainage Scheme of Agartala Municipal Corporation area under 13 Finance Commission is in progress. Construction of Major drains, feeder drain are being done in Central, East, North & South Zone of Agartala Municipal Corporation Area. Out of 32.749 Kms of Major Drains, Construction of 13.333 Kms Major Drains have been completed. Out of 80.45 Kms of Feeder Drain, construction of 22.802 Kms of Feeder Drains have been completed. · Construction of dwelling units for Urban Poor at Joynagar ( 192 Nos) and Radhanagar (192 Nos) is nearing completion. The project was sanctioned under 10% Lumpsum grant earmarked for NE Region by Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of India. · Work of construction of 763 Nos. of dwelling units for BPL families at Dharmanagar is under process. The project was sanctioned under 10% Lumpsum grant earmarked for NE Region by Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of India. · Construction of 2027 Nos. of dwelling units under Rajiv Awas Yojana will be started soon in Kumarghat Nagar Panchayat, Amarpur Nagar Panchayat, Khowai Municipal Council, Sabroom Nagar Panchayat DPR for other ULBs are being taken up.

Plan/Programmes of Implementation of different schemes/works during the year 2015-16

· Under ADB programme replacement old pipeline at Central Zone will start in the year 2015-16. · Construction of balance OHSR will construct i.e 9 Nos. OHSR. · Laying of balance water distribution main will be completed at South Zone under ADB programme.

· Out of 7 (seven) Ground Water Treatment Plant(GWTP) 5 Nos. of GWTP will be completed under ADB programme.

· Construction of Boundary Wall for Dumping Ground/Yard in different Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats and procurement of machineries and equipments.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 29 ] · Implementation of Rajiv Awas Yojana(RAY) for providing housing to slum dwellers. · Implementation of National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) for providing employment opportunities to urban youths. · Improvement of Nagerjala Bus Terminus, Agartala. · Implementation of Tripura Urban Employment Programme. · Implementation of Tripura State Government Housing Scheme(TSGHS) for providing houses to homeless BPL families in Urban Areas. · Completion of Town Hall Town Hall at Kailashahar, Kumarghat, Ambassa Kamalpur, Sonamura and Belonia. · Construction of Office Buildings for Urban Local Bodies namely Kailashahar, Kumarghat, Khowai, Sabroom, Panisagar, Ambassa, Jirania, Mohanpur, Bishalgarh and Santirbazar. · Implementation of different works sanctioned under SPA/SCA. During discussion, the Secretary of Urban Development Department informed the Committee in detailed about the action taken in respect to the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014-15. He informed the Committee about the achievement made during the year 2014-15 and also plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2015-16.

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 newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Municipalities as early as possible. The Deptt. be continue its efforts for upgradation of Battala market of Agartala Municipal Corporation. Necessary steps is to be taken against unauthorised occupants in the road side in AMC and other towns in the State. Detailes Project Report for establishment 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.

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) 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. ii) The Deptt. is to continue its efforts towards upgradation of Battala market. iii) 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.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 30 ] iv) 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. v) The Department is to continue its efforts towards Housing for all uncovered BPL families in urban areas under TSGHS. In fine, notwithstanding the recommendations which may be the guidelines for the Department, the Committee recommends the Demand No. 35 for Grants by the House.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 31 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the year 2014-2015 are as follows :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Food, Civil Supplies & Con- Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. sumer Affairs 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 21 a) Non-Plan 10336.64 10520.50 10520.50 b) Plan 211.34 96.74 57.98 32.28 187.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1239.22 439.57 262.06 143.70 845.33 TOTAL : 21 = 11787.20 11056.81 320.04 175.98 11552.83

As referred by the House, the Subject Committee – II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 21-02-2015 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 19th Report during the year 2014-2015, the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are furnished here-in-below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its performance on Block level meeting of F.P. Shop Vigilance Committee. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund in R.E. 2014-15. Action taken by the Department : The department is continuing its performance by conducting Block Level meeting of F.P.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 32 ] Shop Vigilance Committee but in piece-meal manner, despite having no fund received from the Finance Department for the purpose. Conducting regular Block Level meeting of F.P. Shop Vigi- lance Committee is hampered owing to shortage of fund for which allocation of fund from the Finance Department is awaited.

(ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Upgradation and modernization of Petrol /Diesel Pumps in uncovered areas be made in a time frame. Action taken by the Commiottee : i) IOCL has completed the work of up-gradation and modernization of POL Agencies located at Bishalgarh / Jirania / Bordowali(Agt)/ Teliamura / Sanicharra / Tilthai/ Banamalipur(Agt)/ Abhoynagar(Agt.), Ranirbazar, Dharmanagar, Ambassa, Radhanagar(Agartala), TRTC Complex(Agt.) and Madhabbari(RRN). ii) IOCL has decided to complete the work of modernization and up-gradation of the following agencies within the F.Y,2014-15:- 1. M/s B K Petroleum Agency 2. M/s Annapurna Filling Station 3. M/s Ashok Petroleum Agency, Udaipur 4. M/s P K Petroleum, Sabroom 5. M/s Narmada Petroleum Agency, Chakmaghat 6. M/s Sarala Stores, Dharmanagar 7. M/s PC Roy Chowdhury & Sons, Dharmanagar iii) IOCL has also proposed to up-gradation and modernization of POL agencies at the following places :- 1. M/s Sarala Stores Agartala. 2. M/s N G Saha, Badarghat. 3. M/s Kiron Petroleum, Melaghar. 4. M/s Kiron Petroleum, Manu. 5. M/s Jogesh Petroleum, Panisagar 6. M/s Amrita Petroleum, Churaibari 7. M/s N G Ghosh, Sonamura. 8. M/s Debnath Petroleum, Ramchandraghat. 9. M/s Shefali petroleum Agency, Kumarghat 10. M/s Samabay Petrol Pump, Belonia iv) IOCL has opened new POL agency at the following uncovered locations of the Sub-Division during the period 2013-14 and 2014-15 :- Churaibari/ Bagpasa / Halahali /Pacherthal/ Palatana / Boxanagar / Amarpur / Damcharra / Madhabbari and Gandacharra & Kakaraban, Kumarghat. v) IOCL has also floated advertisement inviting vi) application from the bonafide candidates for selection of dealer for opening of new POL agency in the following uncovered places of the State :- 1) Agartala Airport to Durga Chowmuhani, 2) Jolaibari, 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 33 ] 3) Amtail(Agartala- Sabroom Road), 4) Garji on NH-44, 5) Bishramganj on NH-44, 6) Hawaibari, Teliamura on NH-44, 7) Santirbazar (Not on NH-44), 8) Banikya Chowmuhani(Between Khayarpur – Salbagan), 9) Between Churaibari and Bagbassa on NH-44, 10) NH-44 Bypass (Khayarpur to Amtali), 11) Champaknagar on NH-44, 12) Sabroom, 13) Agartala town on Agartala Airport road, 14) Bankar to Barpathari, 15) Fatikray, 16) Jampuijala, 17) Karbook, 18) Pecharthal to Kanchanpur, 19) Rajnagar, 20) Khumulwng, 21) Gandhigram, 22) Natunbazar, 23) Ompi, vii) BPCL has also floated advertisement inviting application from the bonafide candidates for selection of dealer for opening of new POL agency in the following uncovered places of the State:- 1) Bishramganj on NH-44, 2) Mohanpur, 3) Manu on NH-44, 4) Within 2 KM from Agartala City Centre, Agartala. 5) Udaipur on NH-44(Within 5 KM from Udaipur-Kakraban Rd. Junction). 6) Ranirbazar on NH-44(any location between Mohanpur and Khayerpur), 7) Ambassa on NH-44 (within 5 KM from Ambassa-Kamalpur Rd. Junction on either side) 8) Panisagar on NH-44 (within 7 KM from Panisagar Railway Station Rd. on either side). 9) Kumarghat on NH-44 (within 5 KM from Deo-River Bridge –Tiniali(Netaji Statue), 10) Santirbazar on NH-44 (within 5 KM from M/S. R.M.Saha Petroleum Agency(IOCL) on either side), 11) Belonia, 12) On VIP Road (within 3 KM from Raj Bhawan), 13) Arundhuti Nagar, Agartala City, 14) Kailashahar (within Town limit), 15) Natun Nagar on Airport Road,Dharmanagar(Not on NH-44),

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 34 ] (iii) Recommendation of the Committee : LPG Sub-dealership be extended on need survey basis including Nalchar. Action taken by the Committee : i) IOCL has selected LPG distributor for the locations of Bishramganj & Madhupur (under Bishalgarh Sub-Divn.), Kamalghat and Hezamara (under Mohanpur Sub-Divn.) & Kalyanpur(under Teliamura Sub-Divn.) which will be commissioned after following the existing procedures of IOCL. ii) IOCL issued LOI(Letter of Indent) for commissioning of new LPG agency at the following places:- Gandacharra. iii) Field Verification Credential(FVC) for the location: Jampuijala, Banikya chowmuhani (Jirania), Jirania and Kamalpur is under process. iv) IOCL has also floated advertisement for inviting application from the benafide candidates for selection of dealer for opening of new LPG agency in the following uncovered places of the State:- Killa(UDP) , Tulasikhar(KHW), Khumlung(JRN), Jolaibari(STB), Narsingarh(MNP), Bagma(UDP), Kakraban(UDP), Kathalia(SNM). (v) IOCL has not settled the issue of LPG Sub-Dealership at Nalchar.

(iv) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to take measures for F.P.Shops Vigilance Committee in the newly constituted Nagar Panchayat & Blocks. Action taken by the Committee : F.P. Shop Vigilance Committee in newly constituted Block not yet formed. New Block Level F.P. Shop Vigilance Committee will be formed shortly after implementation of National Food Secu- rity Act,2013. Existing guidelines of GOI do not provide any scope for constitution of Nagar Panchyat/ Municipal Council/ Municipal Corporation Level F.P. Shop Vigilance Committee. However, there are F.P. Shop Level Vigilance Committees in all Nagar Panchyat/Municipal Council/Municipal Corporation areas.

(v) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to sort out mechanism of disconnection of LPG connection to those who has been provided with domestic gas pipe line connection. Action taken by the Committee : The Department has pursued the matter with TNGCL & IOCL for disconnect of LPG connection to those who has been provided with domestic gas pipe line connection. At the time of discussion of Revised Estimates 2014-15, the department has requested to the Finance Department for allocate of Rs,4.00 lakh Minor Works for ongoing works undertaken from State Budget . It is to mentioned here that the Deptt. has been undertaken 14(fourteen) nos godowns under CSS in following places & status is given below :- 1.Madhavbari(10000 MT) – work upto roof level. 2.Chandrapur(DMN) (1000 MT)- work upto roof level 3.Karbook(1000 MT)-work upto lintel level. 4.Mandai(500 MT)-work upto lintel level. 5.Shankhola(500 MT)-work nearing completion. 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 35 ] 6.Mohanpur-flooring work is going on. 7.Ramchandraghat(500 MT)- work nearing completion. 8.Padmabill(500 MT) – work upto roof level 9.Champahour(500 MT)-Earth work is going on. 10.Sreenagar(500 MT)- work nearing completion. 11.Rupaichari(500 MT)-work nearing completion. 12.Gournagar(1000 MT)- work upto window level. 13.Boxanagar(1000 MT)- land selected & Tender invited shortly.

(vi) Recommendation of the Committee : Food godown to require place be constructed for that Finance Department may considered allocation of fund in RE 2014-15. Action taken by the Committee : It is also to mention here that the Deptt. has been undertaken 5(five) nos godown under NLCPR in following places & status is given below :- 1.Jampuijala(500 MT) ;- Work upto roof level. 2.Kathalia(500 MT)- work nearing completion. 3.Amarpur(500 MT)- work upto roof level. 4.Central Stores(500 MT)- work upto roof level. 5.Jirania(1000 MT) :- Land selected near TTAADC HQ & No-Objection is required from TTAADC. Further, proposal for construction of 15(fifteen) nos new godown have been sanctioned by Govt. of India during 2011-12, but fund not released by Govt. of India. 1.Killa -1000 MT 2.Kakraban-1000 MT 3.Salema-1000 MT 4.Anandabazar-1000 MT 5.Damcherra-500 MT 6.Panisagar-500 MT 7.Gandhigram-500 MT 8.Madhaypilak-500 MT 9.Hirshyamukh-500 MT 10.Kathalia-500 MT 11.Dukli-(1000 X 2)-2000 MT 12.Ganganagar(ABS)-500 MT 13.Bakafa-1000 MT 14. Nalchar-1000 MT

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 36 ] TOTAL NO. OF MEETING OF BLOCK LEVEL VIGILANCE COMMITTEE CONDUCTED DURING 2014-15 ( UP TO JANURY,2015)

Sl.No. Name of Sub-Division Name of Block Total No. Of meeting conducted 1 Dharmanagar Kadamtala 1 Jubarajnagar 1 2 Kanchanpur Dasda 2 Laljuri 1 Jampuihill 2 3 Kailasahar Gournagar 1 4 Kumarghat Kumarghat 1 Pecharthal 1 5 Gandacherra Gandacherra 1 6 Khowai Khowai 2 Tulashikar 1 7 Teliamura Teliamura 2 Mungiakami 1 Kalyanpur 1 8 Mohanpur Mohanpur 1 Hezamara 1 9 Bishalgarh Bishalgarh 4 10 Jampuijala Jampuijala 2 11 Sonamura Melaghar 5 Kathalia 4 Boxanagar 4 12 Udaipur Matarbari 3 Kakraban 2 Kiolla 1 13 Amarpur Amarpur 3 Ompi 2 14 Belonia Rajnagar 2 Hrishyamukh 1 15 Sabroom Satchand 1 Rupaicharri 1 TOTAL 55

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REMARKS (Rupees in lakhs) (Rupees for this purpose. Further provisio for Rs.20.00 lakh is required - ) Transport Direct Subsidy Dealers’s Commi- Rs.7.00lakh (8)

Rs.2.00 lakh Professional Services (10)

Office Expenses - Fuel - (3) (11)

Rs.50.00 lakh

Rs.4.74 lakh Rs.1931.81 (9) lakh Rs.748.80 lakh Subsidy for procurement of sugar for Rs.2.01 (5)lakh Rs.871.44 lakh Consumer Court- (7) Subsidy for BPL & AAY families

Rs.1.28 lakh for Others ( T.E/O.E/Cost of fuel and (6) for Electricity Charges

for Renewl / Replacement of Ration Card. Rs.142.56 lakh Traveling Expenses - Electricity - Hiring charges- Rs.2.00 lac

Rs.4.15 lakh Plan/Programme to be implemented during 2015-16 Providing drinking water & sanitation facility in different food godowns of the State ( Salary of employees For Part-time works 1.Rs.1.00 lac 2. 3.Rs.31.60 lac Maintenance of Vehicles etc.) Salary of employees (1) (2) (4) - Rs.4319.39 lakh supply through PDS - Transfer to the PDS Beneficaires in lieu of supplying Mustard Oil and Dal - Commission (TC)- ssion (DC)- Rs.9.00 (12) lakh NON PLAN

30.00 18.00 34.60 339.24 1736.76 8044.18 2015-16 10202.78 Budget Estimates WAGES SALARY SALARY Name of Item Total : (Food) Total NON-SALARY NON-SALARY NON-SALARY ACTION PLAN FOR 2015-16 AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE DURING EXAMINATION COMMITTEETHE DURING OF AND FOR ACTION PLAN FOR2015-16CONSIDERATION NAME OF DEPARTMENT - FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND LEGAL METROLOGY ORG. METROLOGY AND LEGAL AFFAIRS & CONSUMER SUPPLIES - FOOD, CIVIL DEPARTMENT NAME OF

DEMAND NO.21 AND WAREHOUSING AND 3456-CIVIL SUPPLIES 3456-CIVIL 2059-PUBLICWORKS 2408 - FOOD STORAGE A. FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES & CONSUMER AFFAIRS & CONSUMER SUPPLIES CIVIL A. FOOD,

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 44 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 45 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 46 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 47 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 48 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 49 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 50 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 51 ] 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 52 ] 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2014-15 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2015-16.

