TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
1. COMPOSITION OF THE SUBJECT COMMITTEE - I (ii)
2. INTRODUCTION (iii)
NAME OF DEPARTMENTS DEMAND NO.
i. Sports & Youth Programme [ 42 ] 1-11
ii. Power [ 14 ] 12-23
iii. Transport [ 11 ] 24-32
iv. Co-operation [ 12 ] 33-38
v. Education (School) [ 40 ] 39-46
vi. Education (Higher) [ 39 ] 47-52
vii. Forest [ 30 ] 53-57
viii. Health & Family Welfare [ 16, 52 ] 58-64
ix. Social Welfare & Social Education [ 41 ] 65-75
x. Public Works ( R & B ) [ 13 ] 76-81
xi Public Works (D.W.S.) [ 51 ] 82-89
xii. Public Works (Water Resources ) [15 ] 90-101
xiii. Animal Resources Development [ 29 ] 102-112
xiv. Agriculture [ 27 ] 113-125
xv. Horticulture [ 28 ] 126-131
xvii. Fisheries [ 26 ] 132-140
(i)
COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE
( 2015 - 2017 )
CHAIRMAN
Shri Sudhan Das
MEMBERS
2. Shri Narayan Chandra Choudhury. 3. Shri Manindra Chandra Das. 4. Shri Keshab Deb Barma. 5. Shri Ramendra Narayan Deb Barma. 6. Shri Shyamal Chakraborty. 7. Shri Jitendra Sarkar. 8. Shri Pranajit Singha Roy. 9. Shri Anjan Das.
SECRETARIAT Shri B. Majumder Secretary
Shri P. Chakma
Additional Secretary
Smt. L. Deb Barma, Smt. S. Deb Barma, Joint Secretary Under Secretary Shri S. Chakraborty, Shri S. Debnath, Office Superintendent Head Assistant Shri Suman Ch. Saha, Shri M. Deb Barma. Sr. Computer Asstt. U.D. Assistant
(ii)
INTRODUCTION I, the Chairman of the Subject Committee-I having been authorised by the
Committee to present the Thirteenth Report of the Committee on the Demands for Grants
for the Financial Year 2016-2017 relating to the following Departments of the State
Government. Demands for Grants relating to the Departments of Sports & Youth
Programme,Power, Transport, Cooperation, Education(School),Education(Higher),
Forest, Health & Family Welfare, Social Welfare & Social Education, Public
Works(Road & Building, Drinking Water & Sanitation, Water Resources)/Animal
Resources Development, Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Departments.
2. In pursuance 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 two-year period 2015-2017 tenure which will expire on
25.04.2017.
3. The Subject Committee-I plays a very important role in streamlining the
proposed Demands of the Departments in the Budget and its Recommendations in the
Report helps to utilize the fund in developmental and welfare programme to a very realistic
and great extent.
4. The Committee examined the Demand Nos. 42, 14,11, 12, 40, 39, 30, 16,
52, 41, 13, 51, 15, 29, 27, 28 and 26 for Grants for the Financial Year 2016-2017 in its
Sittings held on the 31st March, 1st, 2nd & 4th April, 2016.
5. In the Sitting held on the 4thApril, 2016 the Committee considered the draft
Report on these Demands for Grants and adopted the same with Recommendations for
presentation to the House on the 6th April, 2016.
6. The Committee placed on record its thanks to the Principal Secretary, Special
Secretary, Secretaries, other Officers of the Government Departments, the Additional
Secretary and other officers of the Finance Department of the State Government and the
Secretary, Additional Secretary, Officers and Staff of the Assembly Secretariat for their
sincere and tireless service rendered to the Committee during the examination of Demands
for Grants and preparation of this Report.
Sd/- Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman,
the 4th
April, 2016. Subject Committee-I Tripura Legislative Assembly
(iii)
Subject Committee-I - 1 -
THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 42 OF THE SPORTS & YOUTH PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget proposal under Demand No. 42 relates to the Sports & Youth
Programme Department, Government of the Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017
and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015- 2016 are as follows :-
( Rs. in Lakh )
Particulars
Revised
Estimates 2015 - 2016
Budget Estimates For 2016 - 2017
Demand Fund For
Total
T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non Plan 5661.40 6317.00 -- -- 6317.00
b) Plan 1219.07 1050.41 684.18 413. 41 2148.00
c)CASP/Other than CASP
934.70 6383.91 3889.30 2184.20 12457.41
Total 7815.17 13751.32 4573.48 2597.61 20922.41
Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands for
Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 31st March, 2016 examined the
Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the
Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in
respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-2016 and
stated as follows :-
SL NO
Recommendation of the committee Relevant
SL No/Page No
Reply of the Government on the recommendations
(1) (2) (3)
i. For over all Development of Dasharath Deb Sports
Complex (DDSSC), the
Department is to continue its persuasion for fund to
In pursuance of recommendations of the Subject Committee-I, 2014-15 the State
Govt. has decided to construct a mega
sports stadium in the Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex (DDSSC). Tripura
Housing & Construction Board (THCB)
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be provided by the ONGC,
THCB and State Govt. Government and to ensure
execution of works in time
– frame. SL. 1. Page – 67
has been chosen as the executing agency
for the construction work consisting of the following components:-
The mega sports stadium shall have five levels (G + 4 level) and will include
22,000 spectator capacity gallery, 9-lane
synthetic athletic track, FIFA standard
football ground, cover shade for the entire gallery, residential facilities for 500
players below the gallery, modern
floodlight system, dressing rooms, coaches rooms, uninterrupted water
supply, drainage system, sports
laboratory, car parking facility, conference hall (small /big) etc.
Construction shall be taken up in 4/5
phases and the total project cost shall be kept within Rs. 160.00 crores.
THCB has engaged Kapoor & Associates,
New Delhi as the consultant for preparation of DPR. Accordingly, the DPR
has been prepared and submitted by
Kapoor & Associates to THCB. THCB has informed that the NIT for the entire
project will be floated within the 1st week
of April, 2016 within the cost limit of Rs.160.00 crores.
Regarding funding, it is to be stated that, ONGC, Tripura Asset, has committed to
provide Rs. 24.32 crores in phased
manner. The remaining fund will be
provided by the State Government from sources like SPA/NLCPR/NEC/MPLED/
MLA etc.
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2. For Construction of
District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar,
Bishramgang, Dhalabil,
Iswarchandra Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya Play
Ground at Belonia. The
Department is to write to
the P&C Department after getting DPR from THCB/
PWD.
SL. 2. Page – 67
The State Government has taken decision
for creation of new sports complexes in the newly established Districts. In this
regard, the YAS Deptt requested PWD ( R
& B) for preparation of DPR for sports complexes at Dharmanagar (North),
Dhalabil (Khowai) & Bishramganj
(Sepahijala). THCB shall prepare DPR for
sports complex at Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya Play Ground,
Belonia (South). The DPRs are under
preparation. After preparation of DPRs is complete, proposals will be sent to P&C
Deptt. for further action.
3 The Department is to ensure creation of posts of
Junior Physical
Instructors and to pursue
sanction of 139 vacant posts of Jr. Physical
Instructors. The Finance
Deptt. is to accord concurrence / approval
accordingly. The
Department is also to take initiatives for creation of
at least 1000 posts and
the Finance Department is to consider the proposal
for the same in phased
manner.
SL NO.3 Page -67.
The State Government has given approval for filling up 139 Nos. vacant posts of Jr.
Physical Instructors under Education
(Youth Affairs & Sports) Department.
Recruitment to the above mentioned posts is under process.
The YAS Department had approached the Finance Department for creation of 1000
posts. But this could not be done this
year because of budgetary constraints. The proposal shall be sent to the Govt.
again in the next financial year.
4. For Creation of Out Door
and Indoor Stadiums for
all Blocks under RGKA, The Department is to take
initiatives for the same in
phase manner accordingly. SL NO.4 Page -67.
The State Government has sent a
proposal to the Ministry of Youth Affairs
& Sports (MoYAS), Govt. of India for creation of creation of indoor sports
complexes in 12 nos. Blocks under RGKA
during, 2014-15.
The MoYAS has approved the proposal
but necessary fund has not been released
yet by GoI.
Simultaneously, the R.D. Department
has taken initiative for construction of outdoor playgrounds in the said 12 nos.
Blocks through MGNREGA under
supervision of concerned DM & Collector.
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5 The Department is to
organize Junior Basic School Level Annual
Sports Meet including
Football, Yoga, Athletics and others in a calendar
programme in
collaboration with
Panchayat PRIs. Sl no. 5 , P- 67
YAS department has prepared action
plan for annual sports meets in football, athletics, yoga, kho-kho etc. through the
Tripura School Sports Board (TSSB),
which will be implemented during 2016-17 by covering all Blocks, Municipal
Councils, Nagar Panchayats including
Agartala Municipal Corporation. The
meets shall be conducted in collaboration with Panchayet PRIs bodies and Local
Administration.
Yoga programme for primary level
students have been started in 100
schools under Secondary Education Deptt. For this, 100 teachers were
recently trained in yoga by experts from
YAS Deptt. Other schools shall be taken up in subsequent phases.
6. Department is to
construct swimming pool
at NSRCC Complex, Agartala under RGKA
scheme and complete the
work in a time frame. Sl no.6, P- 67
The State Govt. is providing necessary
funds (in phased manner) to the YAS
Deptt. under different schemes for up-gradation of Netaji Subash Regional
Coaching Centre (NSRCC) which includes
swimming pool with diving facility.
7 The Department is to
provide residential and
non-residential Coaching Centers (Block level) for
Yoga, Football,
Naturopathy and others. Sl. no.7, P- 67
The YAS Department has taken
initiatives for creation of coaching centers
in every Block for Yoga, Football, Naturopathy etc.
Both residential and non-residential coaching camps are organized every year
in collaboration with PRI bodies, Tripura
Sports Council & Tripura School Sports Board. State teams are sent to National
meets and coaching camps outside
Tripura.
8 Swimming Facilities (Swimming Platform) be
provided in each Block.
Sl. no.8, P- 67
Existing water bodies are being identified in the Blocks for creating swimming
facilities under RGKA outdoor sports
infrastructure fund.
A model drawing & estimate for Rs. 12.50
lakhs has been prepared by R.D. Deptt. Construction of swimming pools in
Blocks will be taken up when fund is
available under RGKA.
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The Budget Proposal Under Demand No :- 42 relates to the Youth Affairs & Sports Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-17
and Revised Budget for the year 2015-16 are as Follows :-
(Rs. in lakh)
Particulars Revised
Estimate
2015-16
Budget Estimate for 2016-17
Non Plan Fund for Plan Total
Demand
42
Demand
42
T.S.P
19
S.C.P
20
Non Plan 5661.40 6317.00 - - 6317.00
Plan 0
i) Div Pool 674.13 0 699.41 469.18 293.41 1462.00
ii) Non Div
Pool
1479.64 0 6734.91 4104.30 2304.20 13143.41
of Which
a) SDS 544.94 0 351.00 215.00 120.00 686.00
b) SPA 465.00 0 1116.60 700.00 380.00 2196.00
c) SCA 51.51 0 266.00 165.00 95.00 526.00
d) RGKA
(PYKKA)
00 0 518.10 310.00 170.00 998.10
e)N.S.S 83.10 0 56.44 34.00 19.00 109. 44
f) NLCPR 335.09 0 2637.64 1580.00 870.00 5087.00
g) NEC 00 0 1788.63 1100.00 650.00 3538.63
h) OTACA 0 0 0.50 0.30 0.20 1.00
Total of
Plan
7815.17 6317.00 7434.32 4573.48 2597.61 14605.41
Grand Total Non Plan & Plan 20922.41
Achievement made during the year 2015-16 with the following budgetary
provision (Rs. in lakh) (as on date o31.12.2015)
BUDGET POSITION AT A GLANCE
Particulars
Ceiling R.E. 2015-16 Expenditure up to December 2015
PLAN NON-PLAN PLAN NON-PLAN
Salary 6.00 5606.00 4.90 4070.18
Non-Salary 668.13 55.40 484.86 27.50
SDS 544.94 00 544.93
ACA 1.00 00 0.00 0.00
SPA 465.00 00 232.49 0.00
SCA 51.51 00 51.50 0.00
RGKA(PYKKA) 00 00 00
NSS 83.10 00 82.08 0.00
NLCPR 335.09 00 335.06 0.00
NEC 00 00 0.00 0.00
Total 2153.77 5661.40 1746.82 4097.68
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Infrastructure development:
Department took much initiative for over all development of infrastructure as indicated below:-
A. The following Major/Minor works have been completed during 2015-16 (up to 31st January ’16)
1. Unakoti District Sports complex Kailashahar is in operational now it
open for all. 2. Construction of Gallery, Grand Stand with Press Box, Drainage
System of Swami Vivekananda Maiden (Astable ground), Agartala
with Mukta mancha is in operational.
3. Up-gradation of Regional College of Physical Education - Construction of Academic Building, Indoor Hall and IRP System at Panisagar, North
Tripura building is in operational. 4. Development of Play Ground with Earth Filling opposite to Bholagiri Ashram, Agartala now the play ground is
in use .
5. Construction of 2 nos Swimming Pool at Umakanta Academy, Agartala it open for use for Talented swimmer
and trainees.
B. Sports persons of Tripura have bagged medals in various National
level Sports competitions like as :- North East Sports Competition / National School Games / Rajib Kandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) , in
various National Meet & national Games During the year 2015-16.
Name of Competition Gold Silver Bronze Total
Asian Gymnastic Championship 00 00 01 01
Asian Kick Boxing meet 00 01 02 03
National School games.(Yoga/ Judo./
Thangta )
04 03 09 16
National Rural Sports Games ( Football,
Judo & Badminton ) under RGKA
00 02 01 03
National women Sports under RGKA
Gymnastic
00 02 00 02
North East Games at Manipur 09 10 23 42
National Tag of War Championship 00 00 01 01
34th National Yoga Championship at
Tamilnadu)
01 01 01 03
National Kick Boxing Championship 01 08 05 14
National Para Olympic ( Disable
Swimming Sports)
04 01 0 05
National School games.(Gymnastic/Yoga/ Judo )
06 06 03 15
Sub Junior National Judo Championship 00 02 01 03
National East India Body Building
Championship
00 01 00 01
Total : 25 37 47 109
C. Some remarkable performance has also been done by the Sports
Persons & Youths of Tripura, they are as follows:-
1. Tripura has got excellent track record in Games, Sports & Youth Activities
during the year 2015-16. Smt. Dipa Karmakar and Sri Samir Barman,
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eminent sports personalities have upheld the name of the state at National
and International level.
2. Smt. Dipa Karmakar has bagged Bronze medal for the country in Gymnistic
in 6th Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics competition .
3. Sri Samir Barman, a disable swimmer owned 4 Gold Medals in National Para Olympic Swimming Competition held at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
4. Moreover, Tripura State has bagged Gold medal in the Katthak Dance
competition held in National Youth Festival at Raipur, Chattrisgarh.
5. Sri Papan Saha and Sri Sukanta Debnath re-awarded best youth of the
country for their social works and youth activities.
6. Sri Sambhu Chakraborty and Smt. Sefali Debnath re-awarded best Yoga
Award at National Junior level Yoga Competition.
Yoga at the school level has been introduced during this year for covering
105 Nos. schools. 210 schools teachers have been trained as Master Trainer. During the financial year, 2015-16, there are 2,40,000 students and youths
who have participated in the different sports and Games and youth activities
from Block to State level and as well as in the National level competition.
D. Youth Service & Youth Activity.
E.
Name of Competition Gold Silver Bronze Total
21st North East Zonal Sports Climbing Competition
01 03 01 05
National Youth Festival at Raipur ,
Chatrisgarh
01 00 01 02
III. The Plan/Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2016-17 for consideration of the Committee during examination.
The Plan /Programme of the Department is (i) to provide opportunity to
the youth to find constructive channel for their unbounded energy, (ii) to
improve personalities and character, (iii) to boost up sports and youth activities
of the State by providing training for improvement the performances of players of exceptional qualities and (iv) Organization of Regional and National Level
Sports and youth activities with a view to exposing the youth of the State in
the field of sports and youth activities.
The thrust area of the Department in the outlaying Stations in the field
are – (i) Football, (ii) Athletics, (iii) Gymnastics, (iv) Swimming, (v) Yoga and (vi) Judo vi) Yoga etc. Youth Activities & Others .
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The Budget provision under PLAN and NON-PLAN of the Education (YAS)
Department during the year 2016 are as follows:-
Demand No :-42 (Rs. in lakh)
BUDGET POSITION AT A GLANCE UNDER PLAN /NON-PLAN
Agreed B.E. 2015 - 16 under Demand 42.
PL AN NON-PLAN
Divisible Pool 1462.00
Salary 0.00 Salary / Wages 6211.00
Non-Salary 1462.00 Non-Salary. 106.00
Of Which Of Which
Grant to TSC 130.00
Electricity Charges 30.00 Electricity Charges 6.00
State Share 712.00
Scholarship / Stipend 15.00
Major works 100.00
Minor Works 5.00
Transfer to TTAADC 50.00
Cost of Ration 190.00
Sports Equipment 50.00
Youth Welfare Prog. 35.00
Games & Sports 60.00
Promotion of Yoga 25.00
Others 35.00 Others 75.00
Non-Divisible Pool 13143.41
State Plan Non-Divisible
Pool
686.00
i) Spl Development Scheme (SDS)
686.00
CSS Under CASP 12457.41
i) SPA 2196.00
ii) SCA 526.00
iii) Rajiv Gandhi Khel
Abhiyan (Renamed of PYKKA)
998.10
iv) NSS 109.44
v) NLCPR 5087.64
vi) NEC 3538.63
vii) ACA ( OTACA) 1.00 0
Total (Div + Non Div ) 14605.41 6317.00
The following are the continuing Plan Scheme of the State:-
a) Physical Education.
b) Youth Welfare Programme for Students (Scouts & Guides activities).
c) Youth Welfare Programme for Non-Students (Youth Festival and other
Youth Activities).
d) Sports and Games Organization of various sports programme (For School
students Primary to H/S level).
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e) Promotion of Yoga throughout the State from Block to State level
f) Rural Sports Festival
g) Grants-in-aid (Grants for Tripura Council, Tripura School Sports Board
( TSSB) and TTAADC & Games & Sports).
h) Centrally Sponsored Scheme (NSS & RGKA).
i) Development & Creation of Infrastructure.
j) B. The Deptt will continue execution of the following ongoing projects
during 2016-17 (Under State Plan & / SPA/ NLCPR/NEC).
1. Up-gradation of Regional College of Physical Education (RCPE), Panisagar - Construction of Men Hostel.
2. Development of Playground with earth-filling and Drainage System at
RCPE, Panisagar.
3. Up Gradation of NSRCC Construction of Indoor and Gymnasium at
NSRCC Complex at Agartala .
4. Up Gradation of NSRCC Construction of Sports Building for different activities like Judo, Weight Lifting, Yoga and Table Tennis (Ph-II) and
Construction of Badminton Hall at NSRCC Complex at Agartala .
5. Up Gradation of NSRCC, Agartala i) Renovation of Ground Floor, First
Floor & Vertical Extension of 2nd Floor for Hostel, & Change Room of Boys & Girls iii) Construction of Gate.
6. Up Gradation of NSRCC, Agartala Construction of Swimming Pool (Ph-
II).
7. Construction of three storied (G+2) Building for Sports Office at the
Eastern side of Swami Vivekananda Maiden (Astabal Ground).
8. Construction of Lawn Tennis court at Dasarath Dev Sports State Complex. Badharghat .
9. Construction of District Sports Complex at Udaipur. Gomati Dist.
10. Construction of District Sports Complex at Ambassa, Dhalai Tripura.
11. Development of Playground opposite to Bholagiri Ashram for
construction of Gallery & Drainage System), Agartala.
12. Construction of Existing outer Structural face of Mukta Manch at
Vivekananda Maiden (Astable ground) Agartala.
13. Construction of Sub-Divn. YAS Office, Santirbazar.
14. Construction of Semi permanent Structure for Sports Hall at BBI
Complex, Dharmanagaar.
15. Construction of Yuba Awas at Dhalai District Ambassa.
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C. The following projects have been sent to the P & C Department for
consideration. 1. Construction of Mega Sports Complex at at Dasarath Dev State Sports
Complex. Badharghat.
2. Up gradation of State Adventure Institute, Melaghar.
3. Construction of State Head quarter Training Center for Scouts &
Guides and Office Building for Arundhutinagar.
4. Construction of District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar ,North District.
5. Construction of District Sports Complex at Dhalabil, Khowai District.
6. Construction of District Sports Complex at Bishramganj, Sepahijala
District.
7. Construction of District Sports Complex at Belonia, South Tripura.
8. Up gradation of Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar (
Phase – II) for the construction of Staff Quarter, Principal Quarter & accommodation of the Staff.
9. Up-gradation of Tripura Sports School, Panisagar - Construction of
Boys Hostel.
10. Construction of District Yuva Awas at North, Khowai, Sepahijala
Gomati, Unakoti, , and South District.
11. Proposal will be initiated for sanction of fund in connection with construction of newly created District and Sub-Divisional YAS Office.
a. Construction of District YAS Office at Sepahijala.
b. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Karbook.
c. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Teliamura d. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Kumarghat
e. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Jirania.
f. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Mohanpur.
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed
by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following
recommendations:-
1. The Department is to expedite the ongoing construction work for the project for overall development of Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex (DDSSC), the Department is to continue its persuasion for fund to be provided by the ONGC and State Government and to ensure execution of works in a phased manner.
2. For construction of District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar, Bishramganj, Dhalai should be taken up. For construction of playground of Iswarchandra Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya, the Department is to write to the P&C Department after getting DPR from THCB/PWD and take further action to start the project work accordingly.
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3. The Department is to ensure creation of posts of Junior Physical Instructors and to pursue sanction of 139 vacant posts of Jr. Physical Instructors. The Finance Department is to accord concurrence / approval accordingly. The Department is also to take initiatives for creation of at least 1000 such posts and the Finance Department is to consider the proposal for the same in phase manner, continue the necessary endeavour to fulfill the recommendation of creation of posts of Jr. Physical Instructors in the Financial Year 2016-17, create one post of coach for every Block.
4. For creation of Outdoor and Indoor Stadiums for remaining Blocks under RGKA, the Department is to take initiatives for the same in phase manner accordingly.
5. The Department is to organize Junior Basic School level Annual Sports meet including Football, Yoga, athletics & others in a Calendar Programme in collaboration with PRIs and it is to be continued in the Financial Year 2016-17.
6. The Department is to construct swimming pool at NSRCC Complex, Agartala under RGKA Scheme and complete the work in a time bound manner. The Department is to expedite completion of the whole work in the Financial Year 2016-17.
7. The Department is to provide Residential and Non-Residential Coaching Centres (Block level) for Yoga, Football, naturopathy and others and create 100 (hundred) post of coach and new creation of 70 (seventy) posts of youth organizer for the department. Sanction of Finance Department is to be obtained for the same.
8. Swimming facilities (Swimming Platform) be provided to each Block. The Department is to Implement the recommendation during the Financial Year 2016-17 with proper follow up action.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the
representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals
under Demand No. 42 for grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das Chairman
Subject Committee - I Tripura Legislative Assembly
Dated, Agartala,
the 4th April, 2016.
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO.14 OF THE POWER DEPARTMENT FOR
THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.14 relates to Power Department,
Govt. of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the revised Budget for the
Financial Year 2015 -2016 are as follows :-
( Rs. in Lakh )
PARTICULARS
REVISED
ESTIMATES 2015 - 2016
BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2016 - 2017
DEMAND FUND FOR
TOTAL
T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non Plan 8537.50 10104.50 -- -- 10104.50
b) Plan 2958.16 261.00 155.00 85.00 501.00
c)CASP/Other than CASP
4877.20 1040.00 620.00 340.00 2000.00
Total 16372.86 11405.50 775.00 425.00 12605.50
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the House for
Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on 31st March, 2016 examined the
Budget Proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the
Department who appeared on the part of the Department on summoned.
First of all, the Principal Secretary of the Department informed the
Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the
Committee during the year 2015-16 and stated as follows :-
Sl.
No
Relevant
Para No. /
Page No.
of the
report
Recommendations of the
Committee
Implementation /
action taken on the recommendations
1 2 3 4
1 Page - 60
Point - 1
The Department is to ensure
implementation of IT enabled
system across the state
including remote areas to
Initiatives have been taken to expand the IT
enabled Centralized Metering, Billing and
Collection System including online payment
facility to balance electrical Sub Divisions not
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facilitate timely energy billing
service.
covered under R-APDRP Scheme. Approached to
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) for providing
funding support under Integrated Power
Development Scheme (IPDS) for 9(nine) towns
(i.e. Mohanpur, Bishalgarh, Jirania, Melaghar,
Santirbazar, Sabroom, Ambassa, Kamalpur and
Panisagar) which are recently covered under the
IPDS.
For covering balance area beyond the scope
of both R-APDRP & IPDS Scheme TSECL trying
to arrange fund for extending above IT enabled
facility.
2 Page - 60
Point - 2
The Department is to continue
frequent raids by vigilance
squad and inspection by
departmental staff to check
power stealing and book the
miscreants who indulge in theft
of electricity.
Frequent raids by Vigilance Squad and
inspection by departmental staffs and officials are
continuously done.
Vigilance Wings of TSECL is conducting
raids throughout the State for bringing in book the
miscreants who indulge in theft of electricity by
hooking or by passing the energy meter.
During the period 2,754 nos raid have been
conducted, 11,098 nos. Hook-lines have been
removed, 229 nos. FIR have been lodged, 5 nos.
arrest have been made and Rs.1.19 Cr. have been
realized as penalty for un-authorized consumption
of electricity.
3 Page - 60
Point - 3
The Department is to continue
its endeavor to upgrade the
status of Call Centre, Section
Office and Bill Collection
Centre etc. for prompt
attending of complaints.
For better consumer service 11 nos.
Electrical Sub Division Offices have been open
(enclosure). Moreover, complaints / calls are
attended daily in the Call / Section Offices.
Officials and Staff of TSECL always remain
conscious in this regard so that no calls left un-
attended. Presently there are 30 nos. Section
Offices and 165 nos. Call Centers are situated in
different corner of the State for registering calls /
complaints and prompt attending calls etc.
Moreover, for early redressal of consumer
complaints a “Customer Care Centre” has been
established at Agartala for receiving calls, prompt
attending the complaints and feedback to the
consumers for functioning round the clock.
4 Page - 60
Point - 4
Extending of 3(three) phase
line especially to all Hospitals,
PSs and Blocks be provided.
Three phase connection have been extended
to all Hospitals, PSs and Blocks from whom
requisition for 3 phase connection have been
received / submitted. There is no pending
requisition of such offices for 3 Phase connection
till date.
5 Page - 60
Point - 5
The works relating to
Transmission Projects
undertaken from
Surjyamaninagar to Rukhia
and augmentation of P.K. Bari
The works relating to Transmission Projects
undertaken from Surjyamaninagar to Rukhia and
augmentation of P.K. Bari Sub-station with 132
KV bay for termination of 400 KV line are in
progress and are expected to be completed by
Subject Committee-I - 14 -
Sub-station with 132 KV bay
for termination of 400 KV line
and the work relating to
NLCPR, RGGVY and SPA
etc. be completed in a time
frame.
April, 2016.
It is also expected that the works relating to
NLCPR and SPA will also be completed by June,
2016
6 Page - 60
Point - 6
The Department is to organise
Awareness Programme for
consumers.
The Department is organizing awareness
program for consumers as well as user of
electricity. During the year awareness program on
Demand Side Management (DSM) was conducted.
Awareness program were also made involving
teachers and students of 5 nos. Govt. Colleges and
12 nos. Schools.
Moreover, awareness program among the
consumers are being done regularly in all
GP/VC/Block level meetings and in administrative
camps
7 Page - 60
Point - 7
The Department is to ensure
implementation of RGGVY
Projects under 12th Plan
sanctioned for 8(eight)
Districts of Tripura State.
Ministry of Power, Government of India has
sanctioned for continuation of Rajiv Gandhi
Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) in 12th
PLAN for electrification of un-electrified village
and habitation, partially electrified villages and
habitations and rural APL and BPL households in
Tripura and has communicated sanction of
Rs.316.22 Cr. for 8 (eight) Districts. The Project
of 2 (two) Districts (Sepahijala and South Tripura)
is implemented by NEEPCO and balance 6(six)
Districts (North Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, Khowai,
West Tripura and Gomati) are implemented by
TSECL. It is expected that total work will be
completed by December, 2017.
8 Page - 60
Point - 8
The Department is to ensure
MTc of electric line and to
check low voltage to avoid
accident and interruption of
power supply.
The maintenance of electric lines and sub-
stations are carried out throughout the year with
due gravity to check electrical accidents and
smooth power supply to the consumers
9 Page - 60
Point - 9
The Department is to examine
the feasibility of extending of
time for payment of bill by
consumers in Agartala and
Sub-Division Towns after 5
P.M. Faulty power meters to be
repaired or replaced with new
one as early as possible.
In view to make the payment of bills more
convenient after 5 PM, arrangement for 24 hrs.
online bill payment has been introduced in 16
towns of the State. Gradually, all consumers of the
State will be brought under covering of such
facility. Moreover, faulty power meters are being
replaced with new one on regular basis. During
2015-16 (up to Feb, 2016) total 76,943 nos.
defective meter have been replaced so far.
Subject Committee-I - 15 -
Achievements during 2015-16.
Department of Power
Transmission Schemes
Sl.
No
Name of Scheme/
Work
Present Status
Sanctioned
Cost
Release of
Fund by
FD
UC issued
up-to-
date
Remarks
Rs. In Lac.
1. Transmission Project
(Phase – I) : 400 KV
Sub-station at
Surjamaninagar (to be
charged at 132 KV) and
infrastructure
development, West
Tripura District.
7995.79 4830.148 4830.148 a) 132 / 33 KV switchyard are
in operation from July 2012.
b) Communication System (132
KV) is in progress and
anticipated to be completed
by March 2016.
c) Residential Colony, Non-
Residential and Infrastructure
Development Works are in
progress and anticipated to
be completed by March
2016.
2. Transmission Project (Phase – I) : 132 KV
Double Circuit
Transmission Line from
132 KV Sub-Station
Surjyamaninagar to 132
KV 79 Tilla Grid Sub-
station including Feeder
bay and site
development, West
Tripura District.
