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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages

1. COMPOSITION OF THE

SUBJECT COMMITTEE - I : (ii)

2. INTRODUCTION : (iii)

NAME OF DEPARTMENTS DEMAND NO.

i. Education (School) [ 40 ] : 1-13

ii. Education (Higher) [ 39 ] : 14-21

iii. Fisheries [ 26 ] : 22-28

iv. Health & Family Welfare and [ 16 & 52 ] : 29-34 Preventive Medicine

v. Social Welfare & Social Education [ 41] : 35-46

vi. Power [ 14 ] : 47-60

vii. Youth Affairs and Sports [ 42 ] : 61-68

viii. Forest [ 30 ] 69-74

ix. Co-operation [ 12 ] : 75-81

x. Transport [ 11 ] : 82-91

xi. Agriculture [ 27 ] : 92-111

xii. Horticulture and Soil Conservation [ 28 ] : 112-120

xiii. Animal Resources Development [ 29 ] : 121-130

xiv. Public Works (R & B) [ 13 ] : 131-139

xv. Public Works (D. W. S.) [ 51 ] : 140-146 xvi. Public Works (W. R.) [ 15 ] : 147-152

(i)

COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE

( 2013 - 2015 )

CHAIRMAN

Shri Sudhan Das

MEMBERS

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

SECRETARIAT

Shri B. Majumder Secretary

1. Shri S. B. Deb Barma, Joint Secretary

2. Smt. L. Deb Barma, Joint Secretary

3. Smt. S. Deb Barma, Under Secretary

4. Shri S. Chakraborty, Office Superintendent

5. Shri S. Debnath, U. D. Assistant

6. Shri S. Ch. Saha, Sr. Computer Assistant

7. Shri M. Deb Barma (2), U. D. Assistant

(ii)

INTRODUCTION

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

Committee to present the Twelfth Report of the Committee on the Demands for Grants for the Financial Year 2015-2016 relating to the following Departments of the State Government. Demands for Grants relating to the Departments of Education(School) / Education(Higher) / Fisheries / Health and Family Welfare & Preventive Medicine / Social Welfare and Social Education / Power / Youth Affairs & Sports / Forest / Co-operation / Transport / Agriculture / Horticulture & Soil Conservation and Animal Resources Development / Public Works (Roads & Buildings), (Drinking Water & Sanitation) and (Water Resources).

2. In pursuance of 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 help to utilize the Fund in developmental and welfare programme to a very realistic and great extent which is evident from the Action-Taken Reports (ATR) of the Departments.

4. The Committee examined the Demand Nos. 40, 39, 26, 16, 52, 14, 41,

30, 12, 11, 27, 28, 29, 13, 51 and 15 for Grants for the Financial Year 2015-2016 in its Sittings held on the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th and 28th February, 2015.

5. In the Sitting held on the 28th

February, 2015 the Committee considered the draft Report on these Demands for Grants and adopted the same with Recommendations for presentation to the House on 3rd March, 2015.

6. The Committee placed on record its thanks to the Principal

Secretaries/Secretaries/Officers of the 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 Chairman Dated, Agartala Subject Committee-I The 28th February, 2015 Tripura Legislative Assembly

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

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-2016.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No. 40 relates to School Education

Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :-

(Rs. in Lakh)

Particulars Revised Estimates 2014-2015

Budget Estimates for 2015-2016

Demand Fund for Total

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

a) Non-Plan 96894.93 106744.74 --- --- 106744.74

b) Plan 17443.56 10017.34 6358.64 3470.02 19846.00

c) CASP/other than CASP

32530.01 25603.86 16964.75 9292.69 51861.30

Total 146868.50 142365.94 23323.39 12762.71 178452.04

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 23rd February, 2015 examined the

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

Department who appeared before the Committee as summoned.

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

in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-15 and

stated as follows :-

Sl No. Recommendations. Action Taken.

.1. Department to continue its

endeavor towards upliftment

of the standard of quality of

teaching.

The SCERT, as academic authority as per

RTE Act, 2009 has revised all the text books of

classes I to VIII in line with NCF, 2005. TBSE has

also undertaken revision of all text books of class

IX to XIII in line with NCF, 2005. Council of

Ministers has approved creation and filling up of

95

posts of Inspectors of Schools in its meeting held

on 27.2.2014. to uplift the standard of quality of

teaching. It is decided that 65% of the posts will be

filled by promotion through DPC and the rest posts

of Inspectors of Schools will be filled up directly.

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Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation

(CCE) is being implemented at the elementary stage

(Class I to VIII) from the academic session January,

2015.All HMs of J.B, SB, High, H.S. schools have

been given training in all 8 districts by the SCERT.

Also all of the elementary teachers have been given

training in this respect by the BRCs.

Several activities have been undertaken for

upliftment of the standard of quality of teaching at

the elementary level of education under SSA

programme -

(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 Coordinators engaged under SSA

programme.

(iii) Large scale Orientation training of the teachers

through out the State.

(iv) Special drive programme for improvement of

reading, writing and arithmetic skills of children.

(v) Providing academic support to schools through

41 Blocks /Urban Resources Centers and 332

Clusters Recourse Centre.

(vi) Resource support for enhancing capacity of the

official working in the field through NERIE and

NEHU Shillong.

(vii) 292 teachers were provided training on e-

content development for ICT.

(viii) Internship based training programme w.e.f.

30th July to 31

st August,2014(1

st Phase) has been

conducted

(ix) Orientation programme for Master Trainer Key

Resources Persons for enhancing quality education

at elementary level has also been conducted w.e.f.

25.9.2014 to 297.9.2014.

(x) Training for Preparation of pattern of Multiple

Choice Question (MCQ) for the elementary stage in

the light of CCE. w.e.f. 19th to 20

th January, 2015

conducted, where. 40(Forty) DIET Faculties

participated.

(xi) Training on Preparation of Manual for TLM

for the elementary stage in the light of CCE. w.e.f.

4th to 6th February 2015 conducted, where 46

PGT/Others attended.

(xii) Awareness workshop in the light of NCFTE-

2009 and RTE-2009 w.e.f. 4th

to 6th February, 2015

organized where 20 DIET/IASE faculties

participated.

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(xiii) State level ICT programme in teaching-

learning process.organised w.e.f. 11th

to 13th

February, 2015, where 18 Faculty members of

DIET/IASE participated.

(xiv) For upliftment of standard of quality of

teaching sufficient teachers will be appointed in the

State GIA Madrassas, for which interview process

completed for appointment of 105 posts of teaching

and non teaching staff. Initiative has been taken for

creation of more posts.

2. Boundary wall of the road side

Schools and all girls’ school to

uncovered areas be

constructed in a time frame.

During this financial year 3 (Three) schools are

being covered with Boundary wall, namely, a)Telkazla H,.S.School. b) Monaipathar High School. c) Kalashi

High School. Rest Schools, especially, which are

situated road side as well as girls’ schools are to be

covered in phase manner subject to availability of fund. In Annual Work Plan & Budget 2014-15 the State

SSA Mission proposed for sanction of fund for

construction of boundary wall in 284 schools. The proposal is yet to be considered by the MHRD,GOI.

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.

The SC & ST hostels are being constructed by the

SC/ST welfare Department. There is no budgetary

provision in the year 2014-15 for maintenance of

Hostels. As such School Education Department

could not provide fund for the said

purpose.However, Rs.50 lakhs has been provided

during 2014-15 for supply of required utensils to

132 Hostels. All of the DEOs have been requested

to trace out the names of the Hostels where

Boundary wall around the Hostels needed and also

requested to send plan & estimates for the same to

take further steps. The matter is under

consideration. All Hostel Boarders are being

provided coaching by the SC/ST Welfare Dept.

