SubCom-I 2014-15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

1. COMPOSITION OF THE

SUBJECT COMMITTEE - I : (ii)

2. INTRODUCTION : (iii)

NAME OF DEPARTMENTS DEMAND NO.

i. Public Works (R & B) [ 13 ] : 1-8

ii. Public Works (D.W & S) [ 51 ] : 9-14

iii. Public Works (W.R) [ 15 ] : 15-18

iv. Power [ 14 ] : 19-33

v. Agriculture [ 27 ] : 34-49

vi. Horticulture & Soil Conservation [ 28 ] : 50-58

vii. Education (School) [ 40 ] : 59-72

viii. Education (Higher) [ 39 ] : 73-80

ix. Health & Family Welfare [ 16 & 52 ] : 81-90

x. Fisheries [ 26 ] : 91-96

xi. Transport [ 11 ] : 97-102

xii. Forest [ 30 ] : 103-108

xiii. Social Welfare & Social Education [ 41 ] : 109-117

xiv. Co-operation [ 12 ] : 118-124

xv. Sports & Youth Programme [ 42 ] : 125-132

xvi. Animal Resources Development [ 29 ] : 133-145

(i)

COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE

( 2013 - 2015 )

CHAIRMAN

Shri Sudhan Das

MEMBERS

2. Shri Mano Ranjan Acharjee 3. Shri Manindra Chandra Das 4. Shri Keshab Deb Barma 5. Smt. Rita Kar ( Majumder) 6. Shri Ramendra Narayan Deb Barma 7. Shri Shyamal Chakraborty. 8. Shri Jitendra Sarkar. 9. Shri Pranajit Singha Roy

SECRETARIAT Shri S. Bhattacharjee Secretary

2. Smt. L. Deb Barma, 3. Smt. S. Deb Barma, Deputy Secretary Under Secretary 4. Shri S. Chakraborty, 5. Shri S. Debnath, Office Superintendent U.D. Assistant 6. Shri M. Deb Barma, U.D. Assistant

(ii)

INTRODUCTION

I, the Chairman of the Subject Committee-I having been authorised by the

Committee to present the Eleventh Report of the Committee on the Demands for

Grants for the Financial Year 2014-2015 relating to the following Departments of the

State Government. Demands for Grants relating to the Departments of Public Works

(Roads & Buildings), (Drinking Water & Sanitation) and (Water Resources) / Power

/ Agriculture(including Horticulture) / Education (School) / Education(Higher) /

Health and Family Welfare / Fisheries/Transport / Forests / Social Welfare and

Social Education/ Co-operation / Sports & Youth Programme and Animal

Resources Development.

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 2013-2015 tenure which will expire on

25.04.2015.

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 utilise the Fund in developmental and welfare programme to a very

realistic and great extent.

4. The Committee examined the Demand Nos. 13, 51,15, 14, 27, 28, 40,

39,16,52,26,11,30,12,41,42 and 29 for Grants for the Financial Year 2014-2015 in its

Sittings held on the 1st, 3rd, 5th , 6th

and 7th March, 2014.

5. In the Sitting held on the 7thMarch,2014 the Committee considered the

draft Report on these Demands for Grants and adopted the same with

Recommendations for presentation to the House on the 10th March, 2014.

6. The Committee placed on record its thanks to the Additional Chief

Secretaries/Principal Secretaries/Secretaries/Joint Secretary,Finance Department and

other Officers of the Government and the 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 7th

March, 2014. Subject Committee-I Tripura Legislative Assembly

(iii)

THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 13 OF

THE PUBLIC WORKS (R & B) DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.13 relates to Public Works

( R & B ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015

and the Revised Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as

follows :-

(Rs.in Lakh)

Particulars Revised Estimates 2013-2014

Budget Estimates for 2014-15

Demand Fund for Total

T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 39053.39 42477.44 -- -- 42477.44

b) Plan 37845.60 15262.00 9098.50 4989.50 29350.00

C)CASP -- 21183.93 12628.90 6925.52 40738.35

d)) C.S.S. 3000.00 -- -- -- 0.00

e) N.E.C 8500.00 -- -- -- 0.00

Total 88398.99 78923.37 21727.40 11915.02 112565.79

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 1st March, 2014 examined the Budget

proposals in details having discussion with the Additional Chief Secretary and Engineer-

in-chief of the Department as summoned.

First of all, the Additional Chief 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 2013-14 stated as follows :-

SL. No.

Relevant Para/Page No. of the report

Recommendations of the Committee

Replies of the Government on the recommendations

1 (i) of Page-124 Construction of R.C.C. Bridges to uncovered areas has to be taken up by the Department and for that plan budget provision should be made available.

At present there are 93 Timber Bridges in state under jurisdiction of PWD. Out of those 93 Timber Bridges, work for RCC Permanent bridges either in progress or work order issued for 58 locations. The works are included in schemes like NABARD, ACA, SPA, NEC,

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NLCPR etc. In addition, a work order has been issued to Artech Consultant, Kolkata for preparation of DPRs at 18 locations out of which 10 DPRs have been received and tender already invited for works. For the remaining 17 bridges, sanction has been accorded from NABARD for 9 Bridges leaving only 8 bridges, which will be planned accordingly.

2 (ii) of Page-124 The Department to take up with the Finance Department for 40% up-gradation of Budget provision under PMGSY.

The issue regarding enhancement of budget provision for the year 2013-14 was discussed in the review meeting before finalization of RE for 2013-14 and accordingly Finance Department has enhanced the provision to Rs. 40.0 Crores from Rs. 30.0m Crores in RE of 2013-14 though BE for 2014-15 has been same as RE of 2013-14, inspite of demand of Rs. 45.0 Crores.

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Khowai to Manik Bhander and Manik Bhander to Kailashahar road to be made smooth trafficable as a whole along with Barkathal to G.B. Hospital road. Similar position be taken for Killa to Ompi road. For that Finance Department to effectively consider allocation of adequate fund, if necessary, in the Revised Estimates of the current Financial year.

Khowai to Manik Bhander:

The total length of road is 33.00 KM and entire length is black top. Normal and periodical repairs as per relevant system of PWD are being carried out from time to time to maintain the road trafficable. Manik Bhandar to Kailashahar:

The length of road from Manik Bhandar to Kailasahar via Saikarbari, Panchamnagar & Rajnagar Choumuhani is 39.22 KM. Except a portion of 500 Metres length, the entire stretch is black top. At present the road is being used for vehicular movement. Work order issued for maintenance of road near Saikar area. Barkathal to G.B. Hospital:

The entire portion of road for a length of 17.5 KM from Barkathal to GB Hospital has been improved by carpet road and fit for movement of behicular traffic. Killa to Ompi:

The road has been made through and further

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improvement is necessary for which about Rs. 3.5 Crores would be involved in phases.

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The Department to maintain its constant supervision to the quality of works under PMGSY for that the Finance Department be approached to release of necessary fund in the Revised Estimates of 2013-2014.

It is in-built system of PMGSY/ Bharat Nirman Projects for three tier Quality Management System and these are at Project Implementation Unit, State Quality Monitor and finally by National Quality Monitor. Regular inspection of works are done by those level and payment to the agencies against executed works are not cleared until and unless certificates of clearance is obtained from those level inspection. In addition, a committee consisting officials from PWD(R&B), Local representatives from Panchayet etc. was also constituted for the purpose.

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In new Sub-Division of Block Head Quarter there shall be staff quarters. For that the Department to take up action plan.

As such PWD(R&B) has not been given any work for construction of Quarters for those locations but the department has taken up initiatives for construction of Quarters at Karbook and Raishyabari.

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The Department to take effective step for expansion of road from Fire Bridgade to Kalibari connecting Airport road via Durga Chowmuhani along with Bholagiri road.

The department is planning for development of the road if sufficient land is made available. A proposal for construction of a roundabout near Kalibari junction point on Airport road is also being explored.

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The department to arrange specific fund for early construction of MLAs’ Hostel. For that the Department may take up the same with Finance Department and Planning Department

Based on the requirements, a drawing prepared by PWD(R&B), was approved in principle. A detailed discussion took place in the meeting of Committee on Estimates and House Committee, while few more suggestions were given and PWD(R&B) was requested to include the extra amenities/ facilities as discussed. In the Memorandum to 14th Finance Commission, a project proposal costing Rs. 40.0 Crores has been submitted under “State Specific Need” for due consideration by 14th FC.

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PHYSICAL TARGET OF DIFFERENT SCHEMES VIS A VIS ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2013-14 (UPTO DECEMBER, 2013) UNDER STATE PLAN.

Major/Minor Head of

Department

Name of Schemes/ Projects/

Items

Components Unit Physical Target (2013-14)

Physical Target for TSP and SCCP

Achievement upto December, 2013

TSP SCCP TSP SCCP

Total in

State

5054 CO on raods

OTPMGSY

Imp of State Roads KM 250 100 50 82 46 190

Imp of roads under 40% renewal of PMGSY KM 50 20 10 22 8 40

Box/ Slab Culverts Nos 10 3 1 3 1 7

4059 Buildings

Building functional

Building Nos 4 1 0

4216- Buildings

Housing

Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters, Barrack etc) Nos 50 18 10 8 2 16

5054 CO on raods

NABARD Major Bridges Nos 40 15 10 3 2 8

Minor Bridges/ Culverts Nos 35 11 5 4 3 11

Balley Bridges Nos 5 3 0 0 0 0

5054 CO on roads

ACA RCC bridges Nos 2 1 0 1 0 1

5054 CO on roads

E & I Improvement of roads KM 5 5 0 5 0 5

5054 CO on roads

CRF Improvement of roads KM 5 0 0 0 0 5

5055 CO on roads

SPA Improvement of roads KM 5 0 0 0 0 5

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After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of

submission placed by the Additional Chief Secretary and Engineer-in-chief of the

Department, the Committee made the following recommendations:-

1. All wooden bridges in the state be connected to R.C.C. Bridges with a time-frame. Finance Department to allocate additional fund, when found necessary.

2. For 40% upgradation of Budget provision under PMGSY, the Department to take up with the Finance Department during Revised Estimates 2014-15.

3. The Department to take all endeavor to get rest eight numbers of Road be completed satisfactorily.

4. Quarters at Sub-Division & Bloc Headquarters of important Departments be constructed on priority basis and for that Finance Department to release adequate fund.

5. MLAs’ Hostel be constructed in time-frame keeping in view the necessary facilities required for all relevant purpose & for that the concept of “Hostel” be dropped terming it as “ Bidhayak Nivas” with less Licence fee.

6. 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 necessary fund during Revised Estimates 2014-15.

7. The Department to take suitable steps towards selection of land and plan & estimates of staff quarters of the Assembly Officers and staff.

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 7th

March, 2014. Subject Committee- I

Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 51 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS ( D.W & S ) DEPARTMENT

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.51 relates to the Public Works

( D.W & S ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014- 2015

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013 -2014 are as follows :-

(Rs.in lakh)




T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 4364.03 3288.76 --- --- 3288.76

b) Plan 10457.80 3897.24 2323.36 1274.10 7494.70

c) CASP --- 10854.27 6470.82 3548.51 20873.60

d) C.S.S. 1193.48 --- --- --- 0.00

e) NEC -- --- --- --- 0.00

Total 16015.31 18040.27 8794.18 4822.61 31657.06

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 March, 2014 examined the

Budget proposals in details having discussion with the 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 2013-14 stated

as follows :-

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Sl. No.

Relevant Para / Page No. of the Report

Recommendation of the Committee

Reply of the Government on the recommendation

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1. (i)/Page - 21 Mini Deep Tube Wells of Small Bore have to be increased to double (1000 Nos.) of the target of the Department.

PWD (DWS) has given due emphasis on sinking of Mini Tube Wells (SBDTW) for covering small habitations where Deep Tube Well are not required either due to low population density or due to topographical conditions. During the Financial Year 2012-2013 PWD (DWS) has set a revised target of sinking 862 Nos. Mini Deep Tube Wells through out the State. Up to 31.03.2013, 494 Nos. Mini Tube Wells have already been commissioned, 119 Nos. are awaiting for commissioning, 131 Nos. are in progress & work order for another 231 Nos. Mini Tube Wells has already been issued. During the Financial Year 2013-2014 PWD (DWS) has also stress upon the target for sinking of 684 Nos. Mini Deep Tube Wells through out the State. Up to 31.01.2014, 346 Nos. Mini Tube Wells have already been commissioned, 126 Nos. are awaiting for commissioning, 163 Nos. are in progress & work order for another 105 Nos. Mini Tube Wells has already been issued. Department asses the importance of Mini Deep Tube Well and utilizing the source has covered many NC habitation as well as PC habitations through piped water supply by sinking Mini Deep Tube Well. Accordingly, Department has also targeted for sinking of Mini Deep Tube Well during 2014-15 – 952 Nos. with in the State.

2. (ii)/Page – 21 Remodeling of water pipe line specially in the Agartala Urban Area has to be done immediately keeping facility of installation pipe line to the both sides of the road which will also facilitate the inhabitants to take water line easily. Finance Department to consider allocation of adequate fund for this.

Urban Development Department, Govt. of Tripura is looking after the works of remodeling & extension of pipe line within AMC Area under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) Project & Asian Development Bank (ADB) Project. DWS is only looking after the existing water supply system including repairing & maintenance and remodeling in piece meal basis in extremely urgent situation to maintain the existing water supply system. The Urban Development Department, Govt. of Tripura has intimated that :- (1) Necessary steps has already been taken for remodeling of the water pipe line in North Zone of AMC under JNNURM. Similar activities are also taken up in the South & East Zone of AMC under ADB Projects. (2) As the DPRs of North, South & East Zone are approved for laying distribution pipe line in one side of the road, therefore, action has been taken

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accordingly for laying of pipe line. However, for providing domestic connections road cutting can be avoided by laying pipe line using trenchless method. (3) For the Central Zone of AMC area under ADB project a DPR has been prepared for remodeling of pipe lines which will be sent to the Ministry of Urban Development, GoI for necessary approval.

3. (iii)/ Page - 21 ICDS & Schools specially morning school to be provided with drinking water and sanitation facility by urgent basis within the current Financial Year (2012-2013) positively.

The list of Schools as was received from the Education Department has already been covered with Drinking Water facility during 2012-2013. Subsequently some new list of Schools comprising of Government School, Government Aided School & Madrassas etc. has been submitted by the Education Department. Out of 4790 Nos. Schools & Madrassas, 4730 Nos. have already been covered and out of balance 60 Nos. 3 Nos. are traceless and balance 57 Nos. are expected to be covered by July, 2014. Out of 9911 Nos. ICDS, 9346 Nos. has already been covered with drinking water supply facilities. Out of balance 565 Nos., works for providing drinking water facility in 150 Nos. ICDS centre is under progress and reaming ICDS centers will be covered during 2014-2015. Regarding Sanitation facilities out of approved project of 6833 School toilets and 6024 Nos. AWC toilets, 6650 Nos. School toilets & 7527 Nos. AWC toilets has already been constructed.

4. (iv)/ Page - 21 To make available of water supply through pipe line in all habitations of the State.

Out of 8132 Nos. habitations of the State, 4073 Nos. habitations have been Fully Covered (FC) & 3581 Nos. habitations are Partly Covered (PC) with piped water supply facilities. Department has prepared 3-Years Action Plan-2014-2017 for covering all the habitations with drinking water facility by all sources.

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PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2013-2014

STATUS OF WORKS AS ON 31.01.2014

DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (WING OF PWD) Sl. No.

Item of Works Status as on

31.01.2014

Target (2013-14)

Achievement during (2013-

14)

Remarks

1 Sinking of DTW

(a) Rural 214 Nos. 139 Nos. Abandoned - 24 Nos. In Progress = 31 Nos.

(b) Urban --- --- ---

2 Commissioning of DTW

(a) Rural 1301 Nos. 193 Nos. 60 Nos. In Progress = 105 Nos. Ready for Comm. =25 Nos.

(b) Urban 124 Nos. --- --- ---

3 Iron Removal Plant

(a) Rural (1) NRDWP 619 Nos. 124 Nos. 36 Nos. In Progress = 39 Nos. Ready for Comm. =7 Nos.

(2) NLCPR 66 Nos. 47 Nos. In Progress = 7 Nos. Ready for Comm. =5 Nos.

(b) Urban 84 Nos. 8 Nos. ---

4 Over Head Tank

(a) Rural 79 Nos. 1 No. 1 No. ---

(b) Urban 55 Nos. 6 Nos. 2 Nos. In Progress = 04 Nos.

(a) Rural 30 Nos. 18 Nos. 2 Nos. In Progress = 14 Nos.

(b) Urban 14 Nos. 3 Nos. --- In Progress = 3 Nos.

(c) NLCPR --- 1 No. --- In Progress = 1 No.

6 Small Bore Tube Well

(a) Rural 2617 Nos. 684 Nos. 346 Nos. In Progress = 163 Nos. Ready for Comm.=126 Nos.

(b) Urban 18 Nos. --- --- ---

7 Spot Sources (Mark-II/III, OHP, RCC Well, Sanitary Well etc.)

(a) Rural 27790 Nos. 1035 Nos. 858 Nos. In Progress =129 Nos.

(b) Urban 1801 Nos. --- --- ---

8 Laying of Pipe Line

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(a) Rural 8353.00 KM. 1214.00 KM 401.73 KM

In Progress = 106.14 KM

(b) Urban 1304.62 KM 50.00 KM 10.75 KM

---

9 Rural Habitation Coverage

(a) Quantity 8004 Nos. 1087 Nos. 303 Nos.

---

(b) Quality 3025 Nos. 704 Nos. 182 Nos.

---

10 School & AWC Coverage

(a) School (Rural) 4414 Nos. 45 Nos. 14 Nos. In Progress=12 Nos.

(b) School (Urban) 316 Nos. --- --- ---

(c) AWC (Rural) 8478 Nos. 937 Nos. 383 Nos.

In Progress=154 Nos.

(d) AWC (Urban) 868 Nos. 10 Nos. --- ---

PROPOSED PHYSICAL TARGET DURING THE YEAR 2014-2015

A. RURAL WATER SUPPLY

Sl. No. Item Annual Plan 2014-2015

Unit

1 Sinking of Deep tube Well with replacement 272 Nos.

2 Commissioning of Deep Tube Well 247 Nos.

3 Small Bore Tube Well 952 Nos.

4 Construction of Iron Removal Plant 295 Nos.

5 Construction of Spot Sources 2305 Nos.

6 Construction of Surface Water Treatment Plant 15 Nos.

7 Laying & Remodeling of Pipe Line 1861 KM

8 Coverage of Habitation Quality Wise 1690 Nos.

9 Coverage of Habitation Quantity Wise 1270 Nos.

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submission placed by the Chief Engineer of the Department, the Committee made the

following recommendations :-

1. Installation & commissioning of Mini-Deep-Tube Wells in the uncovered area be completed in a time-frame.

2. Maintenance of Machines of Deep-Tube- Wells as well as Mini Deep-Tube-Wells be given top priority and mechanism be formulated to ensure payment of electric charges. Finance Department to allocate additional fund for maintenance & electric

charges in the Revised Estimates 2014-15 so that supply of water system is not

disturbed.

3. The Department to consider increase of wages of pump water operators with proper training to them and endeavour to be made to regularize their services & to ensure providing of drinking water to ICDS & Schools in uncovered areas.

4. Department to positively consider supply of water through pipe-line to all uncovered areas of habitants of the state and to ensure keeping in stock sufficient pipes for replacement & extension whenever necessary. The Department also to ensure cleaning/washing of existing old pipelines whenever necessary.

5. The Department to 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).

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 7th

March, 2014. Subject Committee- I

Tripura Legislative Assembly

B. NIRMAL BHARAT ABHIYAN:

Sl. No.

Item Annual Plan 2014-15 Remarks

1 Individual Hose Hold Latrine (BPL) 40000 Nos. ---

2 Individual Hose Hold Latrine (APL) 50000 Nos. ---

3 Sanitary Complex 150 ---

4 School Toilet 1000 Nos. ---

5 Balwadi Toilet 1200 ---

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 15

OF THE PUBLIC WORKS (WATER RESOURCES) DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 15 relates to P.W.

( Water Resources ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial

Year 2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014

are as follows :-

(Rs. in lakh)




T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 6098.53 6567.10 -- -- 6567.10

b) Plan 7808.31 2981.10 1724.64 1389.87 6095.61

C)CASP -- 3181.22 1896.50 598.01 5675.73

d) C.S.S. 500.00 -- -- -- 0.00

e)NEC -- -- -- -- 0.00

Total 14406.84 12729.42 3621.14 1987.88 18338.44

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 held on the 1st March, 2014 examined the

Budget proposal in details having discussion with the 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 2013-14 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 No.131 Sl No. i of the recommendations

TheDepartment to Approach Finance Department to release rest fund to the liabilities in plan Head.

Finance Department has released fund according to available sanction under AIBP Central share, for corresponding state share and some fund under state plan AIBP-Medium. Rs.2193.00Lakh. AIBP-Minor. Rs.1995.47Lakh.

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2.

Page No.131; Sl No. ii of the recommendations

Mini Bore well with of 5 H.P. motor has to be utilized for irrigation to be extended to uncovered area in collaboration with Agricultere Department.

67nos.Mini Deep Tube wells, 2-5HP motors, are being done by Agriculture Department.

3.

Page No.131; Sl No. iii of the recommendations

The departments obligation to maintain the machine of existing irrigation scheme and for which Finance Department may effectively consider to release Fund.

Finance Department has provided Non-Plan fund for mentainance works during the Year 2013-14 for an amount of Rs.400.00Lakh.

4. Page No.131; Sl No. iv of the recommendations

The department to continue its endeavor for utilization of rain water of Howrah River.

Development could not be made to implement the DPR of storage Projects in Howrah river at Howrah&Champaicherra. Main problem is Delicacy in making land available for construction.

5 Page No.131; Sl No. v of the recommendations

The Department to take suitable step for storage of rain water to utilize the same in need for Irrigation.

The department has taken 23nos Storage projects for implementation, and making survey and investigation for more projects .The Department has taken action plan for taking up more 27nos projects in next 2(two) years.

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Page No.131; Sl No. vi of the recommendations

Deep Tube Well to be provided specially in the areas where other water sources are not available.

The department is doing Deep Tube well in the crisis areas. where adequate water is available. During 2013-14, 28nos. Deep Tube well have been Installed and Department has Action Plan to do 50nos.during 2014-15, and 48nos. during 2015-16,

7.

Page No.131; Sl No. vii of the recommendations

The Department to prepare a master plan for achieving Depth of Howrah river specially and similarly other important rivers of the state.

The Department has taken up a project for procurement of Dredger for deepening flow section at location of acute necessity. Forest department is planning for implementation of some catchment area development projects to improve flow section in the River, Howrah River Development could not be made for preparing any master plan.

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Physical Achievements during 2013-14 (upto January, 2014)

This year, till now new 11nos LI, 26 nos D.T.W Schemes have been commissioned.RemainingLI-15nos,DTW-34nos,&Diversion-9nos schemes are under progress.

New 8nos. LI schemes and 16 nos. DTW schemes 4nos. M.I Storage scheme have been taken up.

Gumti Irrigation project is on the verge of completion In Manu Irrigatoin project

water is being delivered 14.7km. From 14.7km to 19.00km, 80% work is

completed and rest 20% work in this stretch could not be completed for hindrance

caused by six land owners, which is under process of mitigation by local

representatives. In view of the constrain in availability of land, Government has

taken decision to proceed with the work beyond 19.00km after deliveration of

water up to 19.00km. The work of the Khowai Medium irrigation project has been

completed.

468 ha. has been brought under irrigation by PWD(WR).

1.00 Km of Anti-erosion works has been completed.

ANNUAL PLAN FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

To complete the Spillover continuing schemes of 2013-14 (L.I-15, DTW-34, M.I

Storage-19, Diversion-9 Nos.) are in different stages of progress.

To take up new 24 nos L.I, 58 nos DTW, 4 nos M.I Storage Scheme. Medium

Irrigation 2nos.

Emphasis will be given to complete the remaining works of Gumti and Manu

irrigation projects.

Action Plan for new irrigation coverage during the year is 4611ha.(AIP)

6.00 Km of new Anti-erosion works would be done.

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submission placed by the Chief Engineer of the Department, the Committee made

the following recommendations :-

1. The Department to continue to maintain the Machines of existing irrigation scheme and cover the command area.

2. The machines installed in the different parts of the State to be taken care by the Department for saving from damage and otherwise.

3. The Department to prepare a master plan for achieving Depth of Howrah river specially and similarly other important rivers of the state.

4. Utilization of rain water for irrigation be given priority by the Department.

5. The Department to consider the regularization of water pump operators to ensure their effective service and till then their wages be enhanced rationally at least at MNREGA rate.

Finance Department to consider allocation of fund in the Revised Estimates 2014-15.

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.

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala , Chairman

the 7th March, 2014. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO.14 OF THE POWER DEPARTMENT FOR

THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.14 relates to Power Department,

Govt. of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014 – 2015 and the revised Budget for the

Financial Year 2013 -2014 are as follows :-

( Rs. in Lakh )

PARTICULARS

REVISED

ESTIMATES 2013 - 2014

BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2014 - 2015

DEMAND FUND FOR

TOTAL

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 4146.38 4164.30 -- -- 4164.30

b) Plan 6561.00 2000 1600.00 900.00 4500.00

c)CASP

---- 1482.25 1045.19 553.81 3081.25

3) C.S.S 500.00 0.00

4) NEC 775.00 0.00

Total 11982.38 7646.55 2645.19 1453.81 11745.55


Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the House for

Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on 1st March, 2014 examined the

Budget Proposals in details having discussion with the Additional Chief Secretary in-

charge of the Department who appeared on the part of the Department on summoned.

First of all, the Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of the Department

informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations

made by the Committee during the year 2013-14 and stated as follows :-

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Sl

.N

o

Relevant

Para No.