950.81 926.906 774.64 a) Line completed and
commissioned on 17th
May,
2014.
b) Work for Residential Building
is in progress. Target date of
completion is April 2016.
3. Transmission Project
(Phase – I) : 132 KV
Double Circuit
Transmission Line from
132 KV Sub-Station
Surjyamaninagar to 132
KV Bodhjungnagar
Sub-Station including
Feeder bay and site
development, West
Tripura District.
738.53 663.95 663.95
Work completed and
commissioned on 12th
September 2012.
4. Transmission Project (Phase – I) : 132 KV
Double Circuit
Transmission line from
Surjamaninagar to
Rokhia (30 Km and site
development and Fdr.
Bay at Rokhia)
1261.00 907.176 889.58 a) 132 KV D/C line work is in
progress. Out of 85 nos. tower,
i) Foundation casted: 62 nos.
ii) Tower erected: 39 nos.
iii)Stringing completed : 2.18
Km.
b) Work for Feeder Bay is in
progress.
Subject Committee-I - 16 -
A. NLCPR
B. SPA
C. NEC
Sl.
No
Name of Scheme/Work Yr. of
Sanction
Approved
cost
Fund
Released
Actual
Fund
received
by
TSECL
Expen-
diture
up-to-
date
Presnt Status
Rs. In Lac.
1 Augmentation of Sub-
station capacity by addition
of 1 X 20/25 MVA, 132/33
KV Transformer along with
associated Civil work at
Ambassa, Dhalai District,
Tripura.
2011-
2012
442.00 442.00 442.00 355.49 Work
completed on
Sept. 2014.
1X8 MVA,
33/11 KV
Power
Transformer
has been
proposed to be
procured with
Target date of completion is
April 2016.
5. Augmentation of P. K.
Bari Sub-station with 2
(two) no. 132 KV bay
for termination of 400
KV line.
400.59 158.631 144.21 80 % materials reached at site.
ii) Civil works for equipment
foundation completed.
iii) Erection works in progress.
Target date of completion is
April 2016.
Sl.
No
Name of Scheme/
Work
Present Status
Sanctioned
Cost
Release of
Fund by
FD
UC issued
up-to-
date
Remarks
Rs. In Lac.
1. Construction of 132 KV
Double Circuit
Transmission line from
Surjamaninagar 132
KV Sub-station to
Monarchak.
2803.00 2803.00 973.19 1) Work is in progress.
i) Total no. of tower in the line:150 nos
ii) Tower foundation casted : 63 nos.
iii) Tower erection completed: 42 nos.
iv) Stringing completed :12.11 Km.
2) Target Date of completion is June
2016.
2. Construction of 132 KV
Double Circuit
Transmission line from
132 KV Rabindranagar
sub-station to
Monarchak.
371.00 371.00 186.09 Commissioned on 19th
January, 2014.
1 X 15 MVA, 132/66 KV ICT and
Transformer Oil have been proposed to
be procured with the savings of the
Project. Tender have already been
invited.
Subject Committee-I - 17 -
the savings of
the Project.
Tender invited.
2 Augmentation by addition
of 132/33 KV, 1 X 20/25
MVA Transformer along
with associated equipments
and Civil works at 132 KV
Mission Tilla Sub-station,
Dharmanagar, Tripura.
2011-
2012
382.42 382.42 382.42 305.53 Work
completed on
Sept. 2014.
Protection
equipments
have been
proposed to be
procured with
the savings of
the Project.
Tender invited.
3 Augmentation by addition
of 132/11 KV, 1 X 12.5/15
MVA Transformer along
with associated equipments
at 132 KV Udaipur S/S,
Tripura.
2011-
2012
360.98 288.84 288.84 288.84
Work completed
on Aug 2015.
4. Construction of 132 KV
Single Circuit line from
Ambassa 132 KV Sub-
station to 33 KV Sub-
station at Gandacherra
2012-
13
1207.00 0.00 0.00 -
Work will now
commence for
the portion from
Ambassa to
Harincherra,
where final
approval of the
forest clearance
received.
5. Construction of 2X10
MVA, 132/33 KV and
2X10 MVA, 33/11 KV sub-
station including LILO at
Bishramganj, Sepahijala
District, Tripura.
2014-
15
1392.24 500.00 500.00 0.00 LOA issued on
30.12.2015.
Work in
progress.
Subject Committee-I - 18 -
E. TSECL OWN SOURCE
Sl. No. Name of
Scheme /Work
Approved
Cost Work Status
Remarks
Rs. In Lac.
1. Construction of
132 KV Single
Circuit
Transmission
line from P. K.
Bari 132 KV
Sub-station to 33
KV Sub-station
at Kanchanpur.
1311.00
Line commissioned in
March, 2015.
i) The Project of Rs. 13.11
Cr. was initially planned to
be implemented from equal
sharing of TSECL & State
Govt. Funding Source
ii) TSECL has already paid
Rs. 6.55 Cr. on account of
material procurement, part
erection, Forest
Compensation, RoW issues
etc.
iii) Balance Fund support from
State Govt. for Rs. (13.11 -
6.55) Cr. = Rs. 6.56 Cr.
has already been processed
to the Finance Deptt., GoT.
2. Construction of
132 KV Single
Circuit
Transmission
line from 132
KV Sub-station,
Gamaitilla,
Teliamura to 132
KV Sub-station
at Dhalabil,
Khowai.
359.86
Out of 108 nos. towers
(line length – 30.4 KM)
i) Tower Foundation
casted: - 108 nos.
ii) Tower erected: - 106
nos.
iii) Stringing completed: -
24.336 Km.
iv) Balance work is in
progress.
Anticipated completion is by
30th
April, 2016.
3. Supply (with
transportation,
loading &
unloading),
Erection, Testing
&
Commissioning
of 1 (one) no.
20/25 MVA,
132/33 KV,
Power
Transformer at
Bodhjungnagar
132 KV Sub-
station, West
Tripura District.
174.61
Work completed. Power
Transformer energized.
4. Augmentation
by capacity
addition of
132/11 KV, 1 X
10 MVA Transformer
with Bay at
260.24 Work completed. Source of fund: - Rs.1.00
Crore from BRGF Fund
Support, balance from TSECL own source.
Subject Committee-I - 19 -
F. NEW PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED.
Considering the present status of Power Generation and increasing demand of power in
the State, a World Bank Assisted Project for construction of 9 (nine) nos. 132 KV Sub Station, 34
(thirty-four) nos. 33 KV Sub Station, 470 Km. 132 KV Line and 770 Km. 33 KV Line including
capacity augmentation of existing Sub Stations and re-conductoring of existing lines has been
taken up through Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) at cost of Rs.1.367 Cr. This will
strengthen the Transmission and Sub-Transmission System in the State and ensure delivery of
quality power supply to the consumers.
RGGVY / DDUGJY Project in Tripura
10th
& 11th
Plan – RGGVY Project (1st Phase)
4 nos. projects under RGGVY were sanctioned by MOP, Govt. of India for electrification of un-
electrified villages, partially electrified villages having population above 100. Out of these 4 projects, 2 projects
are implemented by TSECL and other 2 by PGCIL. Again out of 4 projects, 1 project namely Dhalai was
sanctioned in 10th
Plan & other 3 were sanctioned in 11th
Plan.
Total project sanction cost for RGGVY project is Rs.197.29 Crores, fund received Rs.173.94 Crores
and expenditure incurred Rs.178.53 crore. Progress of works under RGGVY Scheme upto January-2015 is
given below :
RGGVY Target & Achievement
Item Target Achievement up to
January-2015
66/11 KV sub-station(Nos.) 2 2
66 KV Transmission Line (Km) 3.9 3.9
33/11 KV Sub-station (Nos.) 6 6
33 KV Line (Km) 107.62 102.50
11 KV Line (Km) 925.00 871.92
11/0.4 KV DT (Nos.) 1844 1825
LT Line (Km) 1704.40 1879.54
BPL service connection (Nos.) 1,07,174 1,06,329
Garodtilla 132
KV Sub-station,
Kamalpur,
Dhalai District,
Tripura.
Subject Committee-I - 20 -
12th
Plan – RGGVY Project (2nd
Phase)
Ministry of Power, Government of India vide Office Memorandum F.No.44/10/2011-RE/ dated 2nd
September,2013 has issued sanction for continuation of Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
in 12th
Plan. DPR for 8 (eight) District as per guideline have been prepared out of which 2 (Two) DPRs (for
Sepahijala & South Tripura District) have been prepared by NEEPCO and balance 6 (Six) nos. (for North
Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, Khowai, West Tripura & Gomati District) have been prepared by TSECL. The Chief
Manager, REC Ltd., Kolkata has communicated sanction of DPRs for 8 (Eight) District of Tripura State for
implementation of 12th
Plan RGGVY project and sanctioned amount are given as below :-
Project implementation
Sl.No Name of District Scheme Code No Sanctioned
amount
For Project implementation by TSECL (Rs. In
Lac)
1 North Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8098) 4703.30
2 Unakoti P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8099) 2405.71
3 Dhalai P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8095) 4833.33
4 Khowai P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8097) 4413.66
5 West Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8100) 3366.24
6 Gomati P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8096) 3128.54
Total amount 22850.78
For Project implementation by NEEPCO
1 Sipahijala P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8101) 4084.07
2 South Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8102) 4687.50
Total amount 8771.57
Grand Total of 8(eight) RGGVY Project = Rs.31622.35 lac
P
PHYSICAL TARGET OF 8 (Eight) NOS. 12th PLAN RGGVY SCHEME, TRIPURA. Sl. No. Detail Unit Total
1 Un-electrified Habitation Nos. 532
2 BPL Service connection Nos. 75,432
3 H.T. Line Km 1489.20
4 L.T. Line Km 2283.88
5 Distribution Sub-Station Nos. 1719
6 33 KV Sub-Station No 2
7 33 KV Line Km 20
8 33 KV Bay No. 2
9 Sanction amount Rs. in Lac. 31622.35
PRESENT STATUS OF HABITATION
1. Total Habitations 9080 Nos.
2. Total Fully Electrified Habitations as on February, 2016 2158 Nos.
3. Total Partially Electrified (PE) Habitations 6366 Nos.
4. Total Un-Electrified (UE) Habitations as on February, 2016 556 Nos.
Subject Committee-I - 21 -
DDUGJY : In order to power supply to all consumers and strengthening & augmentation of sub-
transmission and distribution infrastructure in rural areas including meter at distribution
transmission feeder and consumer end DDUGJY (Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti
Yojana) has been introduced and required DPR as per guidelines of DDUGJY has
submitted for an amount of Rs.903.02 Cr. Amount sanctioned so far for the Scheme an
amounting to the Rs.74.12 Cr. only as below. The works will be taken up soon.
Rs. in Cr.
Sl.
No.
Name of
District Metering
Access to
RHhs
System
Strengthening
Total
Cost
PMA
Charges
Total Cost
incl PMA
Charges
1 Dhalai 4.25 3.40 0.82 8.47 0.04 8.50881
2 Gomati 3.78 3.36 2.24 9.38 0.05 9.42786
3 Khowai 3.42 4.98 0.70 9.11 0.05 9.15442
4 North 4.08 3.33 0.92 8.33 0.04 8.36986
5 Sepahijala 6.35 4.05 1.03 11.43 0.06 11.49044
6 South 5.36 4.31 0.85 10.51 0.05 10.56489
7 Unakoti 3.45 1.80 0.95 6.20 0.03 6.22677
8 West 5.90 3.40 1.02 10.32 0.05 10.37569
Total 36.59 28.63 8.53 73.75 0.37 74.11875
Budgeted Programme during 2015-16 Rs. in Cr. for above works.
Rs. In Cr.
Revised Estimate Fund
Received
2015-16 2015-16
1. Plan (incl. SPA) 33.92 33.92
2. NLCPR 22.61 15.72
3. NEC 2.96 NIL
4. SCA (Un-Tied) NIL NIL
Total 58.00 49.64
T & D Losses
Feeder metering of electrical energy upto the level of 11 KV in the entire State have been completed.
Most of the consumers have been provided with functioning energy meters. Defective meters are being replaced
in a continuous process.
All the Kutirjyoti connections are gradually being metered for proper energy accounting. All new
connections including special drive connections to BPL families are now being extended with meters.
Subject Committee-I - 22 -
Computerized Energy Billing System has already been undertaken in the State. This system shall
provide information with regard to the total energy sold to consumers total energy billed and total energy for
which Utility has been paid for. This system when fully operationalized shall identify the commercial loss for
non-billing and non-realization of billed amounts. In this State out of a total consumers strength of 7.25 Lakh
we have already covered 7.10 lacs in the Computerized Energy Billing System.
The T&D Loss for last 3 years in Tripura are as below::
2012-13 - 31.59%
2013-14 - 31.72%
2014-15 - 30.08%
TSECL proposes to reduce AT&C losses to 22% by end of twelfth Plan period
The T&D losses along with commercial losses collectively known as AT&C losses.
In order to reduce the technical loss the following actions have been taken:
Strong anti-pilfer measures are being taken with the help of Vigilance Squad operating in all Districts of the
State.
8 nos. Special Courts have been set up by the State Government to deal with the matters relating to theft of
electricity. There is a downward trend in AT&C losses which of course requires to be further reduced.
Vigilance Wing of the Corporation is conducting raids throughout the State for bringing into book the
miscreants who indulge theft of electricity by hooking and/or bypassing the energy meters. 2,754 Nos. raids
have been conducted in the year 2015-16(Feb,2016) and 229 Nos. F.I.Rs has been lodged. The State
Government has already set up 8 Nos. Special Courts for trying offences under the Electricity Act, 2003.
Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP):
Tripura received sanction for Part-A and Part-B of R-APDRP Schemes for 16 Towns having 10000
populations as per 2001 census. Sanctioned project value is Rs.35.19 Crores for Part-A Schemes and Rs.
165.10 Crores for Part-B Schemes. TCS has been appointed for implementation of IT infrastructure in the
entire NE States including Tripura as Common IT Implementing Agency. Common Data Centre has been
established at Guwahati and is operational. Construction of common Disaster Recovery Centre at Agartala
is in progress.
System metering in all the 16 Project Areas have been completed which includes Boundary metering,
Feeder metering and Distribution Transformer metering. GIS Asset and Consumer Indexing have been
completed in the entire 16 Project Area/town. Base Line AT&C Loss has been finalized for all 16 Project
Area/town and approved by PFC/MoP, GOI.
All the Applications like Metering – Billing – Collection (MBC), Meter Data Acquisition System (M-
DAS) and Energy Audit are operational. IT System under Part-A of R-APDRP Schemes is operational in
all the 16 Towns. Part-A projects has been completed in all the 16 towns and declared “Live” as per
guideline of R-APDRP. Facilities like On Line Payment, bill information through sms has already extended
to all the consumers of R-APDRP Project Areas.
Regarding Part – B (i.e. strengthening of regular distribution system), work has been completed in 5
Towns namely Amarpur, Gandhigram, Sonamura, Kumarghat & Udaipur (except 33 KV Sub-Station).
Work is in progress in balance 11 towns and expected to be completed by Dec’2016.
In order to facilitate all the consumers of TSECL with modern IT enabled services, coverage of all the
billing and collection systems under centralized IT System of Part-A of R-APDRP Schemes is required. For
this TSECL require financial assistance/support to upgrade/ modernize its entire Energy Billing System
matching the present day requirement. Hence, it is proposed to assist TSECL with necessary funding for
immediate replacement of existing Old EBS.
Subject Committee-I - 23 -
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of
submission placed by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-
1. The Department is to ensure implementation of IT enabled system across the state including remote areas to facilitate timely energy billing service to cover the rest of the areas.
2. The Department is to continue frequent raids by vigilance squad and inspection by departmental staff to check power stealing and book miscreants who indulge in theft of electricity. The Department is to continue awareness programmes in the Financial Year 2016-17 to desist people from stealing power by dint of hook line and also initiate administrative measures to stop electricity stealing.
3. The Department is to continue its endeavour to upgrade the status of call centre, section office and bill collection centre etc. for prompt attending of complaints. Ensure current billing and providing the bill to consumer in time in every month.
4. Extending of 3(three) phase line specially to all Hospitals, PSs and Blocks be provided. Implement 3-Phase power connection in rural areas where it is needed.
5. The Department is to organise awareness programme for consumers and continue in the financial year 2016-17 with more emphasis.
6. The Department is to ensure maintenance of electric line and to check low voltage to avoid accident and interruption of power supply and take steps for repairing / replacing old electric lines to avoid accident, also maintenance to ensure service to people (consumers).
7. The Department is to examine the feasibility of extending of time for payment of bill by consumers in Agartala and Sub-Division Towns after 5 P.M. Faulty power meters to be repaired or replaced with new one as early as possible and increase of bill collection centres specially in rural areas to facilitate consumers in payment of bills. Extend call centre service to people.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Representative of the Department the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 14 for Grants by the House alongwith the Recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das
Chairman Subject Committee – I Tripura Legislative Assembly
Dated, Agartala,
the 4th April, 2016.
Subject Committee-I - 24 -
THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 11 OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.11 relates to the Transport
Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised
Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs. in lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimate 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 2407.00 2005.00 --- ---- 2005.00
b) Plan 1475.30 847.06 514.58 299.93 1661.57
c) CASP/ Other than CASP
1639.05 442.00 263.50 144.50 850.00
Total 5521.35 3294.06 778.08 444.43 4516.57
Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 31st March, 2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who
appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 and stated as follows:-
1. Setting up of CNG refilling
stations in the District
Headquarters be completed in
phase manner.
As per report of TNGCL, the following CNG stations are
presently functioning in Tripura:-
i. A.D. Nagar, ii. Krishnagar, iii. Khayerpur, iv. Abhoynagar & v. Bhramhabari(Udaipur). TNGCL has planned to set up CNG Mothers station in
Chandrapur (Agartala). Depending on Mother station the
following Daughter Booster Station will be set up.
,I).Bishalgarh, ii). Teliamura, iii. Khowai.
Further, TNGCL has planned to set up a CNG Mother
station in Udaipur. Depending on the mother station the
following Daughter Booster Station will be set up.
i.Santirbazar ii.) Amarpur iii) Belonia in the first phase.
2. For earmarking of Lay-Bye,
the Department is to take up
As per report of the Chief Engineer, PWD(NH), Govt. of
Tripura the National Highways Infrastructure Development
Subject Committee-I - 25 -
the matter with PWD and
BRO.
Corporation Ltd(NHIDCL)a Central Govt. undertaking, has
been engaged for construction of 2-lane road of NH from
Amtali to Sabroom. As reported by the General
Manager(Project), NHIDCL, they will construct 8(eight)
Nos. of lay-bye on the said road as per DPR and the
locations will be finalized in consultation with the State
Govt.
In respect of portion from Agartala to Churaibari, there are
4(four) Nos. of lay-bye already exist at Churaibari,
Pecharthal, Manu & Chakmaghat. The PWD(NH)has
submitted DPR to the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways, GOI for construction of double laning of the
road from Panisagar-Dolubari to Mongiakami where
Another lay-bye is proposed to be constructed at
Atharamura.
3. The Department is to steps to
ensure display of fare-chart of
passengers to all Auto-
rickshaws, Jeeps, Bus and
alike vehicles as early as
possible.
In order to ensure display of the fare chart as per Memo.
No.F.2(8)-Trans/2014, dated, 25th February, 2015 in all
categories of commercial vehicles across the state, all
District Magistrate & Collectors, Sub-Divisional
Magistrates, Block Development Officers and all other
TCS officers, POLICE PERSONAL, Joint Transport
Commissioner, District Transport Officers, Motor Vehicle
Inspectors are directed to inspect the vehicles and to ensure
compliance of proper display of rate charts among other
e.g. payment of road tax, fitness certificate, Pollution under
Control certificate, Insurance and route permit vide
No.F.2(8)-Trans/2014 dated 25th February,2015 & in our
official website:-http://tsu.trp.nic.in/transport.
4. The Department is to continue
setting up new Motor Stands
in uncovered areas. Setting-up
of Motor Stands at Rajnagar,
Golaghati, Jatanbari,
Melagarh and Madhupur be
given priority. The Finance
Department is to consider
allocation of required fund
during Revised Estimates
2015-16.
Kanchanpur, Khumulwng and Sonamura Motor Stands are
opened for public use, while the construction of Kalacherra
& Dhanapur motor stand is in progress. Department has
entrusted to PWD(R&B), Teliamura Division for
construction of Motor Stand at Teliamura and Tripura
Housing and Construction Board(THCB) for Integrated
Parking Complex at Khowai puran bazaar during this year.
For setting up of Motor Stands at Rajnagar, Golaghari,
Jatanbari, Melagarh and Madhupur, Department has
requested the concerned offices and present status as
following:-
Regarding Melaghar Motor Stand:- DM, SPJ has been
requested to prepare a concept paper for this Motor Stand.
Accordingly, DM, SPJ has requested to CEO, Melaghar for
intimation the requirement of fund for execution.
Requisition of fund is yet to be received.
Regarding Jatanbari Motor Stand:- SDM, Karbook has
informed that 0.98 acres land has been identified which
belongs to PWD, Jatanbari at Mouja-Lebacharra for setting
up of Motor Stand. Engg-in-Chief, PWD has been
requested to issue NOC for setting up the motor stand on
the identified land. NOC of the said land has not yet been
received till date.
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Regarding Golaghati Motor Stand:-DM, SPJ has been
requested to submit DPR for placement of fund.
Accordingly, DM, SPJ has informed that Revenue Deptt.
has conveyed approval towards utilization of land
measuring 1.60 acres in favour of Transport Department.
DM, SPJ has requested to EE, RD, Bishramganj to prepare
a DPR of the said Motor Stand. DPR is yet to be received.
Regarding Rajnagar Motor Stand:- DM, South Tripura has
been requested to purchase the land measuring 1.60 acres
through SDLPC of Belonia. Accordingly, SDM, Belonia
has been requested for the same.
Regarding Madhupur Motor Stand:- On request, DM, SPJ
has requested to SDM, Bishalgarh for identification
suitable land preferably khas land in the traffic populated
area of Madhupur for setting up of a Motor Stand. Report
for identification of land has not yet been received.
5. Proper conveyance through
inland waterways for journey
from Raisyabari to
Gandachhera and Mandirghat
to Gandachhara be arranged
as early as possible.
A revised Project Estimate for development of Ferry
Services in Dambur Water areas(Rs.17.71 Crores) prepared
by Chief Engineer, PWD(WR) has been submitted to the
Ministry of Shipping, Government of India in CSS format for
consideration of development of IWT under 100% Central
Sector Scheme.
6. The Department is to continue
checking of smoke level of
vehicles to check pollution of
atmosphere.
At present total Number of vehicles in Tripura 3,45,315
and total Number of vehicles having PUC certificate
1,31,912. Total number of LMV is 2635 connecting to
Nagerjala, Radhanagar, Chandrapur and Auto Rickshaws
with Agartala. Regular enforcement drives are being
conducted through out the State. Transport Department has
already issued license to the eligible candidates to establish
Pollution Testing Centers in almost all Sub-Divisions of the
State.
7. Permit to small vehicles to run
from its last point of route to
Agartala and back be
provided.
As per report of Joint Transport Commissioner that to
avoid the congestion of traffic since 2008 no permit for
auto rickshaw being issued within the Agartala Municipal
Corporation area. Only 100 nos. of metered Auto Rickshaw
permit were issued on the basis of Order passed by the
Hon’ble High Court of Tripura.
8. The Department is to continue
setting up of toilets and
waiting room/shed in all
Petrol/Diesel stations for
passengers in consultation
with Food & Civil Supplies
Department.
As per report of FCS & CA Department and request to this
Department to issue necessary instruction to the left out
R/O Dealers carrying on POL Business for providing clean
toilet facilities and waiting rooms/sheds in their Retail
outlets.
9. The Department is to continue
efforts to reduce vehicular
accident by organizing
awareness programmes for
Drivers and public.
Road signs and hoarding are already erected in the major
roads accident prone areas by Traffic Police. State
Transport Authority giving priority and encouraging
interested applicants to purchase Public Service Vehicle
Bus instead of small vehicle. Road safety awareness
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campaigns with discussion, quiz, street dram, a health
camps for motor workers etc. are being conducted in
various motor stands, public places, Schools and Colleges
throughout the year to reduce vehicular accidents.
Rather than, as per instruction of Supreme Court
Committee on Road Safety constituted by Hon’ble
Supreme Court, a State Level Road Safety Council under
the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister, Transport and a
Lead Agency with high level officials has been constituted
to look after whole traffic system in the State. Initiative has
already been taken to create a separate Road Safety Fund
from the collections on account of road accident, fees, fines
etc. Initiative also taken to identify the black spots on
accident prone areas and to remove those black spots on the
National Highways.
10. The Department is to issue
permit giving priority to the
loanees of SC, ST, Minorities
and OBC in Agartala and
other areas.
Permits are being issued without interruption to loanees of
SC/ST/Minorities/OBC/Swabalamban etc. in all viable
roads of the state except inside the Agartala Municipal
Corporation area.
11. Ongoing process for
development of Howrah and
Gomati rivers be expedited.
A. Two DPRs for development of river Gumti(Rs.12.60 cr.) and river Haora(Rs.11.20 cr.) prepared by RITES LTD. were submitted to the Ministry of Shipping for fund under 100% CSS.
B. Ministry of Shipping approved the DPR for Gumti river and requested the State Government to submit fund requirement details with detailed bifurcation alongwith set physical target to achieve the project to be completed within the scheduled time frame period based on the DPR prepared by RITES Ltd.
C. Fund requirement details with detailed bifurcation
alongwith set physical target to achieve the project to
be completed within the scheduled time frame period
has been prepared by CE (WR), GOT and sent to the
Ministry of Shipping, Government of India. Ministry of
Shipping has sanctioned Rs.12.58 crores for the
project with 3 year phasing w.e.f.2015-16. They have
already released Rs.2 crore for the project in 2015-16
out of the sanctioned amount of Rs.12.58 crores and
the Transport Department is going to place the said
fund to the Chief Engineer (WR) on his authorized
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Executive Engineer (WR) in WR Division. It is Rs. 6(six)
crores earmarked for the cost of one dredger and the
rest amount of funds are earmarked for execution of
dredging activity, bank protection, construction of
terminals, aid to navigation etc. Chief Engineer (WR)
mentioned that the cost of dredger of the required
specification would be Rs.10 crores resulting which the
project cost would be increased to Rs.16.58 crores.
The enhanced cost of the project was also intimated to
the Ministry. The Ministry clarified that enhanced cost
may not be considered under CSS.
D. A meeting was taken by Chief Secretary on 16th
February, 2016 in connection with development of
IWT on Gumati river. After detailed discussion with
the officials of Transport Department and
PWD(WR)Division, the following decisions were
taken:-
i. Major component of the project is the
procurement of dredger which will have to be
subsequently shifted to Agartala for dredging of
Howrah River as per guidelines. Moreover
continuous dredging would also be necessary even
after making capital investments. It is no denying
that the Water Resource Department does not
have experience of dealing with such IWT Project
in the State of Tripura. Therefore, the best option
shall be outsourcing only.
ii. Professional Agency may be engaged by PWD (WR)
on turnkey basis under suitable terms & conditions
in line with Government of India guidelines for the
said project implementation. PWD (WR) may also
examine whether the work would be executed by
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engaging Project Management Consultant (PMC)
through open bid. The PMC if necessary may be
entrusted with the responsibility of engaging
agency(s) for procurement of dredger, dredging
activity, bank protection, construction of terminals
etc. through open tender under the guidance of
the PWD (WR) within the frame work of
Agreement with the PMC.
iii. Chief Engineer, Water Resource or any other
senior Engineer of Water Resource Department
and one Senior Officer of Transport Department
may jointly visit one IWT project under the
Ministry of Shipping for getting ideas and
knowledge for implementation of IWT on Gumati
Project.
E. After completion of the Gumati river as a pilot project, the Ministry may consider developmental proposal of Howrah river also.
Major Achievement of Transport Department during the year 2015-16
Mega Block for broad gauge conversion of Badarpur – Kumarghat – Agartala
station has commenced with effect from 1st October, 2015 with the
commissioning target by 31st March, 2016 together with broad gauging of
railway line up to Udaipur within the same time line. While first broad gauge
train entered into Agartala Railway Station on 13-01-2016, first commercial
goods train had reached Jirania station on 22-02-16. It is expected that
passenger train service on regular basis will run on BG track up to Udaipur
from April, 2016. Moreover, works are going on in full swing on 70 km
stretch of new BG line of Udaipur – Sabroom section and the same it is also
targeted to be commenced within March, 2018.
Modernization of Agartala Airport Project has been taken up by the Airport
Authority of India (AAI). 75.726 acres of land have been handed over by the
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State Govt. to the AAI for development of Agartala Airport meeting in full
the actual requirement of land demanded by the AAI.
The State Govt. had given clearance to the proposed elevated corridor for
the revised Agartala – Akhaura Railway Link Project. It is being vigorously
pursued with the Govt. of India for placing fund to the State Govt. on
account of land acquisition so that land acquisition process may be initiated
without further dealay.
Newly constructed of motor stands at Kanchanpur, Sonamura and
Khumulwng are opened for public use, while the construction of Kalacherra
and Dhanpur motor stands are in progress. Steps have already been taken
for construction of Motor Stand at Teliamura and integrated Parking
complex at Khowai Town area. An Institute of Driving Training and Research
Centre is being set up under Public Private Partnership mode near NIT at
Jirania and the works are in progress. During 2016-17 the Department would
take steps for construction of motor stand at Santirbazar, DTO office at
Kailashahar and Inter State Truck Terminus at Dharmanagar, 34 new buses
have been procured by the Tripura Urban Transport Company Ltd. 66 more
buses for the urban transport are scheduled to be delivered by March, 2016.
This will help in increasing frequency level of urban bus service for the
benefit of the passengers. Agartala – Kolkata via Dhaka Volvo Bus service
has been started from 16th October, 2015 for the benefit of the people of
Tripura.
Plan Programme and Projects to be implemented
during 2016-17 financial year Construction work of railway line from Udaipur – Sabroom (44.00 km -118 km) is in full swing.
The project is targeted to be completed by 2018 as per report of the N.F.Railway.