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 student

In all SC/ST Hostels superintendents have been

appointed.

The Department has taken a scheme under NEC

for construction of 50 type-III Quarters for Hostel

Superintendent. The fund for an amount of Rs.

189.00 lakhs during 2013-14 has already been

reallocated to the PWD(R & B).In the mean time

construction work is taken up for 13 Hostels

Periodical health checkup is being done by the

local Primary Health Centre under the supervision

of concerned Headmaster

All Hostel Boarders are being provided coaching

by the SC/ST Welfare Dept.

5 School Inspectors at Block

level be engaged along with its

Office. School Inspectors be

provided with the power of

teacher adjustment within his

95 new posts of Inspectors of Schools have

already been created and action for making

recruitment to 95 posts of Inspectors of Schools is

going on. The advertisement for direct recruitment

(35% of total posts created) has already given.

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jurisdiction. Selection test will be taken shortly by TPSC. Power

of teacher adjustment by issue of deputation order

with prior approval of the authority is already being

exercised by all Inspectors of Schools.

6 Frequent visit of school by

Inspector, Deputy Directors

level officers and if possible to

invite officers of other nearby

department for the job to

stimulate upliftment of quality

of education.

The department has taken initiatives for frequent

visit of schools by Inspectors of Schools,

Directorate level Officers, and District Level

Officers. All DMs, SDMs and BDOs are also

entrusted with the work. A target is fixed by the

Department to cover a certain number of schools in

every fortnight by the above mentioned officers. All

level Officers submit their report to the Department

in a regular mode for over all examination and

monitoring.

Obviously this is stimulating the process of

upliftment of quality of Education in the State.

No. of Inspection during the period from 1st April

2014 to 31st January 2015 by the departmental and

other officers – 10390.

7 Night guards are posted on

priority basis in Schools where

valuables are available

especially in High & H/S

Schools.

Regarding posting of Night Guard in all High and

Higher secondary schools, the Department has

already taken initiatives to provide Night Guard

through employment under Die-in-harness scheme.

Due to shortage of Night Guard at present, it is not

possible to provide night Guard in all High & H/S

schools. It is hardly be possible to provide Night

Guard to all these Institutions without new

employment. Proposals are being placed time to

time with the Higher Education Department being

the nodal Department for appointment of Group- D

staff

8. To consider the feasibility of

arranging dinning room for

Mid Day Meal instead of

Veranda and to arrange by

cycle stand for students. Cook

Cum Mashalchi & other staff

of hostels services to be

regularized. The wages of Mid

Day Meal cook/ worker be

increased at the MGNREGA

rate.

Mid-Day- Meal is a centrally sponsored

Flag-ship programme. There is no provision to

construct dinning room under MDM programme.

Some of dinning halls have been created out

of the fund under SCA/SPA when construction of

new school buildings was done. In some schools

fund was sanctioned out of MP/MLA led fund.

At present 37 dinning halls are available.

This year no proposal has been received from

the DEOs for Bi-cycle stand and thus fund not

provided.

All steps are being taken for regularization of Cook-

cum Machalshi and other staff in hostel.

Meanwhile, file has been processed towards F.D.

for regularization of 338 staff.

As per guideline of the MDM programme the

honorarium of the Cook-Cum-Helpers/workers of

MDM programme are being paid on the basis

90:10(Central: State) contribution system. Each of

them is being paid Rs.1000/- per month for 10

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month. There is no scope to increase the rate by the

State Government. The State Government has

requested the Ministry of HRD Govt. of India to

increase the honorarium rate of Cook Cum Helpers

considering the increased market price index.

9. The department to ensure

rational distribution of teacher

to all schools.

The School Education Department has already

taken an initiative for rational distribution of

teachers to all schools, though due to retirement,

promotion, death, transfer and up-gradation of

schools vacancies are being created. Due to

shortage of teachers, it is hardly possible to provide

adequate teachers to all schools at this moment

without new recruitment. New recruitment will be

done once the newly constituted Teacher

Recruitment Board starts functioning.

10 Quarters for the Headmaster

of H.S. and H.S.(+ 2) schools

in muffswall are to be

constructed.

There is no budgetary provision for

construction of quarters for the H.M. of H/S

Schools of muffswall In the year 2012-13 proposal

was placed with MoDONER, NER for sanction of

fund under NEC project. But the same was not

approved. However, initiative will be taken in the

next financial year under SCA/SPA/NEC once

again.

11. Department to set up at least

one English Medium school at

Block level area where not

possible accord 50% Grant-in-

aid for private English

medium school.

For opening of English Medium school the

initiative under process for clearance from ARD

Department, Finance Department & Cabinet

approval.

For according 50% of Grant-in-aid for

private English Medium school the proposal may be

placed for clearance by the Finance department and

Cabinet after getting the approval of the

Department. .

Basic information: Total No. of schools run by School Education Department, TTAADC, GIA Madrassas: 4533 Total No. of Madrassas run by School Education Department. : 180 (GIA -51, SPQEM -129)

No. of Teachers : State Govt +TTAADC +GIA = 42,299.

No. of Madrassas Teachers =GIA 179, SPEQM = 371

No. of Students: State Govt +TTAADC +GIA = 6, 87,868

No of Students: GIA Madrassas -6757 (GIA)

SPQEM Madrassas -9660

Dropout rate. : Primary (I-V) -2.42, Elementary Stage (VI –VIII) -2.52

R.E. under State Plan for 2014-15 is Rs.21250.11 Lakhs and under Non-Plan is Rs.90468.89

Lakhs. Actual release from Finance Department during 2014-15 under Non-Plan for other than

salary is Rs 1083.62 Lakhs and under State Plan is Rs.10461.41 Lakhs The Department shall be

able to incur full expenditure of State Plan and Non-Plan fund of this year.

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Receipt of fund under CSS

ii) Following are some of the achievements of the School Education

Department during 2014-15.

Sl.N

o.

Name of the

Scheme.

Achievement made during 2014-15.

1. Starting /

Up-gradation of

schools.

06(sanctioned for opening of Eng. Medium J.B. on

22.04.2014 as ex-post facto effect from 2013 academic

session)

2. Up-gradation of J.B.

School to S.B

School

01

3. Up-gradation of S.B.

School to High

School.

08 (State Govt.)+08 (RMSA)=16 nos.

4. Up-gradation of High

School to H.S. School. 12 .S.B Schools have been upgraded to High school and 09

High Schools to H.S.School in the Academic year 2014-15

5 Opening of Science

Stream.

Science Stream has been sanctioned to 11 H.S. School in the

year 2014 -15 which will be started w.e.f June 2015. (2015-

16)

6. Providing Bi-cycle

to the girls students

reading in the

classes IX having

family income up to

1.25 lakhs per

annum

20,000 girl students of Class-IX targeted for providing By-

cycle.

7. Major works Fund for major works provided for 06 H.S and 15 High

Schools

Name of Scheme Fund

(Rs. In lakh)

SSA 11954.36

MDM 5157.01

RMSA 272.80

NLCPR 407.02

IEDSS 11.20

SPQEM 145.36

ICT 00

NEC 00.00

Girls Hostel. 547.88

Model School 00.00

TOTAL

18495.63

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8. Minor works Fund for Minor maintenance, Service connection, Dining

Shed, Kitchen Shed etc provided to 33 High Schools & 20

H.S Schools. Further initiative has been taken to provide fund

to another 16 High & 24 H.S. Schools for maintenance,

service connection etc.