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 continue holding of Block level meeting of F.P. Shop Vigilance Committee. 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. ii) The Department is to take action for upgradation and modernisation of Petrol/Diesel Pumps in uncovered areas in a time frame. iii) LPG sub-dealership be extended on need survey basis including Nalchar area. iv) The Department is to take steps for formation of F.P. Shop Vigilance Committees in the newly constituted Nagar Panchayats and Blocs. v) 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. vi) 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 .

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 53 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 relating to the Department as placed in the House and the Revised Budget Estimates of 2014-15 are as follows :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015-16 Rural Development Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014-15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 31 a) Non-Plan 1966.57 2248.70 2248.70 b) Plan 20818.20 8787.28 11683.67 3535.97 24006.92 c) CASP/Other than CASP 84707.35 42267.90 87690.85 26617.55 156576.30 TOTAL : 31 = 107492.12 53303.88 99374.52 30153.52 182831.92

The Subject Committee – II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 examined the Budget Proposals under Demand No. 31 for the financial year 2015–16 as referred to it by the House and also heard the Chief Secretary 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15, 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 2013-14 the Government of India was pursued in time for releasing of DRDA Administration fund and accordingly following fund was received. st 1 installment Rs. 170.40 lakh nd 2 installment Rs. 69.67 lakh Additional installment Rs. 318.74 lakh Total Rs. 558.81 lakh. 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 54 ] st nd During 2014-15 1 and 2 Installment of Central Share under DRDA Administration has been received and the amount is mentioned below: st 1 installment Rs. 271.41 lakh nd 2 installment Rs. 59.80 lakh Total Rs. 331.21 lakh. Proposal for of an additional installment of Rs. 318.74 lakh has been sent to Government of India vide Letter No. F. 7(2)-RD/DRDA(Admn)/ 2014-15/2858-66 Dt: 21.01.2015. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Uncovered patta holder B.P.L. beneficiaries are to be provided with houses under IAY Scheme. Action taken by the Department : GoI is releasing IAY houses against RoFR and accordingly patta holder B.P.L. beneficiaries are provided with houses under the Scheme. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Staff quarters in uncovered extreme distant Blocks to be completed in phase manner. Action taken by the Department : During the financial year 2014-15 the following works have been taken up for construction of BDO/Staff quarters: i) An amount of Rs. 50.00 lakhs have been sanctioned for completion of remaining works of BDO Quarter and Staff Quarters of Mandwi RD Block. ii) An amount of Rs. 62.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter and Staff Quarters of Ganganagar RD Block. iii) An amount of Rs. 62.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter and Staff Quarters of Raishyabari RD Block. iv) An amount of Rs. 62.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter and Staff Quarters of Poangbari RD Block. v) An amount of Rs. 62.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter and Staff Quarters of Mohanpur RD Block. vi) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Lalchari RD Block. vii) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Kalacherra RD Block. viii) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Chandipur RD Block. ix) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Belbari RD Block. x) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Charilam RD Block. xi) An amount of Rs. 27.00 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of BDO Quarter at Julaibari RD Block. 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 55 ] xii) An amount of Rs. 14.34 lakhs have been sanctioned Construction of Staff Quarter at Hezamara RD Block. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : Department to examine the feasibility of extending the benefit of IAY scheme houses to the extreme poor families not included in the list of B.P.L. Action taken by the Department : Tripura State Government has launched a new Scheme namely Tripura State Government Housing Scheme (TSGHS) since the Financial Year 2013-14. Under this scheme houses to the extreme poor families not included in the list of B.P.L. is being provided as per recommendation of the Gram Panchayat /Village Committee.

Achievement made during the year 2014-15: 1. MGNREGA: During 2014-15140693.85 lakh is agreed outlay and 513.80 lakh mandays are to be generated. st Total availability of fund till 31 January 2015 is51657.70 lakh, out of which47044.13 lakh has already been spent and 287.74 lakh mandays have been generated. It is also to be mentioned that the wage rate per mandays of MGNREGA workers has been increased to155.00 only w.e.f 1st April 2014 from earlier wages of135.00 for Tripura state. ACTION PLAN: Action plan for the Financial year 2015-16, is yet to be finalised. 2. IAY: During 2014-15, total allocation under IAY 7449.00 lakh and total 9550 nos. of houses are to be constructed. Till 31.01.20156704.09 lakh has been received as Central Share and 744.90 has been received as State matching Share. As on 31.01.2015 an amount of 1013.72 lakh has already been spent and construction of 6230 nos houses has been started. ACTION PLAN: During 2015-16, 7878.75 lakh is the expected financial allocation and 10505 nos. houses are physical target [@ Rs.75000/= per unit]. 3. RoFR under IAY: A target for 2013-14 of 10027 houses under RoFR was received for which fund of 3877.53 lakh was received [central share 3035.316 lakh and state share842.22 lakh] in 2014-15 an amount of 3577.26 lakh [92%] has already been spent for construction of IAY houses. 4. 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 a target for construction of 9217 houses taken and total fund allocation was 6912.75. During the financial year 2014-15 target under TSGHS was kept for 8850 nos of Houses and financial involvement for construction of 8850 houses will be 6637.50 lakh. Till 31.01.2015 an amount of 3318.00 lakh has been received from the State Government.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 56 ] 5. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM): According to the decision of the Govt. of India, earlier Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) has been replaced by National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). The Mission 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 (TRLM) has been constituted in the state to implement NRLM. NRLM is being implemented in three districts, namely Dhalai, Gomati and South Tripura. Total fund received during the Financial Year 2013-14 was1536.16 lakh out of which436.45 lakh was spent. Allocation of fund during the year 2014-15 is1240.15 lakh and expenditure incurred till th 30 November 2014 is133.775 lakh.

6. North-East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP): NERLP is a project of MoDONER funded by World Bank. The project is being implemented in five districts namely, North Tripura, Unakoti, Khowai, West Tripura and Sepahijala. Objective of the project is to improve rural livelihoods, especially that of women, unemployed youth and the most disadvantaged, through formation of SHGs and their federations.

7. Tripura State Support Project on SHGs (TSSPS): TSSPS, a support project entirely funded by the State Government, is being implemented since 2009-10. The Self Help Groups (SHG), who have passed 1st Grading but could not be provided with revolving fund under other Centrally sponsored Schemes on SHGs, were taken up under TSSPS. Financial Package of TSSPS has been revised in 2014-15. According to the revised project, a total of 1,00,000/- is disbursed to an SHG as a Start-up Soft loan (SSL), to take up livelihood activity. Of the total amount, of 50,000/- is provided by the State Government @ interest 4% pa and the remaining of 50,000/- is provided by Tripura State Co-operative Bank (TSCB) at the usual rate of interest. Since 2009-10, 7849 SHGs have been provided with SSL, for which 1962.25 lakh has been spent by the State Government. Recovery of Government component is 492.27 lakh from the SHGs, as on 30.11.2014. During discussion on the Demand No. 31 related to Rural Development Department, the Chief Secretary apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014-15. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2014-15 and Plan/ Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2015-16.

Hon’ble Members of the Committee opined that, the department may 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

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 57 ] Members of the Committee expressed that the amount may be enhanced in the IAY scheme. They expressed that the installments of IAY scheme be release to the beneficiaries specially to the Patta holders regularly. They also expressed to recruit 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 its persuasion for getting Central share under DRDA and also for additional amount. ii) The Deptt. is to continue providing of IAY houses to the uncovered patta holder B.P.L. beneficiaries under IAY scheme. iii) 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. iv) The Deptt. is to continue providing of houses to the extreme poor families not included in the list of BPL under TSGHS. v) The Deptt. is to organise Training Programme/awareness programme for implementation of Tripura State Support Project on SHGs (TSSPS) effectively. vi) 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). vii) 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.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 58 ] 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 22-02-2015. 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. The Demands for Grants under the Demand No. 23 for the year 2015-16 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 2015-16 as placed in the House and the Revised Budget of 2014-15 are shown below : (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Panchayati Raj Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 23 a) Non-Plan 22995.32 25602.14 25602.14 b) Plan 4182.98 3509.75 2092.20 1147.60 6749.55 c) CASP/Other than CASP 3095.30 7240.97 4869.92 2462.11 14573.00 TOTAL : 23 = 30273.60 36352.86 6962.12 3609.71 46924.69

As referred by the House, Subject Committee–II of the Tripura Legislative Assembly in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 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 2014–15 in its 19th Report to which the Principal Secretary submitted the written replies in seriatim which are furnished below :–

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 59 ] i] Recommendation of the Committee : Auditing of Accounts of PRIs as well as internal audit by Panchayat Auditors annually to be continued with Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees avoiding private agencies Audit. Action taken by the Department : Auditing of Accounts of PRIs as well as internal audit by Panchayat Auditors annually to be continued with Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees is being continued. Discarded the audit works of empanelled private agencies from the year 2013-14. AG audit completed 2011 – 12 2012 - 13 2013-14 GP VC GP VC GP VC 356 0 152 0 151 0 Tripura State Audit Directorate audit completed 2011 – 12 2012 - 13 2013-14 GP VC GP VC GP VC 510 527 509 526 29 118 Panchayat Departmental audit completed 2011 – 12 2012 - 13 2013-14 GP VC GP VC GP VC 152 403 356 328 30 111 ii] Recommendation of the Committee : Vigorous Computer Training in an organised manner to the uncovered Panchayat Members and Elected Members in District Block level to be extended time to time giving priority to Female Members with prior notice of programme to the members. Action taken by the Department : At present, we have 4 (four) Training Institutes namely Panchayat Raj Training Institute at Agartala, Udaipur, Kumarghat and Ambassa. Advance planning is being done to impart basic training to all the newly 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 training for better covering of 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. Training Institute. Priority has been fixed for the women elected member. Fund for purchase of Computer for PRTI, Udaipur, Kumarghat has been placed for smooth running of Computer training programme in time. After General Panchayat Election, basic training has been prioritized for the newly elected members. Computer Training will be organised from April, 2015 onwards. Among four training institutes two training institutes were inaugurated recently, PRTI, Kumarghat on 01.02.2014 and PRTI, Ambassa on 19.09.2014 with a view to impart training smoothly with all training friendly infrastructures.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 60 ] With a view to manage 4(four) PRTI a Management Committee and Society has been initiated from No.F.11 (28)-TRG/PRTI. During the year 2014-15 total 7979 nos. of Elected Representatives have been trained on Basic Computer Course. iii] Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to sort out a definite mechanism by which recovery of 20% of power consumption bills and user charges from using L.I. Schemes be ensured. Action taken by the Department : Sensitization for recovery of 20% power consumption charges for using irrigation scheme being managed by PRIs is going on. In all training programme, the matter is discussed. The importance of the matter is also being highlighted at all three levels from time to time. In addition from this Directorate vide No.F.3(6-49)-GL / PR / AQ / 07(L) / 2775-2823, dated 24th May, 2013, Radio- gram No. 8366, dated 19.08.2013 and Radiogram No. 9290, dated 2.9.2013. BDOs were requested to enhance the collection of power consumption charge. During the year 2014-15 Rs. 8000/- only has been collected as user charge as yet. iv] Recommendation of the Committee : Seating allowances to the elected Members to be increased rationally. 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 consideration. 4th Finance Commission recommendation yet to receive.

Achievement made during 2014-15. 1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) (NON-PLAN) : (i) Financial Achievement: [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2014-15 Fund Received, 2014-15 Exp. Upto 31st Jan’15 (upto 31st Jan’15) Share of Taxes (PDF) 6082.00 6082.00 4561.50

(ii) Physical Achievement: Sl. Particulars Achievement , 2014-15 No. 1 Administrative Expenditure : (a) payment of Fixed salary/ Honorarium to the office For the Month of April’14 to bearer of PRIs and ADC area bodies January, 2015 2. (a) Mandays generation works 966252

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 61 ] 2. 13TH FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS (NON-PLAN) : (i) Financial Progress: [Rs. In lakhs] Scheme RE, 2014-15 Fund Received, Exp. Upto 31st 2014-15 Jan’15

13th FC Grants 9202.90 5746.24 4022.40

(ii) Physical Achievement: Sl. No. Particulars 1 Fund transferred to the PRIs and ADC area bodies as per ratio recommended by 3rd SFC for the different activities. The major activities are : a) Maintenance of Drinking Water Sources – 7661 nos. b) Maintenance of : i) School ghar – 174 nos. ii) Panchayat Ghar – 348 nos. iii) ICDS Centre – 107 nos. c) Maintenance of Minor Irrigation /L.I. Scheme – 135 nos. d) Sports and Cultural activities – 1225 nos. e) Inspection & Maintenance of Accounts – 205 unit f) Extension of Power Connectivity – 55 km.