As requisitioned by AAI, State Govt. has acquired and handed over total 75 .726 acres of land to
Airport Authority of India (AAI) free of cost for construction of new terminal building and
widening of the runway of Agartala Airport for development of the airport. The State Govt. has
requested AAI to start construction work of new terminal building immediately in the acquired
land.
Truck Terminus :- Construction of a modern Inter State Truck Terminus
at Madhavbari under Jirania Sub-Division with Financial assistance of
NEC is completed and opened for public use. However, Department will
take up some additional components during the year 2016-17 for which NEC has sanctioned revised cost of Rs.24.79 crore and balance fund of
the revised cost will be placed to the State Govt. for execution.
Department would take steps for construction of another Inter State Truck Terminus at Dharmanagar, North Tripura.
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Development of motor stands :- Department would take steps for
construction of motor stands at Santirbazar under South Tripura, Telimaura under Khowai District & Ompi under Gomati District.
Construction of District Transport Office at Kailashahar, Unakoti
District:- Construction of District Transport Office at kailasahar, Unakoti District would be taken up. Construction of District Transport Office at
Udaipur under Gomati District and Dharmanagar under North Tripura
are in progress.
Institute of Driving Training & Research Centre:-Institute of Driving
Training and Research is being set up on PPP mode. Government of India
has sanctioned Rs.14.00 crores for this institute. Land has been identified near NIT in Barjala, Jirania. Construction work is in progress.
Government of India. Very recently, Ministry of Shipping, GOI, approved the
project at an estimated cost of Rs.12.59 Crores and released Phase-1(2015-16)
installment of Rs.2.00 Crores only for the Gumati river as a pilot project, the
Ministry may consider developmental proposal of Howrah river also after the
completion of the Gumati river project.
TNGCL has planned to set up CNG Mothers station and depending on the
mother station planned to set up Daughter Booster station in other District
which are as follows:-
i.Chandrapur,ii.Bishalgarh, iii. Teliamura, iv. Khowai, v. Khilpara, Udaipur, vi.
Santirbazar & vii. Melaghar.
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed
by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations:-
1. Setting up of CNG refilling stations whereever feasible including in Sonamura and Jampuijala.
2. The Department is to continue setting up new Motor Stands in uncovered
areas. Setting-up of Motor Stands at Rajnagar, Golaghati, Jatanbari, Melaghar, Madhupur, Sonamura and Charilam be given priority. The Finance Department is to consider allocation of required fund during Revised Estimates 2016-17.
3. For earmarking of Lay-Bye, the Department is to continue pursue the matter with PWD and BRO during the financial year 2016-17 and extend the awareness activity in Sub-Divisions too.
4. The Department is to take steps to ensure display of fare-chart of passengers to all Auto-rickshaws, Jeeps, Bus and alike Vehicles without further delay.
5. The Department is to continue checking of smoke emission level of vehicles to check pollution of atmosphere and extend the awareness activity in Sub-Divisions too.
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6. The Department is to continue setting up of toilets and waiting room/shed in all Petrol/Diesel stations for passengers in consultation with Food & Civil Supplies Department.
7. The Department is to continue efforts to reduce vehicular accident by organizing awareness programmes for Drivers and Public and extend the awareness activity in Sub-Divisions too by regular announcement through microphones from Motor Stands.
8. The Department is to issue permit giving priority to the loanees of SC, ST, Minorities and OBC in Agartala and other areas and it is to be continued in the financial year 2016-17.
9. Ongoing process for development of Howrah and Gomati rivers for inland
water ways be expedited and to be continued in the financial year 2016-17.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Department,the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 11 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
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Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO.12 OF THE CO-OPERATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget proposal under the Demand No.12 relates to the Co-
operation Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017
and the Revised Budget for the Financial year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs.in lakhs)
Particulars
Revised
Estimates 2015 - 2016
Budget Estimates for 2016 - 2017
Demand Fund For Total
T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non Plan 2074.73 2343.00 --- --- 2343.00
b) Plan 1115.19 772.00 471.00 261.00 1504.00
c) CASP/Other than CASP
265.05 0.00 - - 0.00
Total 3454.97 3115.00 471.00 261.00 3847.00
Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 31st March, 2016 examined the
Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Special Secretary of the
Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Special Secretary informed the Committee about the action
taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-
2016 and stated as follows :-
Sl.No.
Recommendations of the Subject Committee-I
Action taken Report on the Recommendations made by Subject Committee - I
1. Computerization of the Deptt be continued.
1. So far, the Deptt of Cooperation has provided 18 nos of computers in its effort towards computerization of the Deptt. Procurement of 21 nos. of more computer are in process for distribution to various DRSC/ARCS office as approved by Finance Deptt. For ICDP, South 51 societies are going to be provided with computer. To cover all LAMPS/PACS, a proposal is being sent to GOI shortly. More nos of computers would be provided to various offices upon receipt of fund.
2. Soft loans be provided to uncovered societies
2. Eligible LAMPS & PACS are provided KCC loans with interest @ 4% per annum. Capital infusion to the tune of Rs. 291.64
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lakhs has been taken by TCARDB Ltd. during the year 2015-16 in order to strengthen the lending activities of TCARDB Ltd.
3. For improvement of the financial position of LAMPS/PACS , the Deptt. is to provide Grant-in-aid to increase their profit.
3. For improvement of the position of LAMPS/PACS, the Department of Cooperation provides Grant-in-aid. An amount of Rs. 100.00 lakhs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to LAMPS/PACS during the year 2015-2016. For the year 2016-2017, an amount of Rs. 110.00 lakhs has been earmarked. Transfer fund to TTAADC is also provided for meeting up the administrative expenses of the LAMPS. An amount of Rs. 20.48 lakhs has been provisioned as transfer fund to TTAADC during the year 2015-16. During 2016-17, an amount of Rs. 21.00 lakhs has been provisioned. This apart, training is provided to LAMPS/PACS by TSCU on Business Development Plan for augmentation of its business profile.
4. Selling of Fertilizer through LAMPS & PACS be strengthened
4. TMARKFED deals in fertilizer business and distributes fertilizers through LAMPS/PACS & PMCS Infusion of sufficient fund will strengthen the business activities. Keeping in view, an amount of Rs. 150.00 lakhs has been provisioned as share capital to marketing cooperatives including PMCS for the year 2015-16. An amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs has been provisioned during the year 2016-17 under Marketing Sector..
5. Participation of women in LAMPS & PACS be ensured by amending the relevant Act
5.In order to encourage participation of women in the cooperative societies an amendment of the Tripura cooperative societies Act, has been passed in the TLA & now pending for Governor’s consent.
6. The Department is to continue imparting of training & awareness programme to Managers, Board Members & Other members of LAMPS & PACS
6.Tripura State Cooperative Union provides awareness/ training programme with the Manager, Board of Directors, Managing Directors, President and Secretary etc. of the Cooperative Societies. In this financial year (2015-16), TSCU conducted 38 nos of training awareness/ programme. involving 891 nos. of trainees . TSCU will also targets to conduct 30 no.of training programme during 2016-17 with an estimated 750 nos. of participants .
7. The Department is to ensure implementation of Integrated Cooperative Development Projects
7. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). has sanctioned three ICD Projects for Dhalai,Unokoti & North Tripura District with a total project outlay of Rs.26.61 crores. Finance Deptt. has also provisioned an amount of Rs.150.00 lakhs (2016-17) for implementation of ICD Projects in the stated districts. The constitution of Project Implementation Team (PIT) is under process. TSCB Ltd has been identified as Project Implementing Agency (PIA).
ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATION
UNDER STATE PLAN:
. (Rs. in Lakhs)
Sl.No Name of the Scheme Financial Outlay (under Demand No.12/19/20)
Physical Achievement
(No. of Coops..)
1. Credit Cooperatives 185.48 226
2. Consumer Cooperatives 200.00 1
3. Marketing Cooperatives 193.50 68
4. Direction & Administration 41.75 -
5. Education, Research & Training 46.77 1
6. Other Cooperatives 35.00 81
7. Special Plan Assistance(SPA) for construction of 100 seated Hostel
313.95 1
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8. Genousodhi 69.00 10 nos of counters
9. Capital Infusion to TCARDB 291.64 1
10. Construction(Minor Works) 3.15 1
Total :- 1380.24 390
CREDIT SECTOR :
The Coop. Credit Sector comprising of TSCB Ltd, TCARDB Ltd, ACUB Ltd, LAMPS & PACS has been extending services towards disbursement of loan at low rate of interest to the members. Most of them get finance from TSCB Ltd. Besides, LAMPS, PACS & FSS contribute towards supply of Agri-inputs and procure Agri and minor forest produces in their respective areas. Further, the Banks namely TSCB Ltd, TCARDB Ltd & ACUB Ltd have been functioning as financing agencies for grass root Cooperative Societies in the State primarily in terms of lending Short & Long term loans. In Annual Plan for the year 2015-16,. an amount of Rs.185.48 lacs has been provisioned as Share capital to ACUB & TCARDB Ltd. , Grant-in-aid to LAMPS & PACS and Transfer fund to TTAADC EDUCATION TRAINING AND RESERCH
The Tripura state Cooperative union imparts education and training to the general members, elected representatives and employee of various Cooperatives as well as Govt officials so that they can contribute effectively to the development of Cooperatives. The Tripura State Cooperative Union performs this function through field functionaries of the Cooperative Training Institute. The Union also conducts exhibition, propaganda, seminar, workshop & Cooperative Week with financial assistance from state Govt. & from National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), New Delhi. In the Annual Plan 2015-16, an amount of Rs.46.77 lacs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to TSCU. MARKETING SECTOR :
T-MARKFED is functioning as a lead society for procurement of Potato and minor forest produce at the village level through PACS/LAMPS. An amount of Rs.150.00 lacs has been earmarked in the Revised Estimate for the year 2015-2016 to T MARKFED and 14 PMCS respectively in the form of Share capital during the year 2015-16. With this financial assistance, an attempt has been made for strengthening the T MARKFED & 14 PMCS in the State. For repairing of godown an amount of Rs. 43.50 lakhs has been envisaged in RE 2015-16. CONSUMER SECTOR : The Tripura State Coop. Cons. Federation Ltd (TSCCF) has been functioning as an Apex Level Society in the Consumer Sector. The TSCCF deals in Consumer articles, distribution of LPG, supply of medicines at whole sale and retail rates and stationery article in different Govt, offices. During the financial year 2015-16, an amount of Rs.200.00 lacs has been provided in the form of Share Capital to TSCCF. OTHER COOPERATIVES
Other Cooperatives include Rickshaw Puller Cooperative Societies, Labour Cooperatives, Press Cooperatives, Housing Cooperatives, and Cobbler Cooperatives etc. who are financially supported by the Department for economic amelioration of their members. An amount of
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Rs.35.00 lacs has been sanctioned as Share capital to other cooperative which including other Women cooperatives for the year 2015-16. . DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION An amount of Rs.41.75 lacs has been provisioned in the RE for the year 2015-16 towards expenditure involving Salary of staff ,travel expenses; electricity charges, rent, cost of fuel etc. Special Plan Assistance :
An amount of Rs. 313.95 lakhs has been provisioned in the Revised Estimate for the year 2015-2016 for construction of 100 seated Hostel in the premises of TSCU. The work is nearing completion and is expected to be completed by May, 2016. GENOUSODHI:
T MARKFED has received an amount of Rs. 69.00 lakhs for introduction of generic medicine counters and for procurement of generic medicines in various hospitals of the State. Capital Infusion to TCARDB Ltd.
Fund to lthe tune of Rs. 291.64 lakhs has been provided to TCARDB Ltd. in order to
strengthen the lending activities of the Bank.
ANNUAL PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATION FOR THE YEAR 2016-2017 UNDER STATE PLAN
In the Annual Plan 2016-17, an amount of Rs 1504.00 lakhs has been provisioned which includes Schemes like Direction & Administration, Grant-in-aid to PACS, Grant-in-aid to LAMPS, Transfer fund to TTAADC, Grant –in-aid to TSCU, Share capital to TSCCF/ Primary Consumers, Share capital to TCARDB, Share capital to ACUB, Share capital to T MARKFED, share capital to PMCS, Share capital to Other Cooperatives, and ICD Project in Dhalai,North & Unokoti Tripura District. The Budget Estimate for the year 2016-17 is detailed below in terms of Sectoral Outlay :- . (Rs. in Lakhs)
Sl.No Name of the Scheme Financial Outlay
Physical Targets
( in nos. of Coops)
1. Credit Cooperatives 231.00 270
2. Consumer Cooperatives 220.00 1
3. Marketing Cooperatives 259.00 75
4. Direction & Administration 90.00 -
5. Education, Research & Training 74.00 1
6. Other Cooperatives 30.00 100
7 Capital Infusion 50.00 1
8. ICDP in Dhalai, North & Unokoti 150.00 3
9. NABARD(State Share for Computerization of LAMPS & PACS)
400.00 268
Total :- 1504.00 719
The Credit Cooperatives such as LAMPS/PACS/TSCB/TCARDB Ltd. /ACUB Ltd. provide opportunities for becoming self-reliant and thus help in getting gainful employment. The institutional credit advanced by the credit societies are mainly in the form of agri and non-agri loan to its members. During the year 2016-17, an amount of Rs. 110.00 lakhs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to Credit Cooperatives. Share capital assistance to TCARDB &
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ACUB Ltd. an amount of Rs. 100.00 lakhs has been provisioned and an amount of Rs. 21.00 lakhs has been provisioned as transfer fund to TTAADC. Under Consumer Sector, Share capital to TSCCF Ltd. /Primary Consumers has been earmarked for an amount of Rs. 220.00 lakhs during the year 2016-17. Consumer Cooperatives deal in consumer goods, distribution of LPG, S.K.Oil, medicines and other items at a reasonable rate. Provision of share capital to consumer cooperatives act as a fillip to the furtherance of its business activities. Marketing Societies procure Potato and Minor Forest Produce for distribution.. An amount of Rs. 259.00 lakhs has been envisaged as share capital to marketing societies which includes share capital to T MARKFED & 14 PMCS in the State. This also includes repairing of godowns and Genousodhi. For meeting the Salary and other administrative expenses of the Department such as cost of fuel, T.A., D.A. etc. an amount of Rs. 90.00 lakhs has been provisioned in the budget estimate for the year 2016-17. Training and awareness programme form a vital element for development of human resources and can hardly be ignored. Tripura State Cooperative Union undertakes the responsibility of imparting cooperative education and training (CCMT). During the year 2016-17, an amount of Rs.74.00 lakhs has provisioned as grant in aid to Tripura State Cooperative Union for the above stated purpose. Other Cooperatives such as rickshaw pullers Cooperative, Cobbler Cooperatives, Labour Cooperatives, Women Cooperatives, and Multi-purpose Cooperatives suffer due to lack of funds. This financial constraint act as a deterrent to furtherance of their business activities. In realization of the above, an amount of Rs. 30.00 lakhs has been provisioned in the budget estimate for the year 2016-17 This apart, special attention has been given to provide financial assistance to Women Cooperatives in the State under the scheme share capital to other cooperatives / primary consumer cooperatives.
Provision for Capital Infusion for the year 2016-17 has been made in order to repay the
NABARD’s Dues. Fund from NABARD is taken in order to strengthen the lending activities of
TCARDB Ltd. An amount of Rs 50.00 lakhs has been provision as capital infusion to TCARDB ltd
in BE 2016-17.
The innovative programme of Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP)
introduced by National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a project meant for
socio-economic upliftment of small and marginal farmers and weaker section of the society
focusing on a district based integrated approach through cooperatives in the rural backdrop.
ICD Projects has been introduced in Dhalai North & Unokoti districts with a total project
outlay of Rs 26.61 Crore wherein Rs 658.00 lakhs has been envisaged for 1st year allocation. In
BE 2016-17, an amt of Rs 150.00 lakhs has been provisioned for implementation of ICDP in
Dhalai, North & Unokoti District.
Provision is also made for Computerization of LAMPS & PACS during the financial year
2015-16. in the connection, necessary fund will provide by Govt of India(through NABARD),
State Govt and respective society itself with as ratio of 55:45:5. For this purpose, an amount of
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Rs 400.00 lakhs has been provisioned in BE 2016-17 as State Share for Computerization of
LAMPS & PACS.
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Special Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following
recommendations:-
1. Computerization of the Department be continued. 2. LAMPS and PACS are to be provided with Grants-in-aid for increasing
their profit and for improving their financial condition. 3. Selling of fertilizer to the farmers through LAMPS and PACS be increased. 4. The Department is to take more initiative for implementation of Integrated
Co-operation Development Projects. 5. The Department is to take steps to increase the amount of honorarium of
Managers of PACS. 6. Government is to consider to purchase goods of Departments through the
PACS / LAMPS. 7. The Department is to arrange more loan to farmers who have KCCs.
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission of
the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget
Proposals under Demand No. 12 for Grants by the House alongwith the
recommendations.
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Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee-I
Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 40 OF THE SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 40 relates to School Education
Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 107300.50 65573.00 --- --- 65573.00
b) Plan 27572.88 8322.31 3960.45 1976.24 14259.00
c) CASP/other than CASP
38340.50 1693.38 2307.01 1486.74 5487.13
Total 173213.88 75588.69 6267.46 3462.98 85319.13
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 01-04-2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department
who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Principal Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken
in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 and
stated as follows :-
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No. Recommendations Action taken
1. Boundary wall of 3(three) schools namely
(a) Talkajala (b) Monaipathar and (c)
Kalshi High School (d) No.2 Pathaliaghat
S.B. School be taken-up and completed in
a time frame. The Girl’s schools be
covered in phase manner accordingly.
During the year 2015-16, P & C Department has
sanctioned fund for boundary wall of fund for construction of boundary wall of MTB Girls H.S
School, Netaji Subhash Vidyanitekan, Prachya
Bharati H.S School, Shahid Khudiram H.S School
and the work of the which is going on and will be competed within the time frame.
Another 10 (ten) proposal for construction of
boundary wall were submitted by the Department to the P & C Department under any suitable
scheme during the year 2015-16 which is yet to be
sanctioned.
In Annual Work Plan and Budget , 2016-17 the
State SSA Mission proposed for sanction of fund
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for construction of 35743 mts of boundary wall of
130 schools (some of the girl schools are included) of Tripura for which @ Rs. 8224/- per mtr a total
of Rs. 2945.18 lakhs will be required. The proposal
is yet to be considered by MHRD, Govt of India.
2. The department is to find out the names of
the Hostels where Boundary wall around
the Hostels is repaired and to send plan
and estimates for taking further steps in
the matter.
The matter of construction of Hostel building, boundary
wall, toilet etc. of SC & ST hostel are being looked after by the SC & ST Welfare department. In the budget o
school Education Department, 2015-16 there were no
provision for any kind of construction wall such hostel.
So School (Education ) Department could not provide
any fund for the said purpose. All the DEOs have been
requested to trace out the names of the hostels were
boundary wall are required and also send the proposal
and estimates for the same to the SC & ST Welfare
department for taking further steps by them
3. Construction of 50 type–III quarters under
NEC for which an amount of Rs.189 lakhs
during 2013-14 has been reallocated to
P.W.D. (R&B) be taken-up in a time
frame and to ensure quality of works
thereof.
In all SC ST hostels Superintendent have been appointed.
During the year 2012-13,the department of School
Education has taken up a scheme under NEC for
construction of 50 Type-III Quarters for Hostel Superintendent. The State PWD (R&B) were
entrusted with the work. The fund for an amount of
Rs. 210.00 lakhs (Rs. 189.00 lakhs - Central share + Rs. 21.00 lakhs- state share) during the year
2013-14. The work of 10 quarter out of 14 taken up
by them (phase-I) is being completed. They have
already submitted UCs for Rs. 106.00 lakhs. The release of next installment by NEC is awaited for
submission of UC of Rs. 104.00 lakhs by PWD.
The Engineering Cell of the Department are supervising the said work to ensure quality of the
works.
4. Recruitment of new post of Inspector of
Schools be made in a time frame and
Inspector of Schools be engaged Bloc-
wise alongwith its offce as early as
possible.
33 new posts of Inspector of schools have already
been created and procedure for recruiting the same no. of Inspector of schools is going on. The
selection procedure are being taken by the TPSC.
As soon as the selection procedure will be completed 33 nos. of Inspector will be engaged
blockwise.
5. The department is to continue with
frequent visit of schools by Inspector of
Schools, Deputy Director and other bloc
level officers to stimulate upfiftment of
quality of education.
For upliftment of quality Education there is already
a system of regular school inspection every month by Inspectors, Dy. Directors and block level
officers with target nos. of inspection in a month.
In Block level the Dy. Inspector of Schools are also inspecting the schools regularly. The regular
inspection report submitted by the officer are being
monitored in state level fortnightly. Prompt action used to be taken by the directorate
on the observation and recommendations made by
the inspecting officers for betterment and
upliftment of the quality education in the state.
6. The department is to ensure recruitment of
night guards and Group-D staff under
School Education Directorate.
81 posts of Group-D (Night Guard & Class-IV
employee) has been created during the year 2015-
16. For filling up the above post the Directorate of Higher Education Tripura has been requested to
sponsor the names of selected persons being the
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sponsoring authority of the Education Department.
The Secondary Education Department will take necessary steps for providing Night Guard and
Class-IV staff to all High and Higher Secondary
schools where there are no such employees are
available at present immediately after receipt of the names of selected persons from the Directorate of
Higher Education of Tripura.
7. The department is to consider the
feasibility of construction of Dining Room
under MGNREGA and out of
MP/MLA/LAD fund and to ensure receipt
of proposals from DEOs for Bi-cycle
stand and to ensure regularisation of
Cook-cum Machhalchi and other staff
accordingly.
The list of 80 nos schools (10 nos. schools from each district) has been submitted to RD Department
to construct Dining Halls.
Two separate plans for construction of Dining Hall
of seating capacity 100 and 60 nos. students has prepared and submitted to RD Department.
This year only one proposal has received from
DEO, Gomati for construction of bi-cycle stand and the required fund has already re-allocated to
the concerned HO &DDO. No proposal has been
received from any other district so fund not provided.
All steps are being taken for regularization of cook
cum masalchi and other staff in hostel. Meanwhile
file has been processed towards Finance Department for regularization of 131 staff.
8. The Department is to ensure recruitment
of new Teachers and to ensure rational
distribution of teachers to all schools.
The Directorate of Secondary Education has
already started necessary works for recruitment of
teacher through TET and rational distribution of teachers amongst the schools. During last few
months a good number of teachers have been
posted to the schools having shortage of teacher by transfer from the schools where there were excess
of such teacher to ensure rational distribution of
teacher. The work of rational distribution of teacher amongst the schools is a continuous process and
the department will also continue this work.
9. The Department is to take initiatives for
construction of quarters for the H.M. of
H/S. Schools of Muffswall under
SCA/SPA/NEC in the next financial year
(2015-2016).
There were no budgetary provision for construction
of quarters for HM of HS schools of muffswall under SCA/SPA/NEC during the year 2015-16.
The same proposal was placed with MoDONER,
NER for sanction of fund under NEC but was not approved. As the scheme of SCA/SPA is closed the
department will submit proposal for the same for
sanction under any other suitable scheme once
again.
10. For opening of English Medium Schools
proposal be placed for clearance by the
Finance Deptt. and Cabinet after getting
the approval of the Deptt. for according
50% of Grant from the Government for
private English Medium Schools at least
one such school at Bloc level.
For opening of English Medium Schools
initiative under process for clearance from
ARD, FD. After getting approval the matter
will be placed to the Cabinet for approval for
according 50% of Grant from the Government
for private English Medium Schools at least
one such school at Block level. 11. The Department is also to set up at least
1(one) English Medium Schools at Block
level each and to consider the feasibility
& Construction of English Medium
During the year 2015-16, proposal for setting up of
14 nos new English medium JB schools were submitted to the appropriate authority and out of
this proposal 6 nos. of new English medium
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2. The achievement made during the year 2013-14, Basic information:
Total no. of schools run by School Education Department
4349
Total no. of Madrassa run by School Education
Department :-
180
(GIA-51, SPQEM-129)
No. of Teachers- Govt. + TTAADC + GIA-41,118
No. of Students- Govt. + TTAADC + GIA-6,61,329
1. Following are some of the activities of the School Education Department during 2015-16
SDS-22 nos school sanctioned , Fund allocated Rs.5311.18 lakhs
Printing and supply of text books to the childrens of Class-I to VIII on the date of
publication of Annual exam result(Summative Assessment 2) .
Reintroduction of 02 year D.EL.Ed courses in the 04 DIETS.
School at District Headquarters of
Bishramganj.
sanctioned and schools has already being opened at
following 5 block headquarters: 1. Panisagar
2. Chowmanu
3. Kadamtala
4. Killa 5. Kakraban
The new English medium JB school at Ampi block will be started soon.
12. The Department is to consider the
feasibility of construction of Madrassa
Schools in Muslim dominated areas.
Fund R@Rs. 19.26 lakhs has been sanctioned to 33
SPQEM Madrassas for infrastructural development
during 2013-14. These Madrasas have executed work in 2015-16. Proposal for infrastructural
development of 8 (eight) SPQEM Madrassas
during 2015-16 have been sent to the Minority Welfare Department, fund yet to be received.
During 2015-16 fund Rs. 30.28 lakhs has been
released for completion of incomplete work in 13 Madrassas.
During 2015-16, fund Rs. 26.70 lakhs have been
sanctioned in 3 (three) SPQEM Mdrassa
As per devions of “ state Level Madrassa Advisory Committee” held on 23-03-2015, 25 SPQEM
Madrssas will be brought under GIA. The matter is
under process. Till date out of 51 GIA Madrassas, 48 GIA
Madrassas have been allotted fund for
construction.3 (three) remaining GIA Madrassas
may be allotted fund for infrastructure development.
Out of 129 SPQEM Madrassas, 83 have been
allotted fund for infrastrucrue development. Fund may be stationed in the remaining 46 SPQEM
Marassas.
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Development of Syllabus for 02 year D.EL.Ed (both regular and ODL mode) and Diploma
in Pre-school Education course (face to face mode).
Development of curriculum and syllabus for yoga of class I to VIII.
Organization workshops / seminars on CCE, research Methodology, preparation of TLM,
Activity Based Learning, Question pattern development, science and mathematics etc.
Conduct of National Achievement Survey and State Level Achievement surveys.
Organization of State level Science fair in collaboration with TSCST.
Organization of District Level and State Level Exhibition under INSPIRE Scheme.
Preparation of teacher training modules for RMSA.
Preparation of PINDICS (Performance Indicator of Teacher) for elementary teachers
under SSA.
100% Coverage of School & children: 100% of enrolled children, that is, 3,20,618 children in 4472 Primary units and 1,85,747
children in 2084 Upper primary units ( Total : 5,06,365 children in 6556 school units ) in
all Govt.& Govt. aided schools, Madrassa/ Muqtab institutions have been covered
under the Mid-Day-Meal Scheme.
Cooking cost & State’s contribution:
Presently the cooking cost is Rs.3.97 per child per day at primary level out of which State
contribution is Rs.0.50 per child per day, which is Rs.0.14 more than the minimum
mandatory State’s contribution fixed by the GoI and at Upper primary level it is
Rs.5.78 per child per day in which state’s contribution is Rs.0.58 per child per day.
Weekly menu:
The weekly menu for the cooked mid day meal has been introduced in consultation with
the dietician of the State Govt. considering the food value and taste of variety. The
common uniform menu presently served to the children is as follows:-
Rice & vegetable curry 2 days in week
Rice & egg (full) curry 2 days in week (i.e 2 full eggs in a week)
Khichudi 2 day in a week
Provision of Dinning hall:
The School Education Department, Govt. of Tripura has initiated to construct Dinning
halls with seating arrangement for taking the mid day meal in the school premises. 35
dinning hall have already been constructed in different school premises so far. More over
initiative has been taken to construct additional 80 nos dinning halls, which will be
completed during 2016-17.
Kitchen Devices:
Kitchen devices are available in all schools where MDM is being served. 400 school
units has been facilitate with LPG based cooking during the year 2015-16.
Kitchen Shed:
All eligible school units have been covered with kitchen sheds.
Provision of Safe Storage Facility:
At least two safe & good quality storage bins for storage of rice has been provided in all
school units where MDM is implementing.
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School Inspection :
The School inspection mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the programme
has been strengthened for better implementation of the programme.
Training of Cook-cum-Helpers:
Total 5320 cook-cum-helpers have been provided training on safety & Hygienic up-to 20th
February 2016. Moreover the department has taken initiative to train additional 3200
cook-cum-helpers during 2016-17.
Interactive Voice Response System for MDMS:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between GoI and State
Government for implementation of Interactive Voice Response System for MDMS.
Distribution of IFA Tablet:
IFA Tablets are supplying among the children under School Health Programme in
convergence with NHM. The average consumption rate of IFA Tablets is 84%.
Kala Utsav at district and state level has been concluded successfully and selected team of
the state level completion has participated in the National Level Kala Utsav in New
Delhi. Debate & Quiz competition at District and State level in the form of mock
parliament to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. No new scheme
has been introduced during the year 2015-16 under Intergrated RMSA.
Joint bench ( High & H.S Schools) 3835 Nos.
Opening of new English Medium J.B.School – 05(Five)
Up-gradation of S.B. To High school – 23 (including RMSA scheme)
Up-gradation of High School to H.S School – 13
Science stream introduced in H.S School – 17
Commerce stream introduced in H.S School - 02
During this Financial Year(2015-16) 20,000 Girl Students reading in class –IX having
family income 1.25 lakhs/Annum will be provide Bi-cycles free of cost. Financial
involvement in this regard will be Rs. 6,48,60,000/-.
There are 02 Centrally Sponsored Schemes on online system under ‘National e-
scholarship portal’as stated below, introduced (new) in the year 2015-16.
The Kokborok Language is gradually extended up to Degree Course Level. It is also
mentioned here that Other Minority Languages also implemented in various School
where majority population speaks these.
During the year 2015-16 the Directorate of Kokborok & Other Minority Languages
has already published near about 33,500 Nos Text Books, Magazine etc. in 7 (Seven)
Nos. Languages for Development of these languages.