9 Up-gradation of

infrastructure

undertaken under

SPA/SCA/CASP

H.S - 22 , High - 03 , SB – 01, JB -01, DIET -02,

BITE- 01

10. SLMA Total identified Neo –Literates(15 to 50 years age group)-

70,200 Total Literacy Centres opened – 4,215.

Total Literacy Workers engaged – 4,633.

Learners enrolled– 70,200.

Final Evaluation to be conducted (Standard-III Level)-

11.04.2015

Agency involved – State Equivalency Exam. Board.

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

PRESENT LITERACY STATUS

Latest literacy rate of Tripura as on 08.09.2014 96.82 percent.

NEW INITIATIVES TAKEN

SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (SDP)

Total identified Neo –Literate (15 to 50 years age group)-

26,520.

Total Training centre – 25.

Total master trainers engaged- 123.

Total number of neo-literates already trained – 5,630.

11 Scheme for

Providing Quality

Education in

Madrassa (SPQEM)

Grant In Aid

MADRASSAS.

Rs.5,60,000/- has been sanctioned for pre-exam coaching to

3 Fazil (HS) Madrassas,1(one) Alim(High) Madrassas

Salary @ Rs.5000/- per month to 58 UGTs working under

SPQEM.

Fund has been sanctioned @ Rs.19,06.000/- per Madrassas

for infrastructural development of 33 SPQEM Madrassas.

Free text book has been provided to all students of SPQEM

Madrassas.

Contingency @ Rs.1000/- has been given to all SPQEM

Madrassas. Besides concern Inspector of schools has given

Rs. 6000/- per Madrassas.

Contingencies @ of Rs.12, 000/- for HS Madrassas,

Rs.8000/- for High Madrassas, Rs.3000/- S.B. Madrassas &

Rs.1500/- for J.B. Madrassas has sanctioned.

Boarding House stipend @ Rs.41/- for 297 students for

322days, total of Rs.39,20,994/- has been sanctioned by the

Minority Welfare Department.

12 Sarva Shiksha

Abhijan(SSA) Opening of Hostel for leaving in scattered habitation-05

Free text books-5181545 children

School Uniform- 424736 children

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School Grant- 6437nos

Construction of additional classroom- 194(39 started ,5

completed)

Drinking water facility - 02

Running of KGBV - 09

Rams with hand rail – 32

CWSN friendly toilets-15

Major repair of school building- (Pry. & U-Pry. Including

)-30 Hostel building-02

Management and running of KGBV hostels -09

13 Mid Day Meal. Mid Day Meal (MDM) covered for 5,22,551 students (Class

I to VIII).

Primary Upper Primary

GOI

Share

State

Share

Total

GOI

Share

State

Share

To

tal

Coking

Cost

Rs.3.23

Rs.0.50

Rs.3.73

Rs.4.84

Rs.0.54

Rs.

5.3

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Rice 100 gm/Per child/per day 150 gm/Per child/per

day

Weekly Manu of M.D.M.

.

Monday. Tuesd

ay

Wednes

day

Thursday Friday Satu

rday

Khichudi Rice

& Egg

curry

Rice dal

veg

curry

Rice Egg

curry

Rice Dal

Veg

Curry

Paye

sh/S

weet

dish.

Total 522551 students are benefited in 6566 schools (units)

by MDM programme.

10918 Cook Cum Helpers have been engaged for cooking and

service of MDM. They is being paid @ Rs:-1000/- per month.

(Rs.900/- as Central Share and Rs.100/- as State share).

14 RMSA PAB approved up gradation of 8 SB schools to High

Schools under RMSA. These schools started functioning.

PAB approved fund for strengthening of existing 24

schools.

PAB approved Annual Grant@ Rs.0.50 Lakhs per school

for 868 secondary and H.S. School.

PAB approved 4 Teachers Quarters in selected locations.

RMSA conducted :-

Self defense training programme for girls students during

2014-15.

District level Book fair in 8 Districts of 4 days duration

Training programme of Building the Leadership

capabilities of SRG/Head Teachers of secondary schools.

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15 IEDSS Stipend @ Rs:-600/- to 696 disabled students. Uniform

Grant Books and stationary , Equipments /Educational

aids and individual TLM, Stipend for girls disabled

students ,transport allowance, Reader allowance etc. @

3000/- to 696 disabled students.

Environment building programme in 8 district involving

parent of disabled children, local community members of

PRI bodies and SMDC members in 32 blocks.

16 ICT ICT is running in 200 schools.

iii) Plan /Programme and Project to be implemented during the year 2015-16

for consideration of the committee during examination.

Sl.No. Name of the Scheme. Target 2015-16. 1.. Up-gradation of J.B. to S.B School 25

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

School.

20

3.. Up-gradation of High to H.S. School. 10

5 Opening of Science Stream. 10

6. Opening of Commerce Stream. Nil

8. Providing Bi-cycle to the girls students

reading in the class IX having family

income upto 1.25 lakhs per annum

20,000 girls targeted to be benefited in the

financial year 2015-16

9. Major works Major repair in 73 High/H.S Schools/new

District Office and Inspectorate of Schools

office etc.

10. Minor works Repairing & Maintaining of 80 nos.

High/H.S/Inspectorate. Service connection

& Electrification in 250(100+150).

High/H.S Schools

11. Up-gradation of infrastructure to be

undertaken under SPA/SCA

H.S - 06 , High - 01 , SB – 01.

12. SLMA Equivalency programme at standard –IV

level as well as skill development

programme for neo –literates. Besides to

achieve 100 % literacy

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in Grant in Madrassas for (SPQEM)

Up gradation of 10 Madrassas from Jr to

Sr. Level.

Up gradation of 4 Madrassas from Sr. level

to High Madrassas.

Up gradation of 1 Madrassas from H/S to

Graduate level.

Introduction of Arabic subject in 4 Govt.

colleges.

Construction of 25 Madrassas building.

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15. Sarva Shiksha Abhijan(SSA) Opening of Primary school- 01

Up-gradation Primary to Upper

Primary- 22

Opening of Hostel for leaving in

scattered habitation-05

Free text books-5, 08,128 Children

School Uniform- 413632 Children

Teacher Grant- 33,039 teachers

School Grant- 6437School Unit.

Maintenance grant-6299 School units

Establishment of BRCs / URC- 19

Establishment of CRC- 09

Construction of primary school

building- 24

Additional Class room for proposed

U/Pry School (including spill over)- 111

Additional Classroom for deficient

schools -1349

Drinking water facility - 05

Running of KGBV - 09

Ramps with hand rail – 62

CWSN friendly toilets-156

Boundary wall-259

Electrification-296

Head Teacher Room(Pry & U-Pry)- 450

Handrail in existing rams- 762

Major repair of school building- (Pry. &

U-Pry. Including 2 KGBV hostel

building) – 231 + 02 = 233

Hostel building-04

Management and running of KGBV

hostels -09

Special training for main streaming of

out of school children(residential)- 681

Special training for main streaming of

out of school children (non-residential)-

4888.

16 Mid Day Meal.

Financial total Rs:-6195.98 lakhs

Cost of food grains Rs:-534.79 lakhs

Cooking including LPG Rs:-3833.78

lakhs

Honorarium for cook cum helper

Rs:- 1101.60 lakhs

Transportation assistance Rs:- 178.90

lakhs.

PDS rates Rs:- 91.80 lakhs.

Kitchen cum store Rs:- 438.62 lakhs.