3. BACKWARD GRANT REGION FUND (BRGF) under PLAN : (i) Financial Achievement : [Rs. In lakhs]

Scheme RE, 2014-15 Fund Received, Exp. Upto 31st December, 2014-15 2014 BRGF 1739.00 1263.00 1103.380

(ii) Physical Achievement: Sl. Particulars No. of projects No. taken up 2014-15 1 Construction of Pucca Kitchen Shed in AWC centre 348 Nos. 2 Matelling & carpeting of road from Jaharnagar SB School to Arun Sarkar house 1 No. 3 Matelling & carpeting of AA road to Tamal Basu house 1 No. 4 Flood protection through CC embankment on Dhalai river at Chandraipara School 1 No. 5 Const. of Market Stall in the first floor of newly constructed market shed at Ambassa Bazar. 1 No. 6 Addl. Fund for solid waste management project at Ambassa Nagar Panchayat. 1 No. 7 Matelling & carpeting of road from Dear Club to Driver Tilla via the house of Lt. Bhuban Deb noagaon. 1 No.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 62 ] 8 Construction of Girl’s hostel at Bakchera high school 1 No. 9 Construction of Boy’s Hostel at Taklomachera 1 No. 10 Matelling & carpeting of road from KK to via to house of Prahlad Sinha and Sanjib Deb. 1 No. 11 Cont. of Pucca drain besides different link road within Nagar Panchayat. 1 No. 12 Extension of play ground inconnection excavation of swimming poll attached to the KMP boys school (pucca retaining wall). 1 No. 13 Development of existing burning ghat into modern type near Dhalai bridge. 1 No. 14 Land development approach road and shifting of electric lines for the proposed of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Ambassa. 1 No. 15 Supply of classroom furniture in Schools 3949 Nos. 16 Maintenance of Solid waste management in Nagar Panchayat 2 Nos. 17 Construction of Pucca Drain 1 No. 18 Construction of boundary fencing of Nalkata Regional Exotic Pig breeding farm. 1 No. 19 Const. of addl. Rooms for training an extension facilities at IS office. 2 Nos. 20 Const. of Agri. Market shed at Kulai Regulated Market under Salema Agri. Sub-Division. 1 No. 21 Demonstration on scientific fish culture / poly culture of pabda / composite fish culture/ copy culture of prown. 8 Nos. 22 Const. of open fish market shed at Manu. 1 No. 23 Const. Tea house at Longtharai Eco Park at Manu. 1 No. 24 Const. of girls School building upto Class-VIII (double Storied) for English Medium girls in residential at 82 miles. 1 No. 25 Const. of road from Ambassa Gandachara road Ch. 27 Km to Gumsing para Re-grouping colony/ SH formation, CD (L-2.50 KM). 1 No. 26 Installation of 1 KWP SPV power plants at 15 CSCS at Dhalai . 15 Nos. 27 Supply, installation and commissioning of thousand LPD solar water heating system for poly spirit Girls hostel at Gandacherra & Dumacherra. 2 Nos. 28 Installation of Solar power plant at Computer Lap at Dhalai ZP. 1 No. 29 Mechanical earth filling near box culvert at Gachiya Mog para, Kamalacherra, West Gobinda Bari. 3 Nos. 30 Development of dumping ground and extension of power lines at Nali cherra. 1 No. 31 Const. of Market shed at Jatindra Para under Ganganagar Block. 1 No. 32 Formation of Road from Ananta Para to Birendra Para. 33. Formation of existing Road from Biswaram Para to Debram Para (Mechanical cutting). 1 No.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 63 ] 34. Formation of Road from Dhancherra Culver to near the house of Parimal Malsom. 1 No. 35 Const. of PRTI at Lalchari. 1 No. 36 Extension of Conference cum training hall at Zilla Parishad 1 No. 37 Addl. Fund for const. of boundary fencing of Nalkata Regional Exotic pig breeding farm. 1 No. 38 Land development for the District Sports Complex at Kekmacherra. 1 No. 39 Up-gradation of Longtharai Lodge at Manu. 1 No. 40 Providing semi auto analysis to 3 SDHs & 2 CHC at Kamalpur 1 No. 41 Providing Colorimetre to 3 SDHs & 2 CHC at Gandachera 1 No. 42 Providing ECG Machine to 3 SDHs & 2 CHC at Chailengta 1 No. 43 Providing Refrigerator to 3 SDHs & 2 CHC at Chawmanu 5 Nos. 44 Providing Oxygen cylinder to 10 PHCs 10 Nos. 45 Extension of HT/ LT line and installation of 1 No. 25 KVA Sub-Station for improvement of voltage under ESD Salema. 6 Nos.

4. Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA) : (i) Financial Achievement : (Rs. In lakhs) Scheme Share Received in Fund for 2013-14 Total Exp. Upto 2013-14 Received in 31st Jan,’15 2014-15 RGPSA Central Share 453.50843 456.29705 909.8054 606.54 State Share 101.09 101.09 Grand Total: 1010.90

(ii) Physical Achievement :

Sl. Particulars Achievement , 2014-15 No. 1 Const. of GP/VC building. 8 Nos. 2 Repairing of GP/VC office building, Toilet block, boundary wall or fencing etc. 160 Nos. 3 Capacity building & Training Trained-7979 Nos. ERs 4 Purchase of Desk Top Computer 60 Nos. 5 Mobilization of internal resource to low revenue base GP/VC (Tax & Non-Tax revenue etc.) 104 Nos. 6 Construction & Development activities of 3 PRTIs (Kumarghat, Udaipur & AD Nagar) 3 Nos. 7 IEC Activities for the ER and Official with Display board and other media. 120 Nos.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 64 ] THE PLAN/ PROGRAMME AND ANY PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE YEAR 2015-16

1. SHARE OF TAXES (PDF) UNDER (NON-PLAN) : Rs.8356.00 lakhs has been proposed in BE, 2015-16 for PRIs and ADC area (i) Payment of Admin- istrative Expenditure of PRIs and ADC area bodies and (ii) to take different local based developmental activities by PRIs and ADC area bodies. 2. FINANCE COMMISSION GRANTS : A provision is made for Rs.10123.00 lakhs in the BE, 2015-16 for taking different maintenance types work in the rural areas. The period of 13th FC will be over. It is expected that fund will also be provided under 14th FC and proposal has been submitted for it. 3. BACKWARD REGION GRAND FUND (BRGF) (PLAN) : In the BE 2015-16, Rs.1653.00 lakhs is proposed under BRGF head in Budget for implementation of project (gap filling). Process for realising 2nd instalment of BRGF for 2014-15 is going on. 4. RAJIV GANDHI PANCHAYAT SASHAKTIKARAN ABHIYAN (RGPSA) : An amount of Rs.12830.00 lakhs has been proposed in the BE 2015-16 under RGPSA for taking up of the activities during 2015-16. The action plan of GRPSA has been under taken in the office of the Director of Panchayats and will be submitted to MoPR, GoI for sanction with the approval of the State Executive Committee of RGPSA headed by the Chief Secretary, Tripura. It may be submitted by April, 2015.

During discussion on the Demand No. 23 related to Panchayati Raj Department the Committee wanted to know the Departmental representative the latest position of the auditing of the G.P.s and V.C.s in the State and also about the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and other public representatives during the year 2014-15. In this respect, the Principal Secretary of the Department stated that the Department continue the works of auditing of G.P.s and V.C.s by the A.G. (Tripura), Directorate of Audit under Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura and Departmental Auditors. Examination of audit are in progress. He stated that the Department organised the Computer Training Programme for the Members of G.P.s and V.C.s and other public representatives during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15. The Department has been continuing this training programme. Thereafter, the Committee suggested the Department to continue the Audit Works of the Department and be increased the activities in this respect. Computer Training Programme also be continued. So, the Department be taken effective steps to complete the auditing in time. Required staffs also be recruit by the Department for proper implmentation of the works/schemes of the department. Proper training be arrange for the field staffs time to time for increase their skill. The department be consider to enhance the sitting allowance to the elected members of the Panchayat Bodies. After careful examination of the budget proposals and appreciation of the submission, the Committee recommends the following :–

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 65 ] RECOMMENDATIONS i] 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. ii] The Deptt. is to continue Computer Training in an organised 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. iii] The Deptt. is to consider Sitting allowances to the elected Members to be increased rationally, and Finance Department to consider according concurrence thereof. iv) The Deptt.is to continue recovery of 20% of power consumption bills and user charges from using L.I. Schemes.

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.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 66 ] REPORT ON DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES (DEMAND NO. 20) & OBCs WELFARE DEPARTMENT (DEMAND NO. 61)

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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015–2016 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2014-2015 are as follows:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

S.C.Welfare Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 20 a) Non-Plan 384.72 473.06 473.06 b) Plan 1109.18 1123.18 1123.18 c) CASP/Other than CASP 3346.07 4801.00 4801.00 TOTAL : 20 = 4839.97 0.00 0.00 6397.24 6397.24

The Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15 respectively which are reproduced in seriatim below :- i) Recommendations of the committee : 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. Action taken by the Department : 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 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 67 ] period of 5 years from 2013-14 to 2017-18.Under this programme, the Deptt for Welfare of SCs implementing various development activities in SC dominated areas for infrastructure development and individual benefit deserving SC BPL families viz 1. 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. 2. For economic development concerned departments have already started action on the following issues : i) Allotment of Land for landless SC families and housing for landless and homeless SC families. ii) 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 ‘.361.85 lakhs was placed to DM, West during 20113-14 & 2014-15. iii) Measure has been taken for providing facilities of vocational training to the interested youths from SC families for their skill up-gradation specially leather works,handicrafts,tailoring for SC womens, motor driving from the recognized organization. During 2014-15, Cane & bamboo training is being provided to 80 SC beneficiaries covered under 4(four) R.D.Blocks for which ‘.16.28 lakhs was placed to Director, Handloom. iv) Additional water area for fish culture is being created in phases by Fishery Depart- ment for SC fishermen who have land for excavation of water tank. Fingerlings and other related imputes will also be provided to the fish farmers. For supply of free fishing nets a sum of ‘.33.00 lakhs has been placed to Director, Fisheries for necessary action during 2014-15. v) Financial assistance is being provided to SC families by SC Co-operative development Corporation in Phases for running business. vi) For economic Empowerment of women effort is being taken by the R.D.Deptt to form 2928 SHGs during 2014-15. vii) Special aid is being provided to SC professional musicians for pursuing their activities on commercial lines as per the present market demand. Musical instrument to be supplied to 75 SC professional musicians free of cost during 2014-15 for which amount involved Rs.20.00 lakhs. viii) Construction of Market Stall & Community Hall: For construction of Train- ing Cum-Multipurpose Community Hall (400 seated) covering in all Districts fund for Rs.240.00 lakhs was placed to the concerned DM & Collectors to execution of the works during 2014-15. ix) For Educational Development stipends are being provided to SC students. During 2014-15, the Government of India has sanctioned fund for Rs.1728.00 lakhs for Post Matric Schol- arship to SC students and Rs.607.19 lakhs for pre-matric scholarship to SC students. x) Training is being provided to students for competitive examination like IAS/ IPS/ TCS/TPS etc. xi) Sub-Division wise special coaching in core subject is being provided to the SC students. xii) Educational loan is being provided to SC students by SC Development Corporation xiii)Special efforts for Social activities and necessary assistance provided to SC personalities. Besides that, the SC Welfare Department has also sent a proposal to Finance Department for funding under Rural infrastructure Development fund (RIDF) for the construction of Multipurpose

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 68 ] Community Hall/Market Stall/ Market Shed in SC dominated area. ii) Recommendations of the committee : The Department to ensure providing of required furniture and utensils to SC Hostels in the State. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund. Action taken by the Department : The required fund is being 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 2014-15, the F.D.has released the fund ‘.10.00 lakhs out of which fund is being placed in different DDOs/HM for purchasing of furniture & utensils. iii) Recommendations of the committee : Financial Assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. Fi- nance Department to effectively consider adequate allocation of fund thereof. Action taken by the Department : Enhancement of the financial assistance to SC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme was sent to Finance Deptt for consideration, but the Finance Deptt not yet considered our proposal. During this financial year, 2014-15, the F.D.has released Rs.30.00 lakhs under Nucleus Budget Scheme, out of which Rs.15.16 lakhs has been allocated to SDMs/DMs in four installments. Total 2382 poor SC patients financially assisted for medical treatment during 2014-15. iv) Recommendations of the committee : Providing of loan specially to SC families not provided with govt.job be extended to unemployed youth on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery. Action taken by the Department : 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 augmentation.

Achievement of the Department during 2014-15 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. 972 students were benefited under this scheme during 2014-15. Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC students: This is state Plan scheme. The SC students of classes VI to VIII are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/-pm.and the students of classes IX & X are getting stipend @ Rs.150/- pm for a period of 10 months in a year. 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. 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.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 69 ] Stipend/Scholarship for SC students of Mission Schools: The SC students of classes 1 to XII are getting scholarship @ Rs.900/p.m as like as boarding house.

Special coaching in core subjects to SC students: The SC students of classes VI to XII are providing special coaching in core subject for better result. The tutors of the coaching classes are getting honorarium @ Rs.2750/- per month. Total 1757 students were benefited up to the month of February, 2015.

Pre-examination coaching & allied Scheme: Under this scheme the SC students are being given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination and stipend are being provided to the ITI trainees/ shorthand and type writing courses. Total 65 SC students were given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/ TPS examination during 2014-15 and 540 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. 63 SC students were given coaching for Joint entrance examination during, 2014-15.

Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the SC students: The SC students who secured 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award. The rate of award for the students of class VI to VIII @ Rs.400/- each, Class IX @ Rs.700/ -each and Madhyamik/HS (+2) stage @ Rs.2500/- each. Total 5740 students were benefited under this scheme up to the month of February,2015.

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 149 SC students were sponsored for GNM /B.SC nursing training outside the Sate and 17 SC boys/girls were sponsored for BPT & BMRT course at TIPS in our State during 2014-15.

Construction of hostels for SC boys & girls students: This is a centrally sponsored scheme 50:50 sharing. Under the scheme, the SC boys & girls hostel are constructed for better education of the SC students. During this year 2014-15, Proposal for const.of 5(five) girls hostels were sent to Government of India for sanction of fund. Economic Sector:

Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to SC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the poor SC patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local hospitals/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases, the State Government is being considered the sanction for better treatment outside the Sate. Total 2382 SC patients were assisted under Nucleus Budget Scheme during this year up to the month of February, 2015. SCA to SCSP (Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan) :

As per guideline of the scheme, infrastructure development works has been taken in SC dominated areas and individual benefits are being provided to SC communities. During the year, 2014-15, for

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 70 ] construction of 8(eight) nos training cum-multipurpose community hall (400 seated) fund for ‘.240.00 lakhs has been placed to DMs covering all Districts. Besides, skilled development training is being implemented to SC unemployed youths through in different trades, like motor driving training, leather goods manufacturing training, tailoring training, computer training etc.Total 194 SC youths were covered on motor driving training, 120 SC unemployed women were benefited on tailoring training. For Cane & bamboo training to 80 SC beneficiaries through Handloom Deptt covering in 4 R.D.Blocks for which financial involvement of ‘.16.28 lakhs. 3000 fishing nets were also distributed among the SC fishfarmerrs for which fund involvement of ‘.33.00 lakhs was placed to Fishery Deptt.

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

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

The State Government has declared as SCP villages renamed as SCSP (Scheduled Caste Sub- Plan) villages and identified 168 SCSP villages where SC population is more than 40% or above and 236 villages identified where SC population is 20% or above but less than 40%.