Recruitment of non-gazetted staff -
LDC (Fixed pay basis )-58 posts
Group D(Fixed pay basis )-18 posts
New Appointment under Grant-in-Aid School – 07 Nos
New School building constructed in Grant-in-Aid School – 05 Nos
New Scheme Launched for Equivalency Programme upto Standard IV level covering
18,256 learners and involving 1056 literacy centers.
Major achievements of Adult Literacy Programme –
Basic Literacy Equivalency(Std,III)
level
Skill Development
Programme
Target 6254 42688 12368
Achievement 5688 32674 9563
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38 SPQEM teachers has been allowed higher pay of honorarium.
13 Madrassa (half done) has been completed by the Minority Welfare Department.
Posts filled-up by direct recruitment of Headmaster & Headmistress of H.S School –
39
Posts filled-up by direct recruitment of Assistant Headmaster & Assistant
Headmistress of H.S School – 45
Posts filled-up by direct recruitment of Headmaster & Headmistress of High School –
80
Up-gradation of primary school to upper primary – 15
Construction of Additional classroom – 148 Completed & 209 In-progress
CWSN friendly toilet – 105 completed & 51 In-progress
Major repair ( Primary & Upper primary) - 34
2. Plan/Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2016-17 for
consideration of the Committee during examination:-
Budget estimates for 2016-17 Secondary Education-Rs.21487.13 lakh . Elementary
Education – Rs.45723.12 Lakhs .
Introduction of Yoga in class I to VIII in selected 100 schools, covering all blocks and
NPS of Tripura.
Setting up of Technology cell for the purpose of ICT based teacher training .
Revision of existing curriculum and syllabus of class I to VIII.
Launching of Diploma course in Preschool Education in the 04 DIETS.
Science stream introduced in H.S School – 03
Commerce stream introduced in H.S School – 03
Target for providing 20,000 girls’ Bi-cycle
Directorate of Kokborok & Other Minority Languages has decided to be implement
Garo teaching in various schools where majority population speak Garo Language.
New scheme for Equivalency Programme - Standard V level is to be launched .
Posts to be filled-up by direct recruitment(Inspector of Schools) – 33
Posts to be filled by promotion of Headmaster & Headmistress of H.S School,
Assistant Headmaster & Assistant Headmistress of H.S School , Headmaster &
Headmistress of High School – 61.
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations:-
1) Construction of boundary wall for all the schools should be completed giving priority to
the schools which are situated on roadside. The Girl’s schools be covered in phase
manner accordingly.
2) Boundery walls should be raised around the school hostels which do not have such walls
attaching priority to the hostel located on road side.
3) Construction of 50 nos. of type–III quarters for Superintendents under NEC for which
an amount of Rs.189.00 lakhs during 2013-14 has been reallocated to P.W.D. (R&B) be
taken up in a time frame and to ensure quality of works thereof. Also adding of
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Sutarmura High School with it. Quarters for remaining hostels should also be taken up
for construction.
4) Recruitment of new posts of Inspectors of Schools may be made in a time frame and
office building of new Inspectorate of Schools should be constructed.
5) The department is to continue with frequent visit of schools by Inspector of Schools,
Deputy Director and other block level officers to stimulate upliftment of quality of
education.
6) The Department is to ensure recruitment of new Teachers and to ensure rational
distribution of teachers to all schools and steps to be taken seriously to maintain priority
in transferring and posting of teachers in schools district-wise.
7) The Department is also to set up at least 1(one) English Medium School at each Block
and to consider the feasibility & construction of English Medium School at District
Headquarters of Bishramganj.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 40 for Grants by the House alongwith the
recommendations.
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Shri Sudhan Das Dated,Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 39 DEPARTMENT OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 39 relates to the Higher Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 11881.40 13677.00 -- -- 13677.00
b) Plan 2977.58 944.19 609.06 325.00 1878.25
c) CASP/Other than CASP
4152.29 2547.09 1518.46 832.70 4898.25
Total 19011.27 17168.28 2127.52 1157.70 20453.50
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the
Subject Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the
Demands for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 1st April, 2016 examined the
Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who
appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action
taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-
16 and stated as follows :-
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Recommendations Action Taken
1. The Department is to Complete the process of filling up 150 posts of Asstt. Professors, 9(nine) posts of principals and 2(two) posts of statistical officers and to confirm action taken in the matter.
i. The Department of Higher Education sent requisition to TPSC in the month of February, 2014, herein the Commission advertised the post and interviewed the candidates and recommended 113 candidates in different subjects for appointment to the posts in the month of September, 2015 (16-09-2015). At the same time one Smt. Bijaya Bhattacharjee and other five ST candidates preferred writ petition before the Hon’ble High Court of Tripura by challenging of the selection / recommendation of the TPSC. The Hon’ble High Court passed interim order by staying the recruitment on the recommendation of the TPSC. Thereafter, the Hon’ble
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High Court passed final judgement on 26-02-2016 by clubbing all writ petitions and has set-aside the entire selection process. The Hon’ble High Court has directed the State Government to review the reservation / dereservation of the candidate in question. The Hon’ble High Court has further directed the TPSC for conducting the interview of the eligible candidates afresh after following the UGC guideline regarding recruitment of Asstt. Professors. The recruitment shall be made on said 150 vacant posts of Asstt. Professors after receiving the fresh recommendation from the TPSC. ii. The proposal for direct recruitment of 6 vacant posts of Principals for Govt. General Degree Colleges was sent to TPSC. The posts could not be filled up due to non-availability of suitable candidates. On the other hand the proposal for conducting DPC meant for 6 (six) vacant posts of Principal, Govt. General Degree Colleges by promotion has been sent to the TPSC. The appointment by promotion to the said posts would be made on the recommendation of the Class-I DPC to be held on 22.03.2016 at TPSC. iii. The requisition for filling up of 2 (two) posts of Statistical Officer under Education Department (Higher) was sent to the TPSC and the Commission advertised the post. But, the Commission is yet to hold interview for the purpose. The Department would fill up the posts based on the recommendation of the TPSC.
2. Construction of Quarters at Gomati District Polytechnic at Fulkumari, Udaipur, Dhalai, Ambassa etc. be taken up and complete the same in a time frame and the Department is to ensure construction of Quarters and By-cycle stand etc. At Karbook, Panisagar and Jampui.
The Department of Higher Education already initiated construction of Quarters at Gomati District Polytechnic at Fulkumari and Dhalai District Polytechnic at Ambassa. In this regard it is stated that 4 nos. of Type-II Quarters, 6 nos. of Type-III Quarters & 1 no. of Type-IV Quarter at Gomati District Polytechnic, Fulkumari and 6 nos. of Type-II & 6 nos. of Type-III Quarters at Dhalai District Polytechnic, Ambassa are in the stage of completion. All those Quarters are likely to be handed over by June, 2016.
3. The Department is to ensure opening of science Department at least colleges in District Headquarters with laboratories along with required Nos. of faculties and Hostel facilities. The stipend of boarders be enhanced.
All the Districts have been covered with either Bio Science or Pure Science or both. All colleges under Districts with science courses have been provided with adequate laboratory facilities and minimum faculties. Government is of considered opinion to set up colleges in each Sub-Division rather than setting up of Hostels so that students may get admission locally. Post Metric Scholarship to SC / ST / OBC / Minority students are given by Govt. of India. Students studying in professional courses are offered NEC scholarship. Rest of the students eligible as per the criteria are given State Stipend which has been revised.
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4. Religious minority department is to consider the issue of setting up Minority Girls’ Hostel (50-seated). The Department is also to consider construction of Hostel for the students of B.P.L. families at Agartala.
One 50-seated Minority Girls’ Hostel has been constructed at Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailasahar which has been started functioning from the academic year 2016-17. The Department has also constructed a 4 storyed Hostel for the 125 seated Boys’ students of Religious Minorities namely, Nazrul Chhatrabas at Agartala. On availability of fund the Department may consider for construction of Hostel for BPL college students at Agartala.
5. The Department is to approach the Tripura University, Agartala for introducing P.G. Course in Kok-Borak.
The Tripura University has already introduced P.G. courses in Kok-Borak from the academic year 2015-16 on demand of the students as well as from the Higher Education Department.
(ii) Achievements made during the year 2015-16
In the Budget of 2015-16 provision was made for Rs.9957.80 lakhs under plan in Demand No.39/19/20. The table below will indicate the provisions proposed in R.E. 2015-16 corresponding to provisions to B.E.2015-16.
(Rs. in lakhs)
Demand No
Particulars B.E. 2015-16 Proposed R.E. 2015-16
Proposed B.E. 2016-17
39 DIVISIBLE POOL 1377.00 1321.62 1649.00
A. Salary 350.00 163.65 349.00
B. NON-SALARY 1027.00 1157.97 1300.00
of which
i. Supplies & Materials 200.00 200.00 200.00
ii. Electricity Charges 50.00 50.00 80.00
iii. State Share / State's Contribution 510.00 690.34 800.00
iv. Scholarship / Stipend 125.00 93.77 100.00
v. Major Works 1.00 0.00 0.00
vi. Minor Works 20.00 12.83 20.00
vii. Govt. Museum 0.00 0.00 0.00
viii. Land acquisition 1.00 11.00 0.00
ix. RRRLF / Socities 50.00 50.03 50.00
xii. Others 70.00 50.00 50.00
NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 8580.80 5806.25 5127.50
of which
a) State Plan Non Divisible Pool 1.00 1653.96 229.25
i. TFC / 14th FC 1.00 293.96 0.00
ii. Special Development Scheme (SDS) 0.00 1360.00 229.25
b) CSS under CASP 6968.55 3831.88 4762.60
i. SPA 1738.00 2181.01 1526.00
ii. SCA 244.33 344.32 0.00
iii. Rastriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan 3000.00 320.00 2248.00
iv. NLCPR 1470.00 843.67 738.60
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v. NEC 515.22 142.88 250.00
vi. ACA (OTACA) 1.00 0.00 0.00
c) CSS - Other than CASP 1611.25 320.41 135.65
i. Community Development through Polytechnics
1150.00 0.00 0.00
ii. IASE (Stipend) 1.25 14.41 15.65
iii. TEQIP (World Bank) 460.00 306.00 120.00
Total (Div + Non-Div) 9957.80 7127.87 6776.50
The Finance Department has released Rs.6948.28 lakhs during 2015-16 (upto February, 2016) against State Plan Budget provision of Rs.9607.80 lakhs. The amount released does not include the fund for Salary components.
The fund released by Finance Department against approved on-going State funded projects has been placed with the Implementing Agencies for execution of the projects.
Fund allocated to implementing agencies against approved on-going Plan Projects are indicated below:
Financial Year 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs)
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Funding Source
Budget provision
Fund released by Finance Deptt.
Fund placed with agencies
1. TFC 1.00 Rev. 293.96 293.96
2. ACA 1.00 Rev. 4.32 4.32
3. SPA 1738.00 Rev. 697.45 2180.97
Fresh 1483.52
Total: 2180.97
4. SCA 244.33 344.32 344.32
5. CSS-RUSA 3000.00 320.00 320.00
6. NLCPR 1470.00 Rev. 450.75 843.63
Fresh 392.88
Total: 843.63
7. NEC 515.22 158.26 158.26
Total:- 6969.55 4145.46 4145.46
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS AND INITIATIVES OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DURING 2015-16
College of Teacher Education at Kumarghat started functioning from the academic session 2015-
16 with an intake capacity of 100 students per year.
An act has been passed by the State Legislature for setting up of State University namely
Maharaja Bir Bikram University at MBB College campus.
National Assessment & accreditation Council (NAAC) has accreditated the following colleges:
NSM, Udaipur – Grade B
RKM, Kailasahar – Grade C
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Ambedkar College – Grade C
DDMC, Khowai – Grade B
GDC Dharmanagar – Grade B
iii. The Plan / programme and any projects to be implemented during the year 2016-17 for consideration of the Committee during examination
During 2016-17 the following activities are targeted:- Polytechnic Institute at TTAADC HQ will be started from the academic session 2016-17 on
approval from AICTE. All efforts are being made to start the MBB University from the academic session 2016-
17. Construction of new Science Block at Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailasahar.
Construction of Administrative building at Netaji Shubhas Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur.
Setting up of two new General Degree College at Udaipur, North Tripura District and
Dharmanagar, North Tripura District.
Vertical as well as horizontal expansion of academic and administrative building (1st & 2nd
floor) of Dasarath Deb Memorial College, Khowai.
Vertical expansion of Academic cum Administrative building of Ambedkar College,
Fatikroy.
Construction of Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), Narsingarh (Phase-II) to be
completed.
Expansion of GDC, Santirbazar, LT Valley, Kanchanpur by developing infrastructure by
availing fund under RUSA for Model Degree College scheme.
To achieve the above goal following provisions are proposed in the B.E. 2016-17 under
Plan in Demand No. 39 / 19 / 20. (Rs. in lakhs)
Demand No
Particulars Proposed R.E. 2015-16
Proposed B.E. 2016-17
39 DIVISIBLE POOL 1321.62 1649.00
A. Salary 163.65 349.00
B. NON-SALARY 1157.97 1300.00
of which
i. Supplies & Materials 200.00 200.00
ii. Electricity Charges 50.00 80.00
iii. State Share / State's Contribution 690.34 800.00
iv. Scholarship / Stipend 93.77 100.00
v. Major Works 0.00 0.00
vi. Minor Works 12.83 20.00
vii. Govt. Museum 0.00 0.00
viii. Land acquisition 11.00 0.00
ix. RRRLF / Societies 50.03 50.00
xii. Others 50.00 50.00
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NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 5806.25 5127.50
of which
a) State Plan Non Divisible Pool 1653.96 229.25
i. TFC / 14th FC 293.96 0.00
ii. Special Development Scheme (SDS) 1360.00 229.25
b) CSS under CASP 3831.88 4762.60
i. SPA 2181.01 1526.00
ii. SCA 344.32 0.00
iii. Rastriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan 320.00 2248.00
iv. NLCPR 843.67 738.60
v. NEC 142.88 250.00
vi. ACA (OTACA) 0.00 0.00
c) CSS - Other than CASP 320.41 135.65
i. Community Development through Polytechnics 0.00 0.00
ii. IASE (Stipend) 14.41 15.65
iii. TEQIP (World Bank) 306.00 120.00
Total (Div + Non-Div) 7127.87 6776.50
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-
1. The Department is to complete the process of filling up 150 of posts of
Asstt.Professors, 9(nine) posts of Principals and 2(two) posts of Statistical Officers .
2. Construction of Quarters at Gomati District Polytechnic at Fulkumari, Udaipur,
Dhalai, Ambassa etc. should be completed. The Department is to ensure construction
of quarters at Panisagar.
3. The Department is to ensure opening of science Department with laboratory facilities
along with required number of faculties in colleges located in district headquarters.
4. Religious minority department is to be persuaded by the department to consider the
issue of setting up 50- seated minority girls’ hostel at Agartala.
5. The amount of stipend for boarders should be increased.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Representative of the Department the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No.39 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 30 OF THE FOREST DEPARTMENT FOR
THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposals under Demand No.30 relates to Forest
Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016–2017 and Revised
Budget for the Financial Year 2015 – 2016 are as follows:-
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimate
2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a)Non-Plan 5968.82 6352.00 -- -- 6352.00
b) Plan 1426.34 612.98 283.73 137.29 1034.00
c) CASP/Other than CASP
7471.33 3255.22 2228.17 1401.21 6884.60
Total 14866.49 10220.20 2511.90 1538.50 14270.60
Now, aforesaid Budget Proposals is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 1st April, 2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest of
the Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest informed the Committee
about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee
during the year 2015-16 and stated as follows :-
Observation Reply
The Department is to continue
plantation of Bamboo of Special
Species.
The Tripura forest is very rich with different
species of bamboo. There has been
gregarious flowering of Muli and other bamboos in the state since 1995-2005. As a
result most of our bamboo forest had to be
regenerated. The department has taken special effort to regenerate the bamboo forest
during the period 2007-08 to 2015-16. So
far over 53000 ha are raised under bamboo.
During the current financial year also there is a plan to raise more area with bamboo
(around 1550 ha) under different schemes.
The productivity of bamboo in Tripura is
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about 0.8 MT to 0.9 MT per hectare per year,
which is also the all India average. This is however, much below the global average
under good conditions, which is 10 MT per
ha per year as in China. With a view to boost bamboo productivity,
experimental plantation is being tried in the
field with local valuable species and also
incorporating Chinese Moso Bamboo, along with fertilizer inputs etc. During the current
financial year, it is planned to raise bamboo
plantation in industrial mode with better productivity.
The Department is to continue
training to SHGs of un-covered areas for developing their
capacity
A total number of 2619 SHGs have been
established in the department, which
includes those under JICA & IGDC project.
The members of the SHGs have been given
training on Income Generation Activities
(IGA) like Agarbatti stick making, Mushroom
cultivation, Piggery, Goatery, Fishery,
Duckery, Floriculture etc. Govt of Tripura
has provided revolving fund to the tune of
Rs. 10.0 Crore for boosting the activities of
SHGs. In addition, under the JICA project,
Rs. 1.0 Lakh has been provided to each
JFMC Revolving Fund to support their IGA
activities.
The Department is to arrange
maintenance of existing Eco-
Parks intending to attract the tourists. Finance Department is
to allocate fund for the same.
A total of 31 Eco-parks are being
maintained by Tripura Forest Department.
These Eco-parks provide valuable services
for ecotourism in the state. Besides, they
also provide areas for leisure and
entertainment to the local communities, in
addition to serving as areas for the
conservation of the forests and biodiversity
of the state. During the current financial
year, total Rs. 64.85 Lakhs has been
generated as revenue from these Eco-Parks.
The department is to continue development of food source
inside deep jungle for elephants,
monkeys.
Forest Department is actively promoting
plantation of grasses, bamboos and fruit
trees that serve as food sources for wildlife
including elephants and monkeys. While
raising plantations, the fruit bearing trees
species like Ficus, Chamal, Jamun, Wild
Banana etc are being retained as food base
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for the wildlife. Department has submitted
project for Rs. 304.0 Cr to the Govt of India
for development of habitat for the Wildlife.
The protected areas like Gomti, Sepahijala,
Trishna are managed according to the
Wildlife Management Plan, which provides
for the preservation and development of
areas of wild banana, bamboo and various
fruit bearing forest trees which are the
favourite food base for the elephants and
monkeys etc.
Department is to continue plantation of Teak, Karai, Gamar
etc which are to be planted in
suitable forest lands.
The department has taken steps to raise
economic plantations of Teak, Karai and
Gamar etc mixed with other species to earn
more revenue for the state. The department
is raising Teak planting stock and has
targeted collection of 10,000 kg of Teak seed
for raising adequate teak nursery beds
during the year.
The Department is to continue training for members of JFMCs
and Eco-Development
Committees in handicrafts specially those of Sepahijala,
Trishna, Kalapania, Tepania etc.
including uncovered areas.
Noted. Training for members of JFMCs and
Eco-Development Committees in
handicrafts, specially those of Sepahijala,
Trishna, Kalapania, Tepania etc. is being
undertaken with the assistance of JICA
project.
The Department is to create a new Botanical garden along with
Butterfly Park at Bordush under
Trishna and Botanical Garden at Sardu Karkari (New Taidu). The
Finance Department is to
allocate fund for the same.
Butterfly park has already been created at
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary with the
assistance from JICA project. A botanical
conservation area has also been established
at Trishna WLS under assistance from JICA
Project. In addition, botanical gardens have
already been established at Kailashahar,
Sepahijala and MBB College, Agartala.
The Department is to take initiative for creation of new eco-
park at Chandicherra under
Taibandal GP under Mohanbhog Block as early as possible.
The Forest Department has taken initiative
for development of an eco-tourism spot
under Taibandal Gaon Panchayat. For this
purpose, department has already submitted
project for Rs. 10 Crore for funding under
Special Plan Assistance (SPA).
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Point No (ii) Achievement made during the year 2015-16 up to 28th
February 2016
(Rs.in lakhs)
Financial Major outputs
Major/Minor Head
of Accounts
Approved outlay Fund released
by Fin. Dept
during
2015-16
Financial
Achievement
during
2015-16
(Provisional)
BE RE
2406- Forestry &
Wildlife (State Plan)
605.00 822.22 821.30 800.00 Administrative cost, celebration
of vanamohatsava, preparation
and provision of work plan
instigated fund to TTAADC, Animal food etc., Improvement
of Zoo, Development of Wild
Life Sanctuaries and National
Parks etc.
Creation of plan – 6102.0 ha
Bamboo nursery 16.66 lakh
Mise Nursery 67.3 lakh cost of
POL, OE etc. Dev. of Howrah
Catchment area & other
development works including
maint. of older constructions etc.
Recoupment fund for Externally
Aided Project(JICA), Creation
of Agro-Forestry plantation-
2196 ha & SHG/IGA works etc.
Recoupment fund for Externally
Aided Project(IGDC),
Plantation & SHG works etc.
2406-13th Finance
Commission
0 0 604.12
(Revalidated)
590.00
2406-14th Finance
Commission
1.00 604.12 0 0
4406- Externally
Aided Project(JICA)
5000.00 4000.00 4000.00 4000.00
4406- Externally
Aided roject(IGDC)
1500.00 1000.00 1000.00 1000.00
Total of State Plan: 7106.00 6426.34 6425.42 6390.00
CASP-National
Afforestation programme Green
India Mission
2500.00 1500.00 790.18 780.00
CSS-Project Tiger (Elephant)
15.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CSS-Project
Elephant 0 31.01 30.64 30.64
CASP-Development of Sepahijala Zoo
(CZA)
0 29.62 26.70 26.70
CASP-Medicinal
plant Board of Tripura
50.00 10.70 10.70 10.70
CASP-Integrated
dev. of wildlife
habitat.
50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CASP-SPA 1000.00 900.00 900.00 880.00
Total of CSS 3615.00 2471.33 1758.22 1728.04
NEC 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Point-(III): The plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the
financial year 2015-16 for consideration of the committee during
examination
The earlier CSS Projects like National Afforestation Programme (NAP),
Intensification of Forest Management (IFM), River Valley Project (RVP), National Bamboo Mission (NBM),
For last two years no schemes have been sanctioned under NEC, though the Projects have been submitted from Forest Department through Planning & Coordination Deptt.
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The following projects were submitted to NEC.
1. Catchment erosion control of Howrah River - Rs. 599.00 lakhs.
2. Development of IT infrastructure in Forest Deptt. - Rs. 77.00 lakhs.
3. Common facility centre for value addition (TFDPC) - Rs. 495.00 lakhs.
4. Establishment of bamboo mat unit (TFDPC) - Rs. 1099.00 lakhs
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest of the Department, the Committee made the following the recommendations:-
1. The Department is to take steps to employ permanent labourers for the Eco-
Parks all over the state. The Finance Department is to allocate fund for the
same.
2. The Department is to take effective measure for control of monkeys and
elephants from causing damages to locality.
3. The Department is requested to consider programme for development of
medicinal plants cultivation in our state.
4. The Department is to continue plantation of Bamboo of special species both
in forest land and patta land.
5. The Department is to continue programme of training to SHGs of uncovered
areas for improving their capacity.
6. Plantation of Teak, Karai, Gamai etc in forest lands may be increased.
7. The Department is to expedite the creation of Eco Tourism spot under
Taibandal Gaon Panchayat.
8. The Department is to conside of creation of a botanical garden in Trishna
Sanctuary.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 30 for Grants by the House alongwith the
recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman
the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NOS. 16 AND 52 OF THE HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017. The Budget Proposal under Demand Nos.16 and 52 relating to the
Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year
2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows:-
Demand No. 16
( Rs. in Lakh )
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non-Plan 13234.18 15772.00 --- --- 15772.00
b) Plan 17578.14 9054.89 4025.60 3384.51 16465.00
c) CASP/Other than CSP
8907.34 433.63 2051.48 470.71 2955.82
Total :- 39719.66 25260.52 6077.08 3855.22 35192.82
Demand No. 52 ( Rs. in Lakh )
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand
Fund for Total T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non-Plan 27854.51 9486.00 --- --- 9486.00
b) Plan 10314.21 6159.65 4532.29 2471.06 13163.00
c) CASP/Other than CSP
12921.01 6575.00 4823.00 2502.00 13900.00
Total :- 51089.73 22220.65 9355.29 4973.06 36549.00
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 1st April, 2016 examined the
Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the
Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
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First of all, the Principal Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken
in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-2016
and stated as follows :-
Sl.
No.
Relevant
Para/ Page
Recommendations of the
Committee.
Reply of the Government on the
recommendations.
No. of the
Report
2015-16 Recommendation
1 Para-1 of
Page No.33
The Department is to ensure
purchase of MRI Machine for
Dr. BR Ambedkar Hospital
and installing of the same as
early as possible.
Order for procurement of MRI Machine for
Dr. BRAM Hospital has been issued and
likely to be received within next three
months. Terms & conditions are same as
AGMC and GBP Hospital.
2 Para-2 of
Page No.33
Cardiac wing and Nephrology
Unit for AGMC and Dr. B. R.
Ambedkar Hospital & up-
gradation of Spine Surgery be
ensured. The Department is to
pursue the proposal submitted
to the Govt. of India for
sanction for introducing 11
Super Speciality Disciplines
under PSSY-III for which the
drawing has been prepared by
CPWD.
AGMC & GBP Hospital:
At present there is no Cardiology and Nephrology Department in AGMC & GBP Hospital. Diagnostic facilities like ECG, Echocardiography and TMT for cardiac patients and biochemistry as well as Ultrasonography for Renal Patients are presently available in AGMC & GBP Hospital. In addition cardiac pacing unit and Dialysis Unit are functional as therapeutic measure for cardiac patients and renal patients respectively. Moreover, there is a 10-bedded ICU with all required equipments for treatment of cardiac & renal patients under Medicine Department. Up-gradation of these two units to the level of Cardiology and Nephrology Department, presence of Cardiologists, Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Nephrologists, Urologists & Anesthesiologists with experience in management of these two super-speciality disciplines are required, in addition to requirement of additional space and equipments with supporting Medical & Para-medical staff with training in those two disciplines. A project proposal has been submitted to Govt. of India for sanction to introduce 11-Super Speciality Disciplines including these two under PSSY-III. The drawing has been prepared by CPWD, the approved agency of H & FW Department, Govt. of India. This is pursued regularly.
DR. BRAM Hospital Cardiology: Cath Lab will be started within 6 (six) months. One Cardiologist namely Dr. Rabin Chatterjee has been engaged in this matter.
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Nephrology: 4 (four) machines has already been procured and installed and will be operationalised within a month.
Spine Surgery: Dr. Salil Saha is doing the Spine Surgery.
3 Para-3 of
Page No.33
Engagement of Doctors to old
Dispensaries like
Asharambari, Krishnapur,
Charilam & Radhanagar be
considered early.
4 (four) nos. Health Sub-Centre namely
Asharambari, Kishnapur, Charilam &
Radhanagar are covered by AYUSH
Medical Officers once in a week vide order
No. F. 1 (210)-AYUSH/ DHS/ 2012/ 1728,
dated 19/10/2013
4 Para-4 of
Page No.33
The Department is to ensure
installation of CC Camera to
other District Hospitals after
arrangement of fund.
Installation of CC TV to other District
Hospitals (North District Hospital, Dhalai
District Hospital, Unakoti District Hospital,
Gomati District Hospital & South District
Hospital) is under process.
5 Para-5 of
Page No.33
At least minimum 2(two)
medical officers be posted to
new PHCs one of them should
be senior in service.
In all 24X7 PHCs 2 (two) Medical Officers
are posted. If available one Sr. MO is given.
6 Para-6 of
Page No.33
The Department is to ensure
physical check-up of students
staying in SC and ST Hostels.
Action has already been taken vide Order
No.F.3(5-2781)-FWPM/SHFWS/2013/Sub-I
dated 30-04-2014. A Medical Officer is
regularly visiting SC & ST Hostels.
7 Para-7 of
Page No.33
Required Specialists be posted
in all Sub-Divisional
Hospitals.
At present the Department is running with
acute shortage of specialist Medical Officer.
As per availability, posting of specialist
Medical Officer to all Sub-Divisional
Hospitals is not possible at this stage.
8 Para-8 of
Page No.33
The Department is to consider
extending the facility of Smart
Card to every PHC in
collaboration with Labour
Department.
Under the scheme “Rastriya Swasthya Bima
Yojana” Healthcare services are provided to
the Smart Card holders through 56
empanelled Health institutions.
Proposal has already been initiated for
empanelment of 30 more Health institutions
to provide healthcare services to the Smart
Card holders.
Approval for empanelment of 30 more
Health institutions (29 PHC & 1 CHC) by
Ministry of Labour & Employment is still
awaited.
9 Para-9 of
Page No.34
The Department is to consider
the demands of patients and
instruct the concerned Doctors
to inform the family members
of patients about the condition
of patients after allotment of
time.
Action has already been taken vide Order
No.F.4(3-81)-DFWPM/GNL/AQ/2006 dated
13-04-2015. All doctors are instructed to
follow the matter.
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PHYSICAL TARGET AND ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2015-16
Target Achievement
1 Completion of 3 (three) nos. new
PHC during financial year (2015-
16)
3 New PHCs have been commissioned. 19 PHCs are
under construction. Up-gradation of 2 PHCs to
CHCs have been taken up. Construction of 3 District
Training Centres have been taken up.
2 Completion of up-gradation
works of Kanchanpur Sub-
divisional Hospital and Amarpur
Sub-divisional Hospital.
Up-gradation works of both the Hospitals are near
completion.
3 Starting construction of Sub-
divisional Hospitals at Panisagar,
Kumarghat, Jirania, Mohanpur,
Jampuijala and Karbook Sub-
divisions.
(a) Fund for Jirania and Kumarghat S.D. Hospitals
have been sanctioned under RIDF and
Administrative approval and Expenditure sanction
issued to PWD. (b) DPR for Jampuijala and
Panisagar S. D. Hospitals have been submitted to
Government of India under NLCPR. Projects are yet
to be sanctioned. (c) DPR of Karbook S.D. Hospital
has been submitted under NEC. Project is yet to be
sanctioned. (d) Up-gradation works of Mohanpur
Hospital is in process.
4 Starting construction works of
Sipahijala District Hospital at
Bishramganj.
DPR is under preparation by PWD for submission to
Government of India under NLCPR.
5 Completion of up-gradation
works of IGM Hospital: (i) G+7
Building on Western Side, (ii)
Administrative Block, (iii)
Nursing Training Institute, and
(iv) Kitchen, Canteen and
Laundry Block.