Kitchen devices- Rs:-16.50 lakhs

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17. RMSA Block Level Yuba Mela,District level

Sports meet & State level Quiz competition,

Anti drug addiction awareness campaign

etc.

Installing vending machine in the girls’

toilets in all the Secondary schools for

automatic cool out of sanitary napkins.

18 IEDSS Equipments and strengthening of BRC s

for CWSN @ Rs:- 1 lakh per unit ( 58

blocks + 10 N.P + 1 corporation = 69)

Training of 19 special Education

teachers @ Rs:- 5,500/- per trainee for 3

days.

Training to 20 in service general

teachers/ skill trainers @ 30,000/- per

trainee.

Assessment an certification of 679

CWSN @ Rs:- 300/- per.

Orientation of H/Ms, Educational

administrators parents/guardians in 58

blocks + 10 N.P + 1 corporation = 69 @

Rs:- 10,000/- per Block.

Environment building programme in 58

blocks + 10 N.P + 1 corporation = 69 @

10,000/- per block.

19 ICT 250 High & H/ S Schools will be covered.

Critical gaps in the Annual Plan of School Education Department are

indicated below:

1. Presently, there are total 4533 (School Education, TTAADC, Grant in Aid, SPQEM and

Madrassas) 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 has been 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.

200.00 lakhs during 2015-16 which is far less than what is actually required.

2. There are as many as 182 ST and SC Hostels ( excluding Private Aided & Grant in Aid)

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

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repaired on urgent basis. Moreover, some new ST Hostels are under construction and the

constructions are likely to be completed during 2015-16 and those 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 2015-16 provision is inadequate to fulfill this need. It is calculated

that a lump sum fund of Rs:- 200.00 lakhs is required for the purpose.

3. Apart from the above, there is a need of service connection of Electricity for 261 High &

H/S Schools for which an amount of Rs:- 500.00 lakhs will be required either in B.E 2015-

16 or R.E 2015-16

4. 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 building are

required for the said 4 new district education offices. These Office building need to be

covered under SPA/SCA or other source of Fund.

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) Boundary wall of 3(three) schools namely (a) Talkajala (b) Monaipathar and (c) Kalshi

High School (d) No.2 Pathaliaghat S.B. School be taken-up and completed in a time

frame. The Girl’s schools be covered in phase manner accordingly.

2) The department is to find out the names of the Hostels where Boundary wall around the

Hostels is repaired and to send plan and estimates for taking further steps in the matter.

3) Construction of 50 type–III quarters under NEC for which an amount of Rs.189 lakhs

during 2013-14 has been reallocated to P.W.D. (R&B) be taken-up in a time frame and

to ensure quality of works thereof.

4) Recruitment of new post of Inspector of Schools be made in a time frame and Inspector

of Schools be engaged Bloc-wise alongwith its offce as early as possible.

5) The department is to continue with frequent visit of schools by Inspector of Schools,

Deputy Director and other bloc level officers to stimulate upfiftment of quality of

education.

6) The department is to ensure recruitment of night guards and Group-D staff under

School Education Directorate.

7) The department is to consider the feasibility of construction of Dining Room under

MGNREGA and out of MP/MLA/LAD fund and to ensure receipt of proposals from

DEOs for Bi-cycle stand and to ensure regularisation of Cook-cum Machhalchi and

other staff accordingly.

8) The Department is to ensure recruitment of new Teachers and to ensure rational

distribution of teachers to all schools.

9) The Department is to take initiatives for construction of quarters for the H.M. of H/S.

Schools of Muffswall under SCA/SPA/NEC in the next financial year (2015-2016).

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10) For opening of English Medium Schools proposal be placed for clearance by the Finance

Deptt. and Cabinet after getting the approval of the Deptt. for according 50% of Grant

from the Government for private English Medium Schools at least one such school at

Bloc level.

11) The Department is also to set up at least 1(one) English Medium Schools at Block level

each and to consider the feasibility & Construction of English Medium School at District

Headquarters of Bishramganj.

12) The Department is to consider the feasibility of construction of Madrassa Schools in

Muslim dominated areas.

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 28th February, 2015. 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 2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :-

(Rs. in Lakh)




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

a) Non-Plan 11367.38 12830.00 -- -- 12830.00

b) Plan 5613.10 718.16 426.73 233.11 1378.00

c) CASP/Other than CASP

9043.58 4461.49 2659.74 1458.57 8579.80

Total 26024.06 18009.65 3086.47 1691.68 22787.80

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 23rd February, 2015

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


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

taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-

15 and stated as follows :-

Sl. No.

Recommendations Action Taken

1. The Department to continue its endeavour to fill up all vacant posts of Assistant Professors as well as Principals

In pursuance of the recommendation of the Subject Committee the following steps are taken by Higher Education Department to fill the

vacant posts through TPSC. i. TPSC to conduct interview for filling up 150 posts of Assistant Professors (SC-25, ST-125). ii. TPSC to conduct written examination for selection of 20 posts of Lecturer for Diploma level

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Polytechnic Institutes. iii. Applications are invited for filling up 27 posts of Assistant Professor for Institute of Advance Studies in

Education (IASE), Agartala and College of Teacher Education (CTE), Kumarghat . iv. Selection to the posts of 3(three) Principals of 3(three) Polytechnic Institutes are to be made by TPSC. v. Applications are invited by TPSC for appointment to the posts of Principal, Govt. Law College, Agartala. vi. TPSC has called for applications for appointment 2(two) posts of

Statistical Officer. vii. TPSC has to select through interview to select 3(three) posts of Assistant Professor, Govt. Law College, Agartala. viii. Higher Education Department has already moved to Finance Department, Govt. of Tripura for giving concurrence to fill up 6(six) vacant posts (SC-2, ST-3, UR-1) of Principal of General Degree Colleges for direct recruitment.

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

i. Construction of quarters for Principals and Assistant Professors and Staffs have been made at General Degree College, Longthrai Valley, General Degree College, Kanchanpur.

ii. Steps are taken to construct quarters at Gomati District Polytechnic, Fulkumari, Udaipur, Dhalai District Polytechnic, Ambassa, Institute of Advance studies in Education (IASE), Kunjaban, Agartala, College of Teacher Education, Kumarghat. Departmental policy is to construct quarters in remote places where accessibility is difficult. Considering the actual requirement

of quarters and on availability of fund quarters will be constructed in other places also. The Department has already taken steps to provide bi-cycle stand to all colleges and most of the colleges have been covered by construction of bi-cycle stand.

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Government has taken decision to set up General Degree Colleges in all sub-divisions where minimum number of higher secondary pass

outs are available, so that students do not faces difficulties in getting graduation in Degree course for financial constrains and non-availability of colleges in nearby locality. That’s why hostels in general can not be set up in all colleges. However, considering the actual need of accommodation for backward / weaker students, the SC / ST / Minority Welfare Departments have taken initiatives to set up

hostels for respective communities in some colleges. Such hostels so far set up are as follows: i. recent construction of Nazrul Chhatrabas at Agartala for the minority (male) students for larger accommodation. ii. minority hostels for the minority girl’s students at Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailasahar. iii. the Department is constructing hostels in the following places –

(a) 50 seated boys hostel at GDC, Longthrai Valley (b) 100 seated boys hostel at GDC, Dharmanagar (c) 40 seated girls hostel at Women’s Polytechnic, Hapania and TIT, Narsingarh

(d) 50 seated women hostels at IASE, Kunjaban (e) 50 seated girls hostel at Gomati District Polytechnic, Fulkumari, Udaipur

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

Before opening of Science stream in a college the Department has to examine feasibility of getting Higher Secondary pass outs from the locality as also required number of faculties along with development of

laboratories incurring huge expenditure. Practically it is difficult to start science stream in all colleges at a time. Following the recommendations of the Committee Higher Education Department has already introduced Bio-science at Rabindranath Thakur

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Mahavidyalaya, Bishalgarh, Swami Vivekananda Mahavidyalaya, Mohanpur and Pure science at Ambedkar College, Fatikroy during

2014-15. In the current academic session it is being planned to introduce Pure science at GDC, Santirbazar.