/ Page

No. of

the

report

Recommendations

of the Committee

Implementation /

action taken on the recommendations

1 2 3 4

1 Page - 36

Para - (i)

The Department to

complete

construction of

additional unit of

21 MW new power

project at Rokhia.

For that the

Finance

Department to

allocate the rest

fund immediately.

Construction work of 1 X 21 MW Gas

Thermal Unit at Rokhia (Unit No – IX) under

SPA Scheme is completed and started

Generation during August – 2013. Finance

Department has also allocated Rs. 13.81 Cr.

during 2013-14 for the project out of total

requirement of fund Rs. 42.50 Cr.

2 Page - 36

Para - (ii)

The Department to

take effective step

for furnishing

monthly

consumption bills

to consumers at

due time regularly.

Continuous monitoring is done for serving

monthly consumption bill to the consumers in

time. In few cases delay is taking place due

to remotely located consumers in Rural

areas. Further some delay in Urban areas

also taking place due to implementation of

new billing system under R-APDRP.

3 Page –

36 Para -

(iii)

The Department to

ensure the check

of power stealing

and unauthorized

use 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

4 Page - 36

Para -

(iv)

Call-Center and

Section Office to

be increased so

that calls can be

promptly attended.

For that

computerized

billing and

The Department is taking necessary

steps time to time to open new Call Office

and Section Office considering the

requirements of consumers etc.

Computerized billing system has already

been set up in all the Sub Divisions.

Moreover IT enabled billing system and

customer care centre for online complaint

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Achievements during 2013-14.

Sl. No.

Name of work Present Status

1 Construction of 1 X 21 MW GTG Unit at Rokhia under SPA Scheme.

Construction works of 1 X 21 MW GTG Unit at Rokhia (Unit No. IX), funded by State Government is completed and commissioned during August – 2013.

complaint system

has to be

introduced. The

Department to

take step for

increase of staff

strength in the

section office and

call center

registration will be set up in phase manner

under R-APDRP for providing better

customer services.

The Department has also taken up steps

to provide required staffs to the call centers

for proper monitoring and time to time

maintenance and rectifications of faults and

restoration of power supply to the consumer

premises. In this regard, recruitment of

Engineer & Line-staff is under process.

Name of

scheme/works Sanctioned

Cost

Release of fund by FD, (up to 31st

March'2014)

UC issued up to

31/03/2014 Remarks

A NLCPR

1 Transmission project (Phase - I): 400 KV S/Stn. At Surjamaninagar (to be charged at 132 KV level) & infrastructure development , West Tripura.

7995.79 3166.33 3166.33

132 KV and 33 KV Switchyard in operation, balance work in progress

2 Transmission project (Phase - I): Construction of 132 Kv D/C Transmission line from Surjamaninagar to 79 Tilla Grid Sub Station.

950-81 753.02 753.02

Work is at the verge of completion

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3 Transmission project (Phase - I): Construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line from Surjamaninagar to Budhjungnagar Sub Station.

738.53 292.46 292.46

Line charged on 12.09.2012.

4 Transmission project (Phase - I) 132 KV D/C line from Surjamaninagar to Rokhia(30 KM and site development and Fdr. Bay at Rokhia) in Tripura.

1261.00 453.96 0.00

Work in progress

5 Augmentation of P.K. Bari Sub Station with 132 KV bay for termination of 400 KV line.

400.59 144.21 0.00

Work awarded in Jan-2014 and work is in progress

Name of scheme/works Sanctioned

Cost

Release of fund by FD, (upto 31st

March'2014)

Expenditure upto 31st March'14

Remarks

B. SPA

1 Construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line from Surjamaninagar to Monarchak.

2803.00 2803.00 40.43

Work in progress and scheduled for commissioning in June’14.

2 Construction of 132 KV D/C Transmission line from Monarchak to Rabindranagar Sub Station.

371.00 371.00 141.53

Work is completed and commissioned on Jan-2014

3 Installation of 21 MW GTG set at Rokhia (Unit - IX).

8500.00 5206.04 5206.04

Work is completed and commissioned on Aug-2013

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Name of scheme/works

Year of

sanction

Approved cost

Fund released

Actual fund

received by TSECL

Expenditure upto 31st

March'14.

Present status

C NEC

1 Augmentation of sub station capacity by addition of 1x20/25 MVA, 132/33 KV Transformer along with associated civil works at Ambassa, Dhalai District, Tripura.

2011 to

2012 442.00 336.60 336.06

336.60

Transformer erection and commissioning is complete. The work for erection of bay and breaker etc. is in progress

2 Augmentation of sub station capacity by addition of 1x20/25 MVA, 132/33 KV Transformer along with associated civil works at Mission Tilla, Dharmanagar, North Tripura.

2011 To

2012 382.42 287.20 287.20

287.20

Transformer erection and commissioning is complete. The work for erection of bay and breaker etc. is in progress

3 Augmentation by addition of 15 MVA, 132/11 KV Transformer along with associated equipments and civil works at Udaipur 132 KV Sub

2011 To

2012 360.98 274.40 274.40 274.40

Transformer erection and commissioning is complete. Construction work of control room building extension is in progress.

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station, South Tripura.

4 Construction of 132 KV Single Circuit line from Ambassa, 132 KV SS to 33 KV SS at Gandacherra

2012 To

2013 1207 1087.61 - -

(i). Survey completed (ii). Out of 147 nos. tower (line length 44.91 Km), tower foundation casted 54 nos. in non-forest land. (iii) Work is presently held up for forest clearance issuance

D RGGVY

Construction of 33 KV Single Circuit Transmission Line on 132 KV Tower Structure from Manu 33 KV Sub Station to Chawmanu 33 KV Sub Station.

372.42

Out of 71 nos. of Tower (line length 20.07 KM) (1). Tower foundation casted - 65 nos. (2). Tower erected - 49 nos. (3). Stringing completed - 11.545 KM

Work is presently held up due to Forest clearance issues. Forest Clearance (Final approval, phase – II) received for 6.775 HA. Work will be started very shortly.

E TSECL OWN SOURCE

1. Construction of 132 KV Single Circuit Transmission Line from PK Bari 132 KV Sub Station to 33 KV Kanchanpur Sub Station.

1275.00

Out of 113 nos. Towers (line length – 35.755 KM) (1). Tower foundation casted - 95 nos. (2). Tower erected - 71 nos. (3). Stringing completed – 9.385 KM

Forest clearance proposal for 3.2 HA is lying with MoEF, Shillong for conveying in-principal approval.

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RGGVY 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.172.15 Crores and expenditure incurred Rs.165.85 crore. Progress of works under RGGVY Scheme upto January-2014 is given below :-

RGGVY Target & Achievement

Item Target Achievement up to

January-2014

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

2. Construction of 132 KV Single Circuit Transmission Line from Gamaitilla (Teliamura) 132 KV Sub Station to Dhalabil (Khowai) 132 KV Sub Station

359.86 Out of 107 nos. Towers (line length – 30.4 KM) (1). Tower foundation casted - 105 nos. (2). Tower erected - 78 nos. (3). Stringing completed – 17 KM

Balance work is in progress

3. Supply, erection, testing and commissioning of 1 no. 20 / 25 MVA, 132 / 33 KV Power Transformer at Bodhjungnagar 132 KV Sub Station, West Tripura.

174.61 - Work in progress

4. Augmentation by capacity addition of 132 / 11 KV 1 X 10 MVA transformer with bay at Garod Tilla 132 KV Sub Station, Kamalpur.

260.24 Work in progress

Source of Fund Rs.1.00 Cr. from BRGF fund support and balance from TSECL own source.

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33 KV Line (Km) 103.62 95.82

11 KV Line (Km) 920.00 860.00

11/0.4 KV DT (Nos.) 1812 1802

LT Line (Km) 1704.40 1826.00

BPL service connection (Nos.) 1,07,174 1,04,854

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 :-

Sl.

No

Name of District Scheme Code No Sanctioned

amount

(Rs. In Lac)

For Project implementation by TSECL

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

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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

PHYSICAL TARGET OF 8 (Eight) NOS. 12th PLAN RGGVY SCHEME, TRIPURA.

Sl. No. Detail Unit Total

1 Un-electrified Habitation Nos. 569

2 BPL Service connection Nos. 89604

3 H.T. Line Km 2288.04

4 L.T. Line Km 3116.3

5 Distribution Sub-Station Nos. 2254

6 33 KV Sub-Station No 12

7 33 KV Line Km 131.7

8 Augmentation of Existing S/S No 4

9 66/11 KV Sub-Stn. No. 1

10 66 KV Line Km 4

11 33 KV Bay No. 12

12 Sanction amount Rs. in Lac. 31622.35

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PRESENT STATUS OF HABITATION

1. Total Habitations

9080 Nos.

2. Total Fully Electrified Habitations as on 31-12-2013

1301 Nos.

3. Total Partially Electrified (PE) Habitations

7110 Nos.

4. Total Un-Electrified (UE) Habitations (above 100

population) as on 31-12-2013 569 Nos.

5. Total Un-Electrified (UE) Habitations (below 100

population) as on 31-12-2013 100 Nos.

Draft Annual Plan 2014-15

Sl. No.

Name of the scheme /works Proposed outlay

Annual Plan 2014-15

I Generation

A Hydel Generation

Renovation and Modernization of 3X5 MW GHEP (Life Extn. Scheme)

1,500.00

Total of Hydel Generation (A) 1500.00

B Gas Thermal Generation

1 Combine Cycle Project at Rokhia 8,400.00

Total of Gas Thermal Generation (B) 8400.00

C Diesel Generation

Capital Maintenance of DG Set at Agartala, Udaipur, Ambassa, Kailashahar, Dharmanagar, Belonia and Subroom.

100.00

Total of Diesel Generation (C) 100.00

Total of Generatio (A+B+C) 10000.00

II Transmission & Distribution Scheme

A. Transmission

Sl. No

Name of work CKT Km

i) 132 / 400 KV Transmission Line (In Km)

1 Surjamaninagar-Rokhia Double 23 600.00

2 LILO of P.K. Bari-Ambassa at Manu Double 4 236.00

3 Surjamaninagar-Udaipur Single 40 300.00

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4 Kailasahar-Dharmanagar Double 22.5 24.50

5 Rokhia-Rabindranagar Double 25 300.00

6 Udaipur-Bagafa Double 28 99.50

7 Bagafa-Belonia Double 15 200.00

8 Rabindranagar-Belonia Double 40 400.00

9 Belonia-Sabroom 132 KV charged at 66 KV

42 240.00

10 Grid - Gumti via Baramura 66 KV Single 110 100.00

11 Re-strengthening 66 S/C Line from Grid to Rabindranagar via Badharghat

Single 55 100.00

ii) 400/132/66 KV Sub station Voltage level Capacity

(MVA)

1 Rabindranagar Sub-stn 132 KV (on-going)

132/33 2x50 800.00

132/66 2x50

400/132/66 KV Sub station Voltage level Capacity

(MVA)

2 Udaipur 132/33 2x25 1000.00

3 Manu 132/33 & 132/11

1x15 1500.00

4 S/S Augmentation & transformer replacement

a Kailashahar (Gournagar) 132/33 1x12.5 500.00

132/11 1x7.5

b Dhalabil (khowai) 132/33 1x20/25 200.00

c Mission Tilla (Dharmanagar) 132/33 1x25 300.00

132/11 1x15

d Kamalpur 132/11 1x10 600.00

132/33 1x15

e Belonia 132/66 1x30

500.00 132/33 2x25

132/11 2x10

f Tepania(Udaipur) 66/11 2x10 300.00

g Bishramganj 66/11 2x10

h Jatanbari 66/11 & 66/33

2x10 200.00

j Gakul Nagar 66/33 1x10 327.00

k Gamaitilla 132/11 1x12.5/15

240.00

l Sabroom 66/11 1x10 298.00

m Ambassa 132/11 1x20/25 200.00

n System Automation 1,000.00

Total of Transmission 10565.00

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B Distridution Scheme

a 33/11 KV Sub-stn (380.6 MVA) 1,500.00

b 33 KV Line (855 KM)

c Renovation of AAAC/ACSR conductor in 11 KV Line with Arial Bunch Conductor (ABC) within Kailashahar, Udaipur, Agartala, Dharmanagar, and Ambassa Sub-Divn. Installation and commissioning of 33/11 KV GIS Sub-stn. within selected pilot project area

1,000.00

Total of Distridution 2500.00

Total of Transmission & Distribution 13065.00

III General

Human resource and IT Management 225.00

Total of General 225.00

Grand Total 23290.00

Additional new Projects proposed to be implemented during Annual Plan 2012-13 & 12th 5 Yr. Plan 2012-17 (World Bank/NEC/SPA/NLCPR)

Rs. in lacs

Transmission Scheme

Transmission

2 Surjamaninagar to P.K. Bari (400 KV) Double 150

10655.00

4 LILO of Agartala-Khowai at Hezamara Double 5 200.00

400/132/66 KV Sub station

1 Surjamaninagar & Kumarghat Sub-stn 400 KV (on-going)

400/132 3X100

800.00

2 Bodhjungnagar 132/33 2x25 712.00

3 S/S Augmentation & transformer replacement

a 79 Tilla (Agartala) incl. Augmentation of all 33 KV bays

132/33 2x25 3000.00

132/11 1x15

b Badharghat 132/66, 1x20 400.00

132/11 2x10

c Jirania 132/33 2x25 1533.00

132/11 1x10

d Hezamara 132/33 2x12.5 1500.00

132/11 2x10

e Bagafa 132/33 2x25

2000.00 132/66 1x30

132/11 2x10

f S/S Augmentation Udaipur 132/66 1x30 200.00

Total 21000.00

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I. Rural electrification

15000.00

a) Under RGGVY Programme

Electrification work in un-electrified and electrified Villages

11 KV Line

L.T. Line

11/0.43 KV Sub-station

33 KV Line

33/11 KV Sub-station

b) R-APDRP

7000.00

22000.00

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. However, 75,456 Nos. of defective meters have been reported as on 31-

3-2013. Defective meters are being replaced in a continuous process.

All the Kutirjyoti connections are gradually being metered for proper energy

accounting. Out of 65,354 nos. of Kutirjyoti connection, 34,922 nos. have already been

provided with energy meters. All new connections including special drive connections to

BPL families are now being extended with meters.

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 6.30 Lakh we have

already covered 6.0 lacs in the Computerized Energy Billing System.

In order to reduce the technical loss the following actions have been taken :-

210 KM of 132 KV lines have been reconductored.

8 Nos. 33/11 KV new Sub-Stations have been commissioned under APDRP.

821 Nos. of 11/’4 KV Distribution Sub-Station have been set up under APDRP.

2759 Nos. Distribution Transformer Meters for transformer capacity 100 KVA and

above have been installed under ARDRP.

299 Nos. Distribution Transformer Meters for transformer been installed under R-

APDRP.

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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. 1979 Nos. raids have been conducted in the year 2013-14

and 31 Nos. F.I.Rs have been lodged and 6 persons has been arrested. The State

Government has already set up 8 Nos. Special Courts for trying offences under the

Electricity Act, 2003.

In Tripura the T&D losses are gradually has come down as under:

2005-06 - 41.45%

2006-07 - 36.69%

200708 - 36.08%

2008-09 - 34.94%

2009-10 - 32.69%

2010-11 - 30.44%

2011-12 - 29.73%

2012-13 - 31.58%

TSECL Planned to reduce AT&C losses to 15% after implementation of

R-APDRP within Project Area. Latest Status of R-APDRP

Part-A :- DPR of value Rs.35.19 Crores for 16 Towns of TSECL was

sanctioned for Tripura. Common IT Implementing Agency (TCS) has been engaged for

implementation of IT infrastructure in the entire NE States including Tripura. Common

Data Centre has been established at Guwahati while common Disaster Recovery Centre

will be setup at Agartala. TCS is executing field level implementation of IT infrastructure

at 16 towns in Tripura under Part – A schemes. As of now, all the required Satellite

Imageries have been procured from NRSC and GIS based Indexing and asset mapping

is under progress and is expected to be completed soon. Application development

process like design of Meter Data Acquisition System (M-DAS) and Metering – Billing –

Collection (MBC) process is near completion. TSECL completed Ring Fencing

(Boundary Metering), Feeder Metering and DT Metering of all the project areas as

envisaged in the project schemes. Data for preparation of base line AT&C report for 10

Towns have been submitted to TPIEA. Total expenditure incurred under Part-A is Rs.

6.02 Crores as on 12-03-2013.

Regarding Part – B (strengthening of regular distribution system) :- 16 DPRs

worth Rs. 165.10 Crores (out of which 90% will be financial assistance from GOI as loan)

as has been approved by the steering committee of MOP, GOI. Issuance of LOA and

Tendering process is in progress for the sanctioned schemes.

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Under 11th Plan R-APDRP Scheme only 16 towns have been covered which includes 23 Electrical Sub Divisions. As a result, these 23 ESDs will have modern IT infrastructure with new Energy Billing Applications facility including better customer care services. It is important to note here that modern Energy Billing Applications facility is of utmost necessity for TSECL to maintain its revenue oriented activities commercially viable. But, due to partial coverage under R-APDRP Scheme, large number of ESDs will be operating with the existing old Energy Billing Systems which is not in a position to provide the required services. The existing EBS needs immediate replacement with modern Energy Billing Applications facility. On the other hand, TSECL do not have required fund 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.


submission placed by the Additional Chief Secretary in-charge of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-

1. Mechanism be developed to ensure avoiding of delay in sending monthly consumption bill to the remotely located consumers in time.

2. Department to continue its action of frequent raids by vigilance squad &

inspection by departmental staff to check power stealing & book the miscreants who indulge in theft of electricity by hooking or bypassing the energy meter.

3. Prompt repair/replacement of damaged transformer and to replace the almost damaged electric poles to ensure steady & uninterrupted current supply to affected areas by the Department.

4. Strengthening and increase number of call center,Bill Collection Center and Section Office is necessary for prompt attending of complaints & for that the Department to continue its endeavour to upgrade the status.

5. Maintenance of electric line and post be ensured to avoid accident as well as interruption to power supply and to check low voltage.

6. The Department to consider extending of 3- phase line specially to all

Hospitals, P.S. & Blocs.

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 7th March, 2014.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 27 OF THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT


The Budget proposal under Demand No. 27 relates to Agriculture

Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015 and the Revised

Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

(Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Revised Estimates 2013 - 2014

Budget Estimates For 2014 - 2015

Demand Fund for

Total

T.S.P S.C.P

1) Non Plan 8211.36 8981.64 --- --- 8981.64

2) Plan 13728.52 4513.71 5902.75 3219.20 13635.66

C)CASP --- 10748.20 4382.90 2622.68 17753.78

d) C.S.S 330.36 -- -- -- 0.00

4) N.E.C 250.00 -- -- -- 0.00

Total 22520.24 24243.55 10285.65 5841.88 40371.08



for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on 1st March,2014 examined the Budget

Proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department

who appeared 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 2013-14 and

stated as follows :-

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Recommen-dation No.

Recommendations of the committee

Department reply

i)

Implementation of ATMA Project to be efficiently looked into by Department.

The Central Sector scheme “Support to State Extension Programme for Extension Reforms”, popularly known as ATMA, is governed as per the “Cafeteria guidelines” issued by the Government of India, where details of activities are laid down.

Agricultural Extension is to disseminate farm information to the farmers for adoption of appropriate technologies. It is also mandated for skill up gradation of the Extension functionaries for better management of Extension delivery mechanism to encourage the farmers in adoption of Agro production technologies.

Some of the activities under taken under the scheme –

A. For farmers:

1. Training – farmers are

extensively trained on

various production

technologies, farm

management, and concept

of group approach etc.

specific to their needs at field

levels for their knowledge as

well as skill up-gradation.

Besides, farmer-scientist

interactions, group

discussions, field days etc.

are also organized for

knowledge up gradation.

2. Demonstrations – training is

followed by demonstration in

the farmers’ field and the

result is analyzed and

presented to them through

field days

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Recommen-dation No.


Department reply

for their comparison and

knowledge up-gradation.

3. Exposure visits – in addition

to training, demonstration

etc. farmers are also

exposed to other areas

where the

technologies/practices are

already in adoption, so as to

encourage them to adopt

those technologies. The

exposure visits are within

district, within state and even

outside the state.

4. Mass media – dissemination of

farm information is also under

taken through mass-media like

Doordarshan, All India Radio,

besides printing of literature on

local languages.

5. Electronic media – farmers

success stories are documented

(Video graph) which are shown to

the farmers through Doordarshan

and also during the training, Krishi

mela and other occasions.

B. For officers and staffs:

i) Training – T-SAMETI and District

Training Institutes have been set up

for training of officers and staffs.

They are imparted training on

extension management, use of

extension tools, group concept,

training methodology, etc. besides

production technologies. They are

also apprised, as and when

required, about the approaches and

strategies of the Department

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Recommen-dation No.


Department reply

ii) for achieving the targets of the plan

proposal.

iii) Exposure visits – officers and staffs

are sent outside the state to expose

them to witness/learn about the

technologies/practices adopted

there and to replicate in our state.

Officers are sent to various training

institutes outside state to undergo

training on the topic relevant to our

state.

In addition to some of the activities, as mentioned above, which are under taken as per cafeteria guidelines; other extension initiatives taken up are mentioned herein under –

(a) Aman & Rabi Abhijan – massive

campaigns were under taken

throughout the state during Kharif

and Rabi seasons for awareness of

the farmers towards adoption of

recommended technologies. A well

decorated vehicle-“Projukti Rath”

was used for the purpose, which

has created an impact in the field.

This will be followed every year.

(b) Individual farmers are not in a

position to purchase required farm

implements. With this view, four

numbers of farmers group have

been supported through ATMA for

setting up of “Custom Hiring

Centres” from where farmers of

the adjoining areas will be able to

hire required implements.

(c) Initiatives have been taken for

entrepreneurial development to the

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Department reply

farmer groups for value addition of

their products.

The scheme is implemented extensively taking benefits of the scheme for agricultural development in the state.

Some of the major achievement during 2013-14 are presented below:

Item Target Achievement

Training of the officers and extension

functionaries

703 nos. participant

628 nos. participants

Exposure visit of extension

functionaries and farmers



Training of farmers



Demonstration 5464 nos. 5355 nos.

Farms school 73 nos. 65 nos.

Organization of field days

107 nos. 65 nos.

Farmers Scientist interaction

16 nos. 16 nos.

Information dissemination

through short film - 7 nos.

ii)

Kissan Credit Card (K.C.C) Scheme to be

uncovered peasant Families to be

extended.

There are about 468000 farm householders of which 96% belongs to small and marginal farmers with a poor resource base. The State is characterized by low input application due to poor resource base; low C.D. ratio and even lower ratio of Credit Flow to Agriculture.A target of one lakh was fixed for issuing K.C.C. during the year 2013-14.Despite the fact that the scheme of Kissian Credit Card was started more than a decade back, till

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date, as per report by Banks 441391 persons have so far been issued the K.C.Cs. The details of progress in K.C.C is given as under:

1. Status of K.C.C. issued in the State : The number of K.C.Cs issued in the State and the loan amount (up to December 2013) is given in Table below:

No. of K.C.C. issued

Amount disbursed (Rs. in lakhs)

2000-2001

1214 135.87

2001-2002

3072 378.33

2002-2003

5696 562.51

2003-2004

8039 848.21

2004-2005

12647 1515.97

2005-2006

11978 2041.20

2006-2007

14343 1978.21

2007-2008

19198 3304.61

2008-2009

27274 5401.11

2009-2010

30456 9520.70

2010-2011

50294 7988.26

2011-2012

114896 20815.6

1

2012- 126911 59094.4

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2013 5

2013-14 (up to December 2013)

93675 54835.8

7

Total 519693 168420.

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Agriculture Department has been proactive to facilitate issue of K.C.Cs . Agriculture Department extended support to banks by sponsoring applications for K.C.Cs every year. A door to door survey for identification of eligible farmers is being conducted by the department.

iii)

Introduction of modern machine in the field of State Agriculture, training and demonstration to continue.

The Department is conducting demonstration on use of modern farm machineries to popularize and introduction of modern farm machineries to minimize the cost of cultivation as well as to minimize the seasonal gap in between two crops. During the year 2013-14 demonstration on following farm machineries have been conducted in different locations of the State.

1. Manual Seed Treatment Drum. 2. Paddy Power Weeder. 3. Power Sprayer. 4. Brush Cutter. 5. Tree Pruner. 6. Mini Weeder/ Garden Tiller. 7. Electric Operated Chain Saw. 8. Fruit Harvester. In addition following farm machineries will also be procured for which the matter is under process. 1. Rotary Dibbler. 2. Four Row Drum Seeder. 3. Self Propelled Power Weeder. 4. Portable Rice Thresher.

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5. Self Propelled Reaper Cum Binder.

6. Mustard Seed Drill. 7. Seed Cum Fertilizer Broad

Caster. 8. Foot Sprayer. 9. Coconut Tree Climbing Device.

iv)

Use of Power Tillers and Pump sets by farmers are to be

encouraged by the Department with

subsidy to diesel in consultation with Food

Department.

To facilitate the easy availability of diesel to the farmers, the matter has been taken up with the Indian Oil Corporation and it was informed by the Sales Officer (RS), Agartala of IOC Ltd. that Kishan Seva Kendra(Retail outlet of Diesel) have already opened at the following places.

1. Gandacherra 2. Amarpur 3. Tilthai 4. Ramchandraghat 5. Boxanagar

The Officer has also informed that Kishan Seva Kendra (Retail outlet of Diesel) will also be open at Palatana and Damcherra shortly. Regarding fixation of subsidy as well as modalities to disburse subsidy amount the matter has been taken up with the Food Department. But the reply of the Food Department is till awaited. On persuasion, the Deputy Director, of the Food Department informed that in Ration Shop generally P.D.S. items are sold and diesel is not a P.D.S. item.