Construction works at IGM Hospital for all the
buildings are in good progress and are likely to be
completed by September 2017.
6 Completion of construction works
of New Teaching Hospital-Block-
II of AGMC and Central Blood
Bank at GBP Hospital Complex.
Construction works of New Teaching Hospital-
Block-II of AGMC is in progress and is likely to be
completed by September 2017. Construction works
of Central Blood Bank at GBP Hospital Complex is
nearing completion.
7 Completion of construction works
of B+G+5 Building of Cancer
Hospital.
Construction works of B+G+5 Building of Cancer
Hospital is in good progress and is likely to be
completed by September 2017.
8 Procurement of Machinery &
Equipment, Medicine and
Furniture etc.
MRI Machine has been procured and installed at
GBP Hospital. Digital X-ray machines have been
installed at IGM Hospital and 6(six) District
Hospitals. 3 Mobile Digital X-ray machines have
been procured. Most of the essential medicines are
procured. Required furniture and machinery &
equipment are procured and supplied to different
Hospitals on submission of requirement.
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9 Accreditation of Health facilities
with NABH.
National Accreditation Board for Hospital and
Health Care Providers (NABH) is constituent Board
of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and
operate accreditation and allied programmes for
Healthcare Organization. The Board is structured to
cater to much desired needs of the consumers and to
set bench marks for the progress of Health Industry.
The Board while being supported by all stake
holders including Industry, Consumer, Government
has full functional autonomy in its operation. But in
Tripura no Hospital has been accredited with NABH
standard. While IGM Hospital is accredited by ISO
9001:2008 (International Hospital for
standardization 9001:2008) and they are maintaining
those standards.
Government of India lunched the National
Quality Assurance Standards (NAQS) on 2013 for
improving the quality standard of public health
facilities in the country. The standards have been
developed by compiling NABH, ISO and IPHS
Standards. Not only that all the National Health
Programmes running in the Public Hospitals have
been incorporated with in this National Quality
Assurance Standards (NAQS). In our State baseline
assessment against these NAQS Standards had been
conducted by the consultants from RRC-NE at 2
(Two) Hospitals which are Khowai District Hospital
and Belonia Sub-divisional Hospital. Khowai
District Hospital and Belonia Sub-divisional
Hospital scored 45.03% and 47.19% against those
NAQS Standards respectively. Planning has been
done that the upcoming financial Year gap filling
will be almost completed in the above said two
Hospitals and apart from that baseline assessment
and gap filling will be carried out at least 2 ( two )
Hospitals (IGM Hospital and Gomati District
Hospital.) As NAQS standards laid down by
Government of India comprises almost all the
standards NABH and ISO, so to maintain the
uniformity no separate planning for NABH
accreditation has been done yet.
10 To fill up the vacancies in all
categories of Healthcare Staff.
Post for 66 Medical Officers, 169-Nurses, 19 GDAs,
8 Sweeping & Cleaning Assistants and 7 Ministerial
Staffs have been filled up. Process is going on for
filling up of other vacant post.
Other major achievement during 2015-16: (i) New Teaching Hospital-Block-I at GBP Hospital
has been commissioned, (ii) A total of 140 patients got the benefit under Tripura Health
Assurance Scheme for the Poor (THASP) from 1st April, 2015 to 30 December 2015, (iii) 22 New
Health Institutions have been empanelled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and
total 108215 patients got benefit under the Scheme upto December 2015, (iv) Medical Education
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Service has been introduced (v) Skill training for Doctors, Nurses, Para-medics and GDA started,
(vi) Achievement of De-worming Programme is 80%, (vi) Seek New Born Care Unit and New
Born Stabilization Units have been established in 60 PHCs, (vii) Under Rashtriya Bal Suraksha
Karyakram (RBSK) 190 Nos. of children suffering from cleft lip /or cleft palate and 75 Nos.
Congenital Deafness were treated at TMC. 39 Nos. Congenital Cataract &-Retinopathy of
Prematurity (ROP) were treated at IGM hospital. 81Nos.Congenital Heart Diseases and 1No of
Hydrocephalus were treated at ILS Hospital. 103 Nos. of children suffering from Club foot were
treated in AGMC in the year 2015 (viii) total number of Final MBBS Students passed during
2015-16 academic year from AGMC is 77 and from TMC is 50.
PHYSICAL TARGET FOR 2016-17
Completion of 19 PHCs under construction and to take up construction works of 4 more
new PHCs.
Completion of 4 District Training Centres.
Starting construction of Sub-divisional Hospitals at Panisagar, Kumarghat, Jirania,
Mohanpur, Jampuijala and Karbook Sub-divisions.
Completion of up-gradation works of IGM Hospital: (i) G+7 Building on Western Side,
(ii) Administrative Block, (iii) Nursing Training Institute, and (iv) Kitchen, Canteen and
Laundry Block.
Completion of construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-II of AGMC and
Central Blood Bank at GBP Hospital Complex.
Completion of construction works of B+G+5 Building of Cancer Hospital.
To provide benefit to more people under Tripura Health Assurance Scheme for Poor
(THASP).
Procurement of Machinery & Equipment, Medicine and Furniture etc.
To fill up the vacancies in all categories of Healthcare Staff.
After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-
1. The Department is to expedite installation of MRI Machine for Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar Hospital.
2. Cardiac Wing, Upgraded Spine Surgery Unit and Nephrology Unit for
A.G.M.C. and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hospital should be set up. The Department
is to pursue the proposal submitted to the Government of India for sanction
for introducing 11 Super Specialty Disciplines under PSSY–III for which the
drawing has been prepared by CPWD.
3. The Department is to ensure installation of CC Camera in other District
Hospitals after arrangement of Fund.
4. At least 2(two) medical officers be posted to new PHCs, one of them should
be senior in service and 24 hours service should be made available.
5. The Department is to continue health check-up of students staying in SC and
ST Hostels.
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6. Required number of Specialists be posted in all Sub-Divisional Hospitals in
phase manner.
7. The Department is to consider extending the facility of Smart Card to every
PHC. Regular supply of medicines should be ensured. Grievance Cell also
be provided in order to register complaint.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget
proposals under Demand Nos. 16 and 52 for Grants by the House alongwith the
Recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016 Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 41 OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE & SOCIAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.41 relates to Social Welfare &
Social Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017
and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015 -2016 are as follows :-
( Rs. in lakh ). Particulars Revised
Estimate 2015-16
Budget Estimate for 2016-17 Total
Demand Fund For
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 12973.57 16513.74 --- --- 16513.74
b) Plan 18958.04 9617.72 9050.02 3487.82 22155.56
c)
CASP/Other
than CASP
24515.97 10612.40 8746.56 4304.40 23663.36
Total:- 56447.58 36743.86 17796.58 7792.22 62332.66
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee–I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 1st April, 2016 examined the Budget
Proposals in details having discussion with the Special Secretary of the Department who
appeared on the part of the Department as summoned.
First of all, the Special Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 and stated as follows :-
Sl.
No.
Relevant
Para/Page
No.of the
Report
Recommendation
of the Committee
( 2015-2016)
Reply of the Government on
the recommendations
1 Point No.1
Page No.45
The Department is to
complete construction
of 5(five) number CDPO office
building at
Mahanpur,Padmabill.
The Status of construction of following
CDPO office buildings are given below:
Mohanpur – completed & inaugurated.
Padmabil - completed & inaugurated.
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Tulashikhar,Kalyanpu
r and Pecharthal under ICDS project
and construction of
4(four )CDPO office
at Kamalpur,Bishalgarh,
Boxanagar, and
Melaghar under ICDS Project which were
taken during 2013-14
and 2014-15 respectively.
Tulashikhar – completed upto roof level.
Kalyanpur – completed upto roof level.
Pecharthal- completed upto Plinth level of
double storage.
Boxanagar - completed up to plinth level.
Melagarh – Site selected at Nalchar.
Bishalgarh - site selected in a complex of
PWD at Bishalgarh.
Kamalpur NP- Site yet to be selected.
2. Point No.2
Page No.45
The Department is to
continue the training
Programme under the
action plan to improve
the quality and for
better implementation
of ICDS services .
There are 5(five) no Anganwadi Workers
Training Centre (AWTCs) in the state of
Tripura. Out of 5 AWTCs, 4(four) are run by
the Department of Social Welfare & Social
Education which are situated in 4(four) Districts
and 1(one) AWTC is running by a NGO namely
Tripura Council for Child Welfare. There is no
Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) in our
state.
To reduce the huge backlog of untrained
AWWs the Department has taken the
following action.
1. 135 no Block Level Induction Training
Programmes have been organized during
2015-16.
2. The Ministry of Women & Child
Development, GoI has sanctioned
Rs.126.93 Lakhs for ICDS Training
Programme during 2015-16.
In State Training Action Plan (STRAP) of
the financial year 2015-16, Block Level
Induction Training Programmes have been
proposed. Accordingly, the Block Level
Induction Training Programmes are being
organized to all CDPOs, Supervisors &
Anganwadi Workers under ICDS MIS.
3. To reduce huge backlog of untrained
Supervisors, NIPCCD, Guwahati has been
requested to organize Job Course Training
Programmes only for Tripura.
4. To improve the quality and better
implementation of ICDS the Departmrnt
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has taken the following action
(a) Various CDs on pre-school activities under
ICDS in regional language have been
developed.
(b) Rhymes have been translated into local
language and supplied to all AWCs.
© CDs on Hygiene & Behavioral
practices and other social customs have
been developed.
(d) Charts/ flex have been developed in
convergence with NRHM on different
awareness programmes.
(e) Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)
Curriculum will be introduced shortly in
the Anganwadi Centres.
(f) The syllabus has been developed for the
age group of 3-4 years, 4-5 years and 5-6
years separately.
5. Present Training Status of CDPO,
Supervisors, AWWs & AWHs:
Category In Position Trained Un-trained R
e
m
a
r
k
s
1 2 3 4 5
CDPO – Job 46 42 4
CDPO - Refresher 46 16 30
Supervisor – Job 325 171 154
Supervisor – Refresher 325 158 167
AWW – Job 9911 8423 1488
AWW – Refresher 9911 8759 1152
AWH – Orientation 9911 6742 3169
AWH – Refresher 9911 9145 766
3. Point No.3
Page No.45
The Department is to
ensure setting up of
new AWC’s in the
uncovered areas after
getting the approval of
the Finance
Department .
For setting up of 234 Anganwadi Centres in the
uncovered areas sanctioned by the Ministry of
Women & Child Development, GoI, the file has
been moved to the Finance Department
(General Branch) for concurrence & creation of
234 posts of Anganwadi Workers & 234 posts
of Anganwadi Helpers. 234 Anganwadi Centres
would be set up after getting concurrence of
Finance Department.
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4. Point
No.4
Page
No.45
Outgoing inmates be
provided with
houses along with
allowance
irrespective of
BPL/APL.
The D.M. & Collector, of concerned District have
been requested
for arrangement of IAY house, khas land and BPL card
etc to the over aged
inmates of the homes run by the Department. The
matter is under examination
in the District. However, rehabilitation grant for the
over aged has been
sanctioned to 11 (eleven) nos over aged inmates @
Rs.50,000/-
during 2015-16.
5. Point
No.5
Page
No.45
The Department is
to continue its
persuasion about
the proposal for
sanction of pension
to 1318 Unmarried
Women above 45
years of age who
are
unemployed(APL)
@ Rs.500/- per
month and ensure
implementation of
the said proposal.
The recommendation of the Subject committee is under
examination of this Department.
6. Point
No.6
Page
No.45
The Department is
to ensure
construction of
house(s) for the
mentally
disordered persons
And to take
appropriate action
for construction of
project to be
started in the Pura
Sishu Bhawan located at 79Tilla
,Agartala .
The old building of Pura Sishu Bhawan located at 79Tilla
,Agartala has been renovated with the intention of running a
day care centre for Mentally Retarded Children given the
constraint of funds for construction of a full fledged home.
Experienced NGOs have been invited for running the day care
centre. However, an NGO run home for Mentally retarded
children is already functioning at Gakulnagar with a capacity of
50 children, presently having 36 inmates.
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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS MADE BY THE EDUCATION (SOCIAL
WELFARE & SOCIAL EDUCATION) DURING 2015-16.
1. 2.9 lakhs beneficiaries are being covered under various pension and Social
security schemes. 4(four) new pension scheme namely Domestic Worker Pension
scheme, Transgender Pension scheme, Leprosy Patient Pension schemes and
HIV/AIDS Patient Pension schemes have been introduced from the month of
August’2015.
2. Pension/One time financial benefit to the AWW and AWH who have attained 60
years of age and put in continuous minimum 10 years of service has been introduced
w.e.f. 1st August 2015. The rate of monthly Pension for the retired AWW’s is Rs.500/-
per month and for the AWH’s Rs.350/- per month.
Alternatively the retiring AWW and AWH can opt for one time financial benefit of
Rs.50,000/- and Rs.30,000/-, respectively. There is a provision of providing one time
financial benefit to the legal heir of deceased AWW/AWH who put at least 5years
continuous service before death @ Rs.50,000/- and Rs.30,000/- ,respectively.
7.
Point
No.7
Page
No.45
The Department is to ensure creation of
new post of
Supervisors and
to complete construction and
maintenance of 138
AWC
For creation of 9 (Nine) posts of Supervisors
sanctioned by the Ministry of Women & Child
Development, GoI, the file has been moved to the
Finance Department (General Branch) for
concurrence. The concurrence is yet to be received
from Finance Department.
The Department had placed Rs.846.68 Lakhs with
the D.M. & Collectors for construction of 188
New Anganwadi Centre buildings @ Rs. 4.50
Lakhs and Rs.23.98 Lakhs for repairing &
maintenance of 124 Anganwadi Centres during
2015-16. The construction, repairing &
maintenance works are going on.
8. Point
No.8
Page
No.45
The Department is to continue survey for
the families having
old age farmer/Jumia/
labourers having no
Government
job or BPL card for providing some
kinds of Social
pension or other benefit.
Adhoc and Enlisted BPL families are also provided
social security pension @ Rs.500/- per month..
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3. The Department is running 56 ICDS Projects with 9911 AWC in which
about 3.5 lakhs children and 0.80 lakhs pregnant and lactating women are
enrolled.
4. 98,621 Adolescent girls have been covered under Rajiv Gandhi Scheme
for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (SABLA) Schemes by providing
supplementary nutrition and imparting life skills.
5. 6,534 pregnant women have been provided financial assistance @
6000/- each under Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahayug Yojana (IGMSY) schemes.
6. Under Incentive to Girl Child scheme, 41,531 Girl children have been
given financial benefit @ Rs.300/- P.M.
7. 910 families have been provided financial assistance @Rs.20000/- per
family under National Family Benefit Schemes.
8. 11 Over aged inmates of Homes have been provided one time financial
assistance @ Rs.50000/- for their Rehabilitation.
9. Construction of Pensioner’s Awaas viz. “Ashray” for housing retired
overnment servants with a capacity of 104 beds has been completed at a cost
of about Rs.9.7 crore.
10. Construction of building for Tripura Commission for Women (1stphase) at
Melarmath will be completed by March’2016.
11. Construction of ground floor of the hostel for Institute for Visually
Challenged Persons at Narsingarh has been completed.
12. Construction of building for the destitute women at Abhoynagar is
nearing completion.
13. 1 one stop centre (OSC) is being setup to provide basic first- aid,
hospital assistance, support for lodging FIR, psycho-social support, counseling
for the women affected by violence etc.
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NON-PLAN
PROGRAMME OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-17
(Rupees in lakh)
Sl.No. Particulars Page No. of the Budget Book
2016-17
Demand wise provision in
2016-17 (Rs. In lakh)
Physical target for 2016-17
1 3 4 5
1 Salary SOCIAL 7157.00
For Payment of Salary to the staff (Group-A=9, Group-B=9, Group-C=1093, Group-D=1057, ALT=263, PTI=141 employees)
2 Electricity Charges SOCIAL 38.00 For payment of electricity of departmental offices and 9 Homes.
3 Minor Works SOCIAL 0.00
For maintenance of departmental office building and boundary wall of AWTC & Home etc.
4 Social Pension SOCIAL 546.67
For payment of pension to 4086(BHP)/155 (Bidi shramik)/35(Unemployment Allowance)/3384 Domestic worker/61 leprocy patient/55 trancgender/887 HIV(AIDS) patients
5 Grants to PSUs/ Boards/Homes/Bodies
SOCIAL 500
Establishment cost of TCW 50% State Share of TSSWB. For running 9 Homes namely ISR, IVH (Boys), Girls Unit-I & II, Mahila Ashram, Infirmary, Ramnagar Home, Khilpara Home, Foundling Home
6 Pension to 60% Disable Persons
SOCIAL 347.16 For payment of pension to 5786 nos benef.
7 Pension to Widow & Deserted Women
SOCIAL 3754.18 For payment of pension to 52141 nos benef
8 Deserted Women Pension Scheme of APL families (New Scheme)
SOCIAL 175.41
For payment of pension to 2436 nos benef
9 Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight BPL
SOCIAL 87.42 For payment of pension to 728 nos benef
10 Tripura Cobblers Pension Scheme
SOCIAL 4.57 For payment of pension to 63 nos benef
11 Tripura Rickshaw Pullers Pension Schema
SOCIAL 36.48 For payment of pension to 506 nos benef
12 Tripura Incentive for Girl Child Scheme
SOCIAL 2199.68 For payment of pension to 45826 nos benef
13
Pension to Unmarried Women of 45 years & above belonging BPL families
SOCIAL 89.56
For payment of pension to 1243 nos benef
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15 Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight of APL families
SOCIAL 54.88
For payment of pension to 571nos benef
16 Pension to 80% and above Disabled Persons of APL families
SOCIAL 128.95
For payment of pension to 1790 nos benef
17 State Old Age Pension SOCIAL 543.94 For payment of pension to 7557 nos benef
18 Motor Shramik Pension SOCIAL 42.69 For payment of pension to 592 nos benef
19 Laundry Worker Pension SOCIAL 28.47 For payment of pension to 395 nos benef
20 Barber Worker Pension SOCIAL 36.16 For payment of pension to 502 nos benef
21 Handloom Worker Pension
SOCIAL 57.71 For payment of pension to 801 nos benef
22 Fishermen Pension SOCIAL 84.81 For payment of pension to 1177 nos benef
23 State Widow Pension Scheme
SOCIAL 40.00 For payment of pension to 555 nos benef
24 Pension to Cancer Patient
SOCIAL 500.00 For payment of pension to 6944 nos Cancer Patient
25 Others SOCIAL 60.00
For cost of fuel of the departmental vehicles,office expenses, house rent, travel expenses and payment of teleanted inmates of Fundling Home etc.
TOTAL 16513.74
STATE PLAN
Programme of the Department for the financial year 2016-2017
(Rupees in lakh)
SL.No. Particulars
Page No of the
Budget Book
2016-17
Demand No. Total Physical Target for 2016-17
41 19 20
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9
1 Salary SOCIAL 3020.92 3429.01 1321.07 7771.00
For payment of state part honorarium to 9911 AWW's and 9911 AWH's
2 Electricity Charges
SOCIAL 24.00 1.00 0.0 25.00 For payment of electricity charges of departmental offices .
3
Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension (State Share)
SOCIAL 3520 3173.11 1250.40 7943.51
For payment of pension to 161882 nos benef
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4
Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight under IGNDPS (State)
SOCIAL 55.52 49.06 21.42 126
For payment of pension to 1042 nos benef.
5 Transfer Grant to TTAADC
SOCIAL 0.00 135.00 0 135.00 For development works under TTAADC
6
State Share/State's Contribution
SOCIAL 2375.09 1928.92 755.99 5060
Being 10% State Share under ICDS(General), SNP, ICDS training , ICPS, NMEW and 50% State share under Sabla(Nutrition)
7
State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
SOCIAL 17.00 0.00 0.00 17.00
For payment of Honorarium to the Chairpersons and Members of the Commission, and salary to staff and Other Expenditure of the Commission.
8 Juvenile Fund
SOCIAL 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 For payment of establishment cost of CWC.
9 Scholarship/Stipend
SOCIAL 0.5 0.00 0.00 0.50 For payment of scholarship to disabled students
10 Minor Works
SOCIAL 55.00 0.00 0.00 55.00
For maintenance of departmental office building and boundary wall of AWTC & Home etc.
11
Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (State Share)
SOCIAL 302.15 291.80 121.60 715.55
For payment of pension to 19879 nos benef.
12
Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme ( State Share)
SOCIAL 23.04 20.12 8.84 52.00
For payment of pension to 2167 nos benef
13 Capacity Building for the Women
SOCIAL 55.00 0.00 0.00 55.00 For training on capacity building
14
Capacity Building for the Physically Challenged Persons
SOCIAL 35.00 0.00 0.00 35.00
For training on capacity building
15
Pension/One time financial benefit to the AWW's/AWH's
SOCIAL 20.00 21.50 8.50 50.00
Payment of Pension/One time financial benefit to the AWW's/AWH's after retired
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16 Others SOCIAL 64.50 0.50 0.00 65.00
For cost of fuel,O.E, Marriage grant , Rehabilitation of Overaged inmates, payment of wages of security guards, Observance of Anti Dowry Week, International Older Person Day,World Disabled Day, International Women day, Republic day, Independence day, different Melaas etc.
Total Divisible poole
9617.72 9050.02 3487.82 22155.56
18 NSAP SOCIAL 2909.11 1474.36 1200.74 5584.21
For payment of pension to 161882 nos benef.. under IGNOAPS,,payment of pension to 19879 nos beneficiaries (IGN WPS) , Payment of pension to 3209 nos benef (IGNDPS) & payment of financial assistant to 1181 nos familes under NFBS including 3% adm.cost
19 ICDS SOCIAL 6657.63 6167.22 2175.15 15000.00
For payment of salary and honorarium to the ICDS staff/AWW,AWHs and SNP. KSY training etc.
20
National Programme for Persosn with Disabilities
SOCIAL 51.98 31.02 17.00 100.00
For creation of barrier -free environment for persons with disabilities.
21 IGMSY SOCIAL 186.16 252.98 60.86 500.00
For providing maternity benefit to the Pregnant mother & nursing mother
22 ICPS SOCIAL 792.25 472.30 259.00 1523.55 For running of Integrated Child Protection Services.
23 RGSEAG SOCIAL 457.39 348.68 149.53 955.60
For providing training benefit to the adolescent girls i.e life skill education,vocational training Nutrition & health education, health check-up etc.
Total non- Divisible poole
11054.52 8746.56 3862.28 23663.36
Grand Total (Div.+Non Div)
20672.24 17796.58 7350.10 45818.92
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After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the Special Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following
recommendations:-
1. The Department is to start constructing CDPO office at Sonamura on
priority basis in addition to completing the process of construction of
CDPO offices at Pecharthal, Boxanagar, Melaghar, Bishalgarh, Kamalpur
etc. which are under construction.
2. The Department is to continue the Training Programme under the action
plan to improve the quality and for better implementation of ICDS
services.
3. The Department is to ensure that new AWCs are set up in the uncovered
areas after getting approval of the Finance Department for which
department is to pursue.
4. Outgoing inmates should be provided with dwelling houses alongwith
allowance irrespective of BPL/APL. IAY house may be considered for
this purpose.
5. The Department is to take initiative to sanction pension in favour of
approximately 1318 unmarried and unemployed women (APL) aged
above 45 years.
6. The Department is to pursue to obtain Finance Department’s
concurrence regarding creation of nine new posts of supervisor and to
complete construction and maintenance of 138 AWCs.
7. The Department is to identify poor old aged persons who are not
covered by BPL / Ad-hoc BPL etc. and to initiate proposal for them for
sanction of old aged pension.
8. Department is to submit revised model estimate for construction of AWC
with provisions of kitchen, study room, toilet etc.
9. Department is to ensure that signature of the Pradhan or Chairman of the
concerned Gaon Panchayat or ADC village committee as the case may
be, to be obtained in the adjustment of the feeding bills being submitted
by the AWCs.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the representative of the Department, the Committee the Budget proposals under
Demand No 41 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 13 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS (R & B) DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.13 relates to Public Works ( R & B )
Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised
Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs.in Lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-17
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 45265.01 51961.00 -- -- 51961.00
b) Plan 36881.59 11804.52 7702.31 3859.17 23366.00
C)CASP/Other than CASP
39799.62 16900.52 10075.31 5525.17 32501.00
--
-- -- --
Total 121946.22 80666.04 17777.62 9384.34 107828.00
Now, the aforesaid Budget proposals are under examination of the Subject
Committee– I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on 02-04-2016, examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary and Chief Engineers
of the Department as summoned.
First of all, the Principal Secretary and Engineer-in-chief informed by the
Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the
Committee during the year 2015-16 stated as follows :-
Sl.
No.
Relevant
Para/Page
No. of the
Report
Recommendation of the
Committee of 2015-16
Reply of the Government on the Recommendation
1 Para 1/
Page 138
For 40% upgradation of
roads under PMGSY, to
enhance the Budget
provision, the department
to take up with the
Finance Department
during Revised Estimates
2015-16.
The provision of BE-2015-16 for the same head
was Rs. 50 Crores where as the RE of 2015-16 was
curtailed to Rs. 35 Crores though the demand of
the department was Rs. 55 Crores.
Subject Committee-I - 77 -
2. Para 2 /
Page 139
The department to take all
endeavour to get rest numbers of
Road be completed satisfactorily
The status of the roads is given below:
1. Khowai to Manik Bhander :
Completed
2. Manik Bhandar to Kailashahar :
Completed
3. Barkathal to B.G.Hospital :
Completed
4. Killa to Ompi :
Completed
5. Road from Fire Brigade to Kalibari
connecting Airport Road via Durga
Choumuhani :
The road at present is of intermediate lane
in few stretches and PWD has a plan to
improve the entire stretch by 2-lane
standard road.
6. Road from Bholagiri to Durga
Choumuhani Airport Road : The road has been improved by PWD as recommended by the Committee and now fit for smooth movement of traffic.
3 Para 3 /
Page 139
Quarters at Sub-Division &
Block Headquarters of important
Departments be constructed on
priority basis and for that
Finance Department to release
adequate fund.
More than 100 quarters have been
completed during the year and at present
works in progress for 124 Type-I, 180
Type-II, 74 Type-III and 2 Nos. Type-IV
Quarters at different locations in the state.
The departments for whom those quarters
have been taken up includes, Health,
Police, Judicial, PWD including General
Pool at Agartala.
In addition to that, 74 Type-I, 88 Type-II,
50 Type-III and 12 Nos. Type-IV Quarters
are planned for which tender process are
on.
4. Para 4 /
Page 139
Fund for construction of New
MLAs’ Hostel be allocated in
Revised estimate Budget for
taking it up on urgent basis.
Work order issued and work is expected
to start by April, 2016 for which
completion time is fixed two years.
Budget provision for the same project has
been kept in BE of 2016-17.
-77-
Subject Committee-I - 78 -
5. Para 5 /
Page 139
Maintenance of Roads in
frequent interval is necessary in
the atmosphere of the state &
heavy traffic and for that the
Department to give top priority
on the same. The Finance
Department to allocate sufficient
fund during Revised Estimates
2015-16.
The provision of BE of 2015-16 on
maintenance of Roads and Bridges was
Rs. 120 Crores but in the RE of 2015-16,
it was curtailed and finally Finance Deptt.
could release Rs. 112.33 Crores though
the demand of the Department was Rs.
176.79 Crores. In addition to that, Rs. 10
Crores has been released for PMGSY
roads maintenance and Rs. 10 Crores for
NH maintenance. The BE of 2016-17 has
been kept to Rs. 158 Crores which
requires further enhancement in RE of
2016-17 to upkeep the maintenance work
of roads, as large number of PMGSY
roads are being handed over to PWD.
6. Para 6 /
Page 139
The Department is to take
initiative for improvement of
roads from Block Head Quarters
to Sub-Divisions. Finance
Department is to provide fund
during R.E. 2015-16 for the
same.
Out of 58 blocks, the road connectivity
from Block Hqtrs to nearest Sub Division/
District Hqtrs. of 23 blocks are of single
lane and remaining block Hqtrs. are
either intermediate lane or fallen on NH.
For improvement of those roads, no
separate fund is allocated by FD but it is
met out of the fund available against
OTPMGSY (Major works) or from
maintenance head.
7. Para 7 /
Page 139
Road from Bishramganj to
Sonamura via Taksapara and the
road from Melaghar to
Sonamura through bye-pass
avoiding Melaghar market be
constructed.
1. Bishramganj to Sonamura via
Taksapara:
The length of the road from
Bisramgunj to Sonamura via
Taksapara id 22.5 KM and the road
was completed under PMGSY 40%
renewal scheme with existing
formation width 6 Metres and
carriageway width 4 metres To
improve the road portion from
Taksapara to Sonamura for a length
of 14.5 KM, DPR has been processed
for sanction under NEC scheme.
2. Road from Melaghar to Sonamura
through bye-pass avoiding
Melaghar market:
One road alignment was surveyed for
a length of 3.34 KM from
Bisramgunj-Sonamura road at
Melaghar PWD Chowmuhani to
Kundaraghat of Bisramgunj-
Sonamura road to construct a Bypass
avoiding Melaghar market. Out of
3.34 KM, a length of 2.61 KM has
been constructed by NBCC under
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PHYSICAL TARGET OF DIFFERENT SCHEMES VIS A VIS ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2015-16 (UPTO DECEMBER, 2015) UNDER STATE PLAN
Major/Minor
Head of Department
Name of Schemes/
Projects/Items
Components Unit Physical Target
(2015-16)
Physical Target for TSP and
SCCP
Achievement during 2015-16
(Upto December, 2015)
TSP SCCP TSP SCCP Total in State
5054 CO on roads
OTPMGSY Imp of State Roads
KM 200 80 35 54 31 140
Imp of roads under 40% renewal of PMGSY KM 140 50 30 12 7 35
Box/ Slab Culverts Nos 10 5 2 3 1 8
4059 Buildings
Building functional
Building Nos 4 1 0 0 0 0
4216- Buildings
Housing
Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters, Barrack etc) Nos 40 16 8 12 11 36
5054 CO on roads
NABARD Major Bridges Nos 35 14 8 2 1 6
Minor Bridges/ Culverts Nos 10 5 2 3 2 11
ACTION PLAN OF PWD (R&B) AGAINST DIFFERENT SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2016-17 UNDER STATE PLAN
OF DEMAND-13 Major/Minor
Head of Department
Name of Schemes/
Projects/Items Components Unit
Physical Target
(2016-17) Physical Target
TSP SCCP
5054 CO on raods
OTPMGSY Imp of State Roads KM 250 85 50
PMGSY New connectivity. An
estimate costing Rs. 3.51 Crores has
been processed by Circle-IV for
sanction but to complete the road,
land acquisition for about 9.50 Kani
is required which involves huge
amount.