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

The Department has already taken steps to teach Kok-Borok as an elective subject in General Degree Colleges. As of now 11 colleges has been covered. As an when the Kok-Borok Directorate demands for any academic assistance, the Department of Higher Education in

response provides necessary assistance for the promotion of the language.

5. For higher studies at Agartala, the Department to consider establishment of one 50 seated Girl’s 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.

The issue of setting up minority girls hostel is concerned with Religious Minority Department. The issue of setting up hostel for the students of BPL families is under examination of the Higher Education Department.

(ii) Achievements made during the year 2014-15

In the Budget of 2014-15 provision was made for Rs.9607.19 lakhs

under plan in Demand No.39/19/20. The table below will indicate the

provisions proposed in R.E.2014-15 corresponding to provisions to B.E.2014-15.

(Rs. in lakhs)

Demand

No.

Particulars B.E.

2014-15

Proposed

R.E. 2014-15

DIVISIBLE POOL 1087.17 1613.10

A. Salary 92.17 110.00

B. Non-Salary 995.00 1503.10

Of which

(i) Supplies & Materials 200.00 200.00

(ii) Electricity Charges 25.00 25.00

(iii) State Share/State’s

Contribution

500.00 964.49

(iv) Scholarship/Stipend 125.00 125.00

(v) Major Works 50.00 50.00

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(vi) Minor Works 10.00 15.00

(vii) Govt. Museum 25.00 25.00

(viii) Land Acquisition 20.00

(ix) RRRLF/Societies/State

University

18.61

(xii) Others 60.00 60.00

NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 8520.02 13043.58

Of which

(i) TFC 4596.00 4000.00

(ii) ACA 1.00 4.43

(iii) SPA 3269.24 3546.87

(iv) SCA 351.78 524.33

(v) TEQIP(World Bank)

(vi) Central Assistance to State Plan 302.00 4967.95

a) Rastriya Ucchatar Shiksha

Abhiyan

300.00 2789.72

b) NLCPR 1.00 1399.83

c) NEC 1.00 291.43

d) CSS 486.97

Total:- (Div. + Non-Div.) 9607.19 14656.68

The Finance Department has released Rs.9389.97 lakhs during 2014-15

(upto February, 2015) against State Plan Budget provision of Rs.9515.02

lakhs. The amount released does not include the fund for Salary components.

The fund released by Finance Department against approved on-going

State funded projects has been placed with the Implementing Agencies for

execution of the projects.

Fund allocated to implementing agencies against approved on-going Plan

Projects are indicated below:

Financial year 2014-15

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl.

No

Funding

Source

Budget provision Fund released by

Finance Deptt.

Fund placed with

agencies

1. TFC 4596.00 Adv. 200.00

Rev. 15.45

Fresh 24.00

1627.45

1866.45

1866.45

2. ACA 1.00 Rev. 4.43 4.43

3. SPA 3269.24 Rev. 1242.07

Fresh 933.28

2175.35

2175.35

4. SCA 351.78 524.33 524.33

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5. CSS 0.00 0.97 0.97

6. NLCPR 1.00 1277.80 1277.80

7. NEC 1.00 291.43 291.43

Total:- 8220.02 6140.76 6140.76

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS AND INITIATIVES OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DURING 2014-15

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 are in progress.

Semester system has been introduced in General Degree colleges from 2014-15

to provide quality education to the students.

Funds amounting to Rs.15.02 crore received under the new scheme ‘Rastriya

Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)’ for developing Govt. Degree College,

Santirbazar, Govt. Degree College, L.T. Valley and Govt. Degree College,

Kanchanpur into Model Degree College.

IASE and Govt. Law College have been shifted to newly constructed buildings in

order to increase intake capacity as well as providing quality education and

future expansion.

Polytechnic Institute, North Tripura District at Dharmanagar has been

operationalized with intake of 180 students.

North East Gallery at State Museum, Ujjayanta Palace with description of

history of the North Eastern States is completed and opened to public.

iii. The Plan / programme and any projects to be implemented during

the year 2015-16 for consideration of the Committee during

examination

During 2015-16 the following activities are targeted:-

Steps have been taken up to start the College of Teacher Education at

Kumarghat from next academic session.

Setting up of M.B.B. State University to increase opportunities for higher studies

and research in the State by utilizing the new infrastructures developed within

M.B.B. College.

Construction of English Medium College, Agartala, West Tripura within the

premises of old Central Jail.

Construction of new Science Block at Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya, Kailasahar.

Construction of Administrative building at Netaji Shubhas Mahavidyalaya,

Udaipur.

Setting up of two new General Degree College at Udaipur, North Tripura District

and Dharmanagar, North Tripura District.

Vertical as well as horizontal expansion of academic and administrative building

(1st & 2nd floor) of Dasarath Deb Memorial College, Khowai.

Vertical expansion of Academic cum Administrative building of Ambedkar

College, Fatikroy.

Construction of Tripura Institute of Technology (TIT), Narsingarh (Phase-II).

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Construction of Polytechnic Institute at Fulkumari, Udaipur (Phase-II) including

staff quarter, 100-seated Girl’s and Boy’s hostel and development of play

ground.

Setting up of 3 Public Libraries availing RRRLF Grant.

Expansion of Women’s Polytechnic, Hapania by construction of new Academic

building for introducing new courses.

Expansion of GDC, Santirbazar, LT Valley, Kanchanpur by developing

infrastructure by availing fund under RUSA for Model Degree College scheme.

To achieve the above goal following provisions are proposed in the B.E. 2015-16 under Plan in Demand No. 39 / 19 / 20.

(Rs. in lakhs)

Demand No

Particulars R.E. 2014-15

B.E. 2015-16

(Proposed)

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A. STATE PLAN

DIVISIBLE POOL 1613.10 1377.00

A. Salary 110.00 350.00

B. Non-Salary 1503.10 1027.00

Of which -

i. Supplies & Materials 200.00 200.00

ii. Electricity Charges 25.00 50.00

iii. State Share / State Contribution 964.49 510.00

iv. Scholarship / Stipend 125.00 125.00

v. Major Works 50.00 1.00

vi. Minor Works 15.00 20.00

vii. Govt. Museum 25.00

viii. Land acquisition 20.00 1.00

ix. RRRLF / Societies 18.61 50.00

xii. Others 60.00 70.00

NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 13043.58 8580.80

Of which -

i. TFC 4000.00 1.00

ii. ACA 4.43 1.00

iii. SPA 3546.87 1738.00

iv. SCA 524.33 244.33

v. TEQIP (World Bank) 460.00

vi. Central Assistance to State Plan 4967.95 6136.47

a) Rastriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

2789.72 3000.00

b) NLCPR 1399.83 1470.00

c) NEC 291.43 515.22

d) CSS 486.97 1151.25

Total (Div + Non-Div) 14656.68 9957.80

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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 recommendations :-

1. The Department is to Complete the process of filling up 150 posts of Asstt.Professors,

9(nine) posts of principals and 2(two) Posts of statiscal officers and to confirm action

taken in the matter.