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v)

The numbers of Sale Markets and Cold Storage as well as

Cold Chambers are to be increased with

specific target.

The Department with its limited financial resources following development works in different markets in the State have been taken up during the year 2013-14 by arranging funds from different sources:

Sl. No.

Name of the Market

Amount Invloved (Rs. In Lakhs)

1. Sonamura Wholesale Market

102.30

2. Sonamura Retail Market

42.40

3. Bachaibari Market

79.75

4. Veluarchar Market

92.31

5. Hrishyamukh Market

82.75

6. Khayerpur Market 132.00

7. Machmara Market

80.00

TOTAL 611.51

In addition project proposal has been submitted to NEC for development of 10 Nos. medium Markets and 30 Nos. Primary Rural Markets. Project proposal has also been submitted to RIDF for development of 5 Nos. medium Markets and 40 Nos. Primary Rural Markets. At present there are 12 nos. Cold Storage in functioning condition in the state having 51,500 MT storage capacity. In addition construction works of 5 (Five) nos. cold storage are in progress. These are at Ambassa, Khowai, Udaipur, Amarpur and Belonia. Further, construction work of one cold storage at Dharmanagr have been withheld. 2nd

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vi.

VLW Store Cum Office in each Panchayat be

set-up in phase manner Supdt. Office

at Block level and Sector Office be Set-

Up.

At present Agriculture

Department is having 387 nos. Sub

Seed Stores in the State from which

Agri. Inputs are distributed to 1038

nos. G.P & V.Cs. The department is

trying to open new Sub Seed Stores

with its limited financial and human

resources. During last two years

3(Three) nos. such stores have been

opened at Manirampur, Ishan Chandra

Nagar and Bhabanipur.

Similarly 4(Four) nos. new

Agri Sector Office have also been

opened at Sarasima, Killa, Mungiakami

and Jampuijala.

Moreover, the re-

organization of Agri Sub-Division co-

terminus with Block is under process.

vii.

Minimum 5(five) farmers in a group

depending upon ten acres of quantum of

land are to be provided with Power Tiller with

loan in Subsidy.

The department is extending effort for

formation of farmers group having 10

acres of land to provide power tiller

and loan facility.

Till date four numbers of farmers group

have been supported through ATMA

for setting up of “Custom Hiring

Centres” from where farmers of the

adjoining areas will be able to hire

required implements for farm activities.

In future the same initiative will be

continued for formation of groups to

extend benefits.

viii. The Department to ensure timely supply of Seeds to farmers.

For arranging timely supply of seeds,

Department has taken up Seed

production Programme in the

Government Farm as well as through

Registered Growers in the State under

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supervision of Tripura State Seed

Certification Agency. Beside

Department field functionaries also

supervised the programme of seed

certification etc. for ensuing timely

supply of seeds to the farmers.

Department has taken up the target for

following seed production programme

during 2013-14 for timely supply of

seed to the farmers during 2014-15.

N ame of Crop Production

target (in M.T)

A ush Paddy 600.00

Aman Paddy 2335.00

Boro Paddy 1065.00

Total Paddy 4000.00

Kharif Pulses 29.00

Rabi Pulses 90.00

Total Pulses 119.00

Oilseeds 70.00

HIGHLIGHTS OF IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2013-14.

The Department of Agriculture took special initiative for planned

development of Agriculture in the State. As a result, there have been significant

achievements in the field of Agriculture. For exemplary work of supporting farmers

of the State and increasing foodgrain production and productivity, the

Government of India once again conferred Commendation Award upon the

State during 2013-14 for the production of foodgrains of 2012-13.

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Foodgrain production is anticipated to be increased to 7.64 lakh tons during

2013-14 against 7.25 lakh tons during 2012-13. Productivity of Rice anticipated to

be increased to 2965 kg/ ha in 2013-14 in comparison to 2800 kg/ha (2012-13)

which is a commendable progress in the cereal production, due to adoption of

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of Paddy cultivation, increase in

fertilizer consumption from 55 kg. per ha. In 2011-12 to 60 kg. per ha. in 2012-13

and adoption of Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) at optimum level of 33 %. About,

1(One) lakh hectare area would be covered through System of Rice Intensification

(SRI) of Paddy in 2013-14. At present, 37.2% of paddy area cultivated by SRI

method which is contributing 42.1% production in total Rice Production in the

State. On an average 18-25% more yield is obtained through SRI compare to

Conventional method.

Targets and Achievements during 2013-14

(Area in Lakhs Ha.) (Production in Lakh tons):

Crop Target

Anticipated Ach

Target Anticipated

Ach

2013-14 2013-14

Rice 2.763 2.603 7.912 7.484

Maize 0.077 0.045 0.102 0.058

Pulses 0.178 0.122 0.138 0.087

Oilseed 0.124 0.061 0.102 0.046

Cotton 0.016 0.009 0.024 0.014

Jute & Mesta

0.029 0.015 0.274 0.124

Sugarcane 0.014 0.01 0.767 0.496

To sustain the development of Agriculture in Tripura, new intervention has

also been 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 such as Crop Diversification through Pulses, Oilseeds, vegetables &

other Crops. Timely Sowing /Transplanting of Boro Paddy, Application of Lime for

amelioration of Acid Soils, Productivity enhancement through adoption of Pulse

Based Crop Rotation, setting up of Mini Modern Rice Mill.

The State has also given special thrust for issuing of Ksan Credit Cards

(KCC) by the Banks and during current financial year (2013-14), about 1,00,000

nos. KCCs would be issued.

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IMPORTANT PROGRAMMES PLANNED TO BE

IMPLEMENTED IN 2014-2015:

Proposed Target for 2014-15

Crop

Area Target ( in Lakhs Ha. )

Production Target ( in Lakh tons)

2014-15 2014-15

Rice 2.783 8.253

Maize 0.116 0.154

Pulses 0.221 0.177

Oilseed 0.147 0.131

Cotton 0.016 0.025

Jute & Mesta 0.03 0.306

Sugarcane 0.015 0.838

To achieve these targets following strategies will be adopted during 2014-

15 to sustain the development of Agriculture in Tripura and Productivity

Enhancement:

a. Production of Quality Certified Paddy Seed of Paddy, pulses and Oilseeds

b. Promotion of SRI method of Paddy cultivation in about one lakhs ha.

c. Optimum level of SRR (Seed Replacement Rate) @33% in paddy and

Varietal replacement would be continued.

d. Promotion of Integrated Plant Nutrient Management ( Optimum use of

Chemical & Bio-fertilizer, Micronutrient etc)

Besides above interventions 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:

a. Crop Diversification in Seasonal Rice Fallow through which Area Increase

in Pulses, Oilseeds, vegetables & other Crops in 73,000 ha in phase

manner.

b. Timely Sowing /Transplanting of Boro Paddy .

c. Application of Lime for amelioration of Acid Soils

d. Productivity enhancement through adoption of Pulse Based Crop Rotation.

e. Installation of Mini Modern Rice Mill (2 ton/ hour) supported with boiling of

16 ton paddy per day capacity Partially Boiling unit in each Agri Subdivision

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in phase manner to minimize milling loss which is at present 10-15 % (

Paddy to Rice).

f. Popularization of rapid composting (45-60 Days) method at farm household

level by using green biomass only to meet up the scarcity of Organic

manure which is essential for management of Soil Health and fertility and

present level of productivity.

g. Tapping of Ground Water Potential – installation of (1081 no) mini deep

tube well – to provide Irrigation facilities in 5,000 ha at farm household level

h. Promotion of organic farming especially in Local aromatic Rice and Local

aromatic Moong (Greeen gram)

i. Convergence with Integrated Watershed Management Project / Approach

and Forest Department activities for efficient use of water area created- for

promotion of Pulses and Oilseed cultivation

j. Promotion of Farm Mechanization to the farmers on subsidy.

k. Introduction of Stress Tolerant varieties of Paddy for Flood prone/ Flash

flood areas.

l. Production of Quality certified seeds of recently developed High Yielding

Varieties of different pulses and Oilseed crops.

m. Strengthening of Agricultural market infrastructure and network .

At present there are 12 nos. Cold Storages in the State with a storing

capacity of 51,500 MT. In addition, construction of 5(five) nos. more cold storage

are in progress.

During 2013-14, about 93675 nos. Kisan Credit Cards were issued to the

farmers with the involvement of Rs. 54835.87 Lakhs up to December 2013.

Detaille door to door survey work is in progress to identify the eligible farmers so

that all the eligible farmers can be covered under KCC in phase manner.

Scheme wise Proposed outlay during during 2014-15

A. State Plan (Divisible Pool) : An amount of Rs. 7842.54 lakhs has been

provided under State Plan for implementation of Crop Husbandry including

administrative cost like cost of fuel, stationary articles,

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B. electricity charge, publication etc. In respect of development activities the

major 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 buildings of Agriculture

department, construction of S.A. office, V.L.W stores etc. This is including

Rs. 300.00 lakhs kept as transfer of fund to TTAADC for implementation of

different development programme, renovation of existing V.L.W. Stores

including market development.

C. NABARD: An amount of Rs. 1361.92 Lakhs have been kept under

NABARD Loan for development of Markets, Agricultural Inputs Store to

improve the agri input distribution facilities as well as marketing facilities.

D. RKVY (Plan) Rs. 8000.00 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. 859.03 Lakhs have been kept under SPA for

development of Markets, to improve the marketing facilities in the State.

F. SCA: An amount of Rs. 1.00 Lakhs have been kept under SCA during

2014-15.

G. Central Assistance to State Plan: An amount of Rs. 4824.95 Lakhs has

been kept for implementation of different schemes like National Mission for

sustainable Agriculture, National Oil Seed and Palm Mission, National

Mission on Agriculture Extension and Technology, National Food Security

Mission, NLCPR and NEC.

H. Non-Plan : An amount of Rs. 8900.56 Lakhs has been kept under Non-Plan

during the year 2014-15 for Salary and Wages component. Beside

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this an amount of Rs.81.08 Lakhs has been kept under Non-Plan other than

Salary and Wages during the year 2014-15 for other activities.

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 basis of release of fund by the F.D. on support

of treasury challan which are realized by the department..


submission placed by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee

made the following recommendations :-

1. ATMA project be efficiently implemented by reshuffling the ATMA Committees wherever necessary and for that the Department to continue its action.

2. Kissan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to be extended to rest uncovered families.

3. The Department to continue its performance towards introduction of modern machine for agriculture, training as well as demonstration.

4. Supply of seeds to farmers in time be ensured by the Department.

5. Sale markets, cold storage and cold chambers to be operated in the uncovered areas.

6. The Department to introduce modern scientific method for production of specific agri-product throughout the year.

7. VLW Store-cum-Office in each Panchayat be set-up in phase manner, Supdt. Office at Bloc level and Sector Office be set-up with 4/5 Panchayats.

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 7th March, 2014. 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 2014-15.

The Budget proposal under Demand No. 28 for Grants for the Financial Year 2014-2015

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 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 1st March, 2014 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 Financial

Year 2013-14 and stated as follows :-

Sl.

No.

Recommendations of the Committee Reply of the Government on the

Recommendations

i

The Department to further Encourage

Commercial production of Mango,

Musambi, Banana and specially Orange

and variety of Mango for the new plantation

are to be increased.

1. Necessary efforts have been

taken to increase area &

production of Mango, Banana,

Orange and Mosambi in the

State. During the year 2013-14

an area of 1304 ha, 762 ha,

726 ha & 1157 ha have

additionally been brought under

cultivation with Mango, Mosambi

Particulars Revised Budget

for 2013-2014



T.S.P

.

S.C.P

a) Non-plan 1727.70 1912.12 --- --- 1912.12

b) Plan 2343.14 1142.00 904.40 425.02 2471.42

c) CASP --- 5109.00 3107.00 1804.00 10020.00

d) C.S.S --- --- --- --- 0.00

e) N.E.C --- --

-

--- --- 0.00

Total 4070.84 8163.12 4011.40 2229.02 14403.54

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Orange and banana respectively.

ii Production of ‘Sabri Banana’ with modern

technology is to be encouraged.

As a part of protection and promotion of Tripura variety of ‘Sabri Banana’, the protocol for micro propagation of the original type of Sabri banana has been standardized & propagation process is going on in HRC, Nagicherra.

iii Specific Biotechnology Lab is required in Tripura. The Department to consider setting –up of such Lab.

1. The Directorate of Horticulture &

Soil Conservation, Tripura is

running a Tissue Culture Lab. at

Horticultural Research Complex,

Nagicherra with the production

capacity of 50,000 plantlets per

annum.

2. A new T.C. Laboratory, has been set up at HRC, Nagicherra with the fund of RKVY for production of about 2.5 lakh plant lets per annum.

iv

The Department to continue its

performance widely for rejuvenation with

improved variety plants involving SSG and

Growers Society.

1. Action has already been taken to

develop 33 Govt. Orchards with

the following activities under the

fund of RKVY(Rs.330.95 Lakh):

Replanting of mother block

374.71 ha

Development of nursery area

22.91 ha

Excavation of WHR 32 Nos.

Development of irrigation facilities

30.50 ha

Installation of mini deep / shallow

tube well 24 Nos.

Poly shed / green house 30 Nos.

Potting shed 15 Nos.

Labour shed 5 Nos.

Over head Tank 5 Nos.

Consultations are underway for

involving suitable SHGs/Growers’

Societies in the production

programme of the orchards.

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v

Horticulture production be activated more

under land of Forest dwellers Right Act,

2005.

1. To create additional source of

income for the Patta holders in

FRA areas- during 2013-14

(Upto Dec’13), 3226 ha area has

been brought under cultivation

with Horti Plantation which have

benefitted 7357 families.

2. During 2014-15, 4800 ha area

has been targeted to cover with

different horticultural crops in

FoRA areas under State plan &

MGNREGA with identified 13

perennial & semi perennial

horticultural crops viz Mango,

Litchi, Guava, Mosambi, Orange,

Lime/ Lemon, Jackfruit, Coconut,

Arecanut, Cashewnut, Banana,

Papaya, & Pineapple.

vi)

The Department to ensure timely supply of

seed to the farmers according to their

actual need.

1. The Department is always in

the processes of supplying

the different Vegetable seeds

according to the demand of

the farmers , as per the

suitability of Agro climatic

zone of Tripura keeping in

view that farmers can take

the advantage of early

market.

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Achievement made during the year 2013 – 14 A: MAJOR PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT UNDER STATE PLAN/CSS/NON PLAN PROGRAMME DURING 2013-14.

To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs. 4070.84 lakh

has been earmarked in the Revised Estimate (R.E) for 2013-14 under State Plan /Non

Plan /CSS

State Plan : Rs.2343.14 Lakh

Non Plan : Rs.1727.70Lakh

1. Direction & Administration (Plan): An amount of Rs. 215.17 lakh was kept for Salary (Rs. 112.59 Lakh ) & Non Salary etc.( Rs. 102.58 Lakh) under the Scheme for Direction & Administration under 2401 & 2402 Head of Account. Out of which Rs 113.343 lakh expenditure was booked under salary and Rs 29.354 Lakh spent under Non- salary.

2. Horti Research Activities : An amount of Rs. 22.688 lakh was spent out of total

provision of Rs 50.00 Lakh for conducting 48 nos. trials / experiments on

fruits, plantation crops, spices & vegetables, production of TPS-200 Kg,

production of foundation seeds of vegetable- 2 Ha, besides conducting crop

specific training to nos. field functionaries etc.(120 Nos)

3. Production of elite planting material and Development of progeny

Orchards: An amount of Rs. 150.00 lakh was earmarked to produce 20.00 lakh

quality planting materials in the Departmental orchards, maintenance of

functioning 49 Nos departmental Orchards &farm. An expenditure of Rs 68.00

lakh made during the year.

4. Horti Development Activities : An amount of Rs 312.11 lakh was utilized out

of Rs. 1100.00 lakh earmarked for the following major activities:

i. Assistance for cultivation of vegetable including in the land of FRA

area: 684 ha area has been brought under the vegetable crops and in

addition in seasonal fallows, 365 ha area were brought under cultivation

of different summer vegetable under state plan.

ii. Assistance for cultivation of Root & Tuber Crops: Assistance have

been provided to cultivate 445.12 ha Root & Tuber Crops during the year.

iii. Distribution of Seed Mini kits: 1407 Nos Mini kits of improved / Hybrid

vegetables comprising of broccoli, garden pea & water melon were

distributed among the progressive vegetables growers in the state.

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iv. Assistance for betel vine cultivation: Assistance has been provided to

the betel vine growers in 40.7 ha area.

v. Demonstration in cultivation of horti crops in seasonal fallows: 40

demonstration were given in different parts in the state to encourage

cultivation of horti crops in seasonal fallows.

vi. Cultivation of Off season popular vegetables: Cultivation of summer

water melon & summer radish were cultivated in 53 ha & 70 Ha

respectively.

vii. Development of new cluster of vegetables: New cluster of vegetables

@ 5 ha each with colocasia (11 nos.) & Chilli(14 nos) were developed in

the state during this year.

viii. Soil and water management : An expenditure of Rs 18.84 lakh was

made out of fund released amount of Rs.40.00 lakh and achievement

made for removal of sand / desiltation of affected cultivated land( 49 ha)

construction of check dam (48 Nos) and re-excavation of peripheral

channel(67 Ha).

5. Outside budget

i. Horticulture Mission for NE& Himalayan Region ( HMNEH): Rs 4480.00 lakh was received during the year 2013-14 for different activities like

setting of Private & public sector nurseries-20 Nos ,area expansion under Fruits-

4105 ha. , Vegetable- 5050 ha, flower-225 ha & spices-365 ha, Rejuvenation of

old Orchards-470 ha, Creation of water source-155 Nos , Promotion of

INM/IPM-1350 ha, Vermi Compost unit-682 Nos, , Human Resource

Development-8850 Nos etc.

ii. Integrated Watershed Management Programme : An amount of Rs.4780.00 Lakh was released by GOI & Rs. 358.00 lakh by the

state Government for different activities like- institutional arrangement & Capacity building, watershed development works, livelihood activities for asset less persons, entry point activities etc. 293 nos. entry point activities, 1152 ha. Watershed Dev. works, 326 nos. Livelihood activities, 2007 nos. Production systems & microenterprise & 353 nos. institutional arrangements and capacity building were achieved during the year.

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B: Budget : STATEMENT SHOWING SCHMEWISE HEADWISE THE MAJOR HEAD OF ACCOUNT/DEMAND WISE ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2013-2014 (Rs. in Lakh)

SL No.

Name of the Schemes

RE 2013-

14

Release 2013-14

Expenditure during 2013-14

D- 19 D- 20 D-28 Total

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1) Divisible Pool.

A 2401 – Horticulture.

i. Direction & Adm.( Salary)

112.59 113.343 10.598 - 102.745 113.343

ii Direction & Adm.(Non-

Salary) 102.58 34.33 19.278 2.206 7.87 29.354

iii. Horti.

Research at Nagicherra

50.00 26.50 7.343 4.065 11.28 22.688

iv

Production of planting mat,

& Dev. of Progeny Orchard

150.00 120.00 41.789 3.416 22.774 67.979

v. Dev. of Horti.

in Tripura 1100.00 840.00 98.50 64.552 149.057 312.109

Sub-Total of A (2401)

1515.17 1134.173 177.508 74.239 293.726 545.473

B 2402 – Soil

Conservation.

i. Direction &

Adm.( salary)

20.00 13.914 0.00 0.00 13.914 13.914

ii Direction & Adm.( Non-

salary) 12.17 12.17 6.505 0.938 2.257 9.694

iii. Soil & Water Management

in Tripura. 50.00 40.00 12.70 1.55 4.59 18.84

Sub-Total of B (2402)

82.17 66.084 19.205 2.488 20.755 42.448

Total of 2401+ 2402 *

1597.34 1208.257 196.713 76.727 314.481 587.921

C 5456-

PSU(THCL) 120.00 69.00 21.39 11.73 35.88 69.00

D State share & Contribution.

619.80 358.98654 116.69356 61.02771 181.2652

7 358.9865

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Plan Programme and any project to be implemented during the

year 2014 – 15 for consideration of the Committee during examination.

PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR 2014-15 To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs. 14403.54 lakh

has been earmarked in the budget estimate for 2014-1 under State Plan & Non Plan.

State Plan : Rs. 12491.42Lakh

Non Plan : Rs. 1912.12 Lakh

1. Direction & Administration (Plan): An amount of Rs.245.42 Lakh has been kept

for Salary/Wages and non Salary including electricity under the Scheme for

Direction & Administration.

2. Horti Research Activities: An amount of Rs. 60.00 lakh have been earmarked to

conduct trails (60 Nos.) on introduction, acclimatization, cultivation, evaluation of

different Horti crops & Production of hybrid TPS in 2 ha atreas.. Besides,

programme like Production of foundation seed of promising vegetables (2Ha),

E Major Work 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Sub- Total of C,D & E

2343.14 1628.24354 334.79656 149.48471 531.6262

7 1015.907

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Total of Divisible Pool.

2343.14 1628.24354 334.79656 149.48471 531.62627 1015.90754

2) Non-Divisible Pool

i. W.D.P.S.C.A -

Total of Non-

Divisible Pool

-

Total of

State – Plan. 2343.14 1628.24354 334.79656 149.48471 531.62627 1015.90754

Non-Plan

i. 2401 & 2402-

(Salary). 1614.45 1387.471 1387.471 1387.471

ii. 2401& 2402 ( Non-Salary)

113.25 113.25 113.25 -

iii Minor Work -

iv Procurement of Seedling

Total of Non-Plan. 1727.70 1500.721 1500.721

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mushroom spawn (Rs. 0.20 Lakh) and crop specific training of field functionaries

(400 Nos.) at HRC, Nagicherra are also earmarked.

3. Production of elite planting material and Development of progeny Orchards:

An amount of Rs. 150.00lakh has been earmarked to produce 22 lakh quality

planting materials in the Departmental orchards and maintenance of 49 Govt

Orchards/farms along with local procurement of 40,000 seed coconut from

identified mother plants for raising coconut seedlings.

4. Horti Development Activities: An amount of Rs. 1200.00 lakh has been

earmarked for the following major activities :

Area expansion: Area expansion in 52.8 ha area would be made with colocasia, elephant foot yam, dry chilli, onion & garlic.

Area expansion in seasonal fallows: Area expansion in 56 ha area would be made with jalkachu, sweet potato, carrot/beet .

Assistance for inter cropping in FRA areas: Assistance would be provided for 124 ha areas for inter cropping with ginger, chilli & cowpea in FRA areas.

Distribution of seed minikit: 1700 Seed mini kits of broccoli, garden pea & water melon would be provided to the progressive cultivators in the state.

Chemical staggering of pine apple: A target of 1000ha has been kept during the year for Chemical staggering of pine apple

Assistance for maintenance of betel vine: Assistance will be provided for maintenance of 100 ha boroj for better yield of betel vine.

Sub division wise vegetable show: Vegetable show (22 Nos.) 1 in each Agri/ Horti Sub division would be conducted during the year.

Beautification activities: Activities like maintenance of Rabindra kanan, , VIP bungalow, New capital Complex, Raj Bhavan etc. will be done during this year for which an amount of Rs. 35.25 lakh will be spent.

Soil Conservation activities: An amount of Rs. 50.00 lakh is kept for development of degraded land-137 Ha, Execution of gully control / check dam etc-135Nos & excavation/re-excavation of peripheral channel - 170 Ha.

5. Outside Budget:

i. Horticulture Mission for NE& Himalayan Region ( HMNEH):

Rs 4900.00 Lakh has been proposed during the year 2014-15 for different

activities like setting of Private & public sector nurseries- 63 Nos, area expansion

under Fruit Crops-5600 ha, flower-430ha & spices-985ha, Rejuvenation of old

orchards-1210 ha, creation of water source -293 Nos , promotion of INM/IPM-1400

ha, Vermi compost unit-1610 unit, Horticulture Mechanization-100 Nos, and

Human Resource development-9060 Nos.

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ii. Integrated Watershed Management Programme :

An amount of Rs 5120.00 Lakh has been proposed to GOI for different activities like, institutional arrangement & capacity building, watershed development works, livelihood activities for asset less persons, entry point activities etc. 359 nos. entry point activities, 3351 nos. big water bodies, 831 ha plantation, 2420 nos. Livelihood activities, microenterprise 1863 nos. and 928 nos. capacity building etc activities have been kept during the year. After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of

submission placed by the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations :-

1. The plantation of Mango, Musambi, Kino, Sabri banana under modern technology be encouraged by the Department to increase production.

2. Rejuvenation with improved variety plants activities of Department be increased involving SHG and Growers’ Society.

3. Commercial production of Horticulture items under land of Forest Dwellers’ Right Act, 2005 be activated in large scale.

4. The Department to formulate mechanism of supply of seeds and plants to beneficiaries in various areas depending upon Soil testing report only. This should be given utmost importance.

5. Restoration of unused land for utilization by Horti-Corporation to grow Horti. product to be looked into the matter by the Department.

