Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) - Aspiration and Tribal Development

Abstract

This study examines the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) in the light of the aspirations of the indigenous tribal people and development role in Tripura. Independent Tripura joined the Indian Union in 1949. The partition of India followed by communal riots saw a large influx of refugees in Tripura, leading to the marginalization of its indigenous tribal population. The creation of the TTAADC in 1985, under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, aimed to protect tribal rights and promote development in the region. The Council was vested with both legislative and executive powers and was meant to safeguard the socio-economic and cultural interests of the indigenous tribal people.
The study highlights the gap between the TTAADC’s powers, aspirations and development of the tribal people. The Council’s reliance on state government resources and its failure to implement developmental schemes effectively have contributed to this frustration. In conclusion, for the Council to effectively fulfill its purpose, a re-evaluation of its powers, finances, and administration is required to ensure for the overall development of the indigenous tribal communities in Tripura.