2. Construction of Quarters at Gomati District Polytechnic at Fulkumari, Udaipur,

Dhalai, Ambassa etc. be taken up and complete the same in a time frame and the

Department is to ensure construction of Quarters and By-cycle stand etc. at

Karbook, Panisagar and Jampui.

3. The Department is to ensure opening of science Department at least colleges in

District Headquarters with laboratories alongwith required Nos. of faculties and

Hostel facilities. The stipend of boarders be enhanced .

4. Religious minority department is to consider the issue of setting up Minority Girls’

Hostel (50- seated ) . The Department is also to consider construction of Hostel for

the students of B.P.L. families at Agartala.

5. The Department is to approach the Tripura University, Agartala for introducing P.G.

Course in Kok-Borak.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Representative of the Department the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No.39 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations. Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das

Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 28th February, 2015. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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


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

Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the

Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :-

(Rs in lakh)

Particulars

Revised Estimates 2014-2015


Demand

Fund for Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-Plan 2719.6 2905.00 --- --- 2905.00

b) Plan 1818.34 1086.29 701.01 405.21 2192.51

c)CASP/Other than CASP

1542.56 114.12 116.92 174 405.17

Total :- 6080.50 4105.41 817.93 579.34 5502.68


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

for Grants.


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

appeared before the Committee as summoned.

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

respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-2015 and


Sl .

No.

Relevant Page

No. 96 of the

report.

Recommendation

of the Committee

Action taken by the Deptt on the

Recommendation

1 2 3 4

i) 1st Point of the

recommendation

at Page 96

The Deptt. to continue

its efforts to impart

training to fish

farmers/SHGs/JFMC

for commercial fish

culture & Cultivation

Training to educated youths & fish farmers/

SHGs/JFMCs members on various commercial fish

farming technology is one of the priority

programme of the Deptt. being implemented in

the State on regular basis . During 2014-

15,imparted training to 13800 farmers/SHGs/JFMC

members on commercial farming ,farm

management etc. Besides, farmers -expert

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interaction, group discussion etc. on all the

possibilities of increase in fish production through

scientific fish culture are being made with the

farmers. Side by side , twenty-five fish farmers are

going to be sent to outside State for exposure visit

during this month with the fund procured under

central assistance to state .

ii)

2nd Point of the

recommendation

at Page 96

To make fish

marketable their

should be cold storage

in big fish markets.

Towards this Deptt. has already taken initiative &

necessary provision for construction of mini cold

storage in the form of multiple cooling chambers /

ice production unit has been kept in the big

markets being constructed in M. G Bazar &

Bishalgarh and it will also be followed in future.

Besides, provision for chest type freezers have also

been kept for storage of unsold fishes in small

markets being constructed one in each Districts .

iii) 3rd point of the

recommendation

at Page 96

The Deptt. to ensure

increase in the wages

of Managers of

Matsyajibi Samabai

Samiti as per guide

line of Labour Deptt.

as to wages

As per recommendation of the Committee, the

Deptt. has already given due importance to

increase managerial subsidy/ wages against the

appointed Manager of MSS Ltd. to the extent of

Rs 0.24lakhs /annum from Rs 0.12lakhs /annum

for the Coop societies having less than 250

members and Rs 0.36lakhs /annum from Rs

0.24lakhs /annum for the Coop societies having

more than 250 members to support about 40 %

of minimum basic wages as adopted for PMCS /

PACS based on the guide line of Labour Deptt. as

to wages. Accordingly, required provision of fund

has been kept in the plan budget and to facilitate

implementation of the same, Finance Deptt (FD)

has also been approached for according approval .

As soon as approval is received from F.D, benefit

would be extended to 22 fishermen Coop

Societies.

iv)

4th Point of the

recommendation

at Page 96

The Deptt. to explore

the possibility of fish

production in the

water bodies under

the land of Forest

Deptt.

Towards utilization of the water bodies of

forest land for fish production, during this financial

year 2014-15 ,76 no big water bodies of Forest

Deptt. having an area of 133.16 ha have been

brought under culture based capture fisheries .

Besides, extended required inputs and

technological support to 3017 nos. small tanks

holders ( SHGs/JFMCs & individual farmers) of

forest right area for fish culture in scientific line in

363.97 ha. area.

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v) 5th Point of the

recommendation

at Page 96

The Deptt. to

approach to Finance

Deptt. to increase in

Budget allocation

during Revised

Estimates 2014-15 for

developing fish

productivity

In regards to facilitate covering more area

under pisciculture for the development of fishery

sector , F.D. was approached and accordingly,

Finance Deptt has accorded sanction for an

additional amount of Rs. 100.00 lakhs in RE 2014-

15 and the same has been utilized for the purpose

of pisciculture based activities..

vi) 6th Point of the

Recommendatio

n at Page 96

PONA BAZAR at

Agartala either be

protected or shifted

This year construction work of Pona Bazar at

Udaipur has been under taken by the Deptt and

the point recommended for Pona Bazar at

Agartala is noted for taking necessary action in

future .

vii)

7th Point of the

Recommendatio

n at Page 96

The Deptt. 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 Block

level annually one day

for 3 or 4 hours.

As per the recommendation of Subject

Committee ,a new scheme viz. “Demonstration

programme on feed based intensive fish culture”

has been initiated in the farmers tank, one in each

District of the State on a pilot scale to create

instance as a model. This new scheme envisages

productivity of minimum 6000 Kg /ha (960

kg/kani),through increased rate of feeding and

multiple stocking of stunted fingerlings. The

scheme is implemented under the closed

supervision of one Fishery Assistant & Fishery

Officer of the concerned Block. It was observed

that the culture is progressing in all the Districts

satisfactorily and the concerned farmers are

confident enough of producing around 1000 kg

(one ton) of fish from their pond (one kani area)

by May –June,2015. Fish Mela as proposed is

planned to organize in the next financial year ,

after getting a final harvesting repot on

production of fish from those tanks.

viii) 8th Point of the

Recommendatio

n at Page 96

National Fisheries

Development Board

may be approached

by the Fisheries deptt.

of the State for

development of fish

markets of the State.

The fish market at

Belonia town/Lal Sing

Mura/

Bishramganj/Srinagar/

With the limited manpower resource of

Engineering staff in the Deptt, during 2014-15 ,the

Deptt has already taken up the construction

works of 2 (two) big markets 1 at M.G.Bazar,

Agartala and other at Bishalghar with NFDB fund

.Besides, construction of 8 (eight) no small market

sheds are also being taken up in 8 districts with

other development fund. Survey and investigation

for under taking more projects as suggested are

still in process and yet to finalize.

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Chebri/

Santirbazar may be

taken into active

consideration for

development

9th Point of the

Recommendatio

n at Page 96

District-wise Fishery

Asstt. may be given

reward on the basis of

performance

The recommendation of the Committee for

rewarding Fishery Asstt. on the basis of

performance in different Distt in 2014-15 , is

under examination of the Deptt.

2. Major achievements made during the year 2014-15.

The Fishery sector of the State continued to show high rate of growth in 2013-14.The

Action Plan outlined in the last Subject Committee meeting was nearly fulfilled. Total fish

production of 61259.10 tons could be achieved against the set target of 61950 tons during 2013-

14, exhibiting 4.45% growth over last year. The per ha. productivity of fish from culture resources

& per capita availability of fish from local production could also be increased to 2581 kg. and

16.81 kg respectively during 2013-14, as against 2531 kg & 16.33kg. in 2012-13

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

2014-15, and as a result, the production of fish is expected to cross 66,000 ton marks with

availability of 18 kg/capita fish at the end of this Financial year 2014-15. The statistical data in

detailed regarding production of fish & fish seed etc. for the year 2014-15 would be available

after door to door survey to be conducted by the Deptt. in the month of May-june,2015.