Action Plan for the year, 2015-16 1. Stipend /scholarship would be awarded to 120000 SC students(in all category stipend) 2. Financial assistance would be extended in favour of 3000 patient under Nucleus Budget Scheme 3. 4500 Sc students would be given Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award 4. 150 SC girls would be sent for GNM/B.Sc Nursing course outside the State 5. 40 SC boys & girls would be sent to TIPS in Agartala for paramedical course. 6. 100 SC students would be given coaching for joint entrance examination 7. 80 SC students would be sponsored for coaching for TCS/TPS examination 8. 50 SC students would be sponsored for free coaching of Joint Entrance examination. 9. Regularly monitoring the implementation of the reservation Act and Rule 10. Monitor of progress of achievement made by the different Department under SCSP would be reviewed thoroughly. 11. Tripura Sch.Castes Co-operative Development Corporation Ltd.would extended loan in favour of 2000 families 12. Rehabilitation of 108 SC Harijan families at Sen Para, at Old Agartala R.D.Block under West District would be completed shortly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 71 ] 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 2015–2016 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2014-2015 are as follows:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

OBC Welfare Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 61 a) Non-Plan 50.00 55.00 55.00 b) Plan 795.25 711.70 711.70 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1190.00 3726.00 3726.00 TOTAL : 20 = 2035.25 4492.70 0.00 0.00 4492.70

The Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 examined the aforesaid Budget proposal of OBC Welfare Department 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 OBCs to the Committee about the implementation of the recommendations made by

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 72 ] the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014-15 which are reproduced in seriatim below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its activities of Spe- cial Area Based programme for OBCs as per Special Package formulated by the State Government throughout the year. Action taken by the Department : The State Government has launched a special Area Based Prgramme for Welfare of OBC comprising 17 points for a period of 5 years from 2013-14 to 2017-18. The line Department are implementing their respective schemes for infrastructural development/economic development / allotment of land/ assistance for housing /financial assistance for business/ education sector/training etc. The OBC Welfare Department is reviewing the progress time to time. Besides that, the OBC Welfare Department has also sent a proposal to FD for funding under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the Construction of Multipurpose Community Hall/Market Shed / Market Stall in OBC Dominated area. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to ensure providing of required furniture and utensils to OBC Hostels in the State. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund. Action taken by the Department : No such Boarding House is available in the State under the Control of OBC Welfare Depart- ment. Therefore, no such proposal was sent to Finance Department for providing fund under furniture and utensils. However, a proposal has been sent to the Government of India for funding for the construction of 100 seated Girl’s Hostel at Kailashahar. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Financial Assistance to OBC patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. Finance Department to effectively consider adequate allocation of fund thereof. Action taken by the Department : The Finance Department has already released fund for Rs. 25.00 lakhs under Nucleus Budget Scheme, out of which 10.00 lakhs has been allocated to SDMs in two phase and 3.00 lakhs has been allocated to all District Welfare Officers. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : Providing of loan specially to OBC families not provided with Govt. Job be extended to unemployed youth on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery. Action taken by the Department : The OBC Co-op Dev. Corporation Ltd. is providing loan to the Unemployed poor OBC families to establish micro-enterprise /to attain self sufficiency. Besides that, OBCDC also providing training to the Poor unemployed youth in various trade to attain self sufficiency. On the other hand, the OBCDC also conducting recovery cum awareness camp in all Block / District / Nagar Panchayat Area for augmentation of recovery on priority basis.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 73 ] The Plan / Programme and Project to be implemented during the year 2015-16 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. 1400.00 lakhs . 3. GNM/B.Sc Nursing Training Rs. 200.00 lakhs. 4. Merit Award (State Fund ) Rs. 15.00 lakhs. 5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Gold Medal Award /Vidya Sagar Socio Cultural Award (State Fund). Rs. 15.00 lakhs . 6. Pre-Examination Coaching (State Fund) 15.00 lakhs 7. NB (State Fund) 30.00 lakhs . 8. Besides that, the OBC Co-op Dev. Corporation Target set to cover 1,200 beneficiaries. Ltd. will implement various Schemes like Study Loan/Transport Sector Loan/General Loan (OBC Corpn) 9. Proposal has been sent to Finance Department The Construction will be taken up for funding under RIDF for the construction of subject to available of fund. Multipurpose Community Hall/ Market Shed/ Market Stall in OBC dominated Area

Achievement of the Department during 2014-15 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 73,850 Nos. students is covered. Post Matric Scholarship to OBC students: This is Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Under this scheme, the OBC Post-Matric stage are getting scholarship @ Rs.160/- to Rs.350/-pm.for a period of 10 months in a year. During this year 31,390 nos Students is covered. Pre-examination coaching : Under this scheme the OBC students are being given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination and stipend are being provided to the OBC students. Total 20 OBC students were given coaching for IAS/IPS/TCS/TPS examination during 2014-15 and 82 OBC students were given pre-examination coaching in different training institute. Distribution of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memorial Award to the OBC students: The OBC students who secured 60% marks in the annual /final examination are getting the Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Memo- rial Award. The rate of award for the students of Madhyamik/HS (+2) stage @ Rs.1500/- each. Total 1,211 nos. students were benefited under this scheme up to the month of February,2015. 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 140 Nos. OBC students were sponsored for GNM /B.SC nursing training outside the Sate and 28 OBC boys/girls were sponsored for BPT / BMRT / ANM / BHMS / BMLT / BMRIT courses at TIPS in our State during 2014-15.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 74 ] Economic Sector: Nucleus Budget Scheme (Financial assistance to OBC patients): Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the poor OBC patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc, which are not available in the local hospitals/Dispensaries. Besides, in special cases, the State Government is being considered the sanction for better treatment outside the Sate. Total 2,300 patients were assisted under Nucleus Budget Scheme during this year up to the month of February, 2015.

During discussion on the Demand No. 20 & 61 related to the Department of Welfare of SCs & Department of Welfare of OBCs, the Secretary of the Departments apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014–15. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Departments during the year 2014-15 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Departments during the financial year 2015-16. 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 implementing 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

(1) WELFARE OF SCHEDULE CASTES DEPARTMENT (DEMAND NO. 20) 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. 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.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 75 ] (2) WELFARE OF OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES” (OBCS) (DEMAND NO. 61) i) The Deptt. is to continue its activities of a special area based programme for OBCs as per “Special Package Programme” introduced by the State Govt. throughout the year for OBCs. ii) The Deptt. is to continue providing of required furniture and utensils to OBC Hostels as per their requirement and the Finance Deptt. is to consider allocation of fund accordingly. iii) Financial Assistance to OBC patients 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. iv) The Deptt. is to provide Loan specially to OBC families not provided with Govt. job on priority basis with proper mechanism of recovery v) The Deptt. is to organise awareness programmes with a view to ensure proper implementation of various Schemes. In fine, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 20 & 61 respectively for grants by the House notwithstanding the other recommendations made here-in- above which may be the guideline for the Department to be followed.

( Padma Kumar Debbarma ) Dated, Agartala, Chairman The 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 76 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015–2016 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the financial year 2014-2015 are as follows :- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Welfare of Minorities Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 57 a) Non-Plan 18.00 20.00 20.00 b) Plan 1570.32 1182.40 1182.40 c) CASP/Other than CASP 4914.04 7225.71 7225.71 TOTAL : 23 = 6502.36 8428.11 0.00 0.00 8428.11

The Subject Committee –II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 examined the aforesaid Budget proposal under Demand No. 57 and also heard the Departmental Representatives who appeared before the Committee on summon. First of all, the Principal 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15 which are reproduced in seriatim below :- i. Recommendation of the Committee : The demand to continue this persuasion towards creation of proposed posts and the Finance Department to effectively considered giving concurrence atleast in phased manner. Action taken by the Department : Finance Department has already sanctioned the following posts:- 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 77 ] (i) U.O.No.1270/Fin(a)/14 dated 20-10-2014.

Name of the Directorate for TMCDCL Tripura State Tripura State Total post Welfare of Minority Haj Committee Wakf Board Supervisor 00 08 00 00 08 TOTAL 00 08 00 00 08

(ii) U.O.No.1583/Fin(G)/14 dated 22-12-2014. Name of the Directorate for TMCDCL Tripura State Tripura State Total post Welfare of Minority Haj Committee Wakf Board LDC 10 03 02 01 16 UDC 01 02 01 00 04 Head Clerk 02 00 00 00 02 Office 01 00 00 00 01 Supervisor 04 00 03 01 08 Group-D 03 02 04 00 09 Survey Officer 00 00 01 00 01 Amin 00 00 01 00 01 Work Assistant 00 00 01 00 01 Driver 01 00 00 00 01 Haj Assistant 00 00 00 01 01 TOTAL 22 07 13 03 45 Grand Total (i) + (ii) = 53

The cabinet memo has already been prepared and likely to be placed to the Cabinet for approval for the sanctioned posts. ii. Recommendation of the Committee : There shall be constant endeavor to the department for upgradation Sr. Madrassa to High Madrassa, Jr. Madrassa to Sr. Madrassa as may be found feasible. Action taken by the Department : 1. During 2014-15 sanction has been given to 3 (three) Fazil (HS) and 1 (one) Alim (high) Madrasas for Pre-Examination Coaching to the Madhyamik & Fajil candidates. Total sanction is Rs.5,60,000/-. 2. 105 posts of teaching and non-teaching staffs has been created for which interview has already been taken. Recruitment process is ongoing. 3. Govt. of India has stopped providing honorarium to 58 SPQEM UGTs @ Rs.3,000/-. Govt. of Tripura, School Education has decided to provide these 58 UGTs @ Rs.5,000/- per month.

Action Plan for 2015-16. Ø Fund will be sanctioned for 8 nos. SPQEM Madrasas for infrastructure development for the year 2015-16.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 78 ] Ø 100 post of Arabic Teacher will be created for Govt. S.B, High & HS Schools in Tripura. Ø 36 posts of Head Clerk, UDC, LDC will be created for Fazil & Alim Madrasas in 2015-16. Ø 15-20 SPQEM & Privately managed Madrasa will be brought under State GIA in 2015-16. Ø It has been decided by the authority to provide furniture to all the SPQEM & GIA Madrasas in 2015-16. Ø It has been decided by the “State Level Madrasa Advisory committee” to strengthen Madrasa Edn. Cell with new Computer set, telephone and Fax machines. Ø Recommendation in point (ii) in the last page of the letter is also admitted fact. iii. Recommendation of the Committee : The Department being the nodal Department is to formulate more and more proposals to promote and upgrade the standard of life of the financialyy backward minority families. Action taken by the Department : The TMCDCL is providing loans to minority poor families for upgrading the standard of life by way of giving loans in the form of term loan as well as education loan. The target for 2014-15 has been fixed as 750 nos. Details of programme is as follows: Besides, endeavor is being constantly given for tapping of fund from the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India under MsDP and skill development programme. Projects for Rs.78.00 crors has been sanctioned for skill development training programme. Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India has sanctioned Rs.4,29,40,800/- for training of 2520 minority candidates. Target for providing loam and disbursement made so far during 2014-15 (up to January 2015) is as follows: - Sl. Sector/Schemes Target/ Total no Total loan Average Total loan Percentage No of No. Action Plan of ben. Amount unit recovery of willful Obtained provided cost upto 10th recovery defaulter loan (Rs. in (Rs. in Feb’15 since (in no.) lakhs) lakhs) (Rs. in inception lakhs) 1 Auto Rickshaw 300 184 343.20 1.64 221.90 71% 119 2 Other vehicle Mini Truck, Maruti Van 75 25 3 Small Business & Agri Allied 315 280 476.00 1.74 4 Education loan 60 43 87.95 2.045 Total:- 750 532 907.15 221.90 71% 119 Total fund received from NMDFC (for the year) 2014-15 Rs.12.00 Cr. iv. Recommendation of the Committee : The different to formulate mechanism to render training of Munipuri Muslim in the field of manu- facture of special type of clothes used in their communities. Action taken by the Department : Manipuri Muslim (Pangal) are treated as OBC. As per notification of the Govt. of Tripura vide notification No..20247-396/F.6-74/SC/STAT/94 dt. 30-08-200.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 79 ] However, decision of the Govt. is required as to whether the Manipuri Muslim (Pangal) to be treated as minorities.

ANNUAL REPORT OF SUBJECT COMMITTEE –II

Achievement during 2014-15 as on 10th February,2015. (Rs.in lakh) Sl. Name of the SchemeScheme details Achievment made No. during 2014-15 ( as on 10/2/2015 ) Physical Financial Achievement achievement 1 Pre-Matric Minority students of classes of VI to VIII 31,260 Nos. 130.23 Scholarship are getting scholarship @ Rs.40/- per student month per student and classes IX and X @ Rs.50/- per month per student. getting

2 Post-Matric Minority students of Class XI to XII are 2248 Nos student 13.94 getting Scholarship @ Rs.65/- per month per student 3 Special Incentive Girls students of tne Minority communities 872 Nos student 3.33 studying in class VI to VIII and those who secured 60% marks in the Annual Examination are given cash award @ 500/- and those who secured 50 @ to 59% marks in the annual examaination are given cash award @ Rs.200/- each similarly Rs.800/- is awarded to the girls student who passed class IX and scored 60% marks and Rs 300/- to the girls students who secured 50% to 59% marks in the annual examination. Rs.1000/- are awarded to the girls who secured 50% to 59% marks in the Madhyamik Examination . 4 Boarding House Minority students are given @ Rs.40/- 379 Nos Boarder 21.58 stipend daily as hostel stipend and Rs.1/- daily for cleaning of the hostels. Resident students of Fulbari Girls hostel and students ofsix Madrassas of the State are getting these benefits.

5 Nursing Courses Students of the Minority Community, Boys/ 592 students (including 317.52 GNM/B.Sc. Girls students who have passed the H.S. prervious year )

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 80 ] Nursing/B. (+2 Stage) Exam. are being sent out side Pharma/Para the State for studing Nursing GNM/B.Sc. Medical/Engin- (N),Engineering, Diploma in Engneer under eering/Diploma these Scheme from 2009-10 . During the in Engineering year 2014-15 147 Nos. students are studying these Scheme. 6 Special Coaching Imparting of Special Coaching for Joint Entrance/TPS/TCS/Combined Examination. NIL NIL 7 Seminar & Culture Special effortws shall be made to promote cultural activities & necessary assistance will be extended for organizing Jari-Sari Karbala Festival ect. 15 2.26 8 Moulana Abul Te Minority students who secured 60% Kalam Azad marks in the Madhyamik /H.S. Examination Memorial are eligible to get “Moulana Abul Kalam Award Memorial Award” @ Rs.2000/- and Rs.3000/- each respectively. 210 8.29 9 Begam Rokey Topper Minority Girls students of Merit Award Madhyamik & H.S. Examination are entitled to get award with Rs.10,000/- in cash and a Gold Medal. 2 Toppers 0.30 10 Pre-Matric The Minority students of Class I to X are Scholarship(CSS) getting Scholarship who secured 50% marks in the last Examination. 9193 students 225.01 11 Post Matric The Minority students of Class XI and Scholarship(CSS) onwards are getting Scholarship who secured 50% marks in the last examination. 818 students 38.78 12 Merit cum The Minority students who get admission in MeansScholarship a recognized college to pursue Technical / (CSS) Professional Course are eligibleto get benefit of the Scheme , if they get 50% marks. 127 students 43.99 13 Nucleus Budget Financial Assistance is being provided to the Scheme poor Minority patients to bear the cost of Medicine etc. 734 16.33 14 Settlement Minority families who are landless Scheme for workers are being provided grants Landless @ Rs.50,000/- 23 families 10.00 15 Development of The Minority families who are being Minority Group provided grants @ Rs.10,000/- for setting Village Scheme up small business , Goatery scheme , purchasing of Milching cow etc. 1500 families 150.00

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 81 ] 16 Special Central For selective works fund are being provided Assistance(SCA) (i) Construction of State Haj House Rs.67.50 for Major works (ii) Construction of New Building at Nazrul Chhatrabash Rs.33.50 (Phase-I) & Rs.Rs.126.00 lakhs (Phase – II)(iii) Dev. & Protection of Wakf properties Rs.50.00 lakhs (iv) Exten. Of HT/LT line of R.M.Girls hostel at Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailashahar Rs.2.56 Lakhs (v) (vi) Renovation/protection of Wakf properties Rs.12.50 Lakhs. 5 projects 218.87 17 Special Central Sanctioned of 8 Nos of projects under Special Assistance(SCA) Central Assistance(SCA-untited) duringthe for Major works Annual Plan for 1 Graveyard & 7 Nos Madrassa in th State of Tripura 8 Nos project. 204.11 17 Special Plan (i) 150 seated Re-construction Nazrul Assistance(SPA) Chhatrabash at Agartala–G+3 (For Major works) (Phase-I & II) & State Haj House cum Musafir Khana at Agartala 2 projects 927.24 18 Term Loan Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development Coorporation is providing loan for economic upliftment of Minority youths under Agriculture, Transporet and Business & Technical Sector. 489 719.20 19 Education Loan Tripura Minorities Cooperative Development Coorporation is providing Loan for pursuing higher studies in professional & Technical courses. 43 87.95 20 Shara Capital For the above purpose share capital of to TMCDC. provided to TMCDC 9300 93.00 21 Multi Sectioral Govt. of India has sanctioned fund to 12 Development R.D. Block for implementation of following Projects(MsDP) major categories projectsL1) Education (School (CSS) CS. 90: building, Additional class room, lab etc.) ii) State 10 sharing Drinking water , iii) Healthrelated , iv) Housing etc. 856 projects 7831.00 (Central share Rs.6808 lakhs & State Share Rs.1023 lakhs) 22 Outfit Allowance 13 65.00