6. The Department to examine the feasibility of restoring the “Krishak Bandhu” scheme by State Government.

7. In the Horti. activities the Department to involve MNREGA and TUEP for increase of products.

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 7th March, 2014. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 40 OF THE SCHOOL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT


The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 40 relates to School Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

(Rs. in Lakh)




T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 90468.89 99541.31 --- --- 99541.31

b) Plan 23744.79 8263.16 5324.46 2924.38 16512.00

c) CASP --- 22366.81 13910.60 7752.23 44029.64

d) C.S.S. 7372.31 --- --- -- 0.00

e) N.E.C 189.00 --- --- -- 0.00

Total 121774.99 130171.28 19235.06 10676.61 160082.95


Committee-I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendation to the Demands

for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 3rd March, 2014 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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Recommendations Action taken

1. Department to formulate a Mechanism for upliftment of the standard of quality of teaching.

SCERT, as Academic Authority as per RTE Act, 2009 has revised all the textbooks of class-I-VIII in line with NCF, 2005. TBSE has also undertaken revision of all textbooks of class IX-XII in line with NCF-205. Council of Ministers has approved creation and filling up of 95 no. posts of Inspector of Schools in its meeting held on 27.02.2014. 65% of the posts will be filled by promotion through

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DPC and the rest posts of inspection of schools will be filled up directly within 2/3 months during 2014-15 to intensify the academic inspection in all block areas. New teacher training module for 2-year diploma in elementary education has been developed and in-service teacher training for 236 teachers have been started. Measures as required under RTE Act, 2009 are being planned for improvement of quality of education in the state. Several activities have been undertaken for upliftment of the standard of quality of teaching at the elementary level of education in SSA programme, like: (i) Implementation of various pedagogical activities by block and cluster resource persons of 41 BRCs and 332 CRCs. (ii) Regular monitoring and supervision of schools and classroom process by State, District and Block level officers of the Department as well as 50 District Co-coordinators engaged under SSA programme. (iii) Large scale orientation training of teachers through out the year at block level. 22,652 nos. in service teachers were trained in 2013-14. (iv) Special drive programme for improvement of reading, writing and Arithmetic skills of children. (v) Providing academic support to schools through 41 Block/Urban Resource Centres and 332 Cluster Resource Centres. (vi) Resource support for enhancing capacity of the official working in the field of quality dimension were out-sourced from Bikramshila Education Resource Society, NERIE and NEHU, Shillong. (vii) 292 teachers were provided training on e-content development for ICT.

2. School Inspector at block level be engaged along with its office. School Inspector be provided with the power of teacher adjustment within his jurisdiction.

95 new posts of Inspector of Schools have been already created and action for making recruitment to 95 posts of Inspector of Schools will be initiated shortly. Power of teacher adjustment by issue of deputation order is already being exercised by all Inspector of Schools.

3. Boundary wall to rest schools be completed specially of the road-side

Roadside Schools as well as Girls’ Schools are being accorded 1st priority

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phase-wise and all girls school. whenever fund for construction of boundary walls are made available either under SSA or State plan by the School Education Department. No fund was provided for boundary wall during 2013-14.

4. Mid-day-meal cost be moderate rate and maintenance of hygienic condition should be ensured. The wages of the cook to be increased.

Cooking cost per student per day has been enhanced from Rs.3.30 to Rs.3.51 for Primary School children and from Rs.4.69 to Rs.5.00 for Upper Primary children w.e.f. 1st July,2013 by Govt. of India. 120 cooks of Sepahijala, Unakoti and West Tripura were provided training on maintaining hygienic conditions while cooking & serving meals during 2013-14 by “Akshay Patra” agency. Similarly, the remaining cooks of all districts will be covered in a phased manner. Proposal for enhancement of honararium of cooks were be submitted to MHRD, GOI. But not yet approved.

5. Night-guards be posted on priority basis in schools where valuables are available specially High & Higher Secondary Schools.

Revalidation of 661 posts of Night Guard created in 2008-09 has been sought from Finance Department. 120 nos. vacant posts of Night Guards are available at present. Action will be taken to fill up all these posts during 2014-15.

6. Department to provide adequate necessary furniture in all the schools in phase manner. The Department to work out the need and obtain additional fund. The Finance Department to allocate fund for the same.

School Education Department provided furniture to 137 schools with fund of Rs. 111.38 lakhs under plan head and to 307 schools with fund of Rs. 150.00lakhs under non-plan during 2013-14. The BE provision for furniture under non-plan was 100.00 lakhs during 2013-14. However, a fund of Rs. 50.00 lakhs was sanctioned by F.D in RE-2013-14 as additional fund for furniture. The addll. Fund is Rs.50.00 lakhs has been already reallocated to different DDOS for utilization. Total furniture supplied during 2013-14 is 8562

7. The Department to consider rendering financial assistance upto 50% to the private English medium school to extend the facility to interested students in the Block level. The Finance Department to effectively consider allocation of fund to fulfil the target.

So far as budget provision of this Department are concerned it may not be feasible to arrange huge amount of fund involved to provide 50% of fund to the privately managed Eng. Medium schools. This will be examined appropriately.

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8. SC & ST Hostels are to be maintained properly by the Department and for that also to supply adequate furniture, utensils etc. The Finance Department to release fund in all Hostels there should be Hostel Superintendent with Quarters and Hostels student be provided with periodical coaching. Their shall be monthly health check-up of those students.

Presently, there are 213 nos. ST & SC Hostels in the state where 9630 students are residing. A fund of Rs. 50.00 lakhs was utilized for supply of required utensils to 118 hostels and also Rs. 50.00 lakhs were utilized for maintenance and repair works of 106 hostels during 2013-14. Construction of Type-III Superintendent Quarters for 50 nos. Hostels was approved and sanctioned by NEC during 2013-14. Works of 13 Superintendent Quarters have been already taken up by PWD (R&B) with the fund of Rs. 189.00 lakhs released by NEC to Finance Department during 2013-14. Periodical coaching and health check-up of boarders are being arranged by ST & SC Welfare Deptt. and Health Deptt.

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-42756

No. of Students- Govt. + TTAADC + GIA-7,91,368

Dropout rate-

Primary – 2.92% (I-V) Upper Primary- 8.50% (I-VIII)

R.E. under State Plan for 2013-14 is Rs.23744.79 lakhs and under Non-Plan is Rs. 90468.89 lakhs. Actual release from Finance Department during 2013-14, under Non-Plan for other than salary is Rs.644.00 lakhs and under state Plan is Rs.13486.66 lakhs (other than salary). The Department shall be able to incur full expenditure of State Plan and Non-plan fund of this year. Receipt of fund under CSS:

SSA- 13169 lakhs

MDM- 5689.94 lakhs

RMSA- 351.03 lakhs

NLCPR- 821.13 lakhs

IEDSS- Nil

SPQEM- 293.70 lakhs

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ICT- Rs. 105.86 lakhs

NEC- Rs. 189.00 lakhs

Model Hostel- Rs. 10.01 lakhs Following are some of the activities of the School Education Department during 2013-14

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Name of the Scheme Achievement made during 2013-14

1. Starting /Up-gradation of School s Nil

2. Up-gradation of J.B School to S.B School

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3. Up-gradation of S.B School to High School

12

4. Up-gradation of High School to H.S School

12

5. Opening of Science Stream 09

6. Opening of Commerce Stream Nil

7. New Scheme for providing free text books to the BPL students reading in Class-IX & X.

44593 no students.

8. Providing Bi-cycle to the girls students reading in the classes IX to XII, having family income upto 125 lakhs per annum

50,000 girls to be benefited. 21,000 bi-cycles received and distribution is on-going.

9. Major works Major repair in 17 nos. High and H.S Schools and new District Office and Inspectorate of Schools offices.

10. Minor works Nil

11. UP-gradation of infrastructure undertaken under SPA/SCA

H/S-27, High-03, J.B-33.

12. TFC Nil

13. CEP (SLAP) 99243 nos. adult illiterates became literate.

14. Scheme for providing Quality education in Madrassas (SPQEM)

Out of 129 Madrasas, Govt. of Tripura has constructed pucca house-buildings for 81 SPQEM Madrasas. (Five rooms along with toilet blocks for each Madrassas)

For the first time, Rs. 2,20,500/- has been sanctioned by the State Govt for payment of festival grant @ 700/- per head to all SPQEM Madrassa teachers on account of Id-ul-Azha.

State Council of Ministers has enhanced the monthly remuneration @ Rs. 2,000/- p.m. fo reach SPQEM under Graduate teacher and @ Rs 1,000/- p.m. for SPQEM Graduate Madrassa Teachers.

72 new teachers recruited during 2013-14.

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Mid-Day-meal programme has also been extended to all SPQEM Madrassas.

Free text books has been provided to all students of SPQEM Madrassa.

All SPQEM Madrassas follow new Madrassa syllabus as prepared by the TBSE.

Establishment of Madrassa have covered almost all minority concentrated areas in the state.

Fund of Rs. 635.58 lakhs has been provided for construction of buildings for 33 nos SPQEM Madrassas.

15. State Grant in Aid Madrassa Free theosophical text books has been supplied to the students of class IX-XIII of three fazil Madrassa.

Free text books have also been supplied to all students of GIA studying from class- I to VIII.

Tripura Board of Secondary Education has introduced a new Madrassa syllabus for class I to XII.

In 2013, Barnarayan Islamia Senior Madrassas and Bozanagar Islamia Sr. Madrassa have been upgraded as High (Madhyamik) Madrassa and Darul Ullom Jr. Madrassa, Rajdharnagar, Udapur has been upgraded as Sr. Madrassa

Fund Rs. 50.00 lakhs has been allotted to construct Madrassa building for Bashpukur Islamia Sr. Madrasa.

105 nos. posts of teaching and non-teaching staff have been created for different GIA Madrassa.

Fund of Rs. 45.00 lakhs has been sanctioned for each Madrassa for three madrassa for construction of hostel in three Madrassa namely Tilla Bazar Islamia Fazil Madrassa, Bishalgarh Islamia High Madrassa and Bashpukur S.B Madrassa.

16. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Free Text Book- 480450

Teachers Training – 22652

School Grant- 6429

Maintenance Grant- 6290

Running of BRC- 41

Running of CRC- 332

Construction of Primary School building- 23

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Additional classroom- 618

Separate Girls Toilet- 181

Drinking Water Facility- 5

Ramps with Handrails- 81

Running of KGBV- 9

17. MDM Mid-Day-Meal covered:- for 5,91,248 students (I-VIII) Cooking cost norms:- Primary:- Rs. 3.51/- per child per day. Govt. of India’s assistance:- Rs. 3.01/- State Govt. share:- Rs. 0.50/- Rice 100gm/child/day Upper Primary:- Rs. 5.00/- per child per day. Govt. of India’s assistance:- Rs. 4.50/- State Govt. share:- Rs. 0.50/- Rice 150gm/child/day Weekly menu (from 13-06-11) Monday:-Khichudi. Tuesday:- Rice & Egg curry. Wednesday:- Rice, Dal & Veg. curry. Thrushday:- Rice & Egg curry. Friday:- Rice, Dal & Veg curry. Saturday:- Payesh (Sweet dish)

Total 5,91,669 students are benefited in 6545 school units by MDM programme.

10893 Cook-cum-helpers have been engaged for cooking & serving of mid-day-meal. They are being paid Rs. 1000/- per month for 10 months (Rs. 900/- as Central share and Rs. 100/- as state share).

18. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

Provided annual grant @Rs. 15,000/- to 838 Govt. High & H.S Schools to procure / replace lab equipments, lab consumables, books, periodicals, newspaper, electricity charge, water charge, sports equipments, stationery goods and also for conducting sports day, annual day and organizing meetings.

Total number of teachers engaged is 366 out of which 34 teachers were engaged during 2013-14.

Total number of non-teaching staffs engaged is 158 out of which 88 non-teaching staffs were engaged during

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2013-14.

To ensure quality of education and improvement of teaching learning process, RMSA conducted 5-day training of 876 Head teachers and 3261 in-service secondary teachers of all Govt. High and HS schools during 2013-14.

Against six Model Schools sanctioned by GoI in six EBBs, RMSA has provided Rs.1088.22 lakhs which is 50% of the total approved cost to the RD Department for taking up construction of 6 Model Schools. The 6 EBBs are Ambassa, Chawmanu, Damcherra, Killa, Ampi and Karbook.

Govt. of India sanctioned Rs.1174.15 lakh for setting up 100 bedded 5 Girls’ Hostels in Killa, Rupaichari, Dasda, Ambassa and Chawmanu Blocks. However the fund is yet to be released by GoI.

19. IEDSS 1 (one) Resource Room @Rs.1.79 lakh at Noagaon, Krishnanagar High School, Agartala

2 (two) nos. toilet with ramps @ Rs.1.50 lac at Noagaon, Krishnanagar High School under West District and Batarashi High School under North District

Training Programme of 49 nos. in-service secondary teachers is nearing completion.

Stipend @Rs. 600/- to 491 nos. disabled students.

20. State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA)

Total Identified illiterates 1,31,634 (15 years and above)

Total Literacy Centers opened – 8,152

Total Literacy Workers engaged – 8,254

Learners enrolled– 1,29,856

Final Evaluation conducted during August, 2013

External Agency involved – Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

Appeared in the Final Evaluation – 1,00,681

Successful as per NLMA norms – 99,243

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Total Fund released by the State Government – Rs. 250.00 lacs

CSS TITLED SAAKSHAR BHARAT PROGRAMME (SBP) UNDER DHALAI DISTRICT

Total Identified illiterates - 44,706 (15 years and above)

Learners enrolled– 34,706

Adult Education Centers opened – 130

Engagement of Preraks & Asst. Preraks - 260

Total Literacy Centers opened – 4,215

Total Literacy Workers engaged – 3,589

Final Evaluation conducted on 17th August, 2013

External Agency involved – National Institute of Open School, Noida

Appeared in the Final Evaluation – 33,789

Successful as per NLMA norms – 31,587

Total Fund released by the GOI – Rs. 205.00 lacs

Total Fund released by the State Government – Rs. 25.00 lacs

PRESENT LITERACY STATUS

Latest literacy rate of Tripura as on1st

January, 2014: 95.16 percent.

NEW INITIATIVES TAKEN

MOP-UP PROGRAMME

Started w.e.f. 01.11.2013 ; Targeted residual learners – 4,729

Literacy Centers opened – 643 ; Literacy Workers engaged – 727

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PROGRAMME (CEP)

Started w.e.f. 01.01.2014 ; Neo-literates covered – 70,425

Literacy Centers opened – 4350 ; Literacy Workers engaged – 4,288

Training of MTs – 160 ;No. of Primers distributed – 80,000

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

(SDP)

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Started w.e.f. 01.01.2014 ; Skill Development Centers – 25

Training of MTs – 125 ; Beneficiary Covered – 658

Trades covered – ARDD, Agriculture and Fishery based.

ICT ICT is running in 250 schools through Boot Model (i.e. by vendor selected during 2013-14 through tender)

Plan/Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2014-15

for consideration of the Committee during examination:-

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Name of Scheme Target for 2014-15

1. Starting /Up-gradation of Schools 40 nos.

2. Opening of Science Stream 10 nos. school

3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan New Primary School- 26

Up-gradation of PS to US- 34

Residential Hostel- 11

Free Text Book- 518145

Provision of uniform- 424736

Computer aided learning- 8

Teachers grant- 29237

School grant- 6432

Maintenance Grant- 6293

Construction of BRC- 18

Construction of CRC-

Construction of new Primary School -26

Construction of Addl. Classroom- 515

Construction of Toilet-25

Drinking water facilities- 2

Boundary wall- 62698

Electrification- 28

4. RMSA Up-gradation of 8 SB Schools to High Schools.

Strengthening of 24 High/HS Schools.

Construction of 04 Teachers’ quarter.

Engagement of 5 teachers and 2 non teaching staff per school for the 8 schools to be up-graded to High school.

3 more 100 bedded- girls’ hostel in Karbook, Damcherra and Dumburnagar.

Special teaching for learning enhancement of 16188 students.

Math kits to 854 Govt. High and H.S Schools.

Sports goods for 100 Govt. Schools.

ICT facility to 179 secondary schools.

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5. MDM Financial total – 6068.560 lakhs.

Cost of Food grains – 9749.20 MT Rice.

Cooking Cost – 83650235 Meal.

To bring 3399 Reang migrant children of Jampui Hill under coverage of MDM.

Honorarium to Cook Cum Helpers – 11054 nos.

Transportation Assistance – For 9749.20 MT food grains with TA & PDS Assistance.

Kitchen Shed – New construction of 214 nos. Kitchen Shed

Kitchen Device – Replacement of Kitchen Device in 1289 nos, School units

6. IEDSS Stipend @ 600/- to 696 nos. disabled students.

Uniform grants, Books & Stationary, Equipment/Educational aids and individual TLM, Stipend for girls students, Transport allowance, Reader allowance etc.(@ Rs:- 3,000) to 696 Nos. disabled students.

Environment building Programme in 8 districts involving parents of disable children, local community, members of PRI bodies, members of SMDC.

Equipments for 20 Nos. Resource Rooms @Rs:- 70,000/-.

28 Nos. Resource Rooms in various blocks.

7. Grant-in-Aid Madrassa Up-gradation of 10 Madrassas from Junior level to Sr. level.

Up-gradation of 4 Madrassas from Sr. level to High Madrassas.

Upgradation of 1 Madrasa from H.S to Graduate level Madrassa.

Introduction of Arabic subject in 4 nos. Govt. colleges.

Proposal for additional fund for construction of 25 nos. Madrassa buildings in 2014-15.

Proposal for creating posts of HM and teachers for Jr. madrassa

8. SPQEM Proposal for providing Rs. 3000/- to each of the UGTs working under SPQEM, as the Govt. of India has stopped their salaries.

Proposal for bringing some SPQEM Madrassas under Grant-in-Aid Madrassas.

Complete survey of SPQEM Madrassas.

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5 days refresher course for all existing SPQEM Madrassa teachers in 2014 through SSA.

Proposal for construction of 20 nos. Madrassas under SPQEM

Proposal for bringing some privately managed Madrassas under SPQEM.

9. State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA) To achieve 100 percent literacy in Tripura

10. Scheme for providing free text books to the BPL students reading in Class-IX-X.

50, 000 nos. students.

11. Providing Bi-cycle to the girls students reading in the classes IX to XII, having family income upto 125 lakhs per annum

20,000 girls of class-IX are beneficiaries.

12. ICT 179 nos. new high & higher secondary schools will be covered under ICT at revised rate through State Developed Integrated Out Right Purchase Model.

Critical gaps in the Annual Plan of School Education Department are indicated below:

1. Presently, there are total 4349 schools functioning under this Department, many of which are having old buildings and hence require major repair and maintenance. Moreover, schools which have been upgraded or where science / commerce stream was started urgently require additional classrooms for science labs as well as for starting new classes of higher grades like VI-VIII in case of S.B, IX-X in case of new High School and classes XI-XII of HS schools some schools also need additional classrooms for opening new sections due to increase in enrolment. The BE provision for this purpose under major works head under plan is only Rs. 100.00 lakhs during 2014-15 which is far less than what is actually required. 2. Electric wiring for extension of electric facilities to schools, specially High and H.S

schools without such facilities is being arranged with fund made available under BE provision under minor works head of the state plan. For the last three years, there existed no budget provision under this head and as a result no school could be provided electric facility during the period. The BE provision for this purpose during 2014-15 is Rs. 75.00 lakhs only while the required fund is around

3. Rs. 700.00 lakhs as per estimates prepared and submitted by Internal Electrical Division for 300 schools.

4. There are as many as 217 ST and SC hostels running under this department where

there is need for replacement of old furniture and utensils. Many old hostel buildings, dinning halls, kitchens of these hostels need to be repaired on urgent basis. Moreover, some new ST hostels are under construction and the construction are likely to be completed during 2014-15 and the hostels are to be made functional for which fund for furniture and utensils will also be required. However, fund being made available as per BE provision is far from being adequate for this purpose, and hence additional fund of Rs. 200.00 lakhs is required.

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5. Apart from the above, there is huge pending electric consumption charges lying with different HOs & DDOs which could not be settled till date due to inadequate BE & RE 2013-14.

6. 4 new District Education Offices have been set up in 4 newly created districts and

these offices are now running in temporary accommodations. Permanent office buildings are required for the said 4 new district education offices. Moreover, required furniture and other equipments also need to be provided for smooth running of these District Offices. Fund required for this purpose also.

School wise teachers list & Nos. lady teacher as follow :

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Item 1972-at the

time of statehood

1978 1998 2011

(provisional)

01 School-wise Teachers(Total)

(a) Primary/J.B 3,585 3,911 9,889 7,580

(b) Middle/S.B 2,255 2,578 6,547 13,285

(c) High/Secondary 316 1,986 8,982 9,676

(d) H.S (+2 stage) 2,088 1,057 8,911 10,824

Total 8,244 9,532 34,329 41,365

02 School-wise Female Teachers (Total)

(a) Primary/J.B 967 1,122 1,856 1,807

(b) Middle/S.B 580 615 1,537 2,794

(c) High/Secondary 34 565 2,455 3,009

(d) H.S (+2 stage) 504 211 3,053 4,113

Total 8,244 9,532 34,329 41,365

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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 to continue its endeavour towards upliftment of standard of

quality of teaching.

2. Boundary wall of the road side schools and all girls’ school to uncovered areas be constructed in a time-frame.

3. Construction of new buildings for SC &ST Hostels and maintenance of

existing Hostels with kitchen be taken up and provided with adequate furniture, utensils and Grinder Machine etc. Wherever necessary boundary walls to be constructed. All Hostels to be provided with coaching for students.

4. There should be Hostel Superintendent with Quarters and Hostels student be

provided with periodical coaching. Their shall be monthly health check-up of those students.

5. School Inspector at bloc level be engaged along with its office. School

Inspector be provided with the power of teacher adjustment within his jurisdiction.

6. Frequent visit of school by Inspectors, Deputy Directors level Officers and if

possible to invite Officer of other nearby Department for the job to stimulate upliftment of quality of education.

7. Night-guards be posted on priority basis in schools where valuables are

available specially High & Higher Secondary Schools.

8. To consider the feasibility of arranging dining room for mid-day- meal instead of verandah and to arrange bi-cycle stand for students. Cook-cum-mashalchi & other staff of Hostels services to be regularized. The wages for mid-day-meal cook/worker be increased at the MNREGA rate.

9. The Department to ensure rational distribution of teachers to all schools.

10. Quarters for the Headmasters of H.S. and H.S.(+2) schools in Muffswal areas

to be constructed. 11. Department to set-up at least one English Medium school at Bloc level and

where not possible accord 50% Grant-in-aid for private English Medium school.

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.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated,Agartala, Chairman the 7th March, 2014. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 39 DEPARTMENT OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION


The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 39 relates to the Higher Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

(Rs. in Lakh)




T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 10205.48 11227.38 -- -- 11227.38

b) Plan 8490.48 2954.93 1763.57 964.67 5683.17

c) CASP --- 2040.50 1216.45 667.07 3924.02

d) C.S.S. 2312.51 --- --- --- 0.00

d) N.E.C 290.00 --- --- --- 0.00

Total 21298.47 16222.81 2980.02 1631.74 20834.57

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 3rd March, 2014 examined

the Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department


First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action

taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-

14 and stated as follows :-

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Recommendations of the Committee

Reply of the Department on the recommendations

1.

Infrastructure facilities of College education has to be developed and for that the Finance Department to allocate adequate fund, where necessary.

a) As a part of implementation of Ten Years Perspective Plan, the infrastructure of existing General Degree Colleges have been improved by construction of new academic and administrative buildings.

b) Construction of new buildings for IASE and Govt. Law

College were taken up to augment intake capacity and improve facilities. New building of IASE has already been inaugurated and construction of new building of Law College is nearing completion.

c) Construction of buildings for College of Teachers’

Education at Kumarghat is almost complete. It is proposed to start classes from next academic session.

d) 2 (two) Polytechnics at Bagbassa in Dharmanagar &

Khumulwng in TTAADC area are coming up to enhance the scope of technical education in uncovered areas. Polytechnic at Udaipur has started during academic session 2013-14.

e) Construction of 2 (two) new academic blocks of Degree

Engineering in Tripura Institute of Technology, Narsingarh with various facilities under Phase-II started.

f) Steps have been taken to modernize the Science laboratories in the colleges with funding from NEC. g) Improvement of academic activities of Colleges by augmentation of seat capacity of existing courses and introduction of new courses and provision of furniture, equipments, books etc.

Additional fund released by Finance Department for meeting various expenditure to develop infrastructure of colleges is shown in the table below. (Rs. in lakhs)

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Funding Source

Sanctioned project cost

Fund released by F.D.

Fund placed with Agencies

Remarks

1. SCA (un-tied)

530.00 250.00 250.00

2. SPA (tied)

1867.00 1158.50 1158.50

Total: 2397.00 1408.50 1408.50

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Finance Department has also placed fund for skill development courses like BCC, CCC & spoken English to run in the 6 (six) new GDCs started last year. Construction of boundary wall of IASE, GDC Kanchanpur, RTM Bishalgarh, DDMC Khowai, GDC Kamalpur, SVM Mohanpur has been taken up. Besides construction of remaining part of Academic building of MMD College, Sabroom, vertical expansion of Academic building, retaining wall and drain at Women’s College, Agartala has also been taken up. Finance Department allocated fund for these works which will improve the academic and other facilities in those colleges of Tripura. Staff quarters are available in ICV College, Belonia, DDM College, Khowai, RKM, Kailasahar and MBBC, Agartala.

2. In Sub-Divisional level quarters for Principal, Assistant Professors are to be constructed in phased manner. Similarly, College Hostels are also to be provided in those Colleges.

The Higher Education Deptt. has plan to construct quarters for the Principals and Asstt. Professors of colleges in remote Sub- Divisions like Kanchanpur, L.T. Valley, Gandachhera, Kamalpur etc. in phases. Construction of staff quarters has been taken up in GDC, Kanchanpur, GDC, L.T. Valley. For construction of staff quarters in other colleges proposals will be prepared for sanction of fund. The Govt. has plans to construct hostels for the students pursuing technical education like engineering, polytechnic in remote Districts. Hostel building is under construction at Polytechnic, Udaipur. In 2nd phase such hostels will also be constructed in Polytechnics at Bagbassa and Ambassa. SC & ST hostels are available in NSM, Udaipur, GDC, Dharmanagar, ICV College, Belonia. There are R.M. Girls’ Hostel at KNM, Sonamura & RKM, Kailasahar. There is no plan to construct hostels for general degree colleges as most of the Sub-Divisions are covered with facilities of Degree College and student can pursue higher education locally as available.