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Imp of roads under 40% renewal of PMGSY KM 30 9 2
Box/ Slab Culverts Nos 10 3 2
4059 Buildings
Building functional
Building Nos 4 1 0
4216- Buildings
Housing
Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters, Barrack etc) Nos 50 16 10
5054 CO on Roads
NABARD Major Bridges Nos 25 14 6
Minor Bridges/ Culverts
Nos 15 5 3
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Principal Secretary and Chief Engineers of the Department, the Committee
made the following recommendations:-
1. The Department is to continue with the work for 40% upgradation of roads
under PMGSY and should move the Finance Department for release of
necessary fund during R.E. 2016-17.
2. The Department is to take endeavour to get the road connecting from
Melaghar to Sonamura completed. The Finance Department is to provide fund
during R.E. 2016-17.
3. Government quarters at sub-division & block headquarters of important
Departments like PWD, Health, District Administration, Police etc. should be
set up attaching priority to the uncovered blocks and sub-divisions, for which
Finance Department is to release adequate fund.
4. Maintenance of roads at regular intervals should be done by the Department,
as new roads are being added to the road networks of the department. The
Department should take up with the Finance Department to increase fund as
much as possible in the revised estimates of 2016-17 for maintenance.
5. The Department is to continue to convert single lane roads into double lane
road leading from block head quarters to sub-division head quarters. Finance
Department is to provide adequate fund for this purpose. From Barapathari
point of the Belonia-Sonamura road to Chottakhola should be under
consideration during R.E. 2016-17.
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6. Road from Bishramganj to Sonamura via Taksapara and the road from
Melaghar to Sonamura through bye-pass avoiding Melaghar market be
constructed.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of
submission of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the
Budget proposals under Demand No.13 for Grants by the House alongwith the
recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala , Chairman
the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I
Tripura Legislative Assembly
Subject Committee-I - 82 -
THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 51 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ( D.W. & S. ) DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.51 relates to the Public Works
( D.W & S ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016- 2017
and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015 -2016 are as follows :-
(Rs.in lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-17
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 4389.00 5069.00 --- --- 5069.00
b) Plan 14472.04 9977.24 5947.97 3261.79 19187.00
c) CASP/Other than CASP
11303.32 6592.04 3929.87 2155.09 12677.00
Total 30164.36 21638.28 9877.84 5416.88 36933.00
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 02-04-2016, examined the
Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary & Chief
Engineer of the Department as summoned.
First of all, the Principal Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 stated as follows :-
Sl.
No.
Relevant Para /
Page
No. of
the report
Recommendation of the
committee
Reply of the Govt. on the
recommendation
1. 1/Page
146
The Department is to
continue Installation &
commissioning of Mini
Deep Tube Wells in the uncovered areas and to
complete the work
undertaken under the
Scheme in a time-
The Department has taken up a
good number of Mini Deep Tube
Wells in different schemes
during the year 2015-16, such as under NRDWP – 874 nos.,
under MSDP– 52 nos. out of
total targeted 926 nos. Mini
DTW, 268 nos. have already
Subject Committee-I - 83 -
frame. been commissioned, 123 nos.
are ready for commissioning
and works for 175 nos. are in progress. Balance 110 will be
taken up by DWS and 250 nos.
will be taken up by RDD, which
was handed over to that department vide this office U.O.
no. 426/CE/DWS/16, dated 05-
01-2016 due to fund constrain
of DWS.
2. 2/Page 146
The Department is to continue maintenance of
Machines of Deep tube
wells and Mini Deep tube
wells and to ensure payment of electric
charges for Rural areas
from P.D.F. and the
Department is to take up the matter with Panchayat
Department.
Maintenance of Machines of DTWs as wells as Mini DTWs
has been given on top most
priority in drinking water
scarcity area. Necessary agreements for repairing and
rewinding of pumps & motors
are made well in advance by
each DWS Division. Maintenance team for urgent
repairing of DTW schemes is
also kept ready in each DWS
Sub-Division. DWS Department
is very much vigilant about the matter. Instruction has already
been communicated to all field
level officers to response
regarding maintenance of DTW & Mini DTW schemes within 48
hours. Department initiated a
proposal to the Principal
Secretary, RDD & Panchayat, Govt. of Tripura for payment of
electricity bill for operation of
Mini DTW to be made from PDF
fund through PRI bodies vide U.O. No. 958/CE/DWS/14,
dated 19-11-2014 and U.O. No.
1063/CE/DWS/14, dated 09-
01-2015 but decision yet to be
received. The Chief Secretary, Tripura also issued a letter to
the Principal Secretary, RD
(Panchayat) vide no. F. 2(1)-
CS(Power) /2014, dated 08-08-2014 with instruction to the
Panchayat to pay the electricity
Subject Committee-I - 84 -
bills of SBDTWs from out of the
13th Finance Commission award
money or Grants given by State Finance Commission/
Panchayat development fund.
3. 3/Page
146
The Department is to
continue supply of water through pipelines to a
uncovered areas.
The Department has already
considered supply of Drinking water through pipeline to all
uncovered areas of habitants of
the State. At present 80%
population of the state is
covered through supply of drinking water through pipeline.
During 2015-16 department
has targeted for laying of
pipeline 1799 km & out of which 559.09 km has already
been completed & 82.55 km is
in progress. Target for 2016-17
is 1549 km for which necessary initiative also taken to procure
required quantity of pipes.
4. 4/Page
146
1(one) Deep tube well be
installed at Promodnagar
village under Jumpuijala R.D. Block.
Included in Action Plan
5. 5/Page
146
The Department is to
continue maintenance of
water treatment plant
including their IRPs and to ensure fitting of new IRPs
in uncovered deep tube
wells. Removal of old pipe
and damaged pipelines be ensured and Finance
Department is to provide
adequate funds R.E. 2015-
16.
Maintenance of Water
Treatment Plant including IRPs
is continuous process. This
Financial year 2015-16, no. of maintenance of IRPs has taken
up is 117, completed 36 and 81
on progress. Total nos. of new
IRPs / GWTPs taken up is 209, Completed is 93, on progress is
63.
Removal of old pipes &
damaged pipeline is taking up
regularly manners as & when
required. Due to fund constraint more numbers of IRP
could not be taken up.
Under NRDWP fund received
was Rs. 25.63 crore,
Government has released fund Rs. 68.68 crores from SDS and
advance Central Share.
Subject Committee-I - 85 -
6. 6/Page
146
The Department ensure
the proper maintenance of
water treatment plants including their IRPs in the
state including
maintenance of the plant
installed near Bholagiri (by the side of Capital
Complex).
Proper maintenance of water
treatment plants including IRPs
in the state is a regular and routine work of the
Department. The normal 15%
of NRDWP programme fund is
not sufficient to repair 49 nos. SWTP & 885 nos. IRPs in the
State. To expedite the progress
of repairing of IRPs,
department has instructed to all concerned field officials to take
up the maintenance work on
priority basis. IRP at Bholagiri
(by the side of Capital
Complex) is not functioning at present. If water is supplied
through IRP, the whole area of
the scheme cannot be covered
due to low water pressure. As per demand of locality, water is
being supplied directly
bifurcating IRP. UDD has taken
up one ground water based water treatment plant at
Barjala – II and after
commissioning of the plant, the
area will be covered from that
scheme.
FINANCIAL ACHIEVMENT OF PWD (DWS) FOR THE YEAR 2015-16
(Rs. in Lakh)
Particulars
Budget Estimate
for
2015-16
Revised Estimates for 2015-16
Total
Fund received during
2015-16
Expenditure upto February, 16 (figure
before
reconciliation)
D. No. 51 (General)
D. No. 19
(TSP)
D. No. 20
(SCP)
a) Non-Plan
4113.20 4389.00 0.00 0.00 4389.00 2210.00 1750.72
b) Plan 9557.00 7525.46 4486.33 2460.25 14472.04 8272.95 6746.96
c) CASP 16002.00 5739.99 3421.92 1876..53 11038.44 10769.92 10339.12
d) N.E.C 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
e) C.S.S 1.00 111.62 66.54 36.49 214.65 214.65 214.65
Total 29673.20 17766.07 7974.79 4373.27 30114.13 21467.52 19051.45
Subject Committee-I - 86 -
PROPOSED PHYSICAL TARGET DURING THE YEAR 2016-17
A. Rural Water Supply :
Sl.
No. Description of Items
Annual Plan
2016-17
Unit
(in Nos.)
1. Sinking of Deep tube wells
with replacement 132 Nos.
2. Commissioning of Deep tube
well 199 Nos.
3. Sinking & Commissioning of
Small Bore Deep tube well 274 Nos.
4. Construction of Iron removal
plant 82 Nos.
5. Construction of Spot Source 112 Nos.
6. Construction of Surface water
treatment plant 16 Nos.
7. Laying & remodeling of
pipeline 1549 Km.
8. Coverage of habitation
quantity wise PC-FC=850 Nos.
9. Coverage of Habitation Quality
wise
NC-PC=450
PC-FC=396 Nos.
B. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) :
Sl.
No. Description of Item
Annual Plan
2016-17 Unit
1. Individual Household Latrine
(APL) 80964 Nos.
2. Individual Household Latrine
(BPL) 115063 Nos.
3. Sanitary Complex 58 Nos.
Schedule of works for PWD (DWS) – 2016-17 :
Schedule of works for PWD (DWS) – 2016-17 has been prepared and likely to
be laid before the House in time.
Subject Committee-I - 87 -
PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2015-16 & TARGET FOR 2016-17
STATUS OF WORKS AS ON 31.01.2016
DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (WING OF PWD)
SL. NO.
ITEM OF WORKS
STATUS AS ON
31.01.2016
TARGET (2015 - 16)
ACHIEVEMENT DURING
(2015 - 16) REMARKS
TARGET FOR
2016-17
1 Sinking of DTW
(a) Rural _
274 Nos 114 Nos Abondoned-28 Nos, In Progress = 19 Nos.
107 Nos
2 Commissioning of DTW
(a) Rural 1511 Nos 235 nos 123 Nos In Progress = 62 Nos
199 Nos
(b) Urban 158 Nos _ _ _ _
3 Iron Removal Plant
(a) Rural - NRWDP/ RWS
810 Nos 169 Nos 93 Nos In Progress = 25 Nos 42 Nos
(b) Urban 75 Nos _ _ _ _
4 Ground Water Treatment Plant
(a) Rural 3 Nos 40 Nos _ Nos.In Progress = 38
Nos 40 Nos
5 Over Head Tank
(a) Rural 84 Nos _ _ _ _
(b) Urban 57 Nos 3 Nos _ In progress = 3 Nos. 3 Nos
6 Surface Water Treatment Plant
(a) Rural 30 Nos 15 Nos 2 Nos In Progress = 13 Nos. 16 Nos
(b) Urban 17 Nos 3 Nos 1 No In Progress = 2 Nos. 2 Nos
(c ) NLCPR (Urban) _ 1 No _ In Progress = 1 Nos. 1 No
7 Small Bore Tube Well
(a) Rural 3353 Nos 874 Nos 336 Nos In Progress = 150 Nos
274 Nos
(b) Urban 64 Nos _ _ _ _
8 Spot Sources
(a) Rural 27806 Nos 423 Nos 401 Nos In Progress =80 Nos. 112 Nos
(b) Urban 2127 Nos _ _ _ _
9 Laying of Pipe Line
(a) Rural 9760.50
KM 1799.00
KM 559.09 KM
In Progress =82.55 KM
1518.59 K.M.
(b) Urban 1350.40
KM 40.00 KM 13.65 KM
In Progress = 6.60 KM
30.00 K.M
10 Rural Habitation
Subject Committee-I - 88 -
Coverage
(a) Quantity FC - 4990, PC - 3733
NC-PC - 4, PC-FC -977
NC-PC -3, NC-FC -1, PC-FC-119
_ PC-FC 850
(b) Quality NC - 2127, PC-2835, FC-3743
NC-PC - 231, PC-FC-329
NC-PC-17, NC-FC-26, PC-FC-37
_ NC-PC-450, PC-FC-396
11 School & AWC Coverage
(a) School & Madrassas
4765 Nos 130 Nos 95 Nos In Progress = 32 Nos. 25 Nos
(b) Anganwadi Center
9824 Nos 171 Nos 114 Nos In Progress = 44 Nos. 80 Nos
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Principal Secretary & Chief Engineer of the Department, the Committee
made the following recommendations :-
1. The Department is to continue Installation & commissioning of mini-deep-tube wells in the uncovered areas and to complete the works undertaken under the scheme in a time-frame.
2. The Department is to continue maintenance of deep-tube- wells and mini deep-tube-wells and to ensure payment of electricity charges for rural areas from P.D.F and the Department is to take up the matter with NABARD, Panchayat, Rural Development Departments etc wherever necessary.
3. The Department is to continue supply of water through pipe lines to all uncovered areas. The Finance Department is to release necessary fund during R.E. 2016-17.
4. 1(one) deep tube well should be installed at Promodenagar village under Jampuijalla R. D. Block.
5. The Department is to continue maintenance of water treatment plants
including revised IRPs and to ensure fitting of new IRPs in uncovered
deep wells. Removal of old pipe and damaged pipelines is to be ensured
and Finance Department is to provide adequate funds during R.E. 2016-
17.
6. The Department is to ensure the proper maintenance of water treatment
plants including revised IRPs in the state including maintenance of the
plant installed near Bholagiri (by the side of Capital Complex).
Subject Committee-I - 89 -
7. The Department is to ensure speedy construction of treatment plants,
IRPS, shrinking of deep tube wells, mini deep tube wells etc. The
Department is to take immediate steps for getting the damaged plants
repaired.
8. The Department is to engaged for running big and mini water treatment
plants & IRPs at several points under DWS and posts for Laboratory
Technicians should also be created. The Finance Department should
have to provide necessary fund for the purposes.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No.51 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala , Chairman
the 4th April,2016. Subject Committee- I
Tripura Legislative Assembly
Subject Committee-I - 90 -
THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 15 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS (WATER RESOURCES)
DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017. The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 15 relates to P.W. (Water
Resources) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and
the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs. in lakh)
Particulars Revised Estimates 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan 7587.66 8316.00 -- -- 8316.00
b) Plan 3219.76 1771.00 1034.73 570.27 3376.00
C)CASP/ Other than CASP
1731.93 104.52 62.31 34.17 201.00
Total 12539.35 10191.52 1097.04 604.44 11893.00
The aforesaid Budget Proposal is under consideration and examination of
the Subject Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to
the Demands for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting 02-04-2016 examined the Budget proposal in
details having discussion with the Principal Secretary & Chief Engineer of the
Department as summoned.
First of all, the Chief Engineer informed the Committee about the action taken in
respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 stated
as follows :-
Sl. No.
Relevant Para/
page No. of the
report
Recommendations of the Committee
Reply of the Government on the recommendations
1. Page -152 S.L. No-
1 of the
recommendations.
The department is to
continue maintenance of
machines of existing
irrigation schemes and the
finance department is to
consider allocation of fund
for the same.
Currently PWD(WR) is having 1592
nos. Lift Irrigation , 241 nos. DTW , 45
nos. Diversion, 4 nos. pick-up weir and 7
nos. HPLI , 3 nos. Medium irrigation
schemes serving a command area 78653
ha. 3678 nos. of pump motor sets
alongwith accessories, 110 nos. of gate ,
Subject Committee-I - 91 -
6384.438 km of pipe line 70045 nos. of
hydrant etc. machineries and equipments
are being maintained by the Department
for the existing irrigation schemes.
Government of India is pursuing a
policy for collecting water charge for
irrigation to meet up the cost of operation
and maintenance. State Govt. has taken a
strategy to collect water charges for
irrigation for Rs. 50.00 per kani per crop
to meet part of the cost of repair, to
engage pump operator by local panchayet
with monthly incentive @ Rs.3400.00
per month, to meet the cost of power
consumption from panchayet fund, to do
the minor repair works costing less then
Rs.5000/- by the gram panchayet and to
do the remaining major work of repairs
by PWD(WR).
Accordingly the maintenance of
irrigation schemes are being continued
by PWD(WR).
For managing the annual repair cost
reasonable estimate for the existing
installations is for about Rs.12.00 crores.
Current year budget provision is Rs. 6.00
crores for flood protection and irrigation .
Additional assistance to meet up the
actual cost of maintenance is required at
least to the extent of Rs.6.00 crores.
2.
Page -152 S.L. No-
2 of the
recommendations.
The department is to
complete scrutiny of
project report submitted by
IWWA for achieving
PWD(WR) has examined the
project report. It was found that the
DPR made provision for maintaining
navigability in the river for 150 days
Subject Committee-I - 92 -
depth of Howrah river and
to prepare master plan for
other important rivers also.
in a year during monsoon by
maintaining depth of water for 2 mtr.
by taking resort to dredging.
Similarly another DPR was prepared
for Gumti river.
In land Waterways Authority of
India suggested that at the first phase
implementation of Gumti project may
be taken up by the state. Howrah
project may be considered afterwards
on the basis of experience of Gumti
project.
Accordingly transport department
has decided implementation of Gumti
project. PWD(WR) has been assigned
with job of implementation of the
DPR.
At the present stage,
implementation or preparation of
DPR for other rivers is not considered
before experience of Gumti river
project.
It may be mentioned here that
due to shortage of flow in the rivers
dredging project for creating water
depth in the river is not suitable
except for 150 days span of monsoon
period as is evident from evaluation
of technical parameters during
preparation of DPR of Howrah /
Gumti rivers.
Catchment area treatment
projects initiated by Forest
Department and storage project in
Subject Committee-I - 93 -
upper catchment initiated by
PWD(WR) would improve the water
availability in stream in dry months
when implemented.
3. Page -152 S.L. No-
3 of the
recommendations.
The Department is to
continue utilization of rain
water for irrigation.
Department has given emphasis for
utilization of rain water for irrigation by
constructing minor irrigation storage
projects. Storage projects are dependant
on consent of people towards allowing
land for submergence. It is cost intensive
also. Under this constrains Department
has started construction of 17 nos of such
projects by this time to bring 3049 ha. of
land under irrigation coverage. Further
action will be taken in due course on the
basis of experience of the projects
already in progress.
4.
Page -152 S.L. No-
4 of the
recommendations.
The wages of pump
operators be enhanced.
Recent past honorarium of the pump
operator has been increased from
Rs.2250.00 per month to Rs.3400.00
per month. However, Department is
not in a position to regularize their
services immediately. The monthly
remuneration of pump operators have
been fixed under consideration of
their part time service in
consideration of whole of the year.
However, Government is sympathetic
to the demand of operators and would
review time to time.
Subject Committee-I - 94 -
List of M.I Storage Schemes Work is in Progress. 1. M.I Storage Scheme over Gudam Cherra under Kathalia Block. 2. M.I Storage Scheme over Naldhepa Cherra under Kathalia Block.
3. M.I Storage Scheme over Kurulia Cherra under Kathalia Block
4. M.I Storage Scheme Over Sonai Cherra under Kathalia Block.
5. M.I Storage Scheme over Brahma Cherra under Matabari Block 6. M.I Storage Scheme over Icha Cherra under Karbook Block .
7. M.I Storage Scheme over Kasari Cherra under Rajnagar Block.
8. M.I Storage Scheme over Doaga Cherra under Rajnagar Block. 9. M.I Storage Scheme over Karma Cherra under Rupaicharri Block.
10. M.I Storage Scheme over Wakthai Cheera under Rupaicharri Block.
11 M.I Storage Scheme over Sukna chari under Shilacharri Block. 12. M.I Storage Scheme over Bet Cherra under Kumarghat Block.
5.
Page -152 S.L. No-
5 of the
recommendations
The Department is to
construct water reservoirs
in active collaboration
with the Forest
Department throughout the
State.
Department has been maintaining
closed co-operation with the Forest
Department for its on going projects
and investigating appropriate sites for
suitable project in Forest area. Forest
Department is doing check Dams in
good numbers in forest land to
facilitate recharge.
6.
Page -152 S.L. No-
6 of the
recommendations
The Department to ensure
maintenance of irrigation
schemes and Finance
Department is to consider
allocation of Fund during
RE 2015-2016.
Department will manage the
maintenance of existing irrigation
schemes. Budget estimate during
2016-2017 has been made for Rs.
6.00 crores. Department will persuade
Finance Department to allocate more
funds to meet up the actual
expenditure for maintenance works
alongwith clearing up of 2015-2016
year ending liability for Rs. 5.00
crores. Additional fund during RE
will be demanded at least for Rs.
6.00 crores.
Subject Committee-I - 95 -
LIST OF DTW SCHEMES WORK IN PROGRESS
Name of Block:- Jirania
1 D.T.W Scheme at Near the House of Anabik Dey
Name of Block:- Old Agartala
2 D.T.W. Scheme at Kalinagar Market
Name of Block:- Hezamara
3 DTW scheme Near the House of Samriti Debbarma
4 DTW scheme Near the House of Tanini Debbarma
Name of Block:-Dukli
5 DTW scheme at Dukli
Name of Block:- Kalyanpur
6 D.T.W. Scheme at Purba Kalyanpur near the Satsangha Ashram
(Madhya Kalyanpur G.P)
Name of Block:- Tulashikhar
7 DTW scheme at Binanhazari J.B School under Laxmichera
Name of Block:- Padmabill
8 DTW scheme at Sri Ramthakur Para
9 DTW Scheme at Paglabari
Name of Block:-Nalchar
10 DTW Scheme at Rampadapara ADC Village.
Name of Block:-Boxanagar
11 DTW scheme at Uttarmath
Name of Block:- Jampuijala.
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12 DTW scheme at Gamanthakur para
13 DTW Scheme at Duigharia under Ratanpur ADC Village.
Name of Block:-Kathalia
14 DTW Scheme at Barmura.
Name of Block:-Bishalgarh
15 DTW scheme at East Kasba.
Name of Block:- Kakraban
16 DTW scheme at Kalacherra (Near Masjid.
17 DTW Scheme at Batkhet F-I.
Name of Block:- Sathchand
18 DTW Scheme at South Bhuratali Near Bazar.
19 DTW Scheme at Indiranagar near the land of Amal Datta.
20 DTW scheme at Taichama cherra near panchayet office.
Name of Block:- Hrishyamukh
21 DTW scheme at Rajnagar(Matai).
23 DTW Scheme at U.B.C Nagar.
Name of Block:-Ambassa
24 DTW Scheme at Dhanaban reang Para Para.
LIST OF DIVERSION SCHEMES IN COMMISSIONING STAGE
1) Diversion Scheme over Monai Cherra under Padmabill Block
2) Diversion Scheme over Maharani Cherra at Mendi under Salema Block.
LIST OF DIVERSION SCHEMES WORK IN PROGRESS
1) Diversion Scheme over Sonai Cherra under Hezamara Block.
2) Diversion Scheme over Saida Cherra under Kumarghat Block .
3) Diversion Scheme at South Padmabill over Deo Cherra under Panisagar
Block .
Subject Committee-I - 97 -
List of Schemes Commissioned During the year 2015-2016 as on 29.02.2016
S.L
No
Name of Scheme
/Work
Name of
District
Name of
Panchayet/Village
Date of
Commissioning
1. L.I Scheme at Mailak
under Amarpur Block.
Gumti District Purba Malbasa
V.C
Commissioned on
15.01.2016
2. DTW Scheme at
Rajibnagar Math under
Nalchar Block.
Shephahijala
District
Rajibnagar G.P Commissioned on
August, 2015
Physical Achievements during 2015-2016(upto February, 2016):
1 no. LI , 1 no. D.T.W scheme have been commissioned.2 nos. Diversion schemes,
5 km new length of canal in Muhari irrigation project and 8 km new length of
Gumti right bank canal is in a stage of commissioning.
Good progress has been made in other 24 nos. DTW, 5 nos. Diversion and 12 nos.
M.I storage schemes.
The work of the Khowai Medium irrigation project is completed.
The works of Gumti project progressed near to completion.
The remaining work of Manu Irrigation project being progressed slowly due
to reluctance of land owners to part with land.
In total 1245 ha. would be brought under irrigation by the PWD(WR) during 2015-
16.
500 mtr. of anti-erosion work has been completed and progress has been made for
more 1000 mtr.
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Annual plan for 2016-17:
To complete the continuing 41 nos. schemes of 2015-2016.
To take up new 14 nos. LI, 50 nos. DTW and 49 nos. Minor Irrigation Storage
schemes.
Action Plan for new irrigation coverage during the year is 4500 Ha.
2.0 Km of new anti-erosion works would be done.
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After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission
placed by the Principal Secretary & Chief Engineer of the Department, the Committee
made the following recommendations :-
1. The Department may approach NABARD for some new construction of
irrigation schemes and for maintenance. Finance Department is to
consider allocation of additional fund during R-E 2016-2017. Department
is to take step to prevent soil erosion and shrinkage of agricultural land.
2. The department is to complete scrutiny of project report submitted by
IWWA for achieving depth of Howrah River and to prepare master plan
for other important rivers also.
3. The Department is to continue utilization of rain water for irrigation.
4. The Department may examine the matter of enhancing wages etc. of
Pump Operators of W.R and DWS department whenever DA is enhanced
by the Finance Department for staff of other departments.
5. The Department is to continue to create big water reservoirs in active
collaboration with the Forest Department for irrigation purpose.
6. The Department is to propose to Finance Department for allocation of
fund during R-E 2016-2017 in respect of ongoing projects, whenever
necessary.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget
proposals under Demand No.15 for Grants by the House alongwith the
recommendations.
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Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala , Chairman
the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 29 OF THE ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017.
The Budget Proposal under Demand No.29 relates to the Animal
Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year
2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
( Rs. in lakh)
Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject Committee-I
of Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 2nd April, 2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Special Secretary of the Department who
appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Special Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in
respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-2016 and stated
as follows :-
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Relevant para/page
No. of the report
Recommendation
of the Committee
Reply of the Government on the
recommendations.
01.
Page No.130 &
Recommendation
No.i
The Department is
to continue
establishment of
Veterinary Sub-
centre at all
Panchayat &
Village level.
State Govt. has decided to cover each
Gao- Panchayat with a vety. Sub-Centre
to ensure animal health coverage and
sanctioned a proposal in this regard.
During 2013-14 Rs 243.00 lakh was
released in the Ist phase for construction
of 25 nos. new Vety. Sub Centre and
works for 24 subcentres are completed
work for the rest one will be started soon.
Again during 2015-16 Rs 297.00 Lakh
Particulars Revised
Estimate
2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-17
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P. S.C.P.
a) Non-Plan
5150.00 5705.00
--
-- 5705.00
b) Plan
3417.26 1672.20 1050.77 574.03 3297.00
c)CASP/Other than CASP
1832.05 745.98 487.19 285.42 1518.59
Total 10399.31 8123.18 1537.96 859.45 10520.59
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was released for construction of 29
subcentres and Work of these sub-
centers are in progress and will be opened
once the construction is completed.
02.
Page No.130 &
Recommendation
No .ii
The Department is
to continue
Artificial
insemination in the
tribal areas and to
organize awareness
camps.
The Department of ARDD is continuing
artificial insemination activities in the
state. During the year 2015-16 total
number of A.I. done up-to December is
1,11,759 nos. & anticipated achievement
during the year is 1.60 lakh. Target for AI
for the year 2016-17 is 1.80 lakh
To encourage artificial insemination in
TTAADC areas Dept, is organizing
awareness camps, fertility camps and also
supplying calf growth meal at subsidized
rate to cross bred female calves born out
of artificial insemination.
Department has extended A.I facility to
Laxmipati in Gomoti District in
TTAADC area during 2015-16.
Moreover, 25 nos of crossbred bulls
distributed in TTAADC area for natural
service during 2015-16.
Also, ARDD, TTAADC is providing
incentives to owners and motivators for
each AI and calf born.
03.
Page No.130 &
Recommendation
No.iii
The Department is
to set up 5 (five)
nos of Mini-
Dairies with supply
of adequate green
fodder for each
block. Finance
Department to
consider allocate
fund for the same.
Department is coordinating & sponsoring
setting up of Mini dairy linking with bank
loan by unemployed youths. Out of 136
nos. cases were sponsored during 2015-16
and 39 cases have been sanctioned up-to
December, 2015.
04.
Page No.130 &
Recommendation
No. iv
The Department is
to continue to
engage Door step
A.I workers in
other vacant places
and to revive the
earlier A I workers.
48 nos DSWAI trained during 2015-16 for
engaging in un covered places and out of
this 5 nos are from ADC areas. Refresher
training is being organized for reviving
the earlier A.I workers.
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Recommendation
No. v
The Department is
to continue its
efforts towards
production of milk
& egg by
establishing more
farms including
goatery .
Under NEC scheme department received
approval for Rs 360.00 lakh for providing
400 nos. of Crossbred pregnant heifer
procured from outside the state to farmers
for increasing milk production in the state.
80 nos pregnant heifers have already been
distributed in the 1st phase.
During 2015-16, 38 nos new Block level
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brooder houses (BLBH) have been
sanctioned under MGNREGS to enhance
egg production in the state.
Department received Rs 20.00 lakh during
2014-15 and Rs 20.00 Lakh during 2015-
16 for strengthening of Devipur goat
breeding farm under CSS – IDSRR.
DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN, 2016-17
Summary: During 2014-15 total annual production of milk, meat & egg was 1,41,430
MT, 34,815.74 MT & 19.79 crores respectively. The state has achieved self sufficiency in
meat production. The per capita availability of Meat, Milk & egg have been 9.08 Kg per year, 101.00 gm/day, and 52 nos./year respectively. At the end of the financial year
2015-16, the production level of milk, meat and egg is anticipated to reach up-to 1,54,159 MT, 38,190 MT and 22.00 Crore respectively with per capita availability of
108.60 gm milk per day, 9.82 kg meat per year and 56 nos eggs per year. Utilizing the total released fund during 2015-16 the Department would provide health coverage to 6.55 lakh animals, 61.90 Lakh vaccination, 1.60 lakh artificial insemination, supplied
balanced ration to 3554 nos heifers under Heifer rearing scheme, implemented 1272 units of beneficiary oriented piggery scheme, conducted 100 nos calf rallies and 1000 nos animal health cum awareness camp besides development of 4758 fodder plots.