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 82 ] ACTION PLAN (BUDGET PROVISION) 2015-16 (Rs.in lakh) SL.NO Name of the Schemes Physical & Financial target (Proposed Budget Estimate during the year 2015-16) Physical Financial 1 Scholarship/stipend for Pre-matric, Post- matrict, Secial Incentive, Boarding house stipend, Special Coaching,Moulana Abul Kalam Azad Award, BegamRokeya Gold Medal a ward, Paramedical, Nursing & Engineering Courses etc. 46,000 stds Rs.600.00 2 Settlement of Minorities 66 families Rs.50.00 3 R.M. Group Village Scheme 2,000 families Rs.200.00 4 Financial Assistance to Sports persons Need based Rs.6.00 5 Development & Protection of Wakf properties Need based Rs.50.00 6 Major Works Need based Rs.110.00 7 Grants to PSUs (TMCDC Ltd) 3,000 share Rs.30.00 8 Muti Sectoral Develoment for Minorities (MsDP)(CSS) 90:10 sharing 12 Blocks & 1 NP Rs.6000.19 9 Others are including Nucleous Budget. etc. Need based Rs.60.00 10 Special Central Assistance(SCA) projects New projects Rs.104.00 11 Special Plan Projects (SPA) projects New projects Rs.1119.52

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 19th Report during the year 2014-15. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2014- 15 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2015-16. 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 appoint and proper training programme be organise time to time by the Department. Training programme for staff need to organise for their skill development and proper implementation of schemes of the department 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 :

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 83 ] RECOMMENDATIONS i) The Deptt. is to place Cabinet Memo for approval of the sanctioned posts and necessary steps be taken for recruitment/appointment of sanctioned post accordingly. ii) The Deptt. is to continue its various Development activities for Minorities throughout the year. iii) Financial Assistance to Minority patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme should be enhanced. The Deptt. is to pursue their proposal for enhancement of financial assistance to Minority patients under Nucleus Budget Scheme. Finance Deptt. is to examine and consider the proposal at an early date. iv) The Deptt. is to continue formulation of more proposal to promote and upgrade the standard of life of the financial backward Minority families. v) The Deptt. is to upgrade Sr. Madrassa to High Madrasa and Jr. Madrasa to Sr. Madrassa as may be found feasible. vi) The Deptt. is to organise awareness programme with a view to ensure proper implementation of various Scheme.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 84 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-2015 are shown below.:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Information Cultural Affairs Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 17 a) Non-Plan 1638.84 1655.84 1655.84 b) Plan 1132.92 538.00 367.00 189.00 1094.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 826.57 230.00 150.00 90.00 470.00 TOTAL : 17 = 3598.33 2423.84 517.00 279.00 3219.84

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.17 is examined by the Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15 which are noted below. i) Recommendation of the Committee : Newspapers and Magazines to Panchayat & Village level be provided and for that the Finance Department to allocate necessary fund.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 85 ] 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 the fund required would be three times for which proposal has been sent .This will be implemented in next financial years. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Cultural activities of Minorities to be promoted specially on the religious Memorable dates like Id, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Garia etc. Action taken by the Department : ICA Department organise cultural programme as per annual cultural calendar every year.In total around 88Nos. items based on major festivals of tribal and non tribals and other communities are included there.As regard the cultural activities of minorities to be promoted specially on the religious memorable dates mentioned as on Eid,Good Friday, Buddha Purnima , Garia etc. Neces- sary financial assistance / grants from the Department for organisation of the cultural programme is provided according to the need and requirement of the concerned organiser. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to make endeavour to provide coaching to rising local Artists to promote their standard / skill. Action taken by the Department : ICA Department used to organise cultural workshop / training throughout different locations for the growth & development as well as to motivate the rising local artistes both in rural & urban areas. Adding to that cultural exchange programme of different communities take place throughout the year.

Functioning of the ICA Department during 2014-15 and its action plan for 2015-16

The Information & Cultural Affairs Department functions under 2 major wings viz Information and Cultural with the following objectives :- 1. 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.

2. Details :- 2.1 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 56 local registered newspaper as per “ Tripura Advertisement Guidelines-2009 “ came into force on 01-01-2009. The achievement of 2014- 15 vis a vis plan 2015-16 is as below :-

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 86 ] SL.No. Item 2014-15 (Upto 2015-16 January,2015 1 Classified 1926 2800 2 Display 1179 1600 3 Website 393 400

Details of 56 newspaper :-

SL.No. Category Dailies Weeklies Fortnightly 1 A 4 0 0 2 B 11 0 0 3 C 8 32 1 Total :- 23 32 1 b) Information and facilitation Centre (ICFC) : 69 ICFC will continue to function in 2014-15 also to extend information service to the people so that they may get conversant with various information about Plan, Development Schemes, Programmes Welfare activities of Government. Newspapers (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 Infor- mation 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 sec- tion 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 2014-15(Upto 2015-16 January, 2015) 1 Press Release 3407 4500 2 Feature/Success story 28 150 3 Press Round up 425 600 4 Conducted Tour - 3 5 Press Conference 130 As per requirement 6 Photo Coverage 4899 7000 7 Video Coverage 72 35

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 87 ] d) Publication :- Some of the important publications of the Government like Booklet, Poster, Leaflet, Folder etc. are done by ICA Department and the Publications wing takes the responsibility to implement it. This wing also brought out the following publications in 2014-15 :- SL.No. Name Type Category 1 Gomati Bengali lioterary Magazine Quarterly 2 Raima Kok Barak literary Magazine Quarterly 3 Natun Tripura Bengali Newspaper Monthly 4 Tripura Kogtoon Kok Barak newspaper Monthly 5 Tripura Sadak Chakma language Newspaper Monthly 6 Tripura Che Manipuri language Newspaper Monthly 7 Tripura Che Bishnupriya Manipuri language Newspaper Monthly 8 Tripura Sambad Wall newspaper in Bengali Monthly 9 Tripura Today English newspaper Monthly

In addition to regular issues, some special issue are also published in different occasions. The above activities will continue in 2015-16 e) Field/ Rural Publicity Group talks, Seminar, Symposium, Audio Visual Show, Video Show are organised for Rural Pub- licity. Social messaged are transmitted through LRS omissus like afforestation, immunization, childcare disease preventive measures, small savings etc. Feedback from public in the form of fortnightly confidential public reaction report (FCPRR) on development activities were also collected in 2014-15 to give feedback to different department. Achievement of rural publicity in 2014-15 and plan of 2015-16 are as below :-

SI.NO. Item 2014-15 (Upto 2015-16 January, 2015) 1 Group talk 1616 1800 2 Seminar/symposium 486 500 3 Feed back(FCPR) 702 750 f) Songs & Drama : The services of 370 revived Loka Ranjan Sakhas ( a voluntary rural cultural organisation approved by ICA Department ) were utilized in 2014-15 for revival and promotion of Folk cultural in rural areas and transmit social message to the public of these, 151 functioned under TTAADC. In 2014- 15 also their services will be utilised for the similar purpose. 3. Cultural Affairs : 3.1 Cultural Programmes:- Cultural programme are organised in 2014-15 throughout the State to promote cultural heritage of the State as per annual cultural calendar consisting about 2000 programmes in 88 events. 153 (upto January, 2015) cultural workshops were also organised. In 2014-15 cultural programme will be organised in similar manner as per calendar to be prepared in the beginning of the year. About 200 workshops will also be organised.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 88 ] The fund availability in this regard during 2014-15 is as below :

SI.No. Fund provided by Amount in lakh 1 State Government 116.00 2 NEZCC(North East Zonal Cultural Centre) 31.00 3 EZCC(East Zonal Cultural Centre) 9.00 Total :- 156.00

3.2 Cultural exchange programme : In total 28 such programmes were organized in 2014-15. In 2015-16 at least 35 will be organized.

3.3 Exhibition : 19 Exhibitions were organized in 2014-15 to highlighting overall achievement of the Government in different field. Fairs and festivals are the common occasions for these exhibitions. In 2015-16 also similar programmes will be organized iv) Book Fair : Book Fair has been playing a very important role in the development of literature and culture in Tripura Book Fair has been organized in 2014-15. This will be continued in 2015-16 also.

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RECOMMENDATIONS i] 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 the next financial year 2015-16 ii) The Deptt. is to continue cultural activities of Minorities specially on the religious memorable dates. iii) The Deptt. is to continue for providing coaching to rising local Artists for promoting their standard/skill. iv) The Deptt. is to purchase eco-sound system and provide them to all Dist. Head quarters. v) The Deptt. is to increase the no. of posts of Reporters. vi) The Deptt. is to publish 5000 Nos. of Cultural Calenders for distribution to the elected Members covering all blocks and panchayats.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 109 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-2015 are shown below.:- (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Tourism Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 59 a) Non-Plan 150.90 151.00 151.00 b) Plan 266.20 112.32 84.71 50.97 248.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 402.00 520.00 310.00 170.00 1000.00 TOTAL : 59 = 819.10 783.32 394.71 220.97 1399.00

As referred by the House, the Budget proposals under Demand No.59 is examined by the Subject Committee–II in its meeting held on 22-02-2015 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 19th Report in the year 2014-15 to which the Department submitted the replies in seriatim which are noted below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its persuation, Sanjoy BOP at Sanaia Reang Para at Kamalpur and natural water falls at Sardhu Karkari Village at Chindraipara, Baramura near Eco-park to be included at Tourist Spot by upgrading the atmosphere. Action taken by the Department : The concept paper for development of waterfalls at Sanaiya Reang Para (Sanjoy BOP) under

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 110 ] 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 sanction to the Additional Secretary, Planning (P&C) Department, Govt. of Tripura vide No.F.4(3)-Tourism/Proj/2013/6588-90 dated 14-10-2014. An official team of Directorate of Tourism has visited the natural water fall at Sardhu Karkari Village at Chindraipara near Baramura Eco-park. On visit it is found that there is a water fall which is flowing from the hill top about 40 feet high on the big stone which looks very nice and draws the attraction of tourists. The team is of the opinion that the site may be developed as a tourist spot by providing some facilities like sitting arrangement, waiting shed, public convenience and also by providing connecting road from Baramura to Sardhu Karkari Village (water fall) about 1.5 km away. Accordingly a draft concept note is under preparation for development of the said spot. During 2014-15 we could not draw fund from CSS due to non-liquidation in full of the fund received earlier from the Govt. of India. However, steps have been taken for expeditious utilisation of the fund and early submission of Utilisation Certificate. ii) 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. iii) Recommendation of the Committee :

There should be project under Tourism Department and a tourist visit place for Unakoti, Khawra Bill, Satera Miar Howar, Sanjoy BOP etc. 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.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 111 ] Major achievements made during the year 2014-15

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 2014-15 :- (i) One Cafeteria, namely Abhinandan Cafeteria at Kalapania in Sonamura Sub-Division has been inaugurated. (ii) Destination Development of Bramakunda has already been completed, now ready for commissioning. (iii) 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 modern facilities which has also been commissioned. (iv) Destination Development of Belonia (Craft & Cultural Centre at Rajnagar) is at its completion stage. (v) Two numbers of motor boats have already been purchased and the same have been provided at Maharani & Chabimura for tourist attraction. (vi) Construction of the campus and boys’ hostel for establishment of the Institute of Hotel Management at Anandanagar has been completed. (vii) Destination Development of Chabimura is at its completion stage. (viii) Renovation and retrofitting of Neermahal Palace, Melagarh is in good progress. (ix) Development of Mandirghat stair case at its completion stage. (x) Work of setting up of solar power plant project at Eden Tourist Lodge is in progress. (xi) Construction of approach road and entrance gate at Eden Tourist Lodge work is in progress. (xii) Development of Children Park at bank of Fatik Sagar, Amarpur is in progress. (xiii) Construction of Multipurpose Hall in Thakurchherra Village, Pilak is in progress. (xiv) A MoU has been signed between the TTDC Ltd. and Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) regarding booking of package tour. (xv) For exploring of Tripura Tourism outside the state we have installed hoardings in two places viz Dhigha and Shealdaha in West Bengal. (xvi) Necessary furniture for new Directorate of Tourism has been procured. (xvii) 22 nos. NON-AC Rooms have been converted into AC Rooms. (xviii)Eco-Tourism Package has been launched with the collaboration of TFDPC Ltd. (Forest Department) and Eco-Tourism Society of India.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 112 ] Information regarding tourist arrival in the state for the year 2013-14 and 2014-2015 (up-to Dec. 2014) 2013-14 2014-15 (up-to Dec. 2014) Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign 3,59,995 15,376 2,74,960 21,267

Revenue earned:- 2013-14 2014-15 (upto Dec. 2014) 189.27 lakhs 151.31 lakhs

Fairs & Festivals: Tripura Tourism participated outside the state as noted below:- i) International Tourism Mart, Shilong ii) India International Tourism Mart, Gurgaon iii) India International Tourism Mart, Hyderabad iv) Travel & Tourism Fair, Mumbai v) Travel East (CII), Kolkata vi) India International Tourism Fair, New Delhi Implementation of the plan/programme and project to be continued and completed During 2015 – 16 A) List of On Going Tourism Project i) Destination Development of Amarpur ii) Destination Development of Khowai iii) Destination Development of Old Agartala Royal Palace. iv) Destination Development of Chabimura. v) Destination Development of Jampui Hill vi) Circuit Development of Dhalai North Circuit. (Unakoti, Vanghmung & Fuldungsai) vii) Circuit Development of West South Circuit. (Pilak, Dasami Reang Para, Rungtang) viii) Circuit Development of Ambassa- Gandacharra- Udaipur - Santibazar. (Old Palace Grounf, Rajnagar, Udaipur) ix) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Banabithi, Khowai. x) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Devipur, Bishalgarh xi) Rural Tourism Project (Software) at Kalapania, Sonamura. xii) IT Project xiii) State Institute of Hotel Management at Anandanagar. xiv) Huner-Se-Rozgar Tak

B) The following projects to be re-prioritised for consideration of the Ministry of Tourism for Central Financial Assistance for the year 2015-16. 1) Mega Circuit Development of Neermahal Water Palace. 2) Circuit Development of Buddhist Circuit Manubankul, Pilak-Boxanagar & Vipasana (Machmara). 3) Circuit Development of way side amenities along NH-44 (Teliamura-Chakmaghat-Ambassa— 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 113 ] Kumarghat-Bagbasa). 4) Circuit Development of Maitree Uddyan Chottakhola. 5) Light and Sound Show(SEL Show) at Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala through ITDC(Destination ) 6) Destination Development of Infrastructure for Border Ceremony at Akhaura 7) Destination Development of Golaghati. 8) Destination Development of Chabimura-Bandwar.