3. The Department to make another endeavour first to fill up the sanctions posts of Assistant Professor from amongst the SC & ST candidates, if not found may go for dereservation.

The Department has taken continuous efforts to fill up the vacant posts of Asstt. Professors/ Principals for both General and Technical Colleges under Higher Education Department. For General Colleges in two spells the following number of teachers have been appointed : i) 130 (ST-95, SC-35) posts of Asst. Professors were

advertised by TPSC, out of which 38 (thirty eight) posts of Asst. Professors (SC-19 / ST-19) were filled up.

ii) In the second attempt of recruitment 92 posts (SC-16, ST-76) were advertised by TPSC, out of which 34 posts of Asst. Professors (SC-16 / ST-18) were filled up.

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iii) Against seven vacancies of Principals under direct recruitment, four has been filled up on direct recruitment. Against seven vacancies of Asstt. Professors of Govt. Music College, three posts could be filled up.

iv) One post of Principal IASE has been filled up. v) One post of Asst. Professor filled up in Govt. Law

College. The Department has taken initiatives for filling up of the following vacancies. :- i) 10 (Ten) posts of Lecturers for Gomati Polytechnic,

Udaipur. ii) 9(nine) posts of Asstt. Professors for IASE. iii) 150 posts of Asst. Professor in General Degree

Colleges. Presently there are vacancies of 125 ST posts of Asst. Professors, out of which 62 posts de-reserved by the Govt. and the remaining 63 posts to be filled up by ST category candidates, besides filling up of 25 posts by SC category candidates.

Achievements made during the year 2013-14.

In the Budget of 2013-14 provision was made for Rs.5239.30 lakhs under plan in Demand No.39/19/20 except the scheme of (i) CSS, (ii) NLCPR & (iii) NEC. The table below will indicate the provisions proposed in R.E.2013-14 corresponding to provisions to B.E.2013-14.

(Rs.in lakhs)

Demand No

Particulars B.E.2013-14

R.E.2013-14

(proposed)

DIVISIBLE POOL 1380 1654.74

A: SALARY 133.00 72.41

B: NON-SALARY 1247.00 1582.33

of which

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(i) Supplies & Materials 150.00 175.00

(ii) Electricity Charges 12.00 20.00

(iii) State Share/State’s Contribution 850.00 1047.63

(iv) Scholarship/ Stipend 110.00 110.00

(v) Major Works 50.00

(vi) Minor Works 10.00 10.00

(vii) Govt. Museum 40.00 40.00

(viii) Land Acquisition 54.70

(ix) RRRLF/Societies 25.00 25.00

(x)

(xi)

(xii) Others 50.00 50.00

NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 3859.30 6835.73

of which

(i) TFC 2644.00 2941.63

(ii) ACA 1.00 273.08

(iii) SPA 1212.30 2695.74

(iv) SCA 2.00 925.28

(v) Central Assistance to State Plan

a) Rastriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

b)NLCPR

c)NEC

Total(Div. + Non-Div.) 5239.30 8490.47

CSS 1341.84

NLCPR 970.67

NEC 290.00

The Finance Department has released Rs.6303.03 lakhs during 2013-14 (up to February, 2014) against State Plan Budget provision of Rs.5106.30 lakhs. The amount released does not include the fund for salary components. In addition another Rs.2602.51 lakhs has been released up to Feb, 2014 against CSS/NLCPR/NEC Project.

The fund released by Finance Deptt. 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:

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FINANCIAL YEAR 2013-14 (Rs. in lakhs)

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Funding source

Budget Provision

Fund released by F.D.

Fund placed

with agencies

1. TFC 2644.00 Adv. - 700.00

297.63 997.63

997.63

2. ACA 1.00 273.08 273.08

3. SPA 1212.30 2695.74 2695.74

4. SCA 2.00 925.28 830.78

5. CSS 0.00 1341-84 1341.81

6. NLCPR 0.00 970.67 970.67

7. NEC 0.00 290.00 290.00

Total :- 3859.30 7494.24 7399.74

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS AND INITIATIVES

OF THE DEPARTMENT 1) Infrastructure of the existing General Degree College at Dharmanagar,

Kailasahar, Fatikroy and Udaipur have been strengthened by construction of new Academic and Administrative buildings. Construction of new buildings at Khumulwng, Amarpur, Khowai and Women’s College, Agartala is taken up.

2) One Polytechnic at Fulkumari at Udaipur has been operationalized form 2013-14.

New building of IASE, Agartala has been operationalized. 3) Construction of new building for District Library at Dhalai and Public Library at

Chailengtha are in progress. Brail Library has been started in District Library at Udaipur and Kailasahar.

4) 19 (nineteen) General Degree Colleges have been covered under NMEICT

scheme for development of SMART Classes. 5) Rs.300.00 lakhs has been provided to all General Degree Colleges for

procurement of furniture particularly for all new Academic / Administrative building constructed.

6) State Museum has been set up at Ujjayanta Palace and efforts an activities going

on to create more galleries and developing the campus to make the palace a signification tourist spot in North East India

7) A Rs.10.00 crore World Bank assistance Technical Education Quality

Improvement Programme-II (TEQIP-II) project has been sanctioned for skill development of Tripura Institute of Technology, Narsingarh.

iv) plan programme and any projects to be implemented during the year

2014-15 for consideration of the committee during examination:-

1) Setting up of State University at MBB College complex.

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2) Upgradation of 4 (four) existing General Degree Colleges namely GDC, Santirbazar, South Tripura District, GDC, Teliamura, Khowai District, GDC, Kanchanpur, North District, GDC, Longtrai Valley, Dhalai District to Model Colleges under Rastriya Uchchatara Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA).

3) Setting up of two new polytechnics at Khowai and Unakoti Districts in 3 disciplines

with annual intake 180 each under Rastriya Ucchatar Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA). 4) Vertical expansion of academic building of 6 Colleges in GDC- Kamalpur, RKM,

Kailashahar, DDMC, Khowai, GDC- Teliamura, GDC-L.T. Valley & GDC-Kanchanpur for expansion academic discipline.

5) Expansion of Women’s Polytechnic, Hapania by construction of new academic

building for introducing new courses. 6) Strengthening all the existing Polytechnics with modern equipments & teaching

aids. Operationalization Bagbassa Polytechnics in next academic session 2014-15.

7) Operationalization of College of Teacher’s Education at Kumarghat from the

academic session 2014-15. 8) Construction of Auditorium in colleges at GDC- Kamalpur, RKM, Kailashahar,

GDC-Dharmanagar, ICVC Belonica, KNM Sonamura & NSM Udaipur for creation of facility for extra curricular activities of the students.

9) Construction of Boundary Wall of L.T. Valley, Kanchanpur, Mohanpur, Kamalpur

College for safety & security of College property & students. 10) Setting up of 3 Public Libraries availing RRRLF Grant.

To achieve the above following provisions are proposed in the BE 2014-15 under plan in Demand No.39/19/20.

(Rs .in lakhs) Demand

No. Particulars R.E. 2013-14 B.E. 2014-15

(proposed)

DIVISIBLE POOL 1654.74 1087.17

A: SALARY 72.41 92.17

B: NON-SALARY 1582.33 995.00

of which

(i) Supplies & Materials 175.00 200.00

(ii) Electricity Charges 20.00 25.00

(iii) State Share/State’s Contribution

1047.63 500.00

(iv) Scholarship/Stipend 110.00 125.00

(v) Major Works 50.00 50.00

(vi) Minor Works 10.00 10.00

(vii) Govt. Museum 40.00 25.00

(viii) Land Acquisition 54.70

(ix) RRRLF/Societies 25.00

(x) Others 50.00 60.00

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6835.73 6307.50 NON-DIVISIBLE POOL

of which

(i) TFC 2941.63 4596.00

(ii) ACA 273.08 1.00

(iii) SPA 2695.74 585.00

(iv) SCA 925.28 823.50

(v) Central Assistance to State Plan

302.00

a) Rastriya Uchchatara

b) Shiksha Abhiyan

300.00

b) NLCPR 1.00

c) NEC 1.00

Total (Div.+ Non-Div.) 8490.47 7394.67

CSS 1341.84

NLCPR 970.67

NEC 290.00

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 to continue its endeavour to fill up all vacant posts of

Assistant Professors as well as Principals. 2. Construction of Quarters for Principals, Assistant Professors & Staff and Bi-cycle stand for students and Hostels in Sub-Division level colleges be completed in phased manner.

3. The Department to explore the feasibility of opening Science Department in all Colleges of the State.

4. The Department to consider formulating a proposal to enrich the Kok-Borok language in collaboration with concerned Directorate.

5 For higher studies at Agartala, the Department to consider establishment of one 50 seated Girls’ Hostel for religious minorities and a separate Hostel for students of higher education from BPL families other than SC/ST also to be set up in collaboration with Labour Department.

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.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NOS. 16 AND 52 OF THE HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015. The Budget Proposal under Demand Nos.16 and 52 relating to the

Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year

2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows:-

Demand No. 16

( Rs. in Lakh )




T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-Plan 10898.58 11965.18 --- --- 11965.18

b) Plan 18618.81 3599.14 3738.48 2342.52 9680.14

c) CASP --- 1695.55 1160.09 548.00 3403.64

d) C.S.S. 259.90 --- --- --- 0.00

e) N.E.C. 200.00 --- ---- --- 0.00

Total :- 29977.29 17259.87 4898.57 2890.52 25048.96

Demand No. 52 ( Rs. in Lakh )



Demand

Fund for Total T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-Plan 23837.56 13592.09 --- --- 13592.09

b) Plan 13316.88 3733.52 3629.45 1744.03 9107.00

c) CASP ---- 7147.66 4273.04 2340.60 13761.30

d) C.S.S. 2000.00 ---- ------ --- 0.00

e) NEC ---- ---- -------- ---- 0.00

Total :- 39154.44 24473.27 7902.49 4084.63 36460.39



for Grants.

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The Committee in its meeting held on the 3rd March, 2014 examined the

Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who


First of all, the Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in

respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2013-2014 and


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Recommendations of the Committee. Reply of the Government on the recommendations.

1 MRI Machine at Dr. BR Ambedkar Hospital to be installed within 31.03.2014

Matter still in process and not yet finalized.

2 Cardiac wing and Nephrology Unit at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Hospital be opened as early as possible with up-gradation of Spine Surgery Unit.

Matter still in process and not yet finalized.

3 Blood Bank/ Blood storage Unit to the uncovered Sub-Divisions are to be achieved at the earliest.

For administrative approval for setting up of Component separation unit at Blood Bank of IGM Hospital and Gomati District Hospital, setting up of Blood Bank at Belonia, Bishalgarh, Khowai, Teliamura and Shantirbazar Sub-Divisional Hospitals, a file has been moved to the Govt. for sanction during the year 2013-14.

4 The Department to consider functioning on new PHCs with bed for 24 hours.

At this moment, 19 PHCs out of 83 are not giving 24 hours services. Department has already planned to up-grade these 19 PHCs to bedded PHCs for giving24 hours services in phased manner by 2014-15.

5 The Department to examine effectively the feasibility of referring patient from State Hospital to ILS making it reimbursable according to rule.

It is being implanted vide No.F.2(10-43A)-DHS/Estt/MR/2012 dated 19-09-2013

6 The Department to consider providing of quarters attached to all the PHC.

Department has already planned to construct quarters for all those PHCs which do not have quarters or are deficient in number of staff quarters. In this regard in the initial phase 13 PHCs are selected and were proposed for RIDF loan. However, as the loan was not sanctioned by NABARD it is decided to undertake construction from the State Budget. In few of the places construction work has already been started.

7 To improve supervision of duty and behaviour of medical staff to patient

All concerned Heads of Office are requested to implement the

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there shall be some mechanism of the Department to ensure the same. The Department also to maintain constant endeavor for cleanness of AGMC & GBP, IGM and TMC and other Hospitals.

recommendation and they are taking up necessary action. Regular monitoring is done on the behaviour of Hospital Staff. For improvement of cleanliness in GBP, AGMC, & IGM Hospitals the work has been outsourced. Since then the cleanliness of these Hospitals found to be improved considerably. The works of the outsourcers are strictly monitored. Newly commissioned three District Hospitals namely Unakoti, Gomati & Dhalai District Hospitals have been outsourced for sweeping & cleaning. It has also been decided in the Department to outsource the sweeping & cleaning of all Sub-Divisional Hospitals. Sweeping & cleaning activities of TMC & Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital are already outsourced and status is satisfactory

8 The Department to effectively consider the increase of honorarium to the Asha Karmi.

ASHAs are getting performance based incentive, there is no fixed honorarium for ASHAs and since the average income of ASHAs are low the State Government are providing additional performance based incentive to extend of 33.33% against all approved activity. However, Government of India vide D.O. No.-P-17018/14/13-NRHM-IV/ dated 3rd January,2014 has informed the State that the Mission Steering Group (MSG) of the National Health Mission (NHM), GOI has approved the following proposals so that each ASHA can enable to earn incentive of about atleast Rs.1,000/- per month.

9 Urmai, Dasarath Bari, Telkajla, Ghrantali consisting of 18,500 people should be provided with one PHC by 2013-14. The Department may examine the feasibility of the same.

Health & Family Welfare Department has decided to construct a PHC at Urmai and proposal was sent to Planning Department. The Planning Department has approved it and sanctioned Rs.1.00 (one crore) as first installment under Special Central Assistance (SCA). Finance Department has released Rs.50.00 lakh in advance which has been placed to District Magistrate,

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Sipahijala to undertake the work by R. D. Department, Govt. of Tripura.

10 The Department to find out the locations of old Dispensaries such as Asharambari, Krishnapur, Charilam and Radhanagar where people are habituated with the facility of Doctors but now not in existence are to be provided with the similar facility or PHC.

As per norms Sub-Centres are not provided with doctors. Only Health Workers are posted to Sub-Centres. H & FW Department has already taken up construction of 27 PHCs which requires a huge sum of money. However, the proposal may be considered taking into consideration of all aspects and norms for construction of PHCs in these locations.

11 Facility of Smart Card to be extended to the PHC level having adequate infrastructure.

Smart Card is controlled by the Labour Department, Govt. of Tripura.

12 The Department to formulate a mechanism whereby the patient party may get a scope to interact to the visiting Doctor extending up-to District Hospital in Phase manner.

It is being in GBP Hospital and IGM Hospital, Agartala.

13 C.C. TV to Medical Hospital, State Hospital and District Hospital to be installed in phase manner.

It is being in GBP Hospital, Agartala.

ACHIEVEMENTS MADE DURING ANNUAL PLAN 2013-14 (Up to December 2013)

Health Parameters

SL Indicator Tripura National

SRS-06 SRS-12 SRS -12

1 Crude Birth Rate 16.6 13.9 21.6

2 Death Rate 6.3 4.8 7

3 Natural Growth Rate 10.3 9.2 14.5

4 IMR 36 28 42

5 TFR (NFHS 3 / SRS – 07) 2.1 1.7 2.5

6 Sex Ratio (Census 2001 & 2011) 948 961 940

i. Construction works of Shantirbazar Sub-divisional Hospital is nearing completion

and construction of Tealiamura Sub-divisional Hospital is in good progress. ii. Up-gradation works of Kanchanpur Sub-divisional Hospital and Amarpur Sub-

divisional Hospital are in progress. iii. Construction works of Quarters for Sub-divisional Hospitals at Sabroom, Khowai

and LTV Hospital are nearing completion.

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iv. Construction works of quarters for District Hospitals at Kulai, (Dhalai), Tepania (Udaipur) and Bhagawanagar (Kailashahar) are in good progress.

v. Construction of Kitchen, Canteen and Laundry Block of IGM Hospital started and up-gradation works of IGM Hospital: (i) G+7 Building on Western Side, (ii) Administrative Block, (iii) Nursing Training Institute are in tendering stage.

vi. Construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-I of AGMC is nearing completion.

vii. Construction works of Central Blood Bank at GBP Hospital Complex has been started and construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-II of AGMC is in tendering stage.

viii. Construction works of B+G+5 Building of Cancer Hospital is in tendering stage. ix. Post Graduate Courses is started in 13 Disciplines in Agartala Government

Medical College at Agartala and initiative taken for starting PG in other Disciplines.

x. Post Graduate Courses started in 4 Disciplines in Tripura Medical College & Dr. BRAM Teaching Hospital at Hapania.

xi. G+6 Building of IGM Hospital having bed capacity 327 with Cabin, ICU, NICU and

PICU has been commissioned on 19.11.2013.

xii. 140 seated New Doctors Hostel has been commissioned on 12.12. 2013.

Procurement of Machinery & Equipment, Medicine and Furniture etc are in good progress.

ACHIEVEMENTS MADE DURING ANNUAL PLAN 2013-14

A. Health Parameters

SL Indicator Tripura National

SRS-06 SRS-12 SRS -12

1 Crude Birth Rate 16.6 13.9 21.6

2 Death Rate 6.3 4.8 7

3 Natural Growth Rate 10.3 9.2 14.5

4 IMR 36 28 42

5 TFR (NFHS 3 / SRS – 07) 2.1 1.7 2.5

6 Sex Ratio (Census 2001 & 2011) 948 961 940

B. Infrastructure Development

i. No. of new Health sub centres commissioned : 93

ii. No. of Health Sub centres under construction : 125

iii. No. of new Primary Health Centres sanctioned : 04

iv. No. of Primary Health centres under construction : 23

v. No. of PHCs under process of up-gradation to CHCs : 04

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C. Health Programmes

National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme ( NVBDCP)

Year Blood slide examination

Total Malaria positive

P. Falciparum

Pf% Death

2012 268189 11565 10915 94.4 07

2013( up to nov,13)

214078 6450 6111 94.74 05

Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP):

Indicator 2012-13 2013-14 ( up to Nov,2013)

New Sputum positive case detected

20558 9721

Cure Rate 86% 87.5%

National Leprosy Eradication Control Programme (NLEP) Physical Achievement (Up to November, 2013)

i. New cases detected= 24 ii. Under treatment cases= 64

National Programme For Control Of Blindness (NPCB) Cataract Surgery done : -

Year Target Achievement

2012-13 7000 6743

2013-14 7500 5295 (Up to Nov,2013)

School Eye Screening Programme:-

Year No. of Teachers Trained

No .of Student Screened

Refractive Error Detected

2012-13 201 68821 4666

2013-14 ( Upto Nov,2013)

105 36117 1892 86

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Eye Donation:-

AIDS Control

Programme Cumulative HIV positive status with route of transmission in Tripura

Parent to

Child

IDU Homosexual Not

specified

Blood

transfusion

Heterosexual Total

24 9 16 2 5 1035 1091

Awareness creation with :

a) Mass media coverage b) Print and electronic media coverage c) Folk performance d) Exhibition

Targeted intervention

a) Female sex worker : 7550 b) Injecting Drug user : 650 c) Migrants : 5560

VOLUNTARY BLOOD DONATION : 99.06%

No. of blood donation camps organized : 583 ( Up to December,2013) Integrated Disease Surveillance Project ( IDSP)

a) Control of Japanese Encephalitis: 14 cases are detected. No death b) Control of Dengue outbreak: 09 cases are detected. No Death c) Control of out break of food poisoning d) Weekly surveillance of communicable Diseases

Mental Health Programme

a) Training : 73 MOs, 165 MPWs, 436 CHG & AWWs b) Awareness generation through Posters, Banners, Health Fair

De-worming Programme

De - worming: 1212918 people were given two doses of Albendazole in one week apart in PPI manner.

Year Cornea collected Utilized

2012-13 08 08

2013-14 ( Upto Nov,2013)

08 08

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ANNUAL PLAN TARGET FOR 2014-2015 Total Proposed Outlay for Annual Plan 2014-15 is Rs.39416.90 lakh.

PHYSICAL TARGET FOR 2014-2015

xiii. Completion of up-gradation works of Kanchanpur Sub-divisional Hospital and

Amarpur Sub-divisional Hospital. xiv. Starting construction of Sub-divisional Hospitals at Panisagar, Kumarghat, Jirania,

Mohanpur, Jampuijala and Karbook Sub-divisions. xv. Starting construction works of Sipahijala District Hospital at Bishramganj. xvi. 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.

xvii. Completion of construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-I of AGMC. xviii. Completion of construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-II of AGMC

and Central Blood Bank at GBP Hospital Complex. xix. Completion of construction works of B+G+5 Building of Cancer Hospital. xx. Starting Post Graduate Courses in all Disciplines in Agartala Government Medical

College at Agartala. xxi. Starting Post Graduate Courses in all Disciplines in Tripura Medical College at

Hapania. xxii. Establishment of Dental College – 1 No. xxiii. Establishment of Regional Nursing College – 1 No. xxiv. Establishment of Ayurvedic Medical College – 1 No. xxv. Establishment of Homeopathic Medical College – 1 No. xxvi. Procurement of Machinery & Equipment, Medicine and Furniture etc. xxvii. Biomedical waste management: Outsourcing of agency for biomedical waste

management. xxviii. Accreditation of Health facilities with NABH. xxix. To fill up the vacancies in all categories of Healthcare Staff. TRIBAL SUB PLAN (TSP), SCHEDULED CASTE SUB PLAN (SCSP) AND WOMEN COMPONENTS (WC)

Due importance are given to the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and Women Components (WC). Annually 31%, 17% and 33% of plan fund flows to Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) and Women components respectively.

ISSUES TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OF INDIA

i. Availability of Doctors and Nursing personnel and Specialists in particular are

inadequate in the state. In all the Sub-divisional Hospitals, Community Health

Centres Specialists could not be provided; there is short fall of specialists at all

levels resulting in compromising on the quality of care. There is an urgent need to

address these issues in a comprehensive manner. Considering scarcity of

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specialist manpower in the State, Central Government to consider providing more

Post Graduate seats to the State Government and also to consider providing

central share of Post Graduate seats of Medical Colleges of Tripura State to State

Government at least for few years and to consider multi skilling of existing doctors

through intensive in-service training programmes.

ii. Project of Regional character like “Establishment of Regional Nursing College at

Hapania in Tripura” should get priority in getting sanction to overcome the

shortage of nursing personnel in the Region.

iii. Recurring expenditure for Regional Institute like “Regional Institute of

Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (RIPSAT)” should be borne by North

Eastern Council (NEC).

TARGET FOR 2014-15 A. Health Indicators:

i) To reduce Infant Mortality rate from present status of 28 to 24 during 2014-15 with a target to further reduce it to 20 by the end of 12th five year Plan

ii) To reduce maternal mortality ratio to less than one iii) To sustain the present Total Fertility Rate of 1.7 iv) Reduction of anemia among women and children v) To improve Full immunization coverage to more than 95%

B. Infrastructure development :

i) Completion of Construction and commissioning of 125 Health Sub centres ii) Completion of Construction and commissioning of 27 Primary Health centres iii) To start construction of 5 more new Primary Health Centres iv) Construction of Staff Quarters for 13 PHCs v) Repair and renovation of Primary Health facilities vi) Up-gradation of 4 PHCs to CHCs vii) Up-gradation of 11 non bedded PHCs to Bedded PHCs viii) Setting up of Health and knowledge Resource Centre at State Level ix) Setting up of 4 district Training Institutes x) To set up one Data Resource Centre at State Level xi) Solar Hot water Plant for 30 PHCs and 16 CHCs xii) Construction of water filter in the facilities premises for patients and patient

parties C. Other Activities:

i) Biomedical waste management: i) Deep burial pits in 20 Primary Health facilities. ii) Outsourcing of agency for biomedical waste management.

ii) Accreditation of Health facilities with NABH iii) To fill up the vacancies in all categories of Healthcare Staff iv) Cancer/ diabetes screening camps in rural areas v) Free Child heart surgeries and cleft lip/cleft palate surgeries vi) Swan connectivity to all PHCs/CHCs vii) Nutritional support to Pregnant women – Calcium tablets, soyabin

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viii) Meningococcal meningitis vaccination in the affected areas ix) Free diagnosis of Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, Blood sugar and Haemoglobin at

PHC/CHC level x) Re-orientation training of Health Professionals xi) Awareness generation xii) De-worming of every individual except Pregnant women and infants xiii) Health camps in rural areas by use of Helicopter services xiv) Surveillance of communicable and non communicable Diseases xv) Implementation of National Health Programmes xvi) Universal Health coverage in Mandai Block xvii) Special surveillance on measles xviii) To organize outreach camps for immunization and Family Welfare services xix) To achieve 100% Voluntary Blood donation

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission

placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-

1. Purchase of MRI Machine for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Hospital to be

installed there as early as possible.

2. Cardiac wing and Nephrology Unit for AGMC and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Hospital & upgradation of Spine Surgery be implemented early.

3. The Department to consider the engagement of Doctors to those old

Dispensaries like Asharambari, Krishnapur, Charilam & Radhanagar.

4. The Department to consider extending the facility of Smart Card to every PHC in collaboration with Labour Department.

5. C. C. camera be installed in other uncovered Hospital like I. G. M. &

other District Hospitals.

6. All PHCs be provided with two Doctors phase-wise.

7. Physical check-up of students of SC & ST Hostels be made mandatory.

8. In all Sub-Divisional Hospitals Gyanocological, Child, Dental & Medicine specialist be provided.



proposals under Demand Nos. 16 and 52 for Grants by the House alongwith the

Recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 7th March, 2014 Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 26 OF THE FISHERIES DEPARTMENT FOR


The Budget proposal under Demand No.26 relating to the Fisheries Department,

Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the

Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

(Rs in lakh)

Particulars

Revised Estimates 2013-2014


Demand

Fund for Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-Plan 2009.38 2219.85 --- --- 2219.85

b) Plan 2239.41 842.25 527.97 282.05 1652.27

c)CASP ---- 244.55 132.48 99.36 476.39

d) C.S.S. 254.24 ---- --- --- 0.00

e) N.E.C. 215.91 ---- --- --- 0.00

Total :- 4718.94 3306.65 660.45 381.41 4348.51



for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 3rd March,2014 examined the Budget

proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who





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Recommendation

of the Committee

Action taken by the Deptt on the

Recommendation

1 2 3

i)

Farmers/SHGs/JFMCs members as well

as unemployed youth be imparted with

necessary training to make fisheries

cultivation and commercial fish culture.