1. Background:
The Animal Resources Development Department promotes production of Animal
origin food i.e. Milk, Meat & egg to meet the requirement of the people of the state. The
Department undertakes up-gradation of the local low yielding stock of all species of economically important domesticated animals through Artificial Insemination & other breeding practices apart from supply of high yielding variety of livestock & birds from its
breeding farms. It also renders Veterinary services for Curative & Preventive health care for animals & birds through its intensive network of Veterinary Hospitals, Veterinary Dispensaries, Veterinary Sub-Centres, Disease Investigation Laboratories etc. for
protection of Livestock health of the state.
The livestock sector plays a vital role in the rural economy and supports small
and marginal farmers both economically and nutritionally. In recent years, considerable interest has been developed among both rural and urban people in taking up modern A.H. practices with high yielding variety of livestock and birds as subsidiary as well as
main economic activity, in spite of hurdles in respect of high feed cost and scarcity of improved variety of Animal Husbandry inputs. With the support of the State Govt. in
creating gainful employment avenues based on animal resources under different rural development programme, Animal Resources Sector has taken a momentum for further development.
The State is facing a number of challenges in boosting up productivity of milk. To mitigate the gap between requirement and availability of milk, it is considered essential to introduce special drive for augmenting productivity of cattle as well as production of
milk. As per the Livestock Census 2012, total bovine population of the state is 9.61 lakh,
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out of which 1.35 lakh (14%) is crossbred cattle whereas 8.26 lakh are non-descript cattle. The non-descript cattle are very poor milk yielder – about 1.43 liters/day during
200 days of lactation. The state is trying to enhance the production by increasing the productivity through crossbreeding.
2.1. Year wise Targets & Achievements in Perspective Plan and after: The yearwise targets & achievements of Milk, Meat & Egg production since starting of perpective Plan is shown below:
2.2. Target & achievement during11th plan period (2007-08 to 20011-12) in respect
of various monitoarable parameters:
Item Unit 11th Plan
Target Achievement
Animal Health Coverage Lakh Nos. 32.00 25.37
Vaccination Lakh Nos. 100.00 257.11
Artificial Insemination Lakh Nos. 9.30 5.28
Credit Link Dairy Demo. unit Nos. 600 538
Fertility Camp Nos. 1500 1321
3. Approach to 12th Five Year Plan and Annual Plan 2015 pertaining to Animal Resources Sector: Vision:
To bridge the gap between demand and supply of animal origin food through augmentation of production and productivity of livestock and birds.
Year Physical
Milk (in MT) Meat (in MT) Egg (in Crore)
Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement
2002-03 81,000 80,605 7,394 7,500 11.99 9.95
2003-04 88,000 82,672 8,353 8,400 12.84 10.05
2004-05 85,000 85,519 20,690 8,900 10.56 10.71
2005-06 95,000 87,000 22,070 12,151 12.63 11.00
2006-07 1,10,000 88,683 22,840 12,637 18.06 11.93
2007-08 91,340 91,312 14,153 14,098 13.36 13.20
2008-09 95,910 95,598 16,134 19,226 15.36 13.89
2009-10 1,02,623 1,00,640 18,715 21,102 18.12 14.42
2010-11 1,07,476 1,05,366 25,765 23,436 18.40 15.70
2011-12 1,15,986 1,10,300 33,646 25,000 20.56 16.50
After Perspective Plan
2012-13 1,15,594 1,18,042 26,875 31793 17.49 15.65
2013-14 1,21,259 1,29,699 29,025 33,132 18.63 17.94
2014-15 141373 141430.67 35158.36 34815.74 20.45 19.79
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3.1. Constraints in various sectors:
3.1.1 Milk Sector: 1. Inadequate availability of buffalo & other High yielding varieties of cow/cross-bred
cow.
2. High cost of balanced cattle feed. 3. Traditionally N.D. cattle are reared for production of male calves for agricultural
Operation especially in rural areas.
4. Because of religious sentiment, villagers do not object to presence of stray bulls which causes natural services & scope of upgrading through artificial Insemination is minimized.
5. Price of milk is not remunerative in remote parts of the state.
3.1.2 Meat Sector:
1. Less emphasis on selective breeding and management of Goat as well as early
slaughtering resulting in reduced carcass yield 2. Instead of processed meat, people mostly prefer to take fresh fleshes. 3. Broiler sector is totally dependent on outsourcing of inputs.
4. Ingredients for pig feed are not readily available in the state. 5. Tapioca, a substitute for pig ration is also shared by human beings.
3.1.3 Egg Sector:
1. Organized Layer Farm is not profitable as production cost of egg is higher than imported
eggs due to high cost of feed. 2. Lack of awareness among the poultry farmers for vaccination of their birds against Poultry
diseases.
3. Performance of Khaki Campbel Ducks in the field is not up-to their potential.
4. Strategy to overcome the bottlenecks:
The sector wise specific strategies were chalked out based on the constraint identified
and as per recommendation of the Sub-Committee of Tripura Planning Board, the sector wise
strategies are as follows:
4.1. Milk sector:
1. Genetic up-gradation of local cattle there by enhancement of productivity. 2. Improving reproductive health of female cattle. 3. Improving Artificial Insemination infrastructure.
4. Prevention and control of animal diseases. 5. Fodder development to minimize the input cost. 6. Castration of local bull to increase number of calf born through Artificial
Insemination. 7. Massive awareness programme to popularize AI & CB cow rearing and
vaccination.
8. Marketing arrangement of milk and milk by-product.
4.2. Meat Sector:
1. Slaughter of male goats at appropriate age to increase carcass yield. 2. Popularization of exotic piggery through beneficiary oriented scheme.
3. Strengthening of Govt. Pig breeding Farm to increase supply of exotic germ-plasm to the farmers.
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4. Entrepreneurship development in pig sector. 5. Technical support to private broiler farmers.
4.3. Egg sector:
1. Increase coverage of Rural backyard Poultry farming. 2. Strengthening of govt. poultry farms to supply required number of germ-plasm to the
BLBHs.
3. Providing subsidy for promotion of Layer Farming. 4. Massive awareness for control of diseases in backyard poultry.
5. Thrust Areas: 5.1. Milk Sector
. Massive awareness for Artificial Insemination and CB cow rearing. i. Fertility camps for improving conception rate.
ii. Induction of high yielding crossbred and indigenous cattle. iii. Supply of subsidized feed for CB heifers. iv. Mass De-worming programme & supply of Mineral Mixture.
v. Popularization of castration through providing incentives to farmers. vi. Incentivizing Door- step AI Workers for calf born and survival. vii. Holding of Milk yield competition, calf rally.
viii. Mastitis control programme. ix. Capacity building of farmers in management of CB cows & calves.
x. Development of Pasture land in each block. xi. Growing fodder crops during intercropping period.
5.2. Meat Sector
xii. Setting up of piggery units under RKVY.
xiii. Strengthening of Govt. Pig Breeding Farms. xiv. Strengthening of Govt. goat breeding farm at Devipur. xv. Tapioca cultivation in farmers land under MGNREGA for rearing pigs.
5.3. Egg Sector
xvi. Setting up of new BLBH under RKVY. xvii. Strengthening of existing BLBH. xviii. Strengthening of infrastructural facilities in Govt. Poultry Farms.
xix. Control of major poultry diseases through mass vaccination.
5.4. Veterinary Service Sector:-
xx. Expansion of Veterinary service network to ensure one vety. centre in each Gram panchayet / ADC villages.
xxi. Strengthening of infrastructure of veterinary College to its highest
standard, to facilitate research and human resources development.
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6. Women Component:
xxii. Respecting the ongoing national campaign on gender equality, due emphasis is
given on empowerment of women by targeting financial allocation for women. In order to ensure active involvement of women in animal resources based activities and in accordance with 28 Point Action Plan for empowerment of
women, it has been planned to involve at least one third woman beneficiaries in all the development activities of the department like promotion of rural backyard poultry, breed up gradation of cattle, beneficiary oriented schemes for
development of fodder and piggery etc. xxiii. By and large, the livestock farming in Tripura is mainly in the hands of poor
marginal and small farmers where house-hold farming is practiced. Since
individual land holdings are small, the unit size of livestock and birds are also small. Even the landless farmers are keeping some poultry birds, goats and pigs which are mainly maintained by the womenfolk. They not only provide food and
shelter to the domestic animals and birds but also attend the veterinary institutions rendering health care facilities for treatment and prophylaxis of pets
when their male counterpart is away for earning the livelihood through other means. Thus, they are the actual rearer of most of the livestock and birds.
During 2010-11, actual expenditure incurred towards women component is around 185.00 lakhs and the anticipated expenditure during 2011-12 is 190.00 Lakhs.
xxiv. During 2015-16, provision for an amount of Rs 350.00 lakh was kept under women component. During 2015-16, around 35,237 nos. of women beneficiaries were covered under animal health care facilities including treatment, vaccinations,
2965 women beneficiaries were trained in scientific management of livestock and birds. In addition, around 55 nos girl students have been sponsored for undergoing B.V.Sc. & A.H courses in various Veterinary Colleges of the country
and provided with scholarship for the last 5 years up-to 2015. In the annual budget of 2016-17 Rs 450.00 lakh has been proposed under women component.
7.Physical targets in respect of Key indicators: milk, meat & egg:
Parameters
Achievement during 12th Plan Period
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Projected human Population (In Lac)
- 37.80 38.33 38.88 39.43
Milk production (in MT) 118042 1,29,700 1,41,430 1,54,097 1,67,965
Per Capita Availability(gram/day)
86.82 94.01 101.00 108.47 116.50
Meat production (in MT) 31793 33168.27 34815.74 37,267 39,503
Per Capita Availability(Kg/year)
8.53 8.77 9.08 9.56 10.00
Egg production (in Crore) 15.65 17.94 19.79 23.31 26.58
Per Capita Availability(Nos./Year)
42 47 52 60 67
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8. Physical Target of 12th plan period in respect of various monitorable parameters:
Item Unit 12th Plan Target
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Total
Animal Health Coverage
Lakh Nos.
7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 35.00
Vaccination Lakh
Nos. 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 60.00 300.00
Artificial Insemination
Lakh Nos.
1.60 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00 9.00
Credit Link Dairy Demo. unit
Nos. 150 150 150 150 150 750
Fertility Camp Nos. 200 200 200 200 200 1000
9. Physical Target and Achievement of 2013-14, 2014-15
and Physical Target 2015-16:
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Item
Physical Target
Achievement
Target Achievement
Target
Achievement ( upto Jan, 16)
Proposed Target
2013-14
2013-14
2014-15
2014-15
2015-16
2015-16 2016-17
1 Animal Health
Coverage(in Lakh) 7.00 6.38 7.0 6.45 7.00 5.05
2 Vaccination (in Lakh)
80.00 66.95 80.00 64.77 80.00 60.31 80.00
3 Artificial Insemination(in
Lakh)
1.70 1.44 1.70 1.55 1.70 1.29 1.80
5 Fertility Camp(Nos.)
400 400 400 276 400 400 400
6 Strengthening/Establishment of Block Level Brooder
House (BLBH) for rearing of
Chicks(No.)
- - 10 10 70 38 50
7 Beneficiaries to be covered under
Rural Backyard poultry scheme (Nos.) under CASP
5400 5400 9000 - 2500 3000 3000
8 Supply of Calf Growth Meal@
1020 kg/calf up to 28 month of age at 50% support
price
5000 2662 5000 3169 5000 3554 5000
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9 Implementation of beneficiary
oriented piggery scheme(No.) (RKVY)
137 69 137 68 - - -
10 Setting up of beneficiary
oriented Pig breeding unit for Patta holders
323 323 1200 715 1200 1272 1272
10 Development of fodder plots(Nos.)
5500 2542 5700 2231 5700 4758 5700
12 Conducting Calf rallies & milk yield competition
100 100 100 100 100 100 100
13 Conducting Animal health-cum awareness camps,
under CASP
1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Financial Achievement under CSS/ NEC schemes during 2014-15 & 2015-16 and proposed activities to be taken up during 2016-17
Sl.
No. Schemes
Financial Achievement
(in Lakh)
Target (in
Lakh)
Achievement Upto Dec,
2015
Proposed
Target Remarks
CSS- 2014-15 2015-16
2015-16 2016-17
1. National Plan for Dairy
Development
642.17
600
550.70
600.00
Funds utilized by
Tripura livestock Dev Agency
(TLDA)
2. National Livestock Health
& Disease Control
68.81
420.59
243.90 420.59 Fund under CSS- ASCAD.
3. National
Livestock Management Programme
400.00
403.55 400.00 Fund
includes Rural Backyard
poultry, Piggery, Fodder etc.
NEC
1. Distribution of CB
pregnant heifer
- 288.20 129.60 Project
sanctioned
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during 2013-14
2. Establishment of Broiler Duck
Breeding farm at R.K.Nagar
6.974
3. Modernization &
Strengthening of REPBF, Nalkata
246.60
67.90
101.00
Retained by
NEC, Sanction awaited
4. Strengthening of EPBF, B.C.Manu
139.90
5. Strengthening of Veterinary Healthcare
Service through Development of Infrastructure
210.60
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-
Project sanctioned during 2011-
12
SPA/SCA
1
i) Establishment
of New Veterinary Sub-centre for extending
Veterinary Health care Service. iii) Establishment
of Vety College ii) Vertical extension of VTI,
R.K.Nagar
225.00
297.00
250.00
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600.00 98.00
2 Establishment of 10 nos BLBH
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After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed
by the Special Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following
recommendations:-
1. The Department is to continue establishment of Veterinary Sub-centres
at all Panchayets & Village Committees attaching more priority to those
having larger cattle population.
2. The Department is to continue artificial insemination in the Tribal areas
and to organize awareness camps.
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3. The department is to continue to implement construction of mini dairies
with supply of adequate green foder for each block.
4. The Department is to continue to engage DSWAI in other vacant places.
5. The Department is to continue its efforts towards increasing its
production of milk and eggs by establishing more farms including
goatery.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals
under Demand No. 29 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.
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Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 27 OF THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-17
The Budget proposal under Demand No. 27 relates to Agriculture Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :- (Rs. in Lakhs)
Particulars
Revised Estimates 2015 - 2016
Budget Estimates For 2016 - 2017
Demand Fund for
Total
T.S.P S.C.P
1) Non Plan 12803.89 14204.80 --- --- 14204.80
2) Plan 11676.80 6845.24 4565.85 2555.41 13966.50
C)CASP/Other than CASP
8948.62 3972.00 2551.24 1377.76 7901.00
Total 33429.31 25022.04 7117.09 3933.17 36072.30
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on 02-04-2016 examined the Budget
Proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary & Director of Agriculture of the
Department who appeared as summoned.
First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-16 and stated as follows :-
Sl. No
Relevant Para/ Page No. of the
Report
Recommendation of the committee (2015-2016)
Reply of the Department on the recommendation
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11. Kissan Credit Card
(K.C.C) Scheme to
be extended to rest
uncovered families.
There are 649565 nos. of farmers in the state as per 2011 census. Since inception of KCC in the year 2000-2001, 568725 nos. farmers have been
benefitted through KCC in the state up to March;
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2015. In the year 2015-16 the target was 50,000 KCC including issuance of new KCC and renewal
of old KCC and 48853 nos new KCC have been issued and 21,182 nos KCC have been renewed upto 31st December, 2015. It is expected that by
2016-17 rest uncovered families may be brought under the scheme.
A major numbers of KCC have become defaulter till now. At present only 2,86,024 nos of KCC are active. It is being regularly pursued to
bring the defaulters or inactive (282701 nos) KCC holders under regular loaning. The target for KCC during 2016-17 has also been kept at 50,000 nos.
The State Government is providing all kind of supports to banks in organizing awareness campaign etc throughout the State to bring all
uncovered families under the scheme.
2
The Department is
to continue its
performance
towards
introduction of
modern machine
for agriculture,
training and
demonstration.
Farm power availability in the State is increased to 1.03 kw in 2014-15 as against 0.93 kw in
2013-14 and trying to reach up to the National levelof 1.25 kw within a few years. In spite of
different limitations like small size of holding, purchasing capacity of farmers, the Department of Agriculture is always trying to bring new farm
machineries suitable for the State to reduce the cost of cultivation as well as to make the farmers for timely sowing of crops thereby making
profitability of farmers. Keeping such mandate of the department, demonstration of following improved small machine & equipments have been
done during 2015-16 in Mohanpur, Jirania, Teliamura and Bishalghar Agri. Sub-Division. Apart from these, demonstration in Melaghar,
Khowai and Teliamura Agri. Sub-Division will be done very shortly.
1. Power Tiller below 8 B.H.P.
2. Seed Treatment Drum.
3. Paddle Operated Seed Grader.
4. Tree Pruner.
5. Chain Saw.
6. Power Paddy Weeder.
3.
The Department is
to continue supply
of seeds to farmers
in time
The prime objective of the Department is to ensure availability of Seeds to the farmers of the
State well in time and accordingly Agriculture department is always taking all out efforts to
supply seeds of different crops to the farmers prior to every season. Keeping in view, following
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are some of the actions are taken by the department.
a. Department of Agriculture is catering the
need of different Agricultural Crop Seeds
to the farming community in time through
own seed production programme as well
as procuring from outside State.
b. Seeds, produced from own Seed
Production Programme are being
distributed in time to the farmers well
ahead of the season.
c. About 81% of Agricultural seeds are being
produced in the State through Registered
Seed Growers Programme and the State
has to depend for only 19% of seeds from
outside sources, out of the total
requirement.
d. An action plan for production of rest of the
requirement of seeds has been also been
chalked out to reduce dependency of
seeds from outside.
e. Further, seeds procured from outside State
sources are also being distributed in time
to the farmers except in few situations
like:-
1. Transportation problems.
2. Delay in getting beneficiaries list.
3. Replacement of seed where there is report
of less germination.
Therefore, Department of Agriculture is trying
to distribute seeds well in time of cropping
season to the farmers.
It may be mentioned here that, since last few years department is producing surplus quantity of HYV Paddy and Mustard seed which are being
marketed through National Seed Corp. Ltd. to out side States.
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11.
The Department is
to arrange setting
up of officers of the
Superintendent of
Agriculture with
posting of required
staff on priority
basis at Blocks
which are
uncovered still.
To disseminate the Agricultural technology at the doorstep of the farmers, setting up of Agri Sub-Divisions conterminous with Block is the priority
of the Department. To keep parity with this objective, with the limited resources, the
department has decided to open following 15 (Fifteen) nos. new Agri. Sub Divisions in addition to previous 22 nos. and 9(Nine) nos. of these
new Agri Sub-Division have already started their functioning.
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Name of New Agri. Sub-Division
Block to be covered
Remarks
1. Damcherra Damcherra &
Jampui Hill
Started
functioning
2. Gaurnagar(H.Q. at
Kailasahar)
Gaurnagar &
Chandipur
3. Ambassa Ambassa & Ganganagar
Started functioning
4. Durgachowmuhani (H.Q. at Kamalpur)
Durgachowmuhani
5. Kalyanpur Kalyanpur
6. Padmabil Padmabil Started functioning
7. Hezamara Hezamara Started functioning
8. Jampuijala Jampuijala Started functioning
9. Mohanbhog Mohanbhog
10. Kathalia Kathalia Started functioning
11 Hrishyamukh (H.Q. at Belonia)
Hrishyamukh & Belonia MC
Present S.A.Rajnagar Office will be
renamed as S.A. Hrishyamukh
and S.A. Rajnagar office with H.Q. at
Rajnagar has started its
functioning covering Rajnagar &
Uttar Bharat Chandra Nagar
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Blocks.
12. Karbook Karbook & Silachari
Started functioning
13. Ampi Ampi
14. Killa Killa Started functioning
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For production of
specific Agri.
Products
throughout the
year, the
Department is to
continue
introduction of
modern scientific
method for the
same.
The Department is always making it’s best efforts in transferring modern technologies to the
farmers in production of crops for profitability of the farmers in the State. Adverse effects of aberrant weather, such as erratic and scanty
rainfall and draught are very common in the State. Under this aberrant weather situation
dependence on one or two crops are always risky. Keeping in mind of this weather situation following are some of the strategies followed by
the department. 1. Exploitation of ground water potential and
conservation of surface water through
installation of Small Bore Deep Tube Well (SBDTW).
2. For increasing foodgrain production
vertically, Hybrid Paddy cultivation has been taken up in a large scale.
3. Low input base paddy cultivation through
System of Rice Intensification (SRI). 4. Production and distribution of Organic
Fertilizer, Bio-fertilizer, Organic Manure,
Vermi Compost. 5. Bringing more area under Pulses and
Oilseeds by utilizing seasonal rice fallows. 6. Varietal replacement in major crops. 7. Farm Mechanization
8. Technology transfer.
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The Department is
to continue
operation of sale
markets, cold
storage and cold
chambers in the
uncovered
important markets.
A. Agricultural Markets:- There are about 554 nos. markets in the State
out of which 21 nos. are Regulated Market controlled by the Agriculture Department. The department is developing new market shades,
sale halls and other market infrastructures regularly in every year under schemes like RIDF, RKVY and NEC etc as per availability of fund.
Beside this, routine maintenance and repairing of
market infrastructures is also being taken up in every year under state plan or as per availability of fund in any other scheme.
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B. Cold Storage :-
Up to the year 2015-16 ,9(nine) nos.
departmentally run cold stores are in operation with the storing capacity of 15000 MT, out of which 2(Two) nos. cold stores (Udaipur- 2000
MT, & Ambassa – 1000 MT) have come into operation from this season. Works of 2(Two)
more cold stores one at Bagbasa(Dharmanagar) and another at Khowai are in progress. Another cold store at Machmara with the capacity of 1000
MT will also be constructed in the next financial year. It is found that till now maximum76% cold store space could be utilized with potato. As more
three nos government cold stores are going to be added, increasing total space up to 18000 MT under government sector and alongside private
storage capacity of 19,000 MT (Sherwali-5000MT, Chechuria-4000MT, Haflong-5000MT, Harina-5000MT), it is necessary to reassess actual
requirement of cold storage space in the state, before conceiving any new project on new cold storage.
C) Cool Chambers:- 5 nos Cool chambers are being constructed in Bishramganj, Sekerkot, Khayer pur, Sonamura and Nalua( for betel
leaf),one in each location. One cold store at Bishramganj had been completed and others would also be completed shortly. But it was seen
that, in no case any market committee, Panchayat body or any other agency came forward for taking the responsibility of operation
and maintenance as per provision of the project. So, it would be judicial to take up project on
more new cool chambers after assuring successful utilization of these cool chambers,
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HIGHLIGHTS OF IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT DURING FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16:
A. PHYSICAL PROGRAMME-2015-16
Being Agriculture is the leading sector of the economy in the state and more than
70 percent of the population in the state are directly or indirectly involved in agricultural
activities for their livelihood, the Agriculture department had implemented a long term
Perspective Plan, due to which achievement in the food front, particularly in paddy, has
been spectacular. Improved methods of cultivation including the adoption of new
technologies like SRI have been able to raise the yield of crops. The present level of
cropping intensity is 189%(Prov.) which indicates that the farmers in plain land take at
least two crops in a year; in some cases it is more than two, where assured irrigation
facilities are existing.
The farming communities of Tripura are intelligent and very quick in receiving
new technology in their small piece of land for ensuring bigger harvest. The benefits of
Perspective Plan has still been continuing and led to the increase of food grain
production from 5.13 lakhs MT during 1999-2000 to 7.62 lakh ton in 2014-15. The
anticipated production during 2015-16 is 8.12 lakh M.T.
Major works in progress during 2015-16 include cultivation of Hybrid Paddy and
HYV Paddy through System of Rice Intensification ( SRI), Installation of Small Bore Deep
Tube Wells(SBDTW), Establishment of Farmers’ Knowledge Centre, Construction of Cold
Storages and Fertilizer Godowns, Establishment of Mini Modern Rice Mill in Unokoti and
Gomti District. Special emphasis has also been given to increase area under Hybrid
Paddy cultivation for increasing production, productivity and profitability of the farmers.
Action plan for utilizing seasonal fallow land under ‘Crop Diversification’
programme mainly with suitable pulse and oilseed crops has also been implemented with
greater thrust and an anticipated 26000 ha area will be covered during the current
financial year as against 15058 ha in 2014-15.
Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region to cover 2000
ha area under organic farming, installation of 2000 nos. Small Bore Deep Tube
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Wells(SBDTW) with assistance from MG-NREGA are among few new initiatives taken by
the Department.
A Master Plan for increasing production and productivity of agriculture and allied
sectors has been prepared for implementation in the land vested to the inhabitants in
the RoFR under Forest Right Act, 2006. Special initiatives have been taken for a period
of five years for increasing livelihood opportunities in 10000 ha. areas.
Department has taken initiatives for establishment of Mini Modern Rice Mill in
Unokoti and Gomati District to minimize milling loss from paddy to rice which is about 10
to 15 % at present for enhancing scope of marketing as well as profitability of the
farmers in those districts.
Agriculture Department has been taking active role in issuance of Kisan Credit
Cards to all eligible farmers also sanction of required loan through their cards for higher
investment and return from agricultural practices. According to the report of Lead Bank
of the State, i.e United Bank of India 29143 Nos. farmers have been provided crop &
term loan under Agriculture up to September, 2015 with the involvement of Rs. 9901.92
Lakhs as against the target of fifty thousand.
Initiatives have been taken to improve the infrastructure support Primary Rural
Markets with the financial support from NABARD. To increase the Cold Storage capacity
in the state, 3 new cold storages with 4000 MT additional capacity are coming up at
Khowai, Bagbassa (Dharmanagar) and Machmara of Unokoti District.
Target and anticipated Achievements during 2015-16
Crop Area in Lakh Ha. Area in Lakh MT
Target Anticipated Ach. Target Anticipated Ach.
Rice 2.833 2.718 8.492 7.997
Maize 0.144 0.084 0.194 0.115
Pulses 0.31 0.22 0.257 0.141
Oilseeds 0.15 0.117 0.146 0.096
Cotton 0.01 0.008 0.016 0.013
Jute & Mesta 0.014 0.011 0.151 0.095
* Production target of Cotton is in bales of 170 kg per bale # Production target of Jute and Mesta is in bales of 180 kg per bale
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IMPORTANT PROGRAMMES PLANNED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2016-17
Proposed Target for 2016-17
Crop Area Target (in Lakh hectares)
Production Target (in Lakh tons)
Rice 2.90 8.76
Maize 0.19 0.27
Pulses 0.32 0.28
Oilseeds 0.20 0.20
Cotton 0.01 0.02
Jute & Mesta 0.02 0.17
* Production target of Cotton is in bales of 170 kg per bale # Production target of Jute and Mesta is in bales of 180 kg per bale
To achieve these targets following strategies will be adopted during 2016-17 to
sustain the development of agriculture in Tripura:
A. Continued Programme:
Bringing more area under Hybrid Paddy Cultivation.
Promotion of SRI in paddy cultivation in both HYV and Hybrid Paddy.
Production of quality certified seeds of paddy, pulses and oilseeds.
Varietal replacement of different crops would be continued.
Issuing Soil Health Card for Soil Health Management.
Promotion of organic farming in cluster basis.
Promotion of Integrated plant Nutrient Management (optimum use of chemical
fertilizers, bio- fertilizers and micronutrients etc).
Besides above, other interventions will also be initiated to increase the
productivity as well as to improve net economic return of each farm household
level through scientific use of current seasonal fallow land and integration of
several available and recently developed technologies .These are as follows:
Crop diversification in seasonal rice fallow through which area expansion in
pulses, oilseeds and other crops would be done.
Timely sowing /transplanting of Boro paddy.
Application of lime for amelioration of acid soils
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Installation of Mini Modern Rice Mill (2 ton/hour) supported with boiling of 16 ton
paddy per day capacity Partially Boiling unit in selected locations in phased
manner to minimize milling loss, which is at present 10-15 %(paddy to Rice).
Convergence with Integrated Watershed Management project and Forest
Department activities for efficient use of water area created- for promotion of
pulses and oilseed cultivation
Promotion of farm mechanization to the farmers on subsidy.
Introduction of stress tolerant varieties of paddy for flood prone/flash flood areas.
Strengthening of agricultural market infrastructure and network.
B. Additional/ Invigorated Programme:
Tapping of groundwater potential through installation of Small Bore Deep Tube
Wells (SBDTW) with assistance from MG-NREGA.
Production of Hybrid Paddy Seeds in Departmental farms.
Production and distribution of Bio-fertilizer will be up scaled at District and Agri
Sub-Divisional level by way of reviving 3 nos. Bio-fertilizer production laboratories at district level and 10 nos. Mini Bio-fertilizer production centres at Agri. Sub-Division level.
District Irrigation Plan (DIP) will be prepared for the entire eight District for
bringing more area under irrigation by way of water use efficiency in the State.
On line technology transfer to the farmers will be arranged up to the Block level.
Improved method of soil testing where in status of 13 elements will be tested
against 9 element earlier.
One modern soil testing van will be purchased for arranging soil testing at
farmer’s door step level.
Introduction of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
In situ Seed processing and storage facilities will also be made by way of
installation of Seed processing plants and construction of Seed godowns at farm
level to encourage the Registered Growers.
Scheme wise Proposed outlay during 2016-17:
A. State Plan (Divisible pool): An amount of Rs. 11526.50 lakhs has been
provided under State Plan (Divisible Pool) for implementation of Crop Husbandry
including administrative cost like Salary and Wages, cost of fuel, stationary
articles, electricity charge, publication etc. In respect of development activities,
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Major Development programme taken are Subsidy on sale of fertilizer and seeds
of different crops, internal carrying of Agri inputs, Bonus for seed production
programme through Registered Growers, Running cost of existing cold storage,
dehumidified Godown and seed processing plant etc, State share of CSS schemes,
participation in different exhibition/fair/mela, cost of equipments for soil testing
laboratories including mobile soil testing van, glassware and chemicals for
different laboratories, stipend market development and maintenance of existing
building of Agriculture. Rs. 450.00 lakhs has been kept as transfer of fund to
TTAADC for implementation of different development programme, renovation of
existing V.L.W. Stores including market development in TTAADC areas.