Special target for the year 2015-16 under State Plan Budget Works/components of the following projects would be continued/taken up from the State Budget for the year 2015-16 . 1. Renovation and Retrofitting of Neermahal Palace, Melagarh. 2. Destination Development of Chabimura. 3. Construction of Gate of Neermahal and other components. 4. Construction of Entrance Gate & Boundary Wall of State Institute of Hotel Management, at Anandanagar. 5. Maintenance & up-gradation of Tourist Lodges. 6. Participation in Tourism Fairs/Festival inside and outside state for marketing initiatives. 7. Installation of Hoarding in different strategic places of the state and outside state. 8. Publication of tourism materials. 9. Issuing advertisement in different travel magazines for publicity and marketing of tourism products. 10. Purchase of vehicle for package tours. 11. Training for skill development in Housekeeping, Food production, Food & Beverage service etc. 12. Holding of seminar/ workshop on tourism. 13. Observance of World Tourism Day on 27th September

During discussion, the Principal Secretary of the Tourism Department informed the Committee that the Department has been trying to develop in the tourism sector in the State in various ways for attraction of the tourists as well as the foreign tourists. In respect of development of tourist sector of the State, the Hon’ble Members of the Subject Committee–II opined that the department to take measure steps for development of infracstructural and other facilities as well as beautification of tourist spots, eco-parks, tourist lodges etc. and also be establish new tourist spots in the State. Thereafter, the Committee expressed that the rate of Tourist Lodge accommodation is high for the ordinary people of our State. So, the Department may take effective step to fix a reasonable rate in this respect.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 114 ] 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 continue its persuasion for development of water fall at Sanaiya Reang Para (Sanjoy BOP) under Durga Chowmuhani R.D. Bloc, Dhalai District and at Sardhu Karkari Village at Chindraipara, Barmura respectively for which project involving cost of Rs. 500.00 lakhs has been sent to the Addl. Secretary, Planning (P&C) Deptt. and draft concept note is under preparation. 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 Tourist Lodge accommodation be made more affordable to ordinary people by segregating facilities thereof in a part.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 115 ] 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. 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 2015-16 as placed in the House for Grants as well as the Revised Budget for the year 2014-15 in respect of the Department under Demand No. 24 are shown below : (Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Industry & Commerce Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 24 a) Non-Plan 1575.39 2020.00 2020.00 b) Plan 6148.18 3352.00 2355.00 1391.00 7098.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 2720.20 711.00 468.00 275.00 1454.00 TOTAL : 24 = 10443.77 6083.00 2823.00 1666.00 10572.00

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 24-02-2015 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 2014-15 and stated that the following actions were taken as per recommendation in seriatim below :- i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to expedite opening of Border Haat at (i) Kamalasagar (ii) Srinagar (iii) Pal Basti and (iv) Kamalpur. Action taken by the Department : Out of total 8 (eight) Border Haats the Ministry has given approval for 4 (four) only in first

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 116 ] phase, of which only 2 (two) are sanctioned. Status of implementation is as under : i) Construction of Kamalasagar Border Haat in Sipahijala District is going on and expected to be completed by March 2015. Total project cost is Rs. 2.44 cr. and the entire fund is released by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce. ii) The Srinagar Border Haat in South Tripura is already completed and inaugurated on 13th Jan 2015. The Haat is now fully functional. Total project cost is Rs. 2.38 cr. and the entire fund is released by the Government of India, Ministry of Commerce. iii) & iv) For Raghna and Kamalpur Border Haats, land has been identified in the Indian side and communicated to Government of Bangladesh. Recently, the Government of Bangladesh has conveyed their approval on the pillar locations of the two Border Haats at Kurmaghat (Kamalpur) – Kamalganj (Moulvibazar) and Paschim Botuli (Palbasti-Raghna) and Juri (Moulvibazar). ii) Recommendation of the Committee : The goal of setting up of Tannery Industry in the State, the Department to continue its effort to attract and motivate the interested persons/ Agencies. 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. However, no such proposal is received from any beneficiary on tannery unit. The Department is continuing its endeavor for a viable project in tannery sector. iii) Recommendation of the Committee : Implementation of the Project Work taken up by the TIDC Ltd. to be expedited and continue persuasion towards IIDC Project. Action taken by the Department : TIDC Ltd. has taken initiative for completion of the on-going projects. e.gi) Bamboo Park at Bodhjungnagar is nearing completion. ii) 1st phase of Hapania International Fair Ground is completed. iii) The IIDC at Dewanpassa, Dharmanagar is already completed.iv) Srimantapur Land Custom Station is expected to be completed by March 2015.v) Tender process is going on for upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate. Integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDCs) : The Department has taken effective steps for setting up Integrated Infrastructure Development Centres (IIDC) in different locations of the State under the scheme of MSME-CDP of Government of India. Tripura Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. is the Implementing Agency for all these projects. One IIDC at Sarasima, Belonia is already sanctioned by the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) on 28th May 2014. The IIDC will be set up over an area of about 40 acres of land. 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 been requested on 16th Jan 2015 to release the 1st installment. Tender process is going on. Steps have been initiated for setting up an IIDC at Lalchari, Ambassa. Total 46 acres of land has been earmarked for this project. DPR has been prepared for an amount of Rs. 10.51 cr. and the same will be sent to the Government of India for according approval.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 117 ] iv) Recommendation of the Committee : SEGP to be extended to the uncovered areas and motivate Banks so that beneficiaries can implement the Scheme. 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 2500 cases during 2013-14, total 4681 cases were sponsored, out of which 2332 cases were sanctioned by various participating banks. Finally, 2034 cases were disbursed by banks amounting to Rs. 39.27 cr. Disbursement of part payment cases are going on. For 2014-15, total target is 3000 beneficiaries. Department of Industries & Commerce has already sponsored 4891 cases. So far, 9 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 : The Department to consider distribution of Officer/ Staff upto block level as per requirement. Action taken by the Department : Based on the availability of manpower, utmost care is taken for placing officers and staffs in the District and Block level for successful implementation of different beneficiary-oriented schemes. Posting of staffs in newly created Blocks has been ensured by rearrangement of existing staffs. vi) Recommendation of the Committee : To enhance the resource generation Tripura Bamboo Mission to take up Bamboo Plantation. Action taken by the Department : Considering the importance of sustainable availability of bamboo on a long term basis for value addition and livelihood generation, TBM has taken steps for bamboo plantation through MGNREGA scheme. The scheme has been implemented in 5 (five) Rural Development blocks of West Tripura and Khowai during the planting season 2014 with total plantation of 363 ha covering 527 beneficiaries, mostly Tribal, RoFR beneficiaries. Tripura Bamboo Mission has also identified 789 ha of land through 23 Gramasabha/VCs in four RD blocks of Tripura (west Tripura and Khowai) Mungiakami, Mohanpur, Hezamara, Belbari for the planting season 2015 and the proposals has been sent to the respective BDOs for according sanction under MGNREGA. This is yet to be sanctioned. In addition to this, Tripura Bamboo Mission has developed one High Density Bamboo Plantation system for better and quicker return to the farmers.Tripura Bamboo Mission has also submitted proposals to different Deptts/Agencies seeking fund for 1000 ha plantation, but sanction is yet to be received: i) NEC, Shillong through Planning Department, Government of Tripura ii) National Bamboo Mission, Ministry of Agriculture & Corporation through the Forest

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 118 ] Department, Government of Tripura. iii) National Rural Livelihood Mission, MoRD through the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission under the Department of RD, Government of Tripura. iv) The Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tripura.

Significant achievement during 2014-15 : 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 * The figures are upto 31.01.2015. The Disbursements are going on.

(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

* The figures are upto 31.01.2015. Selection of beneficiary as well as Disbursement of sanctioned cases is going on.

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 and an Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP). A Bamboo Park is also being set up. · As on 31.01.2015, out of 81 units to whom land/ sheds have been allotted at Bodhjungnagar, 27 units have been set up and are functioning. Total investment so far is about Rs. 700 crores and total direct employment generated is about 1200. · A proposal of Upgradation of Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex is recently sanctioned by Government of India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, DIPP. Total project cost is Rs. 62.0 cr.

(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

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 119 ] 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 been requested to release the 1st installment of Rs. 2.00 cr. 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 order is already issued. ii) DPR has been prepared for Upgradation of Kumarghat I.E. under MSME-CDP scheme with total project cost of Rs. 8.0 cr.

Foreign Trade (a) Trade volume : The total volume of trade during 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15 is as follows : (Rs. in crores) Year Imports Exports Total 2012-13 342.65 0.41 343.06 2013-14 229.83 0.41 230.24 2014-15 (upto Nov’14) 187.63 0.73 188.36

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 : Out of total project cost of Rs. 16.00 cr., GOI share is Rs. 12.00 cr and state share is Rs. 4.00 cr. Entire fund is released and work is nearing completion. Target date of completion is March 2015. · Other LCS : Steps have been initiated to upgrade the other existing LCSs into Integrated Development Complex under ASIDE scheme of Government of India, Ministry of Commerce.

(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 : Entire fund is released by the Ministry. The Border Haat is inaugurated on 13th Jan 2015 in presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [120 ] Commerce Minister of Government of Bangladesh. Presently Haat is functioning once in a week i.e on Tuesday. Total trade per day is about Rs. 3-4 lakhs.

· Border Haat, Kamalasagar : Entire fund is released by the Ministry. The construction of Haat is nearing completion. Target date of completion is March, 2015

· Border Haat and Palbasti (Raghna) and Kamalpur : Recently, 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).

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTES (ITIS) Presently, there are 13 ITIs in the State. Establishment 4 new ITIs under SPA: 4 new ITIs are being set up at Bishramganj, Teliamura, Kamalpur and Longtarai Valley at a cost of Rs.12 crores each. The total intake capacity of these ITIs shall be 1,024 candidates. During 2014- 15, State Government has released Rs. 3.66 cr. for purchase of tools & equipments. 1st phase of these ITIs i.e Civil work is nearing completion. Government of India has released fund of Rs. 4.82 cr. for 2 (two) new ITIs at Gandachhera and Kanchanpur. Proposal has been initiated for another ITI at Santirbazar.

Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS): In Tripura, the Scheme is being implemented by all ITIs. Presently, 116 courses are being conducted through ITIs. Efforts are also being made to register private VTPs. In all, ITIs have covered 195 trainees during 2010-11, 748 trainees during 2011-12 and 1,692 trainees during 2012-13, 2250 trainees in 2013-14.

RESOURCE BASED SECTORS On-going activities : (a) Tea : One Tea processing factory is being set up by Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd. (TTDCL) in Brahmakunda with funding from NEC. (b) Food Processing : The Department is implementing the scheme of National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) of Government of India, Ministry of Food Processing Industries. During 2014-15, the following proposals were sanctioned grants under this scheme : · Rice Mill · Refrigerated vehicles · Hands-on training by CFTRI, Mysore · Awareness programme & Investors Meet at Agartala

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 121 ] creating requisite infrastructure for bamboo based industries, one Bamboo Park is being set up at Bodhjungnagar. M/s Mutha Industries has already taken land in the Bamboo Park. They are manufacturing bamboo tiles, flooring at Bamboo Park. (d) 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. 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. (e) 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 yet to be finalized. Meanwhile ONGC Ltd. has taken steps for establishing the gas potential for the proposed project.

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, during 2014- 15, the State Level Committee has recommended 8 nos of proposals amounting to Rs. 32.66 lakhs. So far, fund is released to 16 nos. of cases (under TIS, 2002/TIIPIS, 2007 and TIIPIS, 2012) amounting to Rs. 1.08 cr. 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 2014-15 as follows: (Rs. in cr.) Sl No PSU/Board Share capital/Grant 1 Tripura Jute Mills Ltd. 21.00 2 Tripura Small Industries Corporation Ltd. 4.00 3 Tripura Tea Development Corporation Ltd. 2.80 4 Tripura Khadi & Village Industries Board 4.20

PLAN/PROGRAMME DURING 2015-16 The position regarding utilisation of State Plan Allocation during 2014-15 and 2015-16 is as follows: (Rs. in lakhs) Scheme Actual (2013-14) RE (2014-15) BE (2015-16) Village & Small Industries Direction & Administration 13.51 25.62 40.30 Small Scale Industry (Incentives, Publicity) 247.60 268.85 342.30 District Industries Centre 47.67 45.50 68.50 Establishment Grant to TKVIB 380.00 420.00 500.00 Sub-Total (A) 688.78 759.97 951.10

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 122 ] Industries other than V & SI Land Acquisition/Infrastructure Development 400.00 50.00 608.00 State share of Central Schemes 504.84 443.18 400.00 SPA/SCA 1080.00 1100.00 2.00 Swabalamban 1250.0 1200.00 1300.00 Bamboo Mission 115.00 120.00 120.00 Machine & Equipment 0.00 0.00 150.00 Share Capital to TJML 1900.00 2100.00 2500.00 Share Capital to TTDC 250.00 280.00 340.00 Share Capital to TSIC 370.00 400.00 480.00 Sub-Total (B) 5869.84 6143.18 5900.00 Labour & Labour Welfare - ITI 366.94 345.03 248.90 Sub-Total (C) 366.94 345.03 248.90 Total 6925.56 7248.18 7100.00

PROPOSED ACTIVITY DURING 2015-16 : 1. Promoting self-employment through PMEGP and Swabalamban scheme throughout the state with the active support of District Industries Centre. 2. Completion of the project of upgradation of Bodhjungnagar Industrial Complex under Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS). 3. Completion of other on-going infrastructure works like upgradation of Badharghat Industrial Estate, IIDC at Belonia. 4. Taking up new activities like setting up of IIDC at Ambassa, upgradation of Kumarghat Industrial Estate etc. 5. Proper implementation of projects under Mission mode like Tripura Bamboo Mission, National Mission on Food Processing etc. 6. Completion and commencement of on-going export related infrastructure projects like Srimantapur Land Custom Station, Kamalasagar Border Haat. 7. Initiative for setting up of new Border Haats at Kamalpur and Raghna (Palbasti). 8. Completion and commencement of Tea Processing Factory at Brahmakunda 9. Completion of new ITIs at Bishramganj, Teliamura, Kamalpur and Longtarai Valley. Also, efforts to be taken for completion of other two ITIs at Gandachhera and Kanchanpur 10. Continuation of providing subsidy to industrial units under “Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentives Scheme”, 11. 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 2015-16. 12. Overall guidance to existing as well as upcoming micro, small and medium scale industries in all potential sectors in the state.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 123 ] 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 19th Report during the year 2014-15. Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, bamboo plantation may be increased in the state specially in the land of patta holders. In this respect, rate of subsity may increase for encourage the beneficiaries for plantation of bamboo. Department may take steps for open the proposed border haat. For implementation of various schemes of the department more staff need to recruit 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 2014-15, achievement made by the Department during the year 2014-15 (Financial and Physical) and Plan/Programme of project to be implemented during the financial year 2015-16. 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) Construction of Kamalasagar Border Haat in Sipahijala District be completed in a time frame and construction of Raghria (Palbasti) and Kamalpur Border Haats be undertaken as early as possible. ii) The Deptt. 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. iii) 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 an IIDC at Lalchari, Ambassa. iv) The Deptt. is to extend SEGP to the uncovered areas and persuasion with Banks for sanction and disbursement be continued. v) 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.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 124 ] REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE (HANDLOOM, HANDICRAFTS & SERICULTURE) [ DEMAND NO- 25 ]

The Department of Industries & Commerce (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture) is one of the important Department of the Government of Tripura. It is a separate Directorate under the Department of Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Tripura. The Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, under the Department of Industries & Commerce has been set-up in the year 1989 with a view to provide better support & technical guidance to the weavers, artisans & rearers for their socio-economic Development. This Department is concern with the development activities of 3(three) important sectors namely Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, from grassroots level within the State with financial support from both Central and State Govt. Besides there are 1(one) State level Organization (P.S.U) namely Tripura Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. in which one larger Cooperative Society has already been merged for betterment of promotional activities of Handloom , Handicrafts in the State. 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 2014-15 ; (ii) Achievement made by the department during the year 2014-15 and (iii) The plan/programme and an project to be implemented during the year 2015-16. The Demand for Grants under Demand No.25 related to the Department for the Financial year 2015-2016 in the House and the Revised Budget for the year 2014-2015 are shown below :–