Dissemination of scientific technology

for fish cultivation and commercial fish

culture through training to the un -

employed youths and fish

farmers/SHGs/JFMCs members is a

continuous practice being attended to

regularly by the Deptt. During 2013-14, the

Deptt. organized 92 nos. workshop at

different Blocks with Un-employed youths

and fish farmers/SHGs/JFMCs members

of the concerned blocks, wherein

interaction have been made on

possibilities of increase in fish production

including required technologies. Besides,

8728 farmers/ SHGs / JFMCs members

have been covered under various training

programme out of plan fund.

ii)

The Department to continue its efforts

towards increase of Prawn, Pabda, Chital

as well as other high value fish.

Efforts have been made to enhance

production of seed of prawn, pabda and

chital fish in the Govt. hatcheries as well as

popularization of its culture among the

farmers. During 2013-14, 6.10 lakhs

prawn seed, 0.20 lakhs Pabda seed 0.02

lakhs Chital seed have been produced in

the Government farms and distributed to

2500 farmers of the State for their culture

in the farmers tank. Necessary input

support along with training has also been

provided to 249 nos. of educated farmers to

encourage culture of high value fish.

iii)

The Department to take effective suitable

step to increase fish production at

Dumbur Lake. The Department also to

take effective steps to increase fish

production at Rudra Sagar lake of

Melagarh and Khowrabil at Kailashar.

In case of Dumbur reservoir regular

ranching & training programme for the farmers of that area is being conducted by

Fisheries Deptt. to increase its production

& productivity. Close season for fishing for

2(two) months (1st July to 31st August) is

also being observed in the reservoir to promote breeding of the resident

population.

Development activities of Rudrasagar

lake is now being looked after by the Nodal

Deptt (Forest Deptt.) because, it has been

enlisted as Ramsar site. However, regular ranching of the Lake is being done by the

Deptt. through State Plan fund for

improvement of its Fishery .

Khawrabil is a big water body ( 19.40

ha) now under the possession of Khawrabil

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MSS Ltd. For enhancement of its

production, assistance in the form of Fish

seed 20,000 nos. was stocked by this

Department during this year. Besides, required technical guidance for fish culture

in this water body including Pen culture in

the enclosed area created by nets &

bamboo for fish culture was also provided.

iv)

The Department to make endeavour for

fish production in the natural water

bodies of the khas land in consultation

with the concerned authority of these lands and also encourage private sector by

rendering assistance and for that Finance

Department may allocate adequate fund, if

necessary, in the Revised Estimates of

2013-14.

As recommended by the committee ,

efforts are being made for identification of

Natural water bodies of Khas land with

other Deptt. including big water bodies

with Pvt. Farmers for increasing production

of fish from those areas. So far 164 big water bodies (each of 2 ha. & above size)

covering a total area of 618 ha. have been

identified in the State. Out of the aforesaid

water bodies, 270 ha. have been brought

under extensive fish culture through

stocking of large size fingerlings during 2013-14.

v)

The Department to increase share

capital for running Matsyajibi Samabai Samiti and also to consider increase in the

wages to Managers of those Samitis.

In regard to increase of share

capital for running MSS Ltd. It is pertinent

to mention that the Department has already taken care of the aspect and

providing inputs support for pisciculture in

kinds instead of share capital support. This

year the Department assisted to 59 MSS

Ltd. for culture in 55 Hac. water area. The point recommended for increase in the

wages to Managers of those Samitis is

under examination.

vi)

N.C.D.C. scheme to be introduced for

Matsyajibi Samabai Samitis to encourage

them in the field of fish production.

For the purpose of extending benefit to

MSS Ltds in form of NCDC loan, the

previous experience of the Department is not at all satisfactory specially regarding

recovery of NCDC loan of Rs. 23.981 Lakhs

out of disbursed amount of Rs. 29.389

lakhs availed by the Fisherman Coop.

Societies during the year 1995-96 However, in this regard the Department of

Cooperation is availing NCDC loan for the

State. During this year they got approval

from NCDC for South Tripura district.

Initiative also taken by them for procuring

fund from NCDC for North Tripura & Dhalai district in coming year.

Side by side, as per the

recommendation of the subject committee,

the Department consulted the new

guidelines of the NCDC and steps being

taken to aware the Cooperative Societies for submission of suitable and feasible projects

for sponsoring by the Department to

NCDC.

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vii)

For temporary storage of fish there shall

be cold chamber in big fish markets. The Department to take action accordingly in

phase manner.

For this purpose, one mini-cold storage

is under construction at M.G. Bazar,

Agartala. Besides, provision for providing chest type freezer / insulated ice box etc.

have also been kept in the 8 nos. rural fish

markets which are under construction

during 2013-14.

Major achievements made during the year 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 2013-14, and as a result, the production of fish is expected to cross 61,950 tons with availability of 17 kg/capita fish at the end of this Financial year (2013-14). The statistical data in detail regarding production of fish & fish seed

etc. for the year 2013-14 would be available after door to door survey to be conducted by the Deptt. in the month of May,2014.

Amongst other, some of the achievements made during 2013-14 are as follows :-

i) Demonstration of various technologies have been provided to 2405 farmers for scientific utilization of available culture resources.

ii) Encouraged 1070 farmers for use of their non perennial water bodies in scientific manner.

iii)Inputs along with technological support provided to 1242 fish farmers towards popularizing integrated fish farming for enhancing fish & meat production and development of socio-economic condition of farmers ,

iv) 270.00 ha. big water bodies have been brought under extensive fish culture.

v) Towards intensification of scientific fish culture in small water bodies extended benefit to 9437 farmers in the form of inputs.

v ) Basic inputs for fish culture have been provided to 203 fisheries based SHGs covering an area of 100.02 ha towards entrepreneurship Development in pisciculture activities.

vi) 580 fish farmers of rural pockets have been covered under Demonstration on production of quality fish seed & 83 farmers for production of stunted growth fingerling vii) Organized 92 workshop with about 9200 farmers and encouraged them for adoption of scientific fish culture. viii) 8728 Nos. farmer covered for effective training on various pisciculture technologies for skill development

ix) Stocked 28.53 lakhs fingerlings in open water bodies of Dumbur reservoir and other lakes, rivulets for enhancement of production as well as productivity of open water bodies.

x) Assistance provided to 23 MSS Ltd. in the form of Managerial Subsidy. Besides, provided basic inputs to 59 nos. of Societies for adoption of fish culture in 54.86 ha area.

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xi) Towards popularizing hi- tech fish culture for quantum increase in fish productivity through use of “Aerator” , 90 nos. aerator are being supplied under different programmes.

xii) 1550.04 ha. additional water areas have been brought under scientific pisciculture including the water areas in forest land during 2013-14, involving fish farmers/JFMC/SHGs/Patta holders.

xiii) Benefit in the form of balance fish feed have been extended to 2 nd category farmers ( present production above 1500 Kg /ha but less than 3000Kg /ha)for higher production in 126 ha area.

xiv) 235 houses are being provided to poor homeless fishermen.

xv) IMC, FRP hatcheries are being provided to 8 nos. fish seed growers for replacement of happa hatcheries for facilitating production of quality fish seed.

xvi) 25 nos. inputs storage Centre are being constructed for facilitating storage of

inputs for supply to the farmers.

xvii) 8 Nos. new market shed being constructed in 8 districts

Plan programme and projects to be implemented during the year 2014-2015 for consideration of the committee during examination.

In the Annual plan 2014-15, it is proposed to continue all the schemes under

implementation during 2013-14 of 12th plan with the emphasis on bringing more and more water areas under fish culture including the water areas to be created during 2013-14, mass training, motivation and exposure visits of farmers to raise the capability of rural farmers to enable them to derive sustainable income from the available resources, increase in culture resource and reclamation of existing water bodies, development of open water bodies, Coop. sector etc.

Thrust would also be given during 2014-15, on implementation of the following activities :-

a) Popularization on use of floating feed and aerator in fish culture. b) Utilization of non–perennial water bodies for fish production in scientific line. c) Encouragement to produce seeds and culture of high value species. d) Intensification of integrated fish farming among the farmers. e) Promotion of innovative & frontline technologies among the farmers through

demonstration. f) Mass training and motivation programme to the farmers. g) Additional area to be brought under pisciculture with special reference to tribal forest

Patta holders and re-grouped villages. h) Providing input & technological support to the farmers/SHGs/Coop. through

implementation of various activities. i) Stock enhancement of open water bodies. j) Development of basic infrastructure related to post harvest & marketing facilities. k) Facilitating adequate credit support through KCC to the small farmers for fish culture.

TARGET FOR 2014-2015

The targets for the year 2014-15 for total fish production, average per ha. productivity of culture ponds and per capita availability have been kept as 66564 tons (7.45% growth over expected production of 2013-14), 2800 kg/ha/yr and 18 kg/head/annum respectively.

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submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the

following recommendations :-

1. The Department to continue its efforts to impart training to fish farmers/ SHGs/ JFMCs for commercial fish culture & cultivation.

2. To make fish marketable there should be cold storage in big fish markets.

3. The Department to ensure increase in the wages of Managers of Matsyajibi Samabai Samiti as per guide line of Labour Department as to wages.

4. The Department to explore the possibility of fish production in the water bodies under the land of Forest Department.

5. The Department to approach to Finance Department to increase in the Budget allocation during Revised Estimates 2014-2015 for developing fish productivity.

6. ‘PONA BAZAR’ at Agartala either be protected or shifted.

7. The Department to consider 5/6 ponds identified under Fisheries Supdt. for

highest production of fish to create instance as a model and for that a follow up

‘Fish Mela’ may be organized at the Bloc level annually one day for 3 or 4 hours.

8. National Fisheries Development Board may be approached by the Fisheries

Department of the State for development of fish markets of the State. The fish

market at Belonia town/Lal Sing Mura/Bishramganj/Srinagar/Chebri/Santirbazar

may be taken into active consideration for development.

9. District-wise Fishery Asstt. may be given reward on the basis of performance.


the Representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget

proposals under Demand No.26 for Grants by the House alongwith the

Recommendations.

Sd/-


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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 11

OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.11 relates to the Transport

Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015 and the Revised

Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 are as follows :-

(Rs. in lakh)

Particulars Revised Estimate 2013-2014



T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 1706.81 1799.40 --- ---- 1799.40

b) Plan 5843.88 246.40 130.20 71.40 448.00

c) CASP 1674.46 998.53 547.75 3220.74

d) C.S.S 65.73 -- -- -- 0.00

e) NEC --- -- -- -- 0.00

Total 7616.42 3720.26 1128.73 619.15 5468.14

Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject


for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 5th March, 2014 examined the Budget

proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who





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No.

Recommendation of Subject

Committee

Action taken by the Department

i) The earlier recommendation for City Bus stands good adding one Madhupur to Nagerjala via Ishanchandra Nagar

i) TUTCL has been operating 53 buses in 8 scheduled routes. Due to shortage of bus it has not been possible to introduce service in the new route i.e. Madhupur to Nagerjala via Ishanchandra Nagar for the moment.

ii) The Department to take necessary step for conversion of vehicle to CNG giving emphasize to Government vehicle to make compulsory CNG to new Government vehicle also by giving preference on the CNG

ii) Finance Department has been requested to issue instruction to all Government Departments for purchasing CNG run vehicles while giving permission for purchase of new vehicles. All heads of Department have also been requested to convert their existing petrol run vehicles into CNG particularly those which are plying within West Tripura District.

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vehicles on hiring There are only 4 CNG refilling centres in the State. With the setting up of more new CNG refilling centres, emphasis will be given on hiring and purchase of CNG run vehicles.

iii) The Department to continue its persuasion towards Lay-Bye with PWD and BRO.

iii) Chief Engineer PWD(R&B) informed that the land is available to construct the proposed Lay-Bye in both the locations i.e., R.K.Nagar and near Don Bosco School, Nandannagar. The anticipated cost for setting up of the Lay Bye at R.K.Nagar would be around Rs.90 lakhs. Estimate is under preparation. The estimated cost for setting up of another Lay Bye near Don Bosco School, Nandannagar is Rs. 36.14 lakhs and tender for the work is being called.

iv) Conduct survey for setting up Motor Stands to be taken up. Finance Department to consider release of adequate fund for the same specially for developing the existing Motor Stands. In this respect, MNREGA/ BADP schemes can be used by DMs involving Transport Department. Finance Department to consider release of fund for land acquisition for the Motor Stand.

iv) Survey on motor stand is being conducted and compilation of final report is under process. In fact, various Departments like UDD, RDD and Transport Department have taken up construction of various motor stands in the State. Proposals for developing of existing Motor Stands and proposals for land acquisition in connection with setting up of new Motor Stands in the uncovered areas are being submitted to Finance Department for release of fund. Finance Department has been releasing fund within their available resources under State Plan. The Department has taken initiative to set up some new motor stands especially at Rupaichari, Kakraban, Baikhora, Jolaibari, Kalacherra and Mirza with the fund available with DM & Collectors under MGNREGA, BADP and other schemes.

v) The Department to take appropriate action to those Car/Auto owners/ Drivers demanding abnormal fare, mainly after evening time.

v) Enforcement drives are undertaken on regular basis especially at evening times to curb the trend of demanding abnormal fare by the drivers/ owners. Actions are taken against the errant vehicle owners/ drivers by imposing penalty under the existing provisions of M.V.Act & Rules jointly by SP (Traffic) and JTC.

vi) The Department to take up seriously towards control of speed of vehicles, specially light passenger vehicles, if necessary rule may be framed.

vi) Traffic wing of Police Department has been checking speed of vehicles by using radar gun at various locations. Motor Vehicle Inspectors are also conducting raids against the vehicles plying by violating prescribed speed limits. Spot fines are realized and prosecution reports are submitted against the vehicle owners/ drivers who exceed the speed limit. However, campaign against the vehicles running beyond speed limit will be more effective with availability of such instruments like radar gun in

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adequate number. MoRTH has been requested to supply such instruments adequately to make the campaign more effective. ii) Displaying of speed limit boards by the side of national highway and state roads has been emphasized. iii) Awareness/ counseling camps are organized in all the motor stands, higher secondary schools & colleges in addition to District and Sub-Divisional headquarters to disseminate awareness of the hazards related to over speeding of vehicles.

vii) It is recommended that new permit be issued to the owners of vehicle out side Agartala Municipal area and also to issue permit to all new Sub-Divisions & Blocks as well as new roads constructed recently.

vii) STA has been issuing route permit in accordance with the recommendations given by the Subject Committee and emphasis is given to issue route permits with a view to connecting Sub-Divisions, Blocks and newly constructed roads.

viii) PWD be persuaded for measured speed-breakers and also to avoid unnecessary speed- breaker mainly in the National Highways and State Highways.

viii) PWD(R&B) informed that Superintending Engineers (PWD) have constructed speed breakers on demand from local people on the PWD roads. PWD (R&B) further informed that other unspecified speed breakers have been removed from various locations of PWD roads and State roads. No specific information has been received from BRTF in this regard.

ACHIEVEMENT OF TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT DURING THE YEAR 2013-14

1. Rail Connectivity: - Construction work in Agatala – Udaipur sector of new railway line is in full swing. The work in Udaipur – Sabroom sector is also in progress and the entire project is targeted to be completed by March, 2015.

2. Modernization of Agartala Airport :- As per revised Master Plan of the AAI, State Govt. has provided 71.996 acres of land (khas land- 18.59 acres, acquired land- 53.406 acres)to AAI for up-gradation of Agartala Airport. Plan & design for terminus building has been prepared by AAI.

3. Truck Terminus at Madhavbari near Jirania: - Construction of a modern Inter State Truck Terminus at Madhavbari under Jirania Sub-Division with financial assistance of NEC has been completed and inaugurated for public use on 17.01.2014.

4. Bus Terminus at Dharmanagar :- Construction of a modern Inter State Bus

Terminus at Dharmanagar under North Tripura District with financial assistance of

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NLCPR is almost complete. The terminus is expected to be inaugurated very shortly and open for public use.

5. Development of Motor Stands: - Construction of new motor stands at

Khumulwng and Sonamura are likely to be completed shortly. Construction of Kanchanpur and Kalacherra motor stands are in progress. Construction of motor stands at Baikhora, Santirbazar, Jolaibari, Kathalia, Teliamura and Khayerpur etc. are being taken up.

6. Construction of District Transport offices at Uaipur, Dharmanagar,

Bishramganj & Belonia :- Construction of District Transport offices at Udaipur & Dharmanagar is being taken up. The works have been assigned to the Tripura Housing & Construction Board (THCB), Gurkhabasti. It is proposed to set up DTO offices in the new Districts also.

7. Institute of Driving Training & Research Centre:- Institute of Driving Training

and Research is being set up on PPP mode. Govt. of India has sanctioned Rs.14.00 crores for this institute. Land has been identified near NIT in Barjala, Jirania. Work of boundary wall and academic block are in progress.

8. High Security Registration Plates:- As per direction of the Hon’ble Supreme

Court, HSRP for vehicles has been introduced in place of traditional number plates with effect from 30th July, 2012. As per agreement with the vendor, State Govt. is getting 10% of the revenue.

9. Revenue collection:- Transport Deptt collects both tax and non-tax revenue which

helps in augmenting the resources of the State. The rates of taxes for different categories of vehicles have been revised after a long gap of 14 years. Provisions have been made in the agreements, executed with the private partners/agencies for sharing of revenue collected by them in connection with preparation of smart card based driving licenses/registration certificates and fixing of High Security Registration Plates for sharing of revenue collected by the agencies. These measures have resulted in significant increase in collection of revenue. A proposal for revising the fee structure for different categories of motor vehicles by amendment of the Tripura Motor Vehicles Rules is also under process.

10. Inland Waterways:- Two nos DPR i.e. one for development of Howrah River as waterways at an estimated cost of Rs.11.00 crores and another for development of Gumati river at an estimated project cost of Rs.12.32 crores have been prepared by RITES Ltd. Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India had sanctioned Rs.82.725 lakhs as cost of preparation of DPR. Final DPRs have been sent to the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India for funding of Rs.23.32 crores under CSS for implementation of these projects.

11. City Bus services:- City bus services are being operated with 53 buses. Procurement of 17 more buses is under process. CSMC, Ministry of UDD has recently sanctioned the proposal of the Department for procurement of another 100 buses for development of Urban transportation in Agartala City.

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12. Driving Schools:- As many as 34 Driving Training School (including recently opened 8 Driving Training Schools in uncovered Sub-Divisions) have been set up throughout the State.

Plan Programme and projects to be implemented

during the financial year 2014-2015. 1. Construction of railway line from Agartala to Sabroom is in progress. However,

progress of work in Udaipur – Sabroom sector has been affected due to delay in getting clearance for diversion of forest land from the Ministry of Environment of Forest, Government of India. State Government is following up the matter with the Ministry. The project is targeted to be completed by March, 2015.

2. State Government has acquired 53.406 acres of jote land at a cost of Rs.30.97 crores and handed over the land along with 18.59 acres of khas land totaling 72 acres of land to Airpost Authority of India(AAI)free of cost for construction of new terminus building and widening of the runway of Agartala airport for development of the airport. Construction works are expected to be taken up by AAI very soon.

3. Construction of Inter-State Truck Terminus(ISTT) at Madhavbari , Jirania and Inter-State Bus Terminus(ISBT) in Dharmanagar has been completed and opened for public use. Construction of new motor stands at Nagerjala in Agartala, Khumulwng, Sonamura, Sabroom, Kanchanpur & Kalacherra is in progress.

4. Construction of office building for the District Transport Office at Udaipur and Dharmanagar is being taken up to provide better facilities to the members of the public visiting those offices. Necessary steps are being taken for opening of DTO offices in the new districts namely Khowai, Siphahijala and South Tripura. Construction works for setting up Institute of Driving Training Research near NIT in Jirania is in progress.

5. For city Bus Services 17 new buses including 1(one)AC bus are being procured. Proposal for procurement of 100 new buses and construction of Bus depots at a cost of Rs. 33.76 crores has been submitted for sanction by the Govt. of India. State Government has submitted Detail Project Reports to the Ministry of Shipping,

Government of India for sanction of funds for development of Howrah & Gomati rivers as

waterways.

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After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed

by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following rcommendations :-

1. Operation of City Bus for the capital city of Agartala to be expedited extending the facility upto Bishramgang.

2. Setting up of CNG refilling stations in the District Headquarters be completed early in phased manner.

3. Department to take up with PWD and BRO for installation Lay-Bye.

4. The Department to consider display of fare-chart to all Auto-rickshaws, Jeeps and Buses for information of passengers.

5. Setting up of new Motor Stands to the uncovered areas upto Bloc level be completed in phased manner. Finance Department to consider allocation of fund during Revised Estimates

2014-15.

6. Proper conveyance through inland waterways for journey from Raisyabari to Gandachhera and Mandirghat to Gandachhera be arranged as early as possible.

7. The department to ensure checking smoke level of vehicles to avoid pollution of atmosphere.

8. Permit to small vehicle to run from its last point of route to Agartala and back be provided.

9. The Department to set up toilets and waiting room/shed in all Petrol/Diesel stations for passengers in consultation with Food & Civil Supplies Department.

10. To protect vehicular accident the Department to organize awareness programme for Drivers and Public. Finance Department to allocate fund in the Revised Estimates 2014-15 for the same.

11. Ongoing process for development of Howrah and Gomati rivers be expedited.

12. The Department to consider to sanction permit to the beneficiaries of SC/ST/ Minorities/OBC Corporations for Auto-rickshaw in and around Agartala Municipal Corporation.

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. Sd/-


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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 30 OF THE FOREST DEPARTMENT FOR


The Budget Proposals under Demand No.30 relates to Forest

Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014–2015 and Revised

Budget for the Financial Year 2013 – 2014 are as follows:-

(Rs. in Lakh)

Particulars Revised Estimate

2013-2014



T.S.P. S.C.P.

a)Non-Plan 4976.64 5453.86 -- -- 5453.86

b) Plan 8479.72 1399.08 913.09 545.83 2858.00

c) CASP 2084.00 3812.00 2786.00 8682.00

d) C.S.S. 850.00 0.00

e) N.E.C 100.00 0.00

Total 14406.36 8936.94 4725.09 3331.83 16993.86

Now, aforesaid Budget Proposals is under examination of the Subject


for Grants.


proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department





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Recommendation of the

Committee

Reply of the Forest Department

on the recommendation

i) The Department to achieve the goal of programme for useable special species Bamboo and Develop Bamboo plantation encouraging private sector also with a specific yearly target.

Forest Department during the year 2013-14 through JFM mode, has raised over 6228.46 ha bamboo plantation of different species of bamboo like Muli, Mritinga, Barak,Kanak-kaich Jai, Dolu etc. as against the target of 6000 ha. In addition the Department has raised different species of bamboo on RoFR-patta over 1306.70 ha as per demand of the beneficiaries. Tripura Bamboo Mission has raised 277.52 ha for 380 private beneficiaries against the target of 250 ha.

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To develop quality planting material, the centre of ICFRE at Agartala and NTFP Centre of Excellence under Tripura JICA project have been given the task of development of QPM for planting departmentally through JFM. A bamboo-setum and nursery trial at Anandanagar near Agartala have been established for production of quality planting materials. During the current financial year, 20.98 lakh bamboo seedlings raised by the Deptt. as against target of 20.00 lakhs.

ii) Bamboo Industry Artigens Training be continued and to develop Master Trainers.

Industry & Commerce Department, Govt. Of Tripura encouraging the establishment of industries based on bamboo under private sector. One such industry has already been established at Boudhjungnagar and another shortly will come up in the North District near Dharmanagar. Besides, a good number of cottage industry has come up based on bamboo involving more than 0.50 lakh persons. 2543 SHGs have been formed in the Department (JICA 1477 IGDC 448 ) and training are being organized to improve their capacity and 56,561 artisans have been trained in value addition of bamboo based forest products. Externally aided projects like JICA and IGDC continuing the capacity building programme of artisans and Master Trainers among the artisans. Under JICA project, Common Community Facility Centres for Bamboo Mat Weaving Centres at Kaladhepa/Chakmaghat/Jampaijala and furniture unit at Nagichhera, Agarbati semi mechanized rolling centres at Chakmaghat and Jampoijala have been established and fully operational. In addition Tripura Bamboo Mission has established Agarbati production clusters at Kumarghat/Emrapassa/Jagganathpur/Kailashahar/Dharmanagar/Kashiamanagal/Salema/’Santirbazar/Bishalgrah/Chandrapur and Paratia.

iii) JICA Project performances are to be done involving Panchayat as well asVillage Committees.

Wherever JFMCs are constituted in the village level under Tripura JICA Project, one member of the Gram Panchayet/Village committee is compulsorily included as a member of the Executive committee of than JFMC as per JFM resolution enforced in the State. All sanction copy of all the development works

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under taken in the JFMC level are marked to the Village committee/ GramPanchayat and BAC/ Panchayet Samity and the Zilla parishad.

i. Under Agro-forestry scheme, selection of ii. the beneficiaries, list of job card holders for

MG NREGA funds are done by the village Committee/Gram-Panchayet.

iii. Wherever trainings/workshops conducted PRI Bodies are actively involved.

iv. The Range Officers regularly attend the BAC/Panchayet Samity Meetings and report the achievements of Forest Department including JICA Project to the BAC/Panchayet Samity.

iv) Efforts are to be continued for developing ECO Park and ECO tourism.

