MLA Shyamal Chakraborty raised land allotment under the Forest Rights Act, specifically about land pattas: Assebly report

Agartala, Mar 25, 2025, By Our Correspondent

Agartala: Mar 25: On the third day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly's budget session, MLA Shyamal Chakraborty raised an important question regarding land allotment under the Forest Rights Act, specifically about land pattas (leases) granted to tribal families in the state. In response, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma provided details of the government’s efforts to support tribal families through land allotments and accompanying welfare schemes.

Minister Debbarma shared that during the 2023-24 financial year, a total of 630 tribal families in Tripura were granted land pattas under the Forest Rights Act. He further outlined that there are plans to continue these allotments in the upcoming 2024-25 period, with the aim of ensuring land ownership for more tribal families. This move is seen as a significant step in recognizing and securing the land rights of tribal communities, in line with the objectives of the Forest Rights Act of 2006.

Additionally, the Minister highlighted that those who have received forest land pattas under the Act are being supported through various government schemes designed to improve their financial well-being. These schemes include opportunities for rubber plantations, bamboo cultivation, fish farming, and livestock rearing. The goal is to empower these families economically, provide sustainable livelihoods, and promote self-sufficiency in rural areas.

The Minister’s response was well-received, as it addressed concerns raised by legislators about tribal welfare and the importance of land rights in ensuring the prosperity of tribal communities in Tripura. The government's efforts to implement welfare schemes alongside land allotments reflect a holistic approach to the development of tribal areas, focusing on both land security and long-term economic growth for these communities.