(Rs. in lac) Name of the Department Budget 2015–16

Handloom, Handicrafts & Revised Fund placed with

Dem. No. Dem. Sericulture 2014–15 Demand T.S.P S.C.P. TOTAL 25 a) Non-Plan 1593.65 1789.08 1789.08 b) Plan 1665.51 666.49 464.47 311.04 1442.00 c) CASP/Other than CASP 1771.65 990.29 653.17 463.54 2107.00 TOTAL : 25 = 5030.81 3445.86 117.64 774.58 5338.08

As referred by the House, the budget proposals is examined by the Subject Committee-II in its meeting held on 24-02-2015 and heard the Departmental Representatives appeared before the Committee on summon. The Committee first wanted to know the action taken on the recommendation made by the Committee for the year 2014-2015. Accordingly, the Secretary has submitted the Action taken Report in respect of the recommendation which are furnished here-in-below in seriatim :-

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 125 ] i) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to continue its programme of training to weavers and artisans for upgrading their skill covering women and also consider to assist them by supplying tools and kits on subsidies rate for production of handloom fabrics and handicrafts items on commercial basis and to take up new items Action taken by the Department : Handloom: Department has covered 1000 nos. weavers under skill up-gradation training programme and for the rest 200 nos., training would be completed by the month of March, 2015. After training, the weavers have been provided following assistances; (a) Margin Money @ Rs.6000/- under IHDS; total Rs.19.20 lakh - - do - @ Rs.10000/- under Special Handloom Development Project; total Rs.68.00 lakh (b) Loom & Accessories @ Rs.8000/- under IHDS; total Rs.25.60 lakh- - do - @ Rs.15,000/- under Special Handloom Development Project; total Rs.102.00 lakh (c) Workshed @ Rs.25,000/- for BPL for 920 nos. weavers; total Rs.230.00 lakh - do - @ Rs.18,750/- for APL for 80 nos. weavers; total Rs.15.00 lakh (d) Stipend @ Rs.75/- per day for 60 days under IHDS; total Rs.11.52 lakh - do - @ Rs.100/- per day for 90 days under Spl. Handloom Dev. Project; total Rs.612.00 lakh (e) Yarn Depot @ Rs.3,00,000/- per Cluster under IHDS/ Spl. Handloom Dev. Projects; total Rs.90.00 lakh Handicrafts: The Department is continuing skill up-gradation training programme for production of marketable items as per the market demand. During 2014-15, 60 nos. only handicrafts artisans could be covered due to constraint of fund in the budget provision though the target was more (200 nos.). The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India also not sanctioned any project proposal for skill up-gradation. Department is pursuing the matter with the Min- istry of Textiles, but no favourable response is received. Keeping the necessity for skill up-gradation training programme Department approaches various Departments (SC Welfare, ST Welfare and JICA) to get fund for training programme. SC Welfare Rs.16.00 lakh, ST Welfare Rs.41.10 lakh and will be covered totally 220 nos. new artisans and will be provided necessary tools & kits to the beneficiaries. ii) Recommendation of the Committee : Sericulture activities be upgraded extending to more beneficiaries and for that MNREGA may be tagged. Action taken by the Department : The Department has implemented Sericulture Scheme tagging with MGNREGA during the year 2014-15. For raising new plantation as well as development of existing garden, total 4621 beneficiaries have been benefited for development of 1794 acres mulberry garden for which total an

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 126 ] amount of Rs.444.28 lakhs is utilised under MGNREGA. The details of coverage of beneficiaries and fund utilisation is as under; (a) West Tripura–751 nos. benf./ 288.66 acres Rs.62.55 lakh (b) Sepahijala District-1438 nos. benf./387.8 acres – Rs.75.00 lakhs (c) Gomati District-687 nos. benf./258.4 acres Rs.58.91 lakhs (d) South Tripura-220 nos. benf./111 acres Rs.33.65 lakhs (e) Khowai District-60 nos. benf./20.5 acres Rs.6.16 lakhs (f) Dhalai District-330 nos. benf./114.5 acres Rs.27.98 lakhs (g) North Tripura-1135 nos. benf/612.7 acres Rs.181.25 lakhs iii) Recommendation of the Committee : The Department to consider manufacturing of clothes in the State itself by providing required training and facilities Action taken by the Department : Under Special Handloom Development Project and Integrated Handloom Development Scheme, different clothes have been manufactured in clusters and also training has been imparted by Master Trainer brought from outside the State. Regarding manufacturing of readymade garments after obtaining of fund from Govt. of India we can take up the work of implementation. iv) Recommendation of the Committee : Setting up of new Cluster as proposed in the action plan 2014-15 be completed by 31-03- 2015. Finance Department to actively consider allocation of fund at least during R. E. 2014-15. Action taken by the Department : Handloom: Formation of 8 new Handloom Clusters at Rajghat, Fatikcherra, Lalsingmura, Khumulwng, Mandwi, Daccarbari, Narayan khamar, Padmabil have been completed. Handicrafts:Formation of 3 new Handicrafts Clusters at Kumarghat, Damcherra and Manubankul is in process and will be completed by the March, 2015. Sericulture:Process for formation of 2 new Sericulture Cluster at Nalchar and Kathalia in order to cover more beneficiaries under Sericulture Scheme for generating income as well as development of Sericulture sector is completed.

The achievement made during the year 2014-15: The Government has taken many initiatives in strengthening the activities in the field of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture for creating employment opportunities through different schemes of Cluster Development Approach and Skill Development training as well as providing modern equipments of latest technology for upliftment of beneficiaries after engaging them in this field etc. The achievement specified below indicates the praise worthy success. Handloom Sector: · As a part of initiative under Handloom Sector introduced the Integrated Handloom Develop- ment Scheme and Special Handloom Development Project were implemented. Under the Scheme and Project loin loom weavers were converted to frame loom weaving on commercial basis and in

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 127 ] addition the traditional frame loom weavers were also provided skill up-gradation training including providing loom and accessories, margin money and workshed etc. · Total 1000 nos. weavers were provided skill upgradation training. The weavers have been provided loom and accessories including margin money for procurement of yarn for production of Handloom fabrics. · 1000 nos. weavers were provided workshed for keeping their frame loom with a view to increase the production of Handloom fabrics. · Rs.7.20 lakh has been transferred to TTAADC for production of Pachra by Tribal weavers. · Skill up-gradation training have been provided to 80 nos. weavers under State Plan fund during the year 2014-15. · 4 National Handloom Expos. (3 nos. under NERTPS), 2 Special Handloom Expos., 15 nos. District Level Handloom Fairs were organized in various parts of the State. Total sale of Handloom goods were of Rs.219.12 lakhs out of which an amount of Rs.120.23 lakhs was of State Handloom products. · 45 nos. Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies were provided working capital to boost up their Handloom production activities. · 8 nos. new areas have been covered under Special Handloom Development Project, these are– Padmabil, Mandwi, Rajghat, Fatikcherra, Khumulwng, Daccarbari, Narayankhamar and Lalsingmura. In these areas total 480 nos. weavers have already been trained on weaving and loom and accessories, margin money etc. have already been provided so that they can take up commercial production of Handloom fabrics. For formation of Handloom Cluster including formation of Cooperative So- cieties is going on with a view to provide facilities to the weavers of the areas after completion of the implementation of the project. · 2 nos. training shed have been constructed at Padmabil and Rajghat under Special Handloom Development Project. · 3 nos. Common Weaving sheds have been constructed at Gobindapur Handloom Cluster, Shankhala Handloom Cluster and Noabadi under D. C. Para Handloom Cluster. · 1 no. Common Facility Centre has been constructed at Sipaihour, Khowai with the fund of DM & Collector, Khowai District. · During the financial year 2014-15, 17 nos. project proposals were prepared and submitted to the Development Commissioner for Handloom, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, for implementation of Handloom Scheme in 17 places. The approved project cost is Rs.848.00 lakhs for development Clusters and Rs.350.20 lakhs is for technology up-gradation. This project will be implemented in 3 years covering 1020 nos. weavers. 1st instalment of fund amounting to Rs.171.00 lakhs has been released by Govt. of India. The implementation of the scheme will be started shortly. Health Insurance Scheme: This is a welfare Scheme for providing better health care facilities to the Handloom weavers. The Health Insurance Scheme aims at financially enabling the weavers community to access the best of health care facilities. The scheme is to cover not only the weaver but his wife and two children to cover all free existing diseases as well as new disease and keeping substantial provision of OPD. The ancillary workers are also eligible for coverage under this scheme. During the current financial year 2014-15, 9367 nos. of weavers insurance have been renewed under this scheme.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 128 ] Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana (MGBY): The Govt. of India has introduced the Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana (MGBY) with the basic object is to provide enhanced insurance cover to the handloom weavers in the case of natural as well as accidental death and in case total disability. 3175 nos. weavers insurance have been covered under this scheme during the financial year 2014-15.

Handicrafts Sector: Skill Up-gradation Programme; · The Department is continuing skill up gradation training programme for production of marketable items as per the market demand. During 2014-15, the target was 200 nos. under State Plan Budget. Due to constraint of fund in the budget provision 60 nos. only could be covered under state plan fund The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles, Government of India also not sanctions any project proposal for skill up gradation. Department is pursuing the matter with the Ministry of Textiles, but no favourable response is received. Keeping the necessity for skill up gradation programme Department approaches various Departments, like SC Welfare, ST Welfare and JICA and getting fund for training programme. SC Welfare Rs.16.00 lakhs, ST Welfare Rs.41.10 lakhs and totally covered 220 during 2014-15. Beneficiaries have been provided tools & kits and stipend during the training programme. Setting up of new Cluster; · Construction of Khowai Cluster under the financial support of JICA is in progress and completed the building up to roof level. The RD Department is the Implementing Agency for construction of the work and formation of 3 new Handicrafts Cluster at Kumarghat, Damchara & Manubankul is in process and will be completed by the March 2015. Financial Assistance to Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies & SHG’S; · 19 nos. Primary Handicrafts Cooperative Societies & SHG’s have been provided working capital for an amount of Rs.28.00 lakhs including procurement of raw materials, necessary tools & kits for production of saleable and value added handicrafts items. Setting up of an Urban Hut; · Phase-I of the project has already been completed and phase –II is on progress. The completed stalls of Urban Hut are being used in organizing different Handloom Fair/events. Department is regularly persuaded with the Government of India for release of Central share in time but GOI is always making delay for their contribution. The total project cost is Rs.384.00 lakhs. Construction of Development of Purbasha Complex; · The Phase –I, project is almost completed except beautification work. The phase-II construction will be taken up by the PWD (R & B) as decided in the review meeting held on 27th August 2014 in the Chamber of the Hon’ble Chief Minister accordingly drawings, Estimate, requirement of building etc. have been submitted to Public Work Department (R&B). The construction works will be started after demolition of the 2 two nos. old central godown.

Sericulture Sector: · Sericulture scheme is being implemented through cluster approach.18 nos. Sericulture Clus- ters are now functioning effectively for development of Sericulture industry to generate employ-

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 129 ] ment in the rural areas. 17 nos. Mulberry Rearers cum Reelers Cooperative Societies (MRCS) of which 1 no. new MRCS formed during 2014-15 are functioning effectively for providing forward and backward linkages with member beneficiaries. · Process for formation of 2 new Clusters at Kathalia and Nalchar is completed. · During 2014-15, total 1780 nos. new beneficiaries have been covered under Sericulture Scheme for development for their livelihood through Sericulture. · Total 1794 acres Mulberry gardens of 4621 beneficiaries have been developed under the con- vergence programme of MGNREGA for which total an amount of Rs.444.28 lakh has been utilized to strengthen the income of rural masses. · 1780 nos. Sericulture beneficiaries have been trained for Mulberry plantation and 1200 nos. beneficiaries on silkworm rearing to equip them for taking up Silkworm rearing activities successfully and they have paid stipend. · Training of 12 nos. twisters on silk twisting (4 moths) have been provided to run 2 nos. Twist- ing Unit at Udaipur and Santirbazar respectively. · Installation of one IBR boiler for operating Multi-end Silk Reeling Machine at Halhali, Dhalai District is completed and the unit will start functioning for processing of cocoons to produce silk yarn immediately. · TTAADC was provided Rs.5.20 lakhs for development of 200 nos. ST. women beneficiaries for Sericulture activities during 2014-15 under State Plan fund. · During the year 2014-15, total 40.40 MT. cocoons is produced upto the month of January, 2015 and 3.9 MT. raw silk and 6012 pieces silk sarees have been produced. The production of cocoons, raw silk and silk saree will further more increase upto the end of this financial year. · Under Catalytic Development Programme (CDP), 450 nos. beneficiaries have been provided financial support for different components and for this purpose Rs.624.81 lakhs is received from the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Under this scheme, total 600 nos. beneficiaries have been provided financial assistance for construction of individual rearing house for silkworm rearing. These rearing houses will be utilizing exclusively for conducting silkworm rearing. · During 2014-15, an approval of Rs.100.00 lakh is received for construction of 8 nos. Chawki Rearing Centres under Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojana (RKVY) in order supply of quality chawkiworm to the Sericulture beneficiaries to success silkworm crop. So far an amount of Rs.50.00 lakh has been released through the Agriculture Department and construction of 4 nos. CRCs will be completed soon. · During the year 2015-16, total 100 hactres of Mulberry garden has been brought under irrigation to increase the cocoon production. Beside this 2 Sub-mersible pump is installed for creation of reeling water facilities at Udaipur and Santirbazar. · Construction of State–of–art–of Sericulture Training Institute at Khamarbari, Champaknagar for providing training on Sericulture to the fresh candidate for new recruitment as and when required by the Department, to train the Sericulture field functionaries, Sericulture beneficiaries, silk reelers and refresher training for staff from time to time is under progress. The project is being implemented under the financial support of NEC. Total project cost is Rs.434.06 lakhs (90:10) of which Rs.290.00 lakhs has already released by NEC. The project is expected to be completed by 2015.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 130 ] · One project proposal ‘Integrated Development of Sericulture in Tripura’ for amounting to Rs.47.95 crores under NERTPS is approved by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for strengthening infrastructure support including setting up of Silk Processing and Printing Unit in the State.