Presently there are 25 Eco-Parks developed by the Forest Department. To develop the Eco-Tourism Sector, the TTDC placed Rs.335.10 lakh to the Forest Department for development of visitors amenities at Runtung/Phuldungsai/ Chabimura, and Trishna. Forest Department has also taken up greening of Capital Complex area at Agartala. The Heritage Park at Kunjaban, Agartala is also the source of awareness generation programme to school/college students and for general people.The yearly visitors at Heritage parks is more than 5.0 lakh. The observance of festival in Trishna, Kalapania etc places are organized for mass awareness and participation of local people to popularize these as eco-tourism destinations for visitors and nature lovers. Step has already been taken for improvement of eco-tourism at Government level by indentifying the role TTDC, TFDPC and Forest Department Recently a MoU has been signed with Jungle Lodges Resort Ltd, Karnataka and TFDPC to implement eco-tourism in the State in a more effective way through capacity building, livelihood, infrastructure improvement and other necessary inputs.

v) Production of Teak, Karai, Gamair, Garjan etc. shall be more increased.

Forest Department implements various schemes/ programmes, namely, NAP, CAMPA, JICA, IGDC, etc for afforestation activities. As adviced by the Subject Committee of the TLA, action have been taken for raising of

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plantation of economically important species like teak etc. during 2014-15, 035 lakhs of teak and gamar stump will be available for planting. Teak and gamar plantation will be raised mix with bamboo to the tune of 3500 ha.

vi) It shall be the obligation of the Forest Department to formulate a specific proposal for Elephant conservation by providing source of food for Elephant in the deep forest along with water resource. Similarly, food and water sources are to be provided by the Department in the forest sufficiently for Monkey. These are to be achieved to avoid confrontation of Elephant and Monkey with human society every year for long.

The constitution of Atharamura elephant conservation reserve (proposed area=61.45 Km2) and Gandhari (proposed area=123.85 Km2) elephant conservation reserve are under active consideration of the Government for which field data are being collected Miscellaneous plantations of different species are being raised in all forest divisions and fruit bearing species mainly in protected areas (Wildlife Sanctuaries) to supply food to the Wildlife population. In 2013-14, Trisha WLS has raised 991.50 ha and Sepahijala WLS has raised 123.42 ha plantations with fruit bearing species and other preferred trees of wildlife population.

vii) Trishna and Sepahijala are to be demarcated for proper reconciliation immediately.

The demarcation work has already completed and management plan have been sent to Government of India with the approval of State Govoernment.

viii) Road side plantations are to be given priority.

In 2013-14, road side plantation has been raised for 203 km in widened roads along with permanent jhungras with funding from MGNREGA where the road widening process has already been completed. Avenue plantations in market places/ school compounds/ office premises/roads in town areas have been taken up as special drive. During2013 Vanamohatsava 1,75,188 seedlings were planted in different occasions.

Achievement made during the year 2013-14 Physical & Financial Achievement upto December, 2013 (Rs.in lakhs)

Financial Major outputs

Major/Minor Head Of Accounts

Approved outlay Fund released by Fin.Dept 2013-14

Financial Achievement 2013-14

BE RE

2406-Forestry & Wildlife(State Plan)

353.00 459.79 318.93 209.05 Plantation raised- 18035.0 ha Plantation in ROFR - 6319.0 ha

2406-13th Finance Commission

2388.00 2395.16 1798.16 650.76

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4406-Externally Aided Project(JICA)

4540.00 4540.00 2500.00 1500.00 (Agroforestry 4164.ha )

Road side-202 Km

Nursery raised- 35.60 lakh Water Harvesting-703 Conservation breeding of 4 Species viz Pig Tailed Macaque, Clouded Leopard, Spectacled Langur, Binturong. Mandays -35.0 lakh

4406-Externally Aided Project(IGDC)

1600.00 1084.77 1084.77 500.00

Total of State Plan : 8881.00 8479.72 5701.86 2859.81

CSS-Intensification of Forest Management (IFM)

533.76 494.70 184.82 0.00

CSS- River Velley Project (RVP)

24.13 0.00 0.00 0.00

CSS-Project Elephant 26.91 21.45 1.05 0.00

CSS-Asstt.to Dev.of National Parks and Sanctuary

188.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

CSS-Development of Sepahijala Zoo(CZA)

26.70 333.85 0.00 0.00

Total of CSS 800.00 850.00 185.8 0.00

NEC-Bamboo Dev.of Socio Economic

100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00

Plan programme and any project to be implemented During the Financial Year 2014-2015.

The earlier CSS projects like National a forestation arogramme (NAP), Intensification of Forest Management (IFM), National Bamboo Mission (NBM), Central Zoo Autority (CZA), Project Elephant, Assistance to States for Development National Parks and Sanctuaries (ASDNP) etc. to be continued during 2014-15 as per approved plan of works.

1. The Green India Mission Scheme of Government of India is being implemented

from 2010-11 in all States. Preliminary meetings/workshop was organized to apprise all States Forest Departments about project formulation giving special emphasize on climate change scenario. The GIM plantation and other works have been taken up in identified landscapes. Now micro planning will be taken up at JFM level in each Landscape at LII level. Thereafter the proposal will be sent to Govt. of India for funding.

2. A pilot project has been taken up for treatment of upper catchment areas Howrah River by way of raising plantations in the gap areas, other ancillary activities, gully plugging and SMC works in the main river course during 2013-14. The population living in hamlet in the catchment area are being involved in implementation including extending the livelihood support. The similar river treatment plan will be taken up for all major river systems of the States in coming years.

3. Water harvesting structures mainly in the river / cherra course in identified 163 non covered para (NC Para) are being implemented from state plan

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fund and MGNREGA for supply of drinking water facilities to NC Paras which will improve the ground water regime.

4. During 2014-15, Plan will be developed for Ambassa, Manu and Kanchanpur Forest Division with the help of Tripura Space Application Centre, ST &E Deptt. , GoT for raising plantations in denuded hill tops (old jhum areas) with the help of the para-military forces and our forest protection force.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following the recommendations:-

1. Bamboo plantation of special species be developed.

2. Training to SHGs of uncovered areas to develop their capacity.

3. To upgrade the existing ECO Park the Department to formulate suitable proposal/action and for that the Finance Department to allocate fund during Revised Estimates 2014-15.

4. The Department to develop food source inside deep jungle for Elephent, Monkey etc.

5. Economically important species like Teak, Karai, Gamair are to be planted in suitable forest land.

6. To save sanctuary areas they may be encircled by bamboo plantation and other fire-wood plants for human use.

7. Members of JFMCs and Eco. Development Committees be trained up in handicrafts specially those of Shipahijala, Trishna, Kalapania, Tepania, Barmura, Bharat-Bangla Maitree Udyan(Chottakhala).

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.

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Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman

the 7th March, 2014. 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 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.41 relates to Social Welfare &

Social Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013 -2014 are as follows :-

( Rs. in lakh ). Particulars Revised

Estimate 2013-14

Budget Estimate for 2014-15 Total

Demand Fund For

T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan 10164.53 11967.84 --- --- 11967.84

b) Plan 18624.42 8789.54 5798.50 2852.05 17440.09

c) CASP ------ 12882.70 11297.76 3452.84 27633.30

d) CSS 20715.60 ---- ------ ------ 0.00

e)NEC ------ ------ ------ ----- -----

Total:- 49504.55 33640.08 17096.26 6304.89 57041.23


Committee–I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands

for Grants.


Proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department

who appeared on the part of the Department as summoned.




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Recommendations of the Committee (2013-

2014)

Reply of the Government on the recommendations

1 The Department to continue its persuasion with Planning Department for releasing of adequate fund for construction of 14(fourteen) CDPOs Office building

The Department has reduced the number of CDPO Office building required for construction from 14 nos to 9 nos by this time. In a meeting taken by Hon’ble Chief Minister the issue of construction of remaining 9 nos CDPO office building was discussed. It has been decided by the authority to construct CDPOs office building at Mohanpur ,Padmabill, Tulasikhar, Kalyanpur and Pecharthal ICDS Project @ Rs.25.00lakhs. Accordingly the Finance Department has released Rs.62.50 lakhs being 50% fund for these construction works during 2013-14.The fund has been placed with the concerned D.M. & Collectors for undertaking the construction works.Moreover the Department has sent a proposal to the 14th Finance Commission Cell of the Finance Department for sanction of fund of Rs.100.00 lakhs under 14th Finance Commission grant for construction of CDPO Office building at Melaghar,Kamalpur NP, Bishalgarh & Boxanagar ICDS Project. The fund is yet to be sanctioned.

2 The Department to ensure extending drinking water, Sanitation to uncovered AWCs. For that the Department to effect supply of 40(forty) Ltrs. Capacity Filters in all AWCs.

In pursuant to the minutes of the Development Review Meeting taken by the Hon’ble Chief Minister at all Districts, the Hon’ble CM has directed that maximum efforts should be given to provide water for the purposes of drinking water and sanitation. In this regards District and Sub-Division wise meeting has been held by DWS Department with the BAC/ Panchayet Samity members, ICDS and School Education Department in presence of DM & Collector, to monitor the matter closely and also for effective implementation of the same. During 2013-14 drinking water has been provided to 581 AWCs. The total coverage of drinking water till January,2014 is 8108 AWCs. During this period 192 AWCs have been provided with sanitation facilities.Total coverage of AWCs is 6558 with sanitation facilities till January,2014.

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In this connection, Department has also requested to all DMs & Collectors & DWS Department regarding provision of drinking water/ sanitation to all AWCs. Regarding supply of Water Filter, all CDPOs were instructed to procure & supply Filters in all AWCs under their Projects.

3 Training Programme be extended to uncovered areas, specially to the newly created 4(Four) Districts by opening training Centres.

For imparting training of the Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers, the Department of Social Welfare & Social Education has drawn an Action Plan for training like other years. Accordingly, necessary fund has been received from Govt. of India. Regular training programmes have been running at 4 District Anganwadi Training Centres and 1 Anganwadi Training Centre run by NGO at A.D. Nagar, Agartala to improve the quality for delivery of services of the workers. It has been decided by the Department to organize Block Level Training Programme for AWWs & AWHs for the Financial Year 2013-14. Regarding opening of Training Centres at newly created 4(four) Districts , proposal has been sent to the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India for sanctioning & approval to set up 4(Four) new Anganwadi Training Centres (AWTCs) at 4(Four) newly created Districts, but not yet approved.

4 Pension rate to the pension holders/ beneficiaries should be increased considering price raise in the market.

Based on the recommendation of the Subject Committee-I, the Department had sent a proposal for enhancement of the rate of pension of different pension schemes to the Finance Department. Accordingly the State Government had decided to increase the existing rate of pension of the following pension schemes w.e.f. 1.12.2013.

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The State Government has also introduced one new pension scheme for the deserted women belonging to APL families’ w.e.f. 1.12.2013. The rate of pension is Rs.500/- per month.

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Name scheme

Existing rare

Rate after enhancement

1 IGNOAP 200/- 300/-

2. BHP 400/- 500/-

3 Bidi sharmaik 400/- 500/-

4 Widow & Deserted women

400/- 500/-

5. Tripura Cobbler Pension

400/- 500/-

6 Rickshaw Puller

400/- 500/-

7. Un-married women Pension

400/- 500/-

8 State Widow Pension

400/- 500/-

9 80% and above disable pension(APL)

400/- 500/-

10 Motor shramik pension

400/- 500/-

11 State Old Age Pension

400/- 500/-

12 Laundry Worker Pension

400/- 500/-

13. Barber Worker Pension

400/- 500/-

14 Handloom Worker Pension

400/- 500/-

15 Fishermen Pension

400/- 500/-

16 100% eye sight lost (APL)

500/- 700/-

5. The Department to set up new AWCs in the uncovered areas as early as possible.

There are some habitations which are yet to be covered under ICDS. In this connection all the CDPOs have been

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instructed to send a survey report regarding un-covered areas indicating Additional AWC required. The CDPOs have reported that there are 594 uncovered habitations which require new AWC. A proposal is being sent to the Government of India for sanction of 594 new AWC for covering the uncovered habitations.

ACHIEVEMENTS MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT DURING 2013-14.

ICDS has been strengthened and restructured w.e.f 1st April, 2013 in the State of

Tripura

1. The cost norms of SNP has been revised as under.

2. 9911 Anganwadi Centres under 56 nos. ICDS Project are running in

the State.

4. 43575 nos. children of AWCs admitted in Primary School for formal

Education.

5. 160102 nos. Adolescent girls benefited under Rajib Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls.

6. 3073 nos. Pregnant & Nursing Mother benefited under “Indira Gnadhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana(IGMSY)”.

7. 253256 nos persons received pension under 23 different pension scheme.

8. The rate of pension has been enhanced from Rs. 400 to Rs.500 in respect of 15 nos. pension Schemes & Rs.500/- to 700/-in respect of one scheme.

9. 600 bereaved families have been benefited under NFBS.

10. The Department has introduced a Scheme for providing Employment Opportunities to the women through Capacity Building.

11.During the year 2013-14 the Department has introduced “Vayosreshtha Sanmanana” for distinguish Senior Citizen of the State and awarded to Sri Agni Kumar Acharjee, Senior citizen.

Category Existing Rate of SNP Revised rate of SNP

Children(6-72 months) Rs.4/- Rs.6/-

Severely underweight

Children(6-72 Months)

Rs.6/- Rs.9/-

Pregnant Women &

Nursing mother

Rs.5/- Rs.7/-

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12.One Pensioner house “Asray” is under construction at Kunjaban, Agartala 13. The Department has introduced a Training Scheme for Disable for

providing Employment Opportunities for them through Capacity Building.

14. Foundation Stone has been laid down for establishing a knowledge

Centre at Narsingarh to address the issues of Person with

Disability which will be managed by National Association for the

Blind(NAB).

15.The State Government has enhanced the rate of rehabilitation

grant for outgoing inmates from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.50,000/-

16.31 (thirty one) abandoned /orphan children have been given

adoption.

17.Eight Juvenile Justice Board have been Constituted for eight

Districts under Juvenile Justice Act.

18. 10(ten) best Anganwadi Worker and 10(ten) Anganwadi Helper,

and 4(four) Supervisor received Award for their best performance.

19. 1(One) Anganwadi Worker has been selected for National Award

for best performance. 20.Rehabilitation grant has been sanctioned in favour of 52 over age

inmates of different homes @ Rs,50,000/-

21.Sanction has been accorded to construct new hostel for the

physically challenged(Blind) at Narsinghar and work has been started

ANNUAL PLAN PROGRAMME OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

(Rs. In lakhs)

Sl. No.

Particulars/Items

Page No. of the

Budget Book

2014-15

Demand wise provision in 2014-2015

Physical Target for 2014-15

1 2 3 4 5

1. Salary Social 6038.76 For payment of salary to the staff(Group-A=11,Group-B=6,Group-C=1105,Group-D=1036,ALT=264,PTI=141 employees)

2 Electricity Social 20.00 For payment of electricity of departmental offices and 9

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Homes.

3 Minor Works Social 20.00 For maintenance of departmental office building.

4 Social Pension

Social 285.66 For payment of pension to 4531(BHP)/130(Bidi shramik)/50(unemployment Allowance)@Rs.500/-for BHP & Bidi and @Rs.1000/-for Unemployment allowance.

5 Grants to PSUs/ Boards/Homes

Social 144.01 Establishment cost of TCW & 50% State Share of TSSWB. For running 9(nine)Homes namely ISR,IVH(Boys),Girls Unit-I & II, Mahila Ashram, Infirmary, Ramnagar Home, Khilpara Home and Foundling Home.

6 Pension to 60% Disable person

Social 173.87 For payment of pension to 3622 nos [email protected]/-

7 Pension to Widow & Deserted Women

3189.300 For payment of pension to 53155 nos [email protected]/-

8 Pension to persons who lost 100% eye sight

Social 96.00 For payment of pension to 800 nos benef.@ Rs.1000/-

9 Tripura Cobblers Pension Scheme

Social 3.00

For payment of Pension to 50 nos benef. @ Rs.500/-

10 Tripura Rickshaw Pullers Pension Scheme

Social 12.00 For payment of pension to 200 nos benef.Rs.500/-

11 Tripura Incentive for Girl Child Scheme

Social 964.16 For payment of pension to 26782 nos benef. @ Rs.300/-

12 Pension to Un-married Women of 45 years & above


13 State Widow Pension Scheme


14 Pension to Social 42.00 For payment of pension to

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persons who lost 100% eye sight of APL families

500 nos benef. @ Rs.700/-

15 Pension to 80% and above Disabled persons of APL


16 State Old Age Pension


17 Motor shramik Pension


18 Laundry Worker Pension


19 Barber Worker Pension


20 Handloom Worker Pension


21 Fisherman Pension


22 Pension to Deserted Women of APL families

Social 100.00 For payment of pension to 3877 nos benef. @ Rs.500/-(New Scheme).

23. Others Social 40.00 For cost of fuel of the departmental vehicles, office expenses, house rent , travel expenses and over time.

Total 11967.84

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the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. CDPO Office building in the rest of the Blocs be constructed as early as possible.

2. To improve the quality Training Programme under the action plan be continued.

3. Setting-up of New AWCs in the uncovered areas be expedited.

4. Outgoing inmates be provided with house under IYA Scheme along with Ration Card & Cash amount.

5. Unmarried girls above 45(forty-five) years of age be provided with allowance irrespective of BPL / APL.

6. The Department to take appropriate care to the mentally disordered persons of the society.

7. The beneficiaries be provided with pension within a specified period of 3(three) months from the date of submission of application under various pension scheme approved & announced by the Government.

8. Setting up of new CDPO Office in the newly established Blocs.

9. The Law of maintenance of parents be made more popular by way of awareness programme /newspaper advertisement/using electronic media.

10. Increase of Sector Office and proper maintenance of AWCs.

11. Conducting of survey for the families having old aged farmer/jumia/labourer having no Govt. service-holder or BPL cardholder to examine for providing some kind of social pension or other benefit.


the representative of the Department, the Committee the Budget proposals under

Demand No 41 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO.12 OF THE CO-OPERATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget proposal under the Demand No.12 relates to the Co-

operation Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015

and the Revised Budget for the Financial year 2013-2014 are

as follows :-

(Rs.in lakhs)

Particulars

Revised

Estimates 2013 - 2014

Budget Estimates for 2014 - 2015

Demand Fund For Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 1487.32 1681.19 --- --- 1681.19

b) Plan 1460.60 488.65 308.78 180.12 977.55

c) CASP -- 1.00 -- -- 1.00

d) C.S.S --- --- --- --- 0.00

e) NEC --- --- --- --- 0.00

Total 2947.92 2170.84 308.78 180.12 2659.74

Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject


for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 6th March, 2014 examined the

Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Secretary of the Department who





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Recommendations of the Subject Committee-I

Action taken Report on the Recommendations

1. Endeavour of Computerization should be continued as per last year recommendation

Computerization of the Department is an essential element for increasing the delivery mechanism of the Deptt. Therefore, in realization of the above, the Department of Cooperation has formulated a proposal and sent it for incorporation of the Project of Computerization of the Department under 14th Finance Commission.

2. Soft loans to uncovered societies be continued

During the year 2013-2014, T MARKFED received an amount of Rs. 10.00 lakhs for initiation of the Genousodhi medicine.

3. PACS and LAMPS position to be developed to make it more profitable.

For augmentation of the position of LAMPS/PACS, the Department of Cooperation provides Grant-in-aid an amount of Rs. 100.00 lakhs has been envisaged as Grant-in-aid to LAMPS/PACS during the year 2013-2014. For the year 2014-2015 an amount of Rs. 120.00 lakhs has been provisioned. Besides training is provided by TSCU to Cooperative Societies on Business Development Plan.

4. The Department to more strengthen activity in fertilizer business

T MARKFED deals in fertilizer business and distributes fertilizers throughout the State. Fertilizer business of T MARKFED is hampered due to lack of adequate fund. Infusion of sufficient fund will further strengthen this business activity.

5. The Department to organize awareness/ training programme with the Manager, Board of Directors, Managing Directors, President and Secretary of registered Cooperative Societies. The Deptt. to consider increase of salary of manager as well as increase in share capital

Tripura State Cooperative Union provides training to the BoD’s of various societies, Manager, Managing Directors, President, Secretaries etc of the Cooperative Societies. In this financial year it has already conducted 126 nos. of training programme involving 1282 nos. of participants for the cooperative societies, Similarly, TSCU will also conduct training programme during 2014-15. The training calendar for 2014-2015 is under preparation.

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Annual Work Report of the Department for the year 2013-2014.

The Cooperatives has been considered to be the most suitable medium for bringing about social and economic change. This vital role assigned to the Cooperatives gives it a place of pre-eminence and all comprehensive.

It is against this backdrop, the Department of Cooperation streamlines the significance of inner & outer expansion of cooperatives in its entirety. Keeping in conformity with the above, cooperatives are provided necessary support, encouragement and assistance so as to ensure that the institutions work as autonomous, self-reliant and democratically managed institutions accountable to the members and make significant contribution to the economy of the State particularly in areas which require people’s participation and community efforts. Besides, efforts are made to strengthen Cooperative movement to make it more effective and integrated to attract common people by extending opportunities to common people.

The said objectives are proposed to be met by strengthening the capital base of LAMPS, PACS, PMCS and Apex level societies through optimum utilization of available resources. The stated objectives can be best achieved by working in close collaboration with the Panchayat Raj Institutions in the State.

The priorities of the Department of Cooperation are :-

1) Finalization of Audit of accounts of all societies; 2) Holding of Election of Board of Directors of all Cooperative Societies; 3) Revitalization of LAMPS/PACS/PMCS ; 4) Revival & Restructuring of TSCCF Ltd.; 5) Implementation of Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP); 6) Massive Cooperative Education & Training; 7) To deregister incorrigible societies; 8) To wind up and cancel registration of Cooperative Societies under liquidation; 9) Infrastructure development of PMCS & Banks; 10) Ensuring greater member participation; etc.

ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014

. (Rs. in Lakhs)

Sl.No Name of the Scheme Outlay

1. Credit Cooperatives 188.00

2. Consumer Cooperatives 180.00

3. Marketing Cooperatives 132.40

4. Direction & Administration 61.48

5. Education, Research & Training 42.67

6. Other Cooperatives 100.00

7. Special Plan Assistance (SPA) 265.05

8. Implementation of Integrated Coop. Development Project in South Tripura District.

158.00

9. Infusion to TSCB 278.00

10. Construction 45.00

11. Genousodhi 10.00

Total :- 1460.60

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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 2013-14,. an amount of Rs.188.00 lacs has been

provisioned as Share capital to ACUB & TCARDB Ltd. Grant-in-aid to LAMPS & PACS, 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 2013-14, an amount of Rs.42.67 lacs has been

provisioned as Grant-in-aid to TSCU.

MARKETING SECTOR : An apex level society 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.132.40 lacs has been earmarked in the Revised Estimate for the year 2013-2014 to T

MARKFED and 14 PMCS respectively in the form of Share capital during the year 2013-14. 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. 22.40 lakhs has been

envisaged.

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 2013-2014, an amount of Rs.180.00 lacs has been provided in

the form of Share Capital to TSCCF and Primary consumer Cooperative Societies.

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

Rs.100.00 lacs has been incurred as Share capital to other cooperative which including other

Women cooperatives for the year 2013-2014.

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DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION An amount of Rs.61.48 lacs has been provisioned in the RE for the year 2013-14 towards expenditure involving travel expenses; electricity charges, rent, cost of fuel etc. IMPLEMENTATION OF ICD PROJECT IN SOUTH TRIPURA DISTRICT The ICD Project in South Tripura district envisage a total outlay of Rs.1480.24 lacs which

includes subsidy of Rs.420.23 lacs & loan of Rs.1060.01 lacs to be fully reimbursable from

NCDC. The Scheme is aimed at socio-economic upliftment of small and marginal farmers and

other weaker sections of the society by adopting an integrated approach. For implementation of

Integrated Coop. Dev. Project in South Tripura District , an amount of Rs.1243.01 lakhs has

been incurred upto the year 2013-14 and the entire amount is placed to TSCB ltd as Project

Implementing Agency(PIA). An amount of Rs.158.00 lakhs has been earmarked in the Revised

Estimate 2013-14.. In the Budget Estimate 2014-15 an amount of Rs.79.23 lakhs has been

envisaged.

ANNUAL PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 In the Annual Plan 2014-2015, an amount of Rs 978.55 lacs 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, State Contribution to STCCS and

ICD Project in South Tripura District.The Budget Estimate for the year 2014-2015 is reproduced

below in terms of Sectoral Outlay :-

. (Rs. in Lakhs)

Sl.No Name of the Scheme Outlay

1. Credit Cooperatives 240.00

2. Consumer Cooperatives 200.00

3. Marketing Cooperatives 145.33

4. Direction & Administration 74.82

5. Education, Research & Training 40.17

6. Other Cooperatives 100.00

7. State Contribution for Short Term Cooperative Credit Structure

58.00

8. Implementation of Integrated Coop. Development Project in South Tripura District.

79.23

9. SPA 1.00

10. Construction 40.00

Total :- 978.55

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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 mainly in the form of agri and non-agri loan to

its members. During the year 2014-15 an amount of Rs. 240.00 lakhs has been provisioned as

Grant-in-aid to Credit Cooperatives. Share capital assistance to TCARDB & ACUB Ltd. an

amount of Rs. 90.00 lacs has been provisioned.

Under Consumer Sector, Share capital to TSCCF Ltd. /Primary Consumers has been

earmarked for an amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs during the year 2014-2015. Consumer

Cooperatives deal in consumer goods, distribution of LPG, S.K.Oil, medicines and other items at

a reasonable rate. Advance 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. 145.33 lacs 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.

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. 74.82 lacs has been provisioned in the budget

estimate for the year 2014-2015.

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 2014-

2015, an amount of Rs.40.17 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. 100.00 lakhs has been provisioned in the budget

estimate for the year 2014-2015.

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.

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After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission

placed of the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. The Department to continue its efforts of computerisation of the Department.

