Agartala, Tripura, 2nd of July, 2026 : A comprehensive roadmap is being prepared to ensure the faster and more effective delivery of Central and State Government welfare schemes to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across Tripura, said SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das while addressing a state-level review meeting of the SC Welfare Department at Sonar Tori State Guest House on Wednesday (1st July, 2026).
The Minister emphasized that officials and staff of the SC Welfare Department, along with other concemed departments, must play a proactive role in ensuring the overall welfare of Scheduled Caste communities and students. He stated that the Government is committed to streamlining the implementation of welfare schemes so that eligible beneficiaries can receive maximum benefits in a timely manner. The review meeting was attended by SC Welfare Department Secretary Deepa D. Nair, Director-in-Charge Bhaswar Bhattacharya, Deputy Director Pradip Reang, District Welfare Officers, Sub-Divisional Welfare Officers, and officials from the Education, Rural Development, and Public Works Departments.
Addressing the meeting, the Minister said that the review was aimed at assessing the implementation and outcomes of various schemes during the previous financial year and identifying areas requiring further attention. He noted that 34 Scheduled Caste communities reside in the State and reiterated the Government’s commitment to their socio-economic development, educational advancement, and self-employment opportunities. The Minister reviewed the progress of several key schemes, including the Prime Minister Adarsh Gram Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), Mukhyamantri Tapashili Jati Bikash Yojana, various scholarship programmes, the Nucleus Budget, and the status of boys’ and girls’ hostels. He also suggested organizing district-level workshops on the Mukhyamantri Tapashili Jati Bikash Yojana to enhance awareness and implementation across the State.
During the meeting. Secretary Deepa D. Nair highlighted various Central and State Government initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and development of Scheduled Caste communities. The proceedings began with a PowerPoint presentation by Director-in-Charge Bhaswar Bhattacharjee, who presented the achievements of the Department during the 2025-26 financial year. According to the presentation, pre-matric scholarships were awarded to 17,545 students studying in Classes VI to VIII, while 7,624 students of Classes IX and X received scholarship assistance under the scheme. A total of 20,094 students from Class XI to university level benefited from Post-Matric Scholarships.
Under the financial assistance programme for students pursuing professional courses, one-time financial support was extended to 575 students during 2025-26, while 354 students received assistance under the second installment of the scheme. The Department also conferred the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Merit Award on 7,172 students and the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Special Merit Award on two students in recognition of their academic achievements.
The Minister informed that under the Mukhyamantri Tapashili Jati Bikash Yojana, assistance was provided to 1,928 beneficiaries during 2025-26 for activities such as poultry farming, duck rearing, and small business enterprises. Development initiatives have also been undertaken for the Maharajganj Fish Market, Pecharthal Waterbody, and Batasidepa Waterbody, with a total projected expenditure of ₹72.78 crore. Financial assistance was provided to 27 families under the Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme. Development works are currently in progress in 33 villages under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY). The construction of the Pabiachhara and Rangamati SC Girls’ Hostels has been completed, and 119 teachers have been appointed across 32 hostels to teach core academic subjects.
The Minister also highlighted the implementation of the Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hostel Scheme, skill development programmes for self-employment, and loan recovery initiatives undertaken by the Tripura Scheduled Castes Cooperative Development Corporation. Officials from the concerned departments also presented updates on the progress and implementation status of various projects and schemes under their respective departments during the review meeting.
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