Tripura Handloom Handicrafts Development Corporation LTD. (THHDC): · Tripura Handloom, Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. (THHDC Ltd.) is performing a pivotal role in regards to development of handloom and handicrafts in Tripura. THHDC Ltd. Organizing production and marketing of silk saree by using silk yarn produced in Tripura under the Sericulture Project arranged by the Directorate of Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, Govt. of Tripura. It is revealed that 3242 nos. raw fabrics produced during the year 2014-15 (up to January, 2015) out of which 2050 nos. has already been processed for marketing through THHDC Ltd. It is observed that, the popularity of Tripura silk saree is increasing day by day. · Production cost of raw fabrics is 42.15 lakh and after processing and printing of 1192 nos. the cost of finished products 55.35 lakhs only and in this way THHDC Ltd. Is increasing its turnover. The THHDC has also taken necessary steps for processing the balance quantity of raw fabrics (1192 nos.) worth of Rs.15.50 lakh. In accordance to the demand of customer THHDC is constantly upgrading the designs and variety and infuse new products in silk fabric segment to maintain its leadership. Production and supply of Gauge and Bandage; · In total 11,000 thans of Grey gauge and 9,100 thans Bandage cloth have been procured from the weavers of the State the Weavers Cooperative Societies in the 1st ten months i. e. upto January, 2015. Total value of grey Gauge and bandage cloth procured during 2014-15 i. e. Rs.92.62 lakh. · Total supply of processed Gauge and bandage cloths are: (a) 6815 thans of gauge amounting to Rs.28.09 lakh (b) 6114 thans of bandage amounting to Rs.40.11 lakh · From the above, it is clear that 4200 thans of Gauge and 3000 thans of bandage is lying in our stock and waiting for delivery order from the Health Department. Although last year we have supplied 8657 thans of Gauge and 8318 thans bandage to the Health Department. We have already requested the health Department to provide adequate supply order to lift the accumulated stock of Gauge and Bandage cloth. Previous year we had successfully supplied 50% of the requirement of the Health Department. This year we are prepared to supply more than 50% of the requirement of the Health Department. But unfortunately, we have not yet receive even 50% of the requirement of the Health Department. · Health Department was requested to provide yearly requirement by the month of April, 1024, (but no response was receive) to arrange yarn distribution of work to weavers and execute the supply smoothly. Besides, an amount of Rs.150.00 lakh will be required as working capital to run the production and supply activities of Gauge and bandage.

(III) The Plan/ Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2015-16 for consideration of the Committee during examination: The Department furnished some Issues for Consideration of the Subject Committee-II during Examination as appended below;

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 131 ] Handloom: · To promote the Handloom Sector the State Govt. is providing working capital to the Primary Handloom Cooperative Societies, looms and accessories, workshed, margin money to the weavers and skill up-gradation training, State share against the Centrally sponsored scheme like marketing support, Integrated Handloom Development Scheme, implementation of Special Handloom Devel- opment Project may be continued. During this financial year 2015-16, an amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs is kept in the Budget provision of State Plan under Handloom Sector for construction of 1 no. Common workshed Naitongcherra under Dhalai District. More funds is required to construct Com- mon Facility Centres and Office-Cum-Godown in new Handloom Cluster where the Directorate is yet to under-take the construction of the above said buildings. The required fund under Major Works Head for construction of Office-cum-Godown and CFC in new clusters may also be considered. · Skill up-gradation training will be provided to 160 nos. weavers under Special Handloom Development Project. · Under State Plan fund, 60 nos. of weavers will be provided skill up-gradation training on weaving of fabrics on frame loom. · TTAADC will be provided fund of Rs.9.30 lakh for production of Pachra by Tribal weavers under TTAADC. · 430 nos. workshed will be provided to 430 nos. weavers for fabric production. · 6 nos. of Common Training Shed will be constructed under Special Handloom Development Project. · 6 nos. Common Facility Centres/ Office cum Godown will be constructed under Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS). · 4 nos. National Handloom Expos. (3 under NERTPS), 8 Special Handloom Expos., 20 nos. District Level Handloom Fairs will be organized for sale of handloom products of the State. · 5000 nos. weavers will be covered under Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Yojana (MGBY). · 17 nos. Cluster Development projects will be implemented covering 11 nos. new areas. · 1 no. Apparel & Garment manufacturing unit will be set up at Budhjungnagar, West Tripura.

Handicrafts: Setting up of new Cluster; · To promote the Handicrafts activities, the State Government has taken special efforts for setting for up Common Facility Centres where required machineries shall be installed for bulk and quality production. For setting up & construction of new Handicrafts Cluster office cum common facility centre at Kumarghat, Damchara & Manubankul fund is required for the year 2015-16 at least Rs.80.00 lakhs but in the budget size given by the Finance Department an amount of Rs.30.00 lakhs only required fund of Rs.80.00 lakhs may be kept under major works in the budget provision for construction of office-cum CFC under Handicrafts Sector. Skill Up-gradation Programme; · The Department is continuing skill up gradation training programme for production of marketable items as per the market demand. During 2015-16, the budget provision is very inadequate Rs.9.70 lakhs only has been kept and within this fund 3 units (60 nos. artisans) would be covered under State Plan fund.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 132 ] · The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India also not sanctions any project proposal for skill up gradation. Department is pursuing the matter with the Ministry of Textiles, but no favorable response is received. So considering necessity & for the benefit of the rural people fund may be increased at least Rs.40.00 lakh only may be provided in the budget 2015-16 for necessary tools & kits for production of saleable and value added handicrafts items by the artisans. Sericulture: · Sericulture activities in the State is totally rural based and generates the employment especially for household. During 2015-16, total B. E. for Rs.42.50 lakh is proposed for taking up of various schemes for development of Sericulture Industry under State Plan. Total 1200 nos. new Sericulture beneficiaries will be covered for raising 600 acres new Mulberry garden. During the year (2015-16), the said beneficiaries will also be extended financial help for supply of planting materials and also different types of plant protection chemicals and quality disinfectant in order to establish good Mulberry garden and cocoon production. · 5 nos. Reeling and Twisting Units & 2 nos. Dupion Silk reeling units will be assisted for running Silk Reeling Units for silk yarn and twisted yarn production. · About 1,000 nos. Progressive Sericulture beneficiaries will be provided financial support to develop their garden to increase the cocoon productivity as well as to enhance their income too. Total an amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs is required for this purpose which may be considered by the Committee. · Besides this, State Grainage Unit will also be supported simultaneously to increase the production of Disease Free Silkworm seed for supply it to the Sericulture beneficiaries. To run the said unit, Rs.1.00 lakh working capital is required for the year 2015-16 which may be considered by the Committee. · It is envisaged that the Sericulture beneficiaries should be well acquainted with technical knowledge in practicing of scientifically–methodical planting system to obtain good leaf harvest and for successful silkworm rearing. During 2015-16, total 800 nos. beneficiaries will be provided training on technical know-how on plantation and silkworm rearing for which they will be provided stipend from State Plan fund. · The Department is also giving equal importance for development of Sericulture in TTAADC. It is proposed in State Plan Budget that an amount of Rs.7.40 lakhs will be placed to TTAADC for providing support to 200 nos. ST beneficiaries for taking up of Sericulture. · There is a significant progress in Sericulture sector in the State but it requires wide publication through booklets and other multimedia amongst the mass people for greater interest of the scheme. So the proposed budget for Publicity in the B. E. for Rs.1.00 lakh for 2015-16 may needed to be enhanced. · One project proposal under Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) for the year 2015-16 is submitted to Central Silk Board, Bangalore to cover up 500 nos. beneficiaries for assistance Mul- berry plantation and other allied activities of the State. · One project proposal ‘Integrated Development of Sericulture in Tripura’ for amounting to Rs.47.95 crores under NERTPS is approved by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India for strengthening infrastructure support including setting up of Silk Processing and Printing Unit in the State. The Ministry is likely to release component-wise fund very shortly which will be implemented accordingly. 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 133 ] Tripura Handloom Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (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.250.00 lakh, 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 increasing 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 ratchet 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.

A. DIVISIBLE POOL 1. HANDLOOMS SECTOR: Rs. in lakh Name of the Scheme and B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical Targets its objective 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

(i) PACHRA PRODUCTION: 7.20 7.20 9.30 Fund will be placed to TTAADC To provide yarn to the for providing yarn to Tribal ladies for production and 1500 nos. weavers. diversification of Tribal Pachra within ADC area. (47- TTAADC) (ii) ASSISTANCE FOR 13.20 9.20 9.70 For training of 80 nos. TRAINING: weavers for 6 months duration To upgrade the skills of weavers on Frame Loom weaving. for production of value added items and also to impart training to regrouped tribal Jhumia (36-Stipend) (iii)ASSISTANCE TO 34.50 38.50 38.50 50 nos. Handloom Cluster for P.W.C.S: providing working capital and To provide assistance to the Primary providing of Looms & Acce- Weavers Cooperative Societies for ssories to 80 nos. weavers. working capital and arranging marketing/ Training (31- Grant-in-Aid) 20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 134 ] (iv) PUBLICITY/FAIRS: 3.50 3.50 3.70 Providing of participation cost To arrange for Exhibitions/Fairs to 50 nos. PWCSs in various for Handloom products fairs. (26-Advt.) (v) Seminar/Workshop: 1.10 1.10 1.85 1 State Level Seminar and 4 To conduct seminar/workshop for District Level Seminar for improvement of technical know-how Awareness of weavers. of weavers for awareness of different schemes (20-OAE). Sub-Total (Handloom Sector) 59.50 59.50 63.05

2. HANDICRAFTS SECTOR: Rs. in lakh Name of the Scheme and B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical Targets its objective 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

(i) ASSISTANCE FOR 2.00 2.00 2.45 8 nos. Seminar/ Workshop on QUALITLY PRODUCTS Handicrafts design develop- AND THEIR MARKETING: ment and awareness will To organize Seminar/ workshop be organized. on new designs and quality handicrafts products.(20-OAE) (ii) PUBLICITY/FAIRS: 7.00 7.00 7.50 (i) 1 IITF at New Delhi. To arrange for wide publicity (ii) Participation in 10 nos. fairs to popularize state’s Handicrafts at different places of the State. and to arrange for exhibitions/ fairs etc.(26-Advt.) (iii) STIPEND FOR 15.20 9.20 9.70 3 units (60 nos. artisans) will TRAINING: be provided skill up-gradation To provide assistance to artisans training for production of for their skill up gradation to enable marketable items. them for production of value added items; also to train up tribal regrouped Jhumia (36-Stipend) (iv) ASSISTANCE TO PHCS: 22.00 28.00 28.00 19 nos. Cluster Societies will To provide working capital to be provided working capital Primary Handicrafts Cooperative subject to their performance Societies/ SHGs (31-Grant-in-Aid) and fund necessity. (v) ASSISTANCE TO 6.20 6.20 8.30 Fund will be transferred to TTAADC FOR DEVELOP- TTAADC for skill up-grada tion

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 135 ] MENT OF HANDICRAFTS: training for 3 units To provide assistance to Tribal HC (60 nos. artisans). Artisans under ADC Area (47-TTAADC ) Sub-Total (Handcrafts Sector) 52.40 52.40 55.95 Sub-Total (Handloom Sector) 59.50 59.50 63.05 Total (Handloom & Handicrafts Sectors) 111.90 111.90 119.00

3. SERICULTURE SECTOR:

Name of the Scheme and B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical Targets its objective 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

(i) SUPPLY OF PLANTING 5.00 5.00 5.50 1200 nos. new beneficiaries MATERIALS/ ASSISTANCE will be assisted for supply FOR DISEASE CONTROL: of plant protection chemicals. To provide financial assistance for mulberry plantation and to supply chemicals to control diseases (20-O.A.E) (ii) PUBLICITY/FAIRS: 0.50 0.50 1.00 20 nos. Awareness Progra- To organize publicity for encouraging mmes will be organized in 20 villagers to take up Sericulture nos. Sericulture Clusters. activities (26-Advt.) (iii) ASSISTANCE TO PRO- 19.00 19.00 20.00 (ii) 1000 nos. progressive GRESSIVE FARMARERS/ farmers will be assisted for MRCS: development of garden to in crease To provide incentive to the progressive cocoon production.7 nos. farmers for production of quality Mulberry Rearers Cooperative cocoons; financial assistance for Societies will be provided running the reeling units (31-Grant-in-aid) working capital for strengthening cocoon and raw silk marketing facilities. (iii) TRAINING/ STIPEND: 8.10 8.10 8.60 (i) 800 nos. beneficiaries (a) To up-grade the skills of existing will be imparted training on farmers & new farmers on modern Sericulture. techniques and practices in Sericulture (ii) 12 nos. reelers will be (b) To develop Silk Weaving by imparted training on silk reeling. utilizing Silk Fabrics produced in Tripura by Power loom and to popularise Tripura Silk (36-Stipend)

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [136 ] (iv) DEVELOPMENT OF 5.20 5.20 7.40 Fund will be transferred to SERICULTURE IN ADC TTAADC for development AREA 200 nos. beneficiaries in To provide fund to TTAADC for Sericulture. development of Sericulture (47 – TTAADC) Sub-Total (Sericulture Sector) 37.80 37.80 42.50 Total (Handloom & Handicrafts Sectors) 111.90 111.90 119.00 Total (Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Sectors) 149.70 149.70 161.50

ANNUAL PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 (FINANCIAL & PHYSICAL):

Name of the Scheme and B. E. R. E. B. E. Physical Targets its objective 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

(i) 5465 – Assistance to 875.00 1000.00 1000.00 THHDC Ltd.; To strengthen the Share Capital base of THHDC Ltd. and also to help it to builds marketing facilities (ii) Minor Works (27): 10.00 10.00 10.00 Handloom; Renovation of 3 nos. office building of Handloom Cluster Handicrafts; Electrification of Takarjala Handicrafts Cluster and Shankhala Handicrafts Cluster. Sericulture; Renovation of office building at Kathalia Sericulture Cluster (iii) 4851- Major Works 30.00 30.00 20.00 Handloom; Construction of (53- MW) 1 Common Facility Centre To build up infrastructure facilities at Handloom Cluster for Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Handicrafts; Construction of office cum training centre at Manubankul Handicrafts Cluster. Sericulture; Construction of one new office building at Nalchar Sericulture Cluster.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [137 ] (iv) 4851 – Machineries & 50.00 50.00 20.00 Handloom; Procurement of 5 Equipments (52-M & Eq.) set bobbin winding machine. Handicrafts; Procurement of machineries for production of bamboo based furniture for Shankhala and Manubankul Handicrafts Clusters. Sericulture; Procurement of boiler for 2 Dupion Silk Reeling Unit. (v) State Share Contribution: 0 0 0 To meet up the State Share of CSS;

(a) Handloom Sector: 78.00 18.51 91.75 State matching share against 17 nos. projects under NERTPS and 24 nos. projects on IHDS (b) Handicrafts Sector; 34.00 0 0 (c) Sericulture Sector; 78.00 99.00 91.75 State matching share against Catalytic Development programme of CSB and 1 project ‘Integrated Development of Sericulture in Tripura’ under NERTPS (d) NEC; 10.00 15.00 16.50 State matching share against the fund for establishment of Sericulture Training Institute. (e) Handloom (for NBARD) 0 27.49 0 (vi) 001–D & A: Plan 0 0 0 (a) Salary: 0 0 0 ______

During discussion on the Demand No. 25 related to Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture Department, the Secretary of the Department apprised the Committee about the action taken by the Department on the recommendations made by the Committee in its 19th Report during the year 2014-15. He also stated before the Committee about the achievement made by the Department during the year 2014-15 and Plan/Programme to be implemented by the Department during the financial year 2015-16.

20TH REPORT OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE–II [ 138 ] During discussion, Hon’ble Members of the Committee expressed that, the department may take proper steps for weaving various items of cloths for all seasons of the year. In this respect, training programme be organise for weavers by the department. The department be arrange for marketing the finished goods of weavers. The department also may arrange training programme for the artisans for producing better quality handicrafts 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) 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. ii) For raising new plantation as well as development of existing garden covering maximum beneficiaries, the Deptts. is to continue Tagging of MGNREGA for implementation of Sericulture activities properly. iii) Manufacturing of clothes in the State itself by providing required Training and facilities under existing schemes be taken up. iv) Formation of 3 (three) New Handicrafts clusters at Kumarghat, Damcherra and Manu Bankul be completed by March, 2015 and setting up of new clusters be continued. The Finance Deptt. is to consider allocation of fund during RE 2015-16 for the said purposes.

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 27th February, 2015 Subject Committee - II Tripura Legislative Assembly.

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