2. Soft loans to uncovered areas be continued.

3. To increase profits the LAMPs & PACs position is to be developed.

4. Fertilizer business through LAMPs & PACs be more strengthened and for that Finance Department may actively consider allocation of fund in the Revised Estimates 2014-2015.

5. Awareness/Training programme with the Manager, Board of Directors, Managing Directors, President and Secretary of Registered Societies be arranged to be organised time to time and wages be at per minimum wages.

6. In LAMPs & PACs the participation of women be made easier by amending the Act.

7. Ensured timely election and audit of the Co-operative Societies(LAMPs & PACs).

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission of


Proposals under Demand No. 12 for Grants by the House alongwith the

recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 7th March, 2014. Subject Committee-I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 42 OF THE SPORTS & YOUTH PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT


The Budget proposal under Demand No.42 relates to the Sports & Youth

Programme Department, Government of the Tripura for the Financial Year 2014-2015

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013- 2014 are as follows :-

( Rs. in Lakh )

Particulars

Revised

Estimates 2013 - 2014

Budget Estimates For 2014 - 2015

Demand Fund For

Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 3648.72 4018.11 -- -- 4018.11

b) Plan 948.99 207.20 163.82 87.38 458.40

c)CASP ----- 357.00 241.20 130.80 729.00

d) C.S.S 782.70 ----- ---- --- 0.00

e) NEC 5.00 ---- --- --- 0.00

Total 5385.41 4582.31 405.02 218.18 5205.51

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 6th March, 2014 examined the

Budget proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department who





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SL NO

Recommendation of the Committee

Reply of the recommendations

1 2 3

i. Dasharath Deb Sports Complex work has to be of National Slandered quality and Department to achieve the goals as early as possible.

After recommendation of the Subject Committee, the Tripura Govt. has taken major initiative for overall development of Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex (DDSSC). Accordingly, the Govt. of India (GOI) has been requested by the state Govt. regarding development of the same. The GOI assured for construction Synthetic Track and Synthetic Hockey Turf towards development of DDSSC and agreed to provide Rs.10.50 Crores. Simultaneously, after request of the State Govt. the ONGC Tripura Asset has extended to provide financial help for development of the same and assured to provide a fund for Rs.24.50 Crores. Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has already been done with the ONGC. After that it has been decided to make total expenditure for total Rs.38.49 Crores. As the project is large, the NBCC has been requested by the State Govt. to prepare the estimate of 1st Phase, the NBCC has submitted the estimate for Rs.38.49 cores. Therefore, the rest required fund for Rs.3.00 cores will be provided by the State government’s Contribution together with the fund of Rs.0.49 lakh out of MPLED. (as decided by the State Govt). as Would be considered over a period of next 2/3 years for the afore said purpose .

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ii.. The Department to pursue for taking over the possession of Assam Rifles field to encourage sports events in the State.

For handing over the possession of the Assam Rifles Ground to the YAS Department for promotion of Sports & Youth Programme of the State, a letter has been issued for the YAS Deptt. to the Revenue Deptt. Beside this, the Secretary, Trpura Cricket Association has been requested to extend their help as well as to prepare the Master Plan of the said ground.

iii. Player who participate in National and International level games has to be covered with insurance for which there shall be Budget provision.

The YAS Department will take necessary steps.

iv.. For Dhalai and all new Districts sports complex to be built.

For construction of Dhalai District Sports complex, fund has already been sanctioned by the MoDONER for Rs. 491.00 laksh, 1st installment for Rs.173.15 lakh. has also been released by DoNER under NLCPR and fund has also been released to the implementing agency (THCB) & DM, Dhalai. . The works for Dhalai District Sports Complex is in progress. Initiative has been taken for the other New 4 Nos. Districts.

v.. The State sports boys /girls who get chance in the National level should be provided with all possible amenities and for that Finance Department may provide fund if any, in the Revised Estimates.

The YAS Department has already taken initiative.

vi.. Sports Office at District, Sub-Division and Block Level should be set up in phase manner.

For the Dist. and Sub-Division level office have already started and Block will be started in phase manner.

vii. The vacant land laying at Rajnagar Block under South Rajnagar Panchyaet near Piyar Bari Police Station may be made use as sport Complex of National standard by providing Gallery as may be possible.

Proposal with Concept Paper has already been sent to the P & C Department for sanction of necessary fund.

viii. Physical Instructor should be appointed in all school in phase manner especially in the S.B, High and H. Secondary Schools.

The YAS Department has already taken initiative for posting of P/I(s) in all school in phase manner especially in the S.B, High and H. Secondary Schools. The YAS Department has also being taking

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initiative for engagement of 113 Nos. of P/I(s) during 2014-15.

ix. The Department to make endevour for supply of Sports items to all Sub-Division extending the same to Block, Jila Parishad, Panchayet Samity, Village Committee and Gram Panchayet and fund for this to be increased.

The YAS Department has been procuring Sports items in every year as per availability of fund and also increasing the quantity for supply to Sub-Division extending the same to Block, Jila Parishad, Panchayet Samity, Village Committee and Gram Panchayet through the Dist. & Sub-Divisional YAS Offices.

x. Residential coaching camps to be provided to Block level annually in collaboration with Nagar Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Jila Parishad.

The YAS Department directly and also the Tripura Sports Council (affiliated body of the YAS Deptt) are conducting different residential coaching camps all over the State towards sending of teams for participation in National level competition in collaboration with Nagar Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Jila Parishad.

Achievement made during the year 2013-14

(Rs. in lakh)

BUDGET POSITION AT A GLANCE UNDER PLAN

Particulars

Ceiling R.E. 2013-14 Expenditure up to December 2014.

PLAN NON-PLAN PLAN NON-PLAN

Salary 0.00 3606.72 0.00 2187.48

Non-Salary 458.90 42.00 275.02 23.58

ACA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

SPA 373.20 0.00 373.16 0.00

SCA 116.89 0.00 116.51 0.00

CSS 582.70 0.00 362.19 0.00

NLCPR 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

NEC 5.00 0.00 5.00 0.00

Total 1736.69 3648.72 1131.88 2211.06

Infrastructure development : Department took much initiative for over all development of infrastructure as indicated below:- The following Major/Minor works have been completed during 2013-2014.

1. Construction of New Girls Hostel at North Tripura Sports School at Panisagar.

2. Up gradation Construction of Academic & Administrative Building at RCPE. Paniasagar .

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3. Maintenance of approach Road including Road of RCPE. Panisagar

4. Internal electrification work for Academic & Administrative Building of RCPE, Panisagar

5. Construction of Vivekananda Stadium with Gallery and Press Box (Astabal) including

Mukta Mancha.

6. Development of Vivekananda Maidan (with drainages System and earth filling).

7. Construction of Play Ground (North Part of DDSSC) and construction of retaining wall.

8. Remodeling of existing Sahid Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel, Khejurbagan, Agartala.

9. Construction of Sub-Divisional YAS Office, Bishalgarh.

Sports persons of Tripura have achieved medals in various National level competitions like National School Meet and other North East Games including PYKKA Meet, Women Sports Meet & National Meet (Junior & Sub-Junior) in various disciplines :-

Name of the Competition Gold Silver Bronze Total

National School Games 02 06 06 14

North East Games including PYKKA Meet, Women Sports Meet & National Meet (Junior & Sub-Junior)

50 46 46 142

Total :- 52 52 52 156

Some remarkable performance has also been done by the sports persons & Youths of Tripura, are as follows:- 1. Smt. Dipa Karmakar, have introduced herself as a Renounwed Female

Gymnast of the country as a result, she has been called in the Coaching Camp prior to participation in the Asian Games & Commonwealth Games, This year she has achieved 05 Gold medals in individual Event.

2. Sri Debojit Das , one Youth Activist achieved gold medal in the event of

Manipuri Dance from the National level Youth festival, 2014 at Ludhiana, at Punjab. 3. Sri Moloy Laskar has been rewarded as the best Programme Officer, Smt.

Mousami Sarkar and Bijoy Deb have also rewarded as the best Volunteer by Hon’ble

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President of India under National Service Scheme (NSS) from Tripura, Tripura State also has been declared as the best State for NSS activities.

The Plan Programme for the year 2014-2015

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 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 etc.

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 of School students) e. Promotion of Yoga. f. Grants-in-aid (Grants for Tripura Council and TTAADC).

The Department will continue execution of the following on going projects during year 2014-2015.

1. Construction of Sub-Divn. YAS Office, Santirbazar 2. Construction of Sub-Divn. YAS Office, Dharmanagar

The Department will continue the execution of the following on going projects during year 2014-2015.

1. Up gradation of NSRCC Complex construction of Indoor and Gymnasium at Agartala

2 Up gradation of Bhagat Singh Youth Hostel, (350 Bedded Hostel at Khajurbagan).

3 Up gradation of Astable Ground (2nd phase work) Agartala

4 Construction of District Sports Complex, North Dist Kailashahar.

5 Construction of District Sports Complex, Gomati Dist Udaipur.

6. Up gradation of Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar

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7 Development of Playground with earth-filling and Drainage System at RCPE, Panisagar.

8. Construction of District Sports Complex at Ambassa, Dhalai Tripura

9 Development of Playground opposite to Bholagiri Ashram, Agartala.

10.Construction of 4 (Four Storied ) building for multipurpose like as Judo, Weight Lifting,

Yoga, Table Tennis etc. at NSRCC Complex.

11. Conversion of existing DYAS Office to 3(three) storied Girls Hostel for the Player.

The following projects have been sent to the P & C Department for consideration

during year 2014-2015.

1. Construction of gallery at Gardhang H/S School, Sabroom.

2. Up gradation of State Adventure Institute, Melaghar.

3. Construction of State Training Center for Scouts & Guides and Office Building at State

4. Construction of Block level Sports Complex at Rajnagar Block, South Tripura.

5. Construction of Sub-Divisional level Sports Complex in 6 Nos. Sub-Divisions, Namely,

Sonamura, Teliamura, Amarpur, Mohanpur, Gandacherra and Kanchanpur.

6. Construction of Block level Sports Complex at Murasinghpara under Bokafa Block, South Tripura.

7. Construction of Gallery along with Grand Stand at Harina H/S School, Sabroom.

8. Construction of 2nd Phase Work of North Tripura Sports School, Panisagar.

9. Up gradation of Regional College of Physical Education (RCPE), Panisagar for Men’s Hostel, Principal and Warden Quarters.

10.Construction of Toilet and Bathroom for Boys & Girls and Boundary Wall in the complex of Dhalai Dist. YAS Office, Ambassa.

11.Up gradation of NSRCC – a) construction & renovation of GF & FF and vertical extension of 2nd floor for hostel. b) Construction of Swimming Pool and Change Room for Boys & Girls, c) Construction of Gate of NSRCC, Netaji Chowmuhni, Agartala.

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by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. The Department to continue its efforts of developing the Dasarath Deb Sports Complex to the extent of national standard.

2. Sports complex for the newly established Districts be constructed to the uncovered area.

3. Post of Physical Instructor be created for uncovered areas and for that Finance Department to actively consider according concurrence.

4. Residential Coaching Camps be provided to Bloc level annually extending it to Nagar Panchyat, Panchayat Samiti and Jilla Parishad. The Department to consider also to provide Non-Residential periodic coaching using the vacations & holidays.

5. Supply of sports items to Sub-Division extending the same to Bloc, Jilla Parishad, Panchayat Samity, BAC, Village Committee and Gram Panachayat be continued.

6. Outdoor Stadium and Indoor Stadium are to be developed and extended at Sub-Division and Bloc level in phased manner.

7. Department to orgainise Annual state meet at Junior Basic School level including football, Yyoga and others.

8. Department to set up swimming pool at Bloc level.

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 7th March, 2014.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 29 OF THE ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-2015.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.29 relates to the Animal

Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year

2014-2015 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2013-2014 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.


proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department who





Particulars Revised

Estimate

2013-2014



T.S.P. S.C.P.

a) Non-Plan

4010.27

4434.22

--

--

4434.22

b) Plan

2552.09 1188.98 699.38 377.64

2266.00

c)CASP -- 694.00 445.56 254.44 1385.00

d) C.S.S. 818.82 -- -- -- 0.00

e) N.E.C 100.00 -- -- -- 0.00

Total 7481.18 6317.20 1144.94 623.08 8085.22

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Sl.

No

Recommendation

of the Committee

Reply of the Government on the

recommendations.

01.

The Department to arrange setting up of

modern slaughter house at municipal area

of Agartala and the meat businessman at

Battala market be officialy persuaded to

maintain hygiene . In subdivision level also

small size slaughter unit in all markets be

ensured.

Dept. has already taken up a project on

“Development of Demonstration unit on

production of hygienic and wholesome

meat for human consumption” funding

under RKVY for scientific slaughtering of

birds in all market of Agartala

Municipality area. Already 10(ten) nos.

beneficiaries selected by AMC have been

supplied with equipments worth Rs 1.00

lakh each out of total 20 nos. Selection of

remaining 10 nos. beneficiaries is in

process by AMC.

Regarding establishment of modern

slaughter house Dept has already

requested AMC for taking necessary step

for identifying suitable land.

02.

The Department to take suitable steps to

set up a Dispensary covering 2/3

Panchayat and every Panchayat and

village be covered with a Sub-Centre by

phase manner and also to conduct Mobile

dispensary.

State Govt. has decided to cover every

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 has been released in

the Ist phase for construction of 25 nos. new

Vety. Sub Centre. Out of this one sub-centre at

Haripur under Belonia sub-division has already

been opened and rest 24 nos. sub-centre will be

opened once the construction is completed.

Fund has already been placed to executing

agency for this purpose.

Dept. has already opened 5 Veterinary

Dispensaries and 1 Veterinary Hospital as per

approval of the government during last year.

For providing mobile veterinary health care

service, department is organizing health and

vaccination camps regularly. Besides 400 nos of

fertility management camps organized during

2013-14 at different G.Ps. Moreover, 1000

awareness camps on livestock care &

management camps (one in each G.P) have also

been organized.

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03.

.

The Department to continue its action of

artificial insemination and in Tribal area

more emphasis to be given.

The Department of ARDD is continuing

artificial insemination activities. During the year

2013-14 total number of A.I. done up-to

January is 1,19,224nos. & anticipated

achievement during the year is 1.42 lakh. Target

for AI for the year 2013-14 is 1.70 lakh

To encourage artificial insemination in

TTAADC areas Dept, is organizing awareness

camps and supplying calf growth meal at

subsidized rate to female calves born out of

artificial insemination.

Department has extended A.I facility to Killa

and Jalefa subcentres in TTAADC area during

2013-14. Moreover, 5 nos of crossbred bull was

distributed in TTAADC area for natural service.

. Also, ARD,TTAADC is providing incentives

to owners and motivators for each AI and calf

born.

04.

The department to co-ordinate setting up

of Mini dairy linking with bank loan to

unemployed youths throughout the state

Department is coordinating & sponsoring

setting up of Mini dairy linking with bank

loan to unemployed youths. 470 nos. cases

were sponsored during 2013-14 and 62

cases have been sanctioned so far.

05 The earlier recommendation at Sl.no 3 of

the ninth report of monitoring of Brooder

House and regular inspection by VAS

shall continue

BLBH are run by SHG/ unemployed youth

and all the activities of BLBHs are

monitored by the nearest Veterinary Officer

posted and he is declared as Implementing

Officer (IO).Additional BLBHs will be set

up in each block to enhance egg production

in the state

06 Door step A.I worker are to be engaged

in vacant places.

At present 121 no Doorstep AI workers are

working in various part of the state.

Recently another 55 nos. unemployed

youth have also been trained from

uncovered G.P.s to extend A.I. service in

remote areas of the state.

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

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Credit Link Dairy Demo. unit Nos. 600 538

Fertility Camp Nos. 1500 1321

Year wise Targets & Achievements in Perspective Plan:

The targets & achievements (Anticipated achievement for the year2011-12) of Milk, Meat &

Egg production in the 10-year Perspective Plan that was started from 1st April 2002 upto 2011-

12 since inception is shown below:

Approach to 12th Five Year Plan and Annual Plan 2014-15 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.

Constraints in various sectors: 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 (almost in 85% cases) & scope of upgrading through artificial

Insemination is minimized.

5. Price of milk is not remunerative in remote parts of the state.

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

2012-13 1,15,594 1,18,042 26,875 31793 17.49 15.65

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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.

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.

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:

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.

Meat Sector:

9. Slaughter of male goats at appropriate age to increase carcass yield.

10. Popularization of exotic piggery through beneficiary oriented scheme.

11. Strengthening of Govt. Pig breeding Farm to increase supply of exotic germ plasm to the

farmers.

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12. Entrepreneurship development in pig sector.

13. Technical support to private broiler farmers.

Egg sector:

14. Increase coverage of Rural backyard Poultry farming.

15. Strengthening of govt. poultry farms to supply required number of germ-plasm to the

BLBHs.

16. Providing subsidy for promotion of Layer Farming.

17. Massive awareness for control of diseases in backyard poultry.

Thrust Areas: Milk Sector

i. Massive awareness for Artificial Insemination and CB cow rearing.

ii. Fertility camps for improving conception rate.

iii. Mass De-worming programme & supply of Mineral Mixture.

iv. Popularization of castration through providing incentives to farmers.

v. Incentivizing Door- step AI Workers for calf born and survival.

vi. Holding of Milk yield competition, calf rally.

vii. Mastitis control programme.

viii. Capacity building of farmers in management of CB cows & calves.

ix. Development of Pasture land in each block.

x. Growing fodder crops during intercropping period.

xi. Supply of subsidized feed for CB heifers.

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.

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.

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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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 2013-14, provision for an amount of Rs.200.00 lakh was kept

under women component. During 2012-13, around 22,500 nos. of

women beneficiaries were covered under animal health care facilities

including treatment, vaccinations, 3300 women beneficiaries were trained

in scientific management of livestock and birds, and around 1000 women

beneficiaries were covered under the scheme of distribution of LIT birds

through Block Level Brooder Houses. In addition, around 35 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 2013. In the annual budget of 2014-15 Rs 955.00 lakh

has been proposed under women component.

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Physical targets in respect of Key indicators: milk, meat & egg:

Parameters

Achievement during 2012-13

12th Plan Period

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17

Projected human Population(In Lac)

- 38.35 38.92 39.49 40.07

Milk production (in MT) 118042 1,21,259 1,27,321 1,33,815 1,40,773

Per Capita Availability(gram/day)

86.82 87 90 93 96

Meat production (in MT) 31793 29,025 31,492 34,326 37,587

Per Capita Availability(Kg/year)

8.53 7.57 8.09 8.69 9.38

Egg production (in Crore) 15.65 18.63 19.93 21.43 23.14

Per Capita Availability(Nos./Year)

42 49 51 54 58

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. 150 150 150 150 150 750.00

Fertility Camp Nos. 200 200 200 200 200 1000

Name of the Department:-Animal Resources Development Department ANNUAL PLAN, 2014-15

Summary: During 2012-13 total annual production of milk, meat & egg was 1,18,042 MT,

31,793 MT & 15.65 crores respectively. The state has achieved self sufficiency in meat

production. The per capita availability of Meat, Milk & egg have been 8.53 Kg per year , 86.82

gm/day, and 42 nos/year respectively. At the end of the financial year 2013-14, the production

level of milk, meat and egg is anticipated to reach upto 1,24,848 MT, 32,794 MT and 17.82

Crore respectively with the per capita availability of 89.19 gm milk per day, 8.55 kg meat per

year and 47 eggs per year. In meat sector, per capita availability in the state has been higher

than national average from 2009-10 onwards and in egg sector we are nearer to the national

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average. But in milk production, the State is far behind when compared to the national average-

the per capita availability of the state being 89.19 gm per day (estimated during 2013-14).

Utilizing the total released fund during 2013-14 the Department provided health coverage to

6.52 lakh animals, 71.00 Lakh vaccination, 1.42 lakh artificial insemination, provided poultry

birds to 3600 nos beneficiaries under RBYPS, supplied balanced ration to 4500 nos heifers under

Heifer rearing scheme, implemented 460 units of beneficiary oriented piggery scheme,

conducted 90 nos calf rallies and 1000 nos animal health cum awareness camp besides

development of 2542 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.

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 livestock sector plays a vital role in the rural economy and supports small and

marginal farmers both economically and nutritionally. During 2012-13 total annual production of

milk, meat & egg was1,18,042 MT, 31,793 MT & 15.65 Crores against the target of 1,15,594

MT, 26,875 MT & 17.49 Crores respectively. The state has achieved self sufficiency in meat

production. The per capita availability of Meat , Milk & egg have been 8.53 Kg per year , 86.82

gm/day, and 42 nos/year respectively. At the end of the financial year 2013-14, the production

level of milk, meat and egg is anticipated to reach upto 1,24,848 MT, 32,794 MT and 17.82

Crore respectively with the per capita availability of 89.19 gm milk per day, 8.55 kg meat per

year and 47 eggs per year. In meat sector, per capita availability in the state has been higher

than national average from 2009-10 onwards and in egg sector, we are nearer to the national

average. But in milk production, the State is far behind when compared to the national average -

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per capita availability is 89.19 gm per day(during 2013-14), whereas the national average is

supposed be almost three times higher than the state availability.

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 18th Livestock Census 2007, total bovine population of the state is 9.48 lakh, out of which

only 0.74 lakh (7.75%) is crossbred cattle whereas 6.5 lakh are non-descript cattle. The non-

descript cattle are very poor milk yielder – about 1.12 liters/day during 200 days of lactation.

The state is trying to enhance the production by increasing the productivity through

crossbreeding.

2. Perspective Plan:

Dept of ARD has implemented 10-year Perspective Plan (2002 - 12) for marching towards

attainment of self sufficiency in animal origin food i.e. milk, meat & egg. With a view to further

improve the performance in the above 3 sectors, the Perspective Plan was revised for the first

time after 2 years during 2004-05. Again, after completion of 5 years of implementation of the

Plan, Mid-term Appraisal was undertaken during 2007-08 wherein the experience of past five

years was considered and targets for production on milk, meat and egg were revised.

Based on the progress made in milk, meat and egg sectors, the targets fixed after Mid-

term appraisal was revisited on 8th December, 2009 and a decision was taken to revise the

targets for reducing the gap between state availability to that of national average in milk sector.

In meat and egg sectors where the achievement is nearer to national average, it was decided to

revise the targets to a higher level keeping the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

recommendation as the ultimate goal.

The trend of production of Milk, Meat and Egg during 10 years of implementation of perspective plan is as follows:

Parameter (Before Pers. Plan) 2001-02

(Perspective Plan period)

Avg Growth in last 8 years

2011-12

Milk (in MT) 79,031 1,10,300 3.07 %

Meat ( in MT) 7,274 25,000 17.73 %

Egg (in Crore ) 10.08 16.50 5.76 %

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Physical Target and Achievement of 2012-13, 2013-14 and Physical Target 2014-15:

Sl. No

Item

Physical Target

Achieve ment

Physical Target

Achievement (upto Dec,13)

Proposed Target (2014-15)

2012-13 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14

1 Animal Health Coverage(in Lakh)

7.00 5.92 7.00 4.82 7.0

2 Vaccination (in Lakh ) 60.00 60.00 80.00 49.73 80.00

3 Artificial Insemination(in Lakh)

1.60 1.35 1.70 1.06 1.80

5 Fertility Camp(Nos.) 200 195 400 400 400

6 Strengthening/Establishment of Block Level Brooder House (BLBH) for rearing of Chicks(No.)

12 21 - - 10

7 Beneficiaries to be covered under BLBH scheme (Nos.)

11300 5400 5400 3600 9000

8 Supply of Calf Growth Meal@ 1020 kg/calf up to 28 month of age (@ Rs 25 per kg) at 50% support price

5000 4500 5000 4500 5000

9 Implementation of beneficiary oriented piggery scheme(No.)(RKVY)

100 100 137 69 137

10 Setting up of beneficiary oriented Pig breeding unit

323 323 323 323 1200

10 Development of fodder plots(Nos.)

1700 1450 5500 2542 5700

12 Conducting Calf rallies & milk yield competition

90 90 100 100 100

13 Conducting Animal health-cum awareness camps

1000 950 1000 1000 1000

Financial Achievement under CSS/ NEC schemes during 2013-14 & proposed activities to be taken up during 2014-15

Sl. No.

Schemes

Financial Achievement (2013-14) (in Lakh)

Proposed during 2014-15 (in Lakh)

Remarks

CSS

1. National Plan for Dairy Development

-

115.66 Grants to GCMPUL, Agartala under IDDP-IV

2. National Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme

16.00 408.83

Fund under CSS- ASCAD.

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3. National Livestock Management Programme 123.83 460.92

Fund includes NPCBB, Rural Backyard poultry,Livestock Census Schemes.

4 Conservation of Threatened Breeds (Naked Neck breed of poultry)

20.00

5 National control program on Brucellosis 8.30

NEC

1. Distribution of CB pregnant heifer 71.80 288.20

Project sanctioned during 2013-14

2. Establishment of Broiler Duck Breeding farm at R. K.Nagar Farm Complex

15.00 -


3. Modernization & Strengthening of REPBF, Nalkata

- 246.60 Retained by NEC, Sanction awaited

4. Strengthening of Veterinary Healthcare Service through Development of Infrastructure

- 210.60


SPA

1

i) Establishment of New Veterinary Sub-centre for extending Veterinary Health care Service. ii) Vertical extension of VTI, R.K.Nagar

341.00 439.00

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by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. The Department to expedite establishment of veterinary Sub-Centre at all Panchayat & Village level.

2. Artificial insemination in the tribal areas be more emphasized and for that awareness camps be organized.

3. Setting up of Mini-Dairy linking with Bank Loan to unemployed youths be taken up to uncovered areas.

4. Door step A I workers be engaged in other vacant places and revived the earlier A I workers.

5. The Department to develop production of milk & egg by establishing more firm including goatery firm.


the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals

under Demand No. 29 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.

Sd/-


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