B. NABARD: An amount of Rs. 2100.00 Lakhs have been kept under
NABARD loan for development of markets, agriculture input store, installation of
Small Bore Deep Tube Well (SBDTW) to improve marketing facilities, agri input
distribution facilities as well as bringing more area under irrigation.
C. SDS: An amount of Rs. 340.00 Lakhs have been kept under SDS for
Construction of Cold Storage at Machmara of Unokoti District.
D. RKVY (Plan): Rs. 4000.00 Lakhs: Department of Agriculture is the Nodal
department in respect of RKVY Scheme. Department of ARDD, Fisheries,
Horticulture TTAADC. KVKs are also implementing agency. Fund placed to the
different implementing agencies as required according to their programme
approved by the SLSC.
E. SPA: An amount of Rs.500.00 Lakhs have been kept under SPA for
development of Markets, installation of Small Bore Deep Tube Well (SBDTW) to
improve the marketing and irrigation facilities in the State.
F. Central Assistance to State Plan: An amount of Rs.3401.00 lakhs has
been kept for implementation of different schemes like National Mission for
sustainable Agriculture , National Mission on Oil Seed and Oil Pam, National
Mission on Agriculture Extention and Technology, National Food Security Mission,
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Paramparagat Krishi Vikash Yojana (PKVY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee
Yojana (PMKSY), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Accessible India
Campaign, Improvement of Agri. Statistics (EARAS) and NEC etc.
G. Non-plan: An amount of Rs 13870.00 Lakhs has been kept under Non-
plan during the year 2016-17 for salary and wages components. Beside this, an
amount of Rs.334.80 Lakhs has been kept been kept as other than Salary and
Wages during the year 2016-17 for other activities.
H. Suspense Account: An amount of Rs. 6000.00 lakhs. has been kept for
procurement of fertilizer and seed etc. as revolving fund, but the actual
expenditure is incurred on the basic of release of fund by the F.D. on support of
treasury challan which are realized by the department.
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of
submission placed by the Secretary & Director of Agriculture of the Department, the
Committee made the following recommendations :-
1. Kishan Credit Card (K.C.C) Scheme should continue to be extended to the rest uncovered families.
2. The Department is to continue to introduce modern machines for
agriculture, training and demonstration.
3. The Department is to continue supply of seeds to farmers in time.
4. The Department is to arrange setting up of offices of the Supdt. of
Agriculture with posting of required staff on priority basis at Blocks
which are still uncovered. The Department will take follow up action.
5. The Department is to continue introduction of modern scientific method
for agri. products.
6. The Department is to continue to operate sale markets, cold storage and
cold chambers in the uncovered important markets.
7. Agri regulated markets should be enlisted by the Department for
effective monitoring and cold chambers should be placed at the disposal
of committee concerned.
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8. Markets located at block headquarters and other agri dominated markets
like Manubazar, Teliamura, Radhanagar, Rajnagar, Panbazar etc. should
be enlisted and covered by cold chambers for which feasibility may be
explored.
After Examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of the Budget
proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Committee
recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 27 for Grants by the House
alongwith the recommendations.
Sd/- Shri Sudhan Das
Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 28 OF THE AGRICULTURE (HORTICULTURE)
DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2016-17.
The Budget proposal under Demand No. 28 for Grants for the Financial Year 2016-2017
and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2015-2016 relates to the Horticulture & Soil
Conservation Department, Government of Tripura are as follows :-
( Rs. in Lakh )
Now, the Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on 02-04-2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary & Director of Horticulture of the
Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in
respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the Financial Year
2015-16 and stated as follows :-
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No.
Relevant Para/
Page No. of the
Report
Recommendations
of the Committee Reply of the Government on the Recommendations
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Rejuvenation with
improved variety
plants activities of
Department be
increased involving
SHG and Growers’
Society.
An area of 970 ha of old and senile plantation has been
rejuvenated during 2015-16 by the Department. But no
suitable SHGs & Growers society are coming forward to
take up rejuvenation in their old & unproductive
plantation though consultations are underway for
involving suitable SHGs/Growers’ Societies in the
production programme of orchards.
Particulars Revised Estimatet
for 2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand Fund for Total
T.S.P
.
S.C.P
a) Non-plan 3714.00 4114.00 --- --- 4114.00
b) Plan 1936.59 583.89 592.44 172.67 1349.00
c)
CASP/Other
than CASP
4154.54 2480.40 1478.70 810.90 4770.00
Total 9805.13 7178.29 2071.14 983.57 10233.00
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ii Page No. – 120
The Department is
to continue
production of
Horticulture items
under the land of
Forest Dwellers in
Large scale.
The Department is still continuing production of
Horticulture items under the land of Forest Dwellers.
The Department has decided to bring minimum 20% of the land of Forest Dwellers (Patta Holders) under
Horticultural Plantation. In order to extend additional
source of income to the Patta Holders, 1595 ha of land
has been brought under plantation with Horticultural crops during 2015-16 with the fund assistance of
MGNREGA & this benefitted 7975 Nos. of Patta
Holders.
iii Page No. – 120
The Department is to continue
Horticultural
Development activities under
Horti-Tourism
Scheme and the
Finance Department is to
consider allocation
of fund accordingly.
With a view to attract tourists towards aesthetic gratification through Horticultural activities the
Department is underway to support Horti-Tourism.
During 2015-16 the Department has taken massive
programme to beautify New Secretariat Complex, Raj Bhavan, Rabindra Kanan, Horti Research Complex,
Nagicherra through Horticultural activities to attract
tourists.
iv Page No. – 120
The Department is to continue restoration of unused land for Horti Plantation.
It is a normal part of Departmental activities to restore unused land for Horti Plantation every year. During 2015-16, 350 ha of unused land has been brought under Horticultural Plantation throughout the state.
v Page No. – 120
The Department is to engage at least 1(one) VLW against 2(two) Nos. of GPs for proper implementation of Horti activities.
The matter is centrally looked after by the Directorate of Agriculture. This matter has been brought to the notice of the Director of Agriculture for taking necessary action in this regard.
A: MAJOR PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT UNDER STATE
PLAN/CSS/NON PLAN PROGRAMME DURING 2015-16.
To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs. 9808.53 lakh has been
earmarked in the Revised Estimate (R.E) for 2015-16 under State Plan /Non Plan /CSS
State Plan : Rs. 1936.59 Lakh
Non Plan : Rs. 3714.00 Lakh
CSS : Rs. 4154.54 Lakh
1. Direction & Administration (Plan) : An amount of Rs. 260.00 lakh was kept for Salary (Rs. 200.00 Lakh ) & non Salary etc.( Rs. 60.00Lakh) under the Scheme for Direction & Administration under 2401 & 2402 Head of Account. Out of which Rs186.68 lakh expenditure was booked under salary and Rs. 60.00 Lakh spent under Non-salary.
2. Horti Research Activities: An amount of Rs. 120.00 lakh was spent out of total
provision of Rs 120.00 Lakh for production of hybrid true potato seeds, studies on
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green house production of vegetables, trials on vegetables, for introduction,
acclimatisation etc, production & distribution quality Mushroom spawn, production of
quality planting materials, training of field functionaries etc.
3. Production of elite planting material and Development of progeny Orchards: An
amount of Rs. 100.00 lakh was spent to produce 13.00 lakh of quality planting materials
in the Departmental orchards, improvement & development of 8 Nos. identified Govt.
Orchards etc.
4. Horti Development Activities : An amount of Rs 660.00 lakh was utilized out of Rs. 660.00
lakh earmarked for the following major activities:
a. 202000 Mango grafts have been distributed @ 4 Nos. per family for backyard
plantation throughout the state with a theme “Mango for All”. This benefited 50500
families.
b. 22500 Nos. quality coconut seedlings have been distributed @ 10 Nos. per family
throughout the state, which extended benefit to 2250 Nos. of coconut growers of the
state.
c. Distribution of 600 MT tuberlet to the potato growers for production of table potato
at 50% subsidy. This additionally covered 1000 ha of land.
d. Assistance was provided to the betel vine growers for creation & maintenance of Pan
Boroj @ Rs. 10000/- per 0.04 ha. This benefited 500 Nos. of growers.
e. Seed minikit worth Rs. 3000/- per kit for an area of 0.04 ha against off-season
watermelon was distributed among 1600 Nos. of beneficiaries to encourage
production of off-season watermelon.
f. Establishment of State Centre for Betel Vine with a view to production of quality
planting materials is going to be established at HRC, Nagicherra.
g. Farmers training on package & practices of fruits & vegetables at Agri Sector level has
been organized benefiting 16800 Nos. of farmers.
h. Agri/Horti Sub-Division level Horticultural Growers Forum cum Show has been
organized with a view to encourage farming communities to adopt new technology in
Horticulture.
i. 18907 Nos. Mushroom spawn has been distributed to the Mushroom growers at
minimum rate.
5. Soil and water Management: An expenditure of Rs 60.00 lakh has been made for run off
management through vegetative barrier/peripheral channel (200 ha), sand removal &
reclamation of marshy land (150 ha) & conservation of soil moisture by planting minor fruits (
200 ha).
6. Centrally Sponsored Schemes:
i. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) erstwhile Horticulture Mission for NE & Himalayan Region ( HMNEH):
An amount of Rs 2705.00 lakh has been received till date though Rs. 5500.00 lakh is the
approved budget during the year 2015-16.The activities earmarked for the year 2015-16
include creation of Private & Public sector nurseries-41 Nos ,area expansion under Fruits-1404
ha. , vegetable-3000 ha, flower-225 ha & spices-360 ha, Rejuvenation of old orchards-1500 ha,
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creation of water source-1522 Nos ,promotion of INM/IPM- 950 ha, Vermi compost unit-505
Nos, Pollination support through Bee keeping- 1704 Nos. and Farm mechanization- 1990 Nos,
Human Resource development-2150 Nos etc.
ii. Integrated Watershed Management Progrmme (IWMP):
An amount of Rs.1350.00 Lakh has been released by GOI till date out of approved
allocation of Rs. 5072.00 lakh for different activities like- creation of rain water
harvesting structure – 231 Nos., renovation/ restoration of old WHS – 118 nos,
additional area brought under irrigation – 256 ha, plantation including afforestation and
Horticulture- 182.69 ha, assistance to Self Help Groups (SHG)- 33 Nos. & providing
livelihoods to households- 1236 Nos.
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR 2016-17
To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs.10233.00 lakh has been
earmarked in the budget estimate for 2016-17 under State Plan, CSS & Non Plan.
State Plan : Rs.1349.00 Lakh
CSS : Rs. 4770.00 Lakh
Non Plan : Rs. 4114.00 Lakh
1. Direction & Administration (Plan) : An amount of Rs.268.00 Lakh has been kept for
Salary/Wages ( Rs. 204.00 Lakh) and non Salary including electricity (Rs. 64.00 Lakh)
under the Scheme for Direction & Administration.
2. Non-Plan Activities: An amount of Rs. 4114 Lakh is earmarked for different component of
non plan viz. salary, non salary, minor work, subsidy, others etc under 2401 & 2402 during
2015-15.
3 Production of elite planting material and Development of progeny Orchards: An
amount of Rs. 30.00 lakh has been earmarked to produce 5.00 lakh of quality planting
materials in the Departmental orchards & improvement & development of Govt. Orchards etc.
4. Horti Development Activities : Rs. 235.00 lakh has been earmarked for the following major
activities:
a. 32000 Mango grafts have been targeted to be distributed. This will benefit 8000
families.
b. 8000 Nos. of quality coconut seedlings will be distributed @ 10 Nos. per family,
which will extend benefit to 800 Nos. of coconut growers of the state.
c. Assistance will be provided to the betel vine growers for creation & maintenance of
Pan Boroj @ Rs. 10000/- per 0.04 ha. This will benefit 100 Nos. of growers.
d. Seed minikit worth Rs. 3000/- per kit for an area of 0.04 ha against off-season
watermelon has been targeted to be distributed among 378 Nos. of beneficiaries to
encourage production of off-season watermelon.
e. Farmers training on package & practices of fruits & vegetables at Agri Sector level will
be organized to extend benefit to 5000 Nos. of farmers.
f. Subsidy limited to Rs. 20000/- per ha for cultivation of potato using tuberlet will be
provided to cover 300 ha of land.
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g. Procurement & distribution of 142 MT certified seed potato at 50% subsidy will be
provided to the potato growers.
h. Agri/Horti Sub-Division level Horticultural Growers Forum cum Show will be
organized with a view to encourage farming communities to adopt new technology in
Horticulture.
5. Soil and water Management: An amount of Rs 6.00 lakh has been targeted to continue the
programme like run off management through vegetative barrier/peripheral channel, sand removal &
reclamation of marshy land & conservation of soil moisture by planting minor fruits.
6. Central Sector/Centrally Sponsored Scheme: i. Mission for Integrated Development for Horticulture (MIDH) erstwhile Horticulture Mission for
NE& Himalayan Region ( HMNEH): Rs 3000.00 Lakh has been proposed during the year 2016-17 for different activities like setting of
Private & Public sector nurseries-24 Nos. area expansion under Fruit Crops-483 ha, vegetable -
2924 ha, flower-297 ha & spices-345 ha, Rejuvenation of old orchards-195 ha, promotion of
INM/IPM-475 ha, Horticulture Mechanization-1000 Nos. Human Resource Development- 1684
Nos. seminar etc.
ii. Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) :
An amount of Rs.1500.00 Lakh has been proposed to GOI for different activities like,
creation of water bodies (2065 Nos.), Renovation / excavation of old WHS (654 Nos.),
plantation including afforestation & Horticulture- 2085 ha, livelihood support system to
SHG- 220 Nos. Micro enterprise & production system-9496 Nos.
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of
submission placed by the Secretary & Director of Horticulture of the Department the
Committee made the following recommendations :-
1. Rejuvenation of horticultural activities with seed / seedlings of improved
variety should be done involving SHG and Growers’ Society.
2. The Department is to continue production of Horticulture items under the
land of Forest Dwellers in Large Scale.
3. The Department is to continue Horticulture Development activities under
‘Horti-Tourism’ Scheme and the Finance Department is to consider
allocation of fund accordingly.
4. The Department is to continue restoration of unused land for Horti
Plantation.
5. The Department is to engage at least 1(one) VLW against 2(two) nos. of
GPs/ Village Committees for proper implementation of Horti activities.
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6. Number of VLW stores should be increased as per requirement and
activated for which, if necessary, vacant posts of VLWs / Agri Assistants
against the sanction posts should be filled in.
7. Cultivation of some vegatables should be so encouraged as to remain
available throughout the year. If necessary, off season cultivation should
be encouraged to cater to the requirement of people throughout the year.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission
of the Representative of the Department the Committee recommends the Budget
proposals under Demand No. 28 for Grants by the House alongwith the
Recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 26 OF THE FISHERIES DEPARTMENT FOR
THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-2017. The Budget proposal under Demand No.26 relating to the Fisheries Department,
Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2016-2017 and the Revised Budget for the
Financial Year 2015-2016 are as follows :-
(Rs in lakh)
Particulars
Revised Estimates
2015-2016
Budget Estimates for 2016-2017
Demand
Fund for Total
T.S.P S.C.P
a) Non-Plan 2466.14 2416.00 --- --- 2416.00
b) Plan 3330.22 1086.36 809.52 404.12 2300.00
c)CASP/Other than CASP
783.01 64.00 61.40 249.60 375.00
Total :- 6579.37 3566.36 870.92 653.72 5091.00
Now, the aforesaid Budget Proposal is under examination of the Subject
Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands
for Grants.
The Committee in its meeting held on the 2nd April, 2016 examined the Budget
proposals in details having discussion with the Special Secretary of the Department who
appeared before the Committee as summoned.
First of all, the Special Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken
in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2015-2016
and stated as follows :-
Sl .
No.
Relevant Page
No. 27 & 28 of
the report.
Recommendation
of the Committee
Action taken by the Deptt on the
Recommendation
1 2 3 4
1) 1st Point of the
recommendatio
n at Page 27
The Department is
to continue its
efforts for
arranging expert
training to fish
farmers /SHGs
/JFMCs for
commercial fish
culture and
Training to educated youths & fish
farmers/ SHGs/JFMCs members on
various commercial fish farming
technology is one of the priority
programme of the Deptt. being
implemented in the State on regular
basis . During 2015-16, covered 21935
farmers/SHGs/JFMC members under
effective training on commercial
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cultivation farming ,farm management etc.
including motivation programe
organized at block level in the form of
‘Workshops”.
Side by side, twenty-five fish
farmers sent to outside State for
exposure visit during 2015-16 with the
fund procured under central assistance
to state .
2) 2nd Point of the
recommendatio
n at Page 27
Construction of
cold storage in the
M.G. Bazar and
Bishalgarh market
be undertaken and
the department is
to ensure
completion of
works in a time –
frame.
Construction work of wholesale fish
market at M. G Bazar & wholesale-
cum -retail fish market at Bishalghar
have already been taken up by the
Deptt with the fund sanctioned under
NFDB and out of the aforesaid works,
construction work of M.G.Bazar market
is running in full-swing . The work of
Bishalghar is delayed due up-gradation
of old market done by us for facilitating
shifting of the existing fish market.
However, the Deptt would try its best to
complete execution of both the works
during the next F.Y.2016-17.
3) 3rd point of the
recommendatio
n at Page 27
The Department is
to ensure increase
of honorarium of
managers of
Matsyajibi Samabai
Samity shall not be
below the rate of
the wages notified
by the State
Government and
Finance
department is to
release fund for
implementation for
the same.
As per recommendation of the
Committee, the Deptt. has already
given due importance to increase
managerial subsidy/ wages against the
appointed Manager of MSS Ltd. to
support to the extent about 30- 40 %
of minimum basic wages as adopted for
PMCS / PACS based on the guide line
of Labour Deptt. as to wages.
Accordingly, correspondences &
persuasions are being made with
Finance Deptt (FD). Side by side, all
the concerned Fishermen Cooperative
Societies having water bodies are also
encouraging for production of fish
/fish seed through scientific culture
and thus to accommodate the balance
fund in excess to the managerial
support extend by the Deptt for
payment of basic wages required as
adopted for PMCS / PACS.
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4)
4th Point of the
recommendatio
n at Page 28
To use all the water
bodies in the state
for fish culture
adequate fund is to
be provided by the
Finance
Department.
Based on the recommendation of the
Committee, the Deptt. has approached
Planning & Coordination and Finance
Deptt for providing adequate fund for
facilitating coverage of more area
under pisciculture for development of
fish sector and accordingly, Planning
& Coordination Deptt has accorded
sanction for an additional amount of
Rs. 100.00 lakhs under Special
Development Scheme(SDS) during
2015-16 and the same has been
utilized for the purpose of pisciculture
based activities during 2015-16.
5) 5th Point of the recommendation at Page 28
‘’PONA BAZAR’’ at Agartala either be protected or shifted
This year construction work of Pona Bazar at Udaipur has been under taken by the Deptt. and work is in progress . However ,the said recommendation of Subject Committee has been noted down for taking necessary action for up gradation & extension of the existing ‘’PONA BAZAR’’ at Battala ,Agartala in the coming years by procuring required fund under RKVY or other sources.
6) 6th Point of the Recommendation at Page 28
The Department is to consider 5/6 ponds identified under Fisheries Superintendent for highest production of fish in order to create instance as
a model and for that follow up ‘Fish Mela’ may be organized at the Block level annually in one day for three or four hours.
As per the recommendation of Subject Committee ,the activity on “Demonstration programme on feed based intensive fish culture” in the farmers tank have been implemented in good numbers i.e @ 3 units in each block of the State during 2015-16 to create instance as a model with an
involvement of Rs 85.00 lakhs. It is expected that the envisaged minimum productivity target of 6000 Kg /ha ( i.e 960 kg/kani) would be achieved through application of increased rate of feeding and multiple stocking of stunted fingerlings due to implementation of the same. As the aforesaid demonstration programmes are implemented in the farmers tank by Fishery Assistant’s under the closed supervision of
Fishery Officer’s of the concerned Block and overall supervision of Superintendent of Fisheries ,it is observed that the culture are progressing satisfactorily in all the Blocks and most of the concerned farmers are confident enough of producing around one ton of fish from
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their pond by May –June,2016. The proposal for organizing “ Fish Mela” is under examination of the Deptt.
7) 7th Point of the Recommendation at Page 28
In Principal approval for the fund under SCA/SPA for fishery input may given well in advance by Planning and Coordination Department so that the Department can plan accordingly.
As per the recommendation of Subject Committee, a proposal for according approval of fund under SPA/SDS has been initiated to Planning and Coordination Department for according approval of fund in advance thus to facilitate implementation of fishery input based programme in proper time. Accordingly , Planning and Coordination Department also communicated sanction & release of fund of Rs 10.00 crores under SDS
with in time.
8) 8th Point of the Recommendation at Page 28
District wise and Block wise reward to the fishery Assistant be given for their achievement. Every Fishery officers and Fishery Asstt. be allotted at least one water-body for direct supervision which should have demonstrative effect.
Considering the fact that there is huge nos of vacant post among field staff in one hand and most of the officers/staff are overloaded with additional charges of work of nearby circles/blocks/subdivisions/districts etc. along with their normal activities on the other hand, the recommendation of the Committee for rewarding Fishery Asstt. on the basis of performance in different Distt in 2015-16 as well as allotment of at least one water-body for demonstration under their direct supervision , is under examination of the Deptt.
9)
9th Point of the
Recommendation at Page 28
The Department is
to ensure identification of blocks which are lagging behind in fish production and allocate fund for scheme to improve it.
Based on the per hector productivity
achieved during 2014-15, the blocks which are lagging behind in fish production have been indentified by the Deptt., these are viz. Jampai hill , Ganganagar, Rajnagar, Rupaicharri & Satchand blocks. As per recommendation of the committee, efforts have been taken by the Deptt. to enhance production of fish in those areas through encouraging farmers under Government assistance in the form of inputs , technical guidance and training etc.
2. Major achievements made during the year 2015-16.
The Fishery sector of the State continued to show high rate of growth in 2014-15.The total fish production of 65163.51 tons could be achieved exhibiting 6.37% growth as against production of 61259.10 M.T. during 2013-14. The per ha. productivity of fish from culture resources & per capita availability of fish from local production could also be
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increased to 2647 kg as and 17.61 kg respectively during 2014-15, as against 2581 kg & 16.81kg in 2013-14.
With the limited state plan budgetary fund including the fund received from Central sources, the Deptt. continued its efforts on implementation of various developmental schemes in 2015-16 and as a result, the expected production of fish would cross 68,000 ton with availability of 18.20 kg/capita fish at the end of this
Financial year 2015-16 . The statistical data in detailed regarding production of fish & fish seed etc. for the year 2015-16 would be available after door to door survey to be conducted by the Deptt. in the month of May-june,2016. Amongst other, some of the achievements made during 2015-16 are as follows :- i) Extended benefit in the form of seed & input support to 19887 fish farmers towards intensification of scientific fish culture in small water bodies. ii) Demonstration of various fish culture technologies have been provided to 2474 farmers for scientific utilization of culture resources for optimal production. iii) Encouraged 888 farmers for use of their non perennial water bodies in scientific manner. iv) 21935 Nos. farmer covered under effective training programme on various pisci- culture technologies and 20 farmers on preparation of value added products for their skill development. Site by site 30 nos. officials covered under refreshes training programme inside State and four Officials sent to out site State intuitions. v) 187 nos. big water bodies having an area of 589.83 ha. (2 ha. & above area each)have been brought under extensive fish culture. vi) Basic inputs for fish culture have been provided to 439 fisheries based SHGs covering an area of 140.86 ha towards entrepreneurship Development in pisciculture activities. vii) Stocked 98.62 lakhs fingerlings in open water bodies of Dumbur reservoir and other lakes, rivulets etc. and cage culture adopted being introduced in Dumbur Reservoir for enhancement of production as well as productivity of open water bodies. viii) Benefit in the form of prawn seed have been extended to 1520 farmers towards popularization of prawn culture in the State. Side by side , major part of the Pabda fish seed produced in Government hatcheries have been distributed among 740 farmers in free of cost towards popularizing its culture with other carps. ix) Assistance being provided to 28 MSS Ltd. in the form of Managerial Subsidy. Besides, provided basic inputs to 50 nos. of Societies for adoption of fish culture in 65.12 ha. area.
x) For quantum increase in fish productivity through use of “Aerator” in high tech fish culture, 100 nos. aerator are being supplied among the farmers .
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xi) 453.10 ha. additional water areas have been brought under scientific pisciculture including the water areas in forest land involving fish farmers/JFMC/SHGs/Patta holders. xii) About 600 ha. (provisional) water bodies are created/reclaimed towards resource development under MGNREGA.
xiii) 8 nos. IMC, FRP hatcheries are being installed in the land of fish seed growers of 8 District for facilitating production of quality fish seed by replacement of happa hatcheries. xiv) Construction work of 12 nos. inputs storage Centre taken up in 2014-15 have been completed during 2015-16, besides another 13 project works of inputs storage Centre have been taken up in newly Constructed blocks during 2015-16 and these are under progress.
3. The plan/programme and projects to be implemented during the year 2016-17 for consideration of the committee during examination. a) Activities proposed: In the next financial year 2016-17 implementation of major fish production oriented scheme would be continued with emphasis on the following to increase the production of fish to 71000 tons with the per capita availability of fish @ 19 kg.
Promotion of feed based intensive fish culture for optimum increase in productivity.
Popularizing use of aerator in fish culture for higher fish production from a unit area.
Utilization of big water bodies beyond 2 ha. area under scientific culture.
Feed & seed support for semi-intensive fish culture.
Utilization non–perennial water bodies for fish production on scientific
line.
Supply of basic inputs for scientific fish culture in small water bodies.
Fish culture in newly created & reclaimed water bodies.
Production of seed of high value fish & its culture.
Mass training & motivation programme for the farmers.
Diversification of aqua culture & qualitative improvement of fish seed.
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Encouraging seed growers to install FRP hatchery by replacement of happa hatcheries for production of quality seed.
Distribution of fishing materials to the fishermen.
Establishments of basic infrastructures for production and marketing of fish.
Reclamation of existing water bodies &construction of new tanks in private sector.
4) Proposed demand wise budget provision 2016-17 :
State plan budget including central assistance to state plan is the major source of fund to implement the programme of the Deptt. The development of the sector is thus mostly dependent on State plan budget . Based on the ceiling limit of fund, the Deptt. hereby proposing for favour of consideration of grant of the under mentioned budget estimate against Demand no. 26 -relating to Fishery Deptt during 2016-17 as per detailed given in the table below :-
(Rs. in lakhs)
Sl. No.
Particulars RE -2015-16 BE -2016-17
26 19 20 Total
1.
Plan : A) Divisible Pool i) Salary 530.00 420.00 59.00 32.00 511.00
ii) Non Salary
iii) Electric charges 6.50 7.00 0.00 0.00 7.00
iv) Transfer to TTAADC 145.00 147.00 0.00 147.00
v) State Share 58.72 48.88 42.12 59.00 150.00
vi) Pisciculture Development.
1000.00 435.05 371.07 193.88 1000.00
vii) Minor works 0.00 0.00 0.00
viii) Advertisement 5.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 5.00
ix) Grants-in-Aid 100.00 34.25 37.85 27.90 100.00
x) Others 80.00 39.18 20.48 20.34 80.00
Total of A 1925.22 986.36 679.52 334.12 2000
B) Non Divisible pool
i) SCA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
ii)SPA 450.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
iii) NABARD 405.00 100.00 130.00 70.00 300.00
iv) NSWS (CSS) 75.00 0.00 20.40 54.60 75.00
v) N.E.C. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
vi) SDS 1000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
vii) NFDB (CSS) 183.38 34.00 11.00 180.00 225.00
vii) Dev. Of Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture (CSS)
74.63 30.00 30.00 15.00 75.00
Total of B 2188.01 164.00 191.40 319.60 675.0
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0
Total of State Plan (A+B) 4113.23 1150.36 870.92 653.72 2675.00
2 Non Plan 2155.00 2416.00 00 00 2416.00
Grand Total :- 6268.23 3566.36 870.92 653.72 5091.00
It is thus requested that the budget proposed above may kindly be accepted by the Committee for grants.
After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of
submission placed by the Special Secretary of the Department, the Committee made
the following recommendations :-
1) The Department is to continue its efforts for arranging expert training to fish
farmers/SHGs/JFMCs for commercial fish culture and cultivation.
2) Construction of cold storage in the M.G. Bazar and Bishalgarh market be
undertaken and the department is to ensure completion of works in a time-frame.
3) The Department is to ensure increase of honorarium of managers of Matsyajibi
Samabai Samiti which shall not be below the rate of the wages notified by the |State
Government and the Finance Department is to release fund for implementation for
the same.
4) To use all the waterbodies in the state for pisciculture adequate fund is to be
provided by the Finance Department.
5) ‘PONA BAZAR’ at Battala in Agartala should be developed.
6) The Department is to consider 5/6 ponds identified under Fisheries Superintendent
for highest production of fish in order to create instance as a model and for that a
follow up ‘Fish Mela’ may be organized at the Block level annually in one day for
three or four hours. ‘Fish Mela’ at Melaghar, Gandacherra etc. where local fish is
abundantly available should be organized.
7) The Department is to take step to increase fish production in the blocks like
Jampuihills, Damcherra, Ganganagar, Rajnagar, Rupaichari & Satchchand Blocks
where fish production is low and such blocks should be identified for production of
fish.
8) The Department is to continue the process of construction of 7 (seven) fish markets
funded by NABARD and markets like Chebri, Madhupur etc. may be taken into
consideration while preparing next action plan.
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9) The Department is to persuade Finance Department after consultation with Planning
and Coordination Department for allocation of required fund for the sake of
effective implementation of fish production schemes.
10) Fish Market-Sheds should be constructed at Dhanpur, Murashingpara,
Barapathari, Baikhora, Lalsinghmura, Karbook, Shamukcherra in the Financial
Year 2016-17.
After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of
the Representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget
proposals under Demand No.26 for Grants by the House alongwith the
Recommendations.
Sd/-
Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 4th April, 2016. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly
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