Amongst other, some of the achievements made during 2014-15 are as follows :-

i) Demonstration of various fish culture technologies has been provided to 3026 farmers for scientific utilization of culture resources for optimal production. ii) Encouraged 960 farmers for use of their non perennial water bodies in scientific manner. iii) Towards conservation of pabda and popularizing its culture with other carps, inputs & technological support extended to 645 fish farmers . iv) 674.60 ha. big water bodies (2 ha. & above area each)have been brought under extensive fish culture. v) Extended benefit to 8066 farmers towards intensification of scientific fish culture in small water bodies. vi) Basic inputs for fish culture have been provided to 381 fisheries based SHGs covering an area of 122.00 ha towards entrepreneurship Development in pisciculture activities,. vi) 645 fish farmers of rural pockets have been covered under Demonstration on production of quality fish seed . vii) 13800 Nos. farmer covered under effective training programme on various pisciculture technologies for skill development

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viii) Benefit in the form of prawn seed have been extended to 2307 farmers towards popularization of prawn culture in the State.

ix) Stocked 27.10 lakhs fingerlings in open water bodies of Dumbur reservoir and other lakes, rivulets etc. and cage culture being introduced in Dumbur Reservoir for enhancement of production as well as productivity of open water bodies.

x) Assistance being provided to 22 MSS Ltd. in the form of Managerial Subsidy. Besides, provided basic inputs to 46 nos. of Societies for adoption of fish culture in 60.34 ha. area. xi) Towards popularizing hi- tech fish culture for quantum increase in fish productivity through use of Aerator” 160 nos. aerator are being supplied under different programmes.

xii) 1028.19 ha. additional water areas have been brought under scientific pisciculture including the water areas in forest land involving fish farmers/JFMC/SHGs/Patta holders.

xiii) Towards popularizing integrated fish farming for enhancing fish & meat production and development of socio-economic condition of farmers , inputs & technology provided to 230

fish farmers .

xiv) Constructed 235 GCI Roofed houses with the spill over fund of 2013-14 & handed over to poor homeless fishermen.

xv) Created/reclaimed about 1000 ha. (provisional) water bodies towards resource development. xvi) 8 nos. IMC, FRP hatcheries are being installed in the land of fish seed growers forfacilitating production of quality fish seed by replacement of happa hatcheries. xvii) 45 nos. inputs storage Centre are being constructed for facilitating storage of inputs for supply to the farmers and so far 31 completed & rest works are running in full swing .

xviii) Financial & technical support extended to 300 fishers of production of fermented fish produces, “shidal”

xix) 8 Nos. small new market sheds being constructed in 8 districts & 2 (two) big whole sale cum retail markets are being constructed one at Agartala and other at Bishalghar. xx) Constructed 1 training centre with hostel facilities at Gandacherra and one training centre will be taken up at Dharmanagar shortly.

3. The plan/programme and projects to be implemented during the year 2015-16 for consideration of the committee during examination. a)Activities proposed: In the next financial year 2015-16 implementation of major fish production oriented scheme would be continued with emphasis on the following to increase the production of fish to 71000 tons with the per capita availability of fish @ 19 kg.

Promotion of feed based intensive fish culture for optimum increase in productivity.

Popularizing use of aerator in fish culture for higher fish production from a unit area.

Utilization of big water bodies beyond 2 ha. area under scientific culture.

Feed & seed support for semi-intensive fish culture.

Utilization non–perennial water bodies for fish production on scientific line.

Supply of basic inputs for scientific fish culture in small water bodies

Fish culture in newly created & reclaimed water bodies.

Production of seed of high value fish & its culture.

Mass training & motivation programme for the farmers.

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Diversification of aqua culture & qualitative improvement of fish seed.

Encouraging seed growers to install FRP hatchery by replacement of happa hatcheries for production of quality seed.

Distribution of fishing materials to the fishermen.

Establishments of basic infrastructures for production and marketing of fish..

Reclamation of existing water bodies &construction of new tanks in private sector.

4) Proposed demand wise budget provision 2015-16 :

State plan budget including central assistance to state plan is the major source of fund to

implement the programme of the Deptt. The development of the sector is thus mostly dependent

on State plan budget . Based on the ceiling limit of fund, the Deptt. is hereby proposing for

favour of consideration of grant of the under mentioned budget estimate against Demand no. 26

-relating to Fishery Deptt during 2015-16 as per detailed given in the table below :-

(Rs. in lakhs)

Sl. No.

Particulars RE 2014-15

BE 2015-16

26 19 20 Total

1.

Plan a) Divisible Pool

1591.34 1200.41 817.93 579.34 2597.68

b) Non Divisible Pool

i) SCA --- 1.00 - -- 1.00

ii)SPA 900.00 1.00 1.00

iii) NABARD 227.00 61.25 75.75 58.00 195.00

iv) CASP 260.23 75.66 83.80 151.55 311.01

v)N.E.C. 382.23 36.46 33.12 22.58 92.16

Total of Non Divisible Pool

1769.46 175.37 192.67 232.13 600.17

Total of State Plan 3360.80 1375.78 1010.60 811.47 3197.85

2 Non Plan 2719.60 2905.00 -- -- 2905.00

Grand Total :- 6080.40 4280.78 1010.60 811.47 6102.85

It is thus requested that the budget proposed above may kindly be accepted by the Committee for grants.

After careful examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of

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

following recommendations :-

1) The Department is to continue its efforts for arranging expert training to fish

farmers/SHGs/JFMCs for commercial fish culture and cultivation.

2) Construction of cold storage in the M.G. Bazar and Bishalgarh market be

undertaken and the department is to ensure completion of works in a time-frame.

3) The Department is to ensure increase of honorarium of managers of Matsyajibi

Samabai Samiti which shall not be below the rate of the wages notified by the |State

Government and the Finance Department is to release fund for implementation for

the same.

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4) To use all the waterbodies in the state for fisciculture adequate fund is to be provided

by the Finance Department.

5) ‘PONA BAZAR’ at Agartala either be protected or shifted.

6) The Department is to consider 5/6 ponds identified under Fisheries Superintendent

for highest production of fish in order to create instance as a model and for that a

follow up ‘Fish Mela’ may be organized at the Bloc level annually in one day for

three or four hours.

7) In Principal approval for the Fund under SCA/SEA for fishery input may given well

in advance by Planning and Coordination Department so that the Department can

plan accordingly

8) District-wise and Bloc-wise reward to the fishery Assistant be given for their

achievement. Every Fishery officers and Fishery Asstt. Be allotted at least one

waterbody for direct supervision which should have demonstrative effect.

9) The Department is to ensure identification of blocs which are lagging behind in fish

production and allocate fund for scheme to improve it.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the

Representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals

under Demand No.26 for Grants by the House alongwith the Recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 28th February, 2015. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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

DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-2016. The Budget Proposal under Demand Nos.16 and 52 relating to the

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

2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows:-

Demand No. 16

( Rs. in Lakh )




T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-Plan 18177.68 13940.41 --- --- 13940.41

b) Plan 12571.90 8744.97 4748.98 2586.82 16080.77

c) CASP/Other than CSP

8080.94 3937.45 3137.98 1659.01 8734.44

Total :- 38830.52 26622.83 7886.96 4245.83 38755.62

Demand No. 52 ( Rs. in Lakh )



Demand

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

a) Non-Plan 23449.46 9770.00 --- --- 9770.00

b) Plan 11189.36 6700.00 4503.85 2437.55 13642.00

c) CASP/Other than CSP

19553.67 8674.77 7758.16 4448.07 20881.00

Total :- 54192.49 25145.37 12262.01 6885.62 44293.00



for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 23rd February, 2015 examined

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

who appeared before the Committee as summoned.

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Sl. No.

Recommendations of the Committee.

Reply of the Government on the recommendations.

1 Purchase of MRI Machine for Dr. BR Ambedkar Hospital to be installed there as early as possible.

Matter still in process and not yet finalized.

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

AGMC & GBP Hospital:

At present there is no Cardiology and Nephrology Department in AGMC & GBP Hospital. Diagnostic facilities like ECG, Echocardiography and TMT for cardiac patients and biochemistry as well as Ultrasonography for Renal Patients are presently available in AGMC & GBP Hospital. In addition cardiac pacing unit and Dialysis Unit is functional as therapeutic measure for cardiac patients and renal patients respectively. Moreover, there is a 10-bedded ICU with all required equipments for treatment of cardiac & renal patients under Medicine Department. Up-gradation of of these two units to the level of Cardiology and Nephrology Department, presence of Cardiologists, Cardio-thoracis Surgeons, Nephrologists, Urologists & Anaesthesiologists with experience in management of these two super-speciality disciplines are required, in addition to requirement of additional space and equipments with supporting Medical & Para-medical staff with training in those two disciplines. A project proposal has been submitted to Govt. of India for sanction to introduce 11-Super Speciality Disciplines including these two under PSSY-III. The drawing has been prepared by CPWD, the approved agency of H & FW Department, Govt. of India.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Hospital:

Due to space problem in the existing Hospital building, the work cannot progress. The annexe building under construction and on completion of the building the Cardiac and Nephrology Unit and up-gradation of Spine Surgury Unit will be done in Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Hospital

3 The Department to consider the engagement of Doctors to those old Dispensaries like Asharambari, Krishnapur, Charilam & Radhanagar.

4 (four) nos. Health Sub-Centre namely Asharambari, Kishnapur, Charilam & Radhanagar are covered by AYUSH Medical Officers once in a week vide order No. F. 1 (210)-AYUSH/ DHS/ 2012/ 1728, dated 19/10/2013 vide (Flag ‘C’).

4 The Department to consider extending the facility of Smart

Smart Card is issued by Labour Department, Govt. of Tripura. Health Department only provides

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Card to every PHC in collaboration with Labour Department.

healthcare to the Smart Card holders.

5 C.C. Camera to be installed in other uncovered Hospital like IGM Hospital & other District Hospitals.

Fund has been placed to the Internal Electrification Department for installation of CC Camera in IGM Hospital. CC Camera will be installed in other District Hospitals after arrangement of fund is made.

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

There are at least minimum 2 (two) Medical Officers are posted in all PHCs, except the new ones. These PHCs will be converted to bedded PHC and at least 2 Doctors will be posted.

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

DFWPM has instructed all the Chief Medical Officers to make arrangement for physical cheek up of students in S/C & S/T hostel by utilizing the services of dedicated mobile Health team.

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

Gynocological specialist is posted each in Belonia, Sabroom Melaghar & Kamalpur SD Hospital and two Gynocological specialist are posted in RGM SD Hospital. One Child specialist is posted each in Melaghar & Kamalpur SD Hospital and two Child specialist are posted in RGM SD Hospital. Medicine specialist is posted each in Kamalpur & RGM SD Hospital. Dental Surgeon is posted each in Belonia, Sabroom, TS & RGM SD Hospital. Required specialist will be posted in all Sub-Divisional Hospitals on availability.

Achievement during the financial year 2014-15. (Directorate of FW & PM)

Health Sub-Centres (HSC):- As per decision the Government was to set up Health Sub-Centre

in each Gram Panchayat / ADC Village where no health facilities exists. To fulfill this

Commitment State Government has taken up construction of Sub-Centres. Against the

requirement of 1054 Sub-Centres State Government has already establishment 1015 Sub- Centres

and the rest are under construction. Achievement during 2014-15 is 94 Sub-Centre.

Primary Health centre (PHC): -

23 (twenty three) nos. PHC are under construction & 4 (four) nos. more are going to be

started soon which were sanctioned during 2013-14.

5 (five) nos. new PHC are sanctioned during current financial year (2014-15) for

construction.

12 (twelve) nos. PHCs are likely to be completed during the current financial year (2014-

15).

Community Health Centre (CHC):-

5(five) nos. PHCs are being up-graded to CHCs out of which 1(one) at Chawmanu is

completed.

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PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2014-15 (Directorate of Health Services)

Total Target and achievement during 2014-15

Target Achievement

1 Completion of construction Works of Tripura Medical College. In good progress

2 Completion of construction works of New Teaching Hospital of AGMC.

Near completion

3 Procurement of Machinery equipments for Accident & Trauma Centre at G.B. Hospital

In good progress

4 Up-gradation of Cancer Hospital, Agartala. (Construction of B + G + 5 storied)

Started.

5 Construction of New Teaching Hospital of AGMC, Agartala (Block-II)

Started.

6 Completion of construction works of Teliamura S.D. Hospital Near completion

7 Completion of constructions works of District Hospital at Tepania, Udaipur

Completed & Hospital started.

8 Construction of quarters for District Hospital at Tepania, Udaipur Near completion

9 Construction of 100 bedded SD Hospital at Amarpur SD Hospital

In good progress

10 Procurement of Machinery Equipment for District Hospital at Tepania, Udaipur

In good progress

11 Completion of construction works of Belonia SD Hospital. Completed.

12 Completion of construction works of quarters at Sabroom SD hospital

Near completion

13 Construction of 100 bedded SD Hospital at Santirbazar (Decided to be District Hospital)

Completed.

14 Completion of construction works of Dharmanagar S.D. Hospital (Now as District Hospital)

Completed.

15 Construction of 100 bedded Kanchanpur S.D. Hospital In good progress

16 Completion of construction works of District Hospital at Kailashahar, Unakoti

Completed & Hospital started.

17 Construction of quarters for District Hospital at Kailashahar, Unakoti

Near completion.

18 Procurement of Machinery Equipment for District Hospital at Kailashahar, Unakoti

In good progress

19 Completion of construction works of Dhalai District Hospital Completed & Hospital started.

20 Construction of quarters for Dhalai Dist. Hospital Near completion.

21 Procurement of Machinery Equipment for Accident & Trauman Centre at Kulai.

In good progress

22 Construction of quarters for Dhalai Dist. Hospital including patient Waiting Shed , Boundary wall , Retention Wall, Box culvert etc.

Completed.

Annual plan Projections for 2015-16 (Broad Heads) along with Justification for the same and activities planned with specific reference to tribal districts and minority

districts.

PHYSICAL TARGET FOR 2015-16

Completion of 3 (three) nos. new PHC during financial year(2015-16.

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

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Starting construction of Sub-divisional Hospitals at Panisagar, Kumarghat, Jirania, Mohanpur, Jampuijala and Karbook Sub-divisions.

Starting construction works of Sipahijala District Hospital at Bishramganj.

Completion of up-gradation works of IGM Hospital: (i) G+7 Building on Western Side, (ii) Administrative Block, (iii) Nursing Training Institute, and (iv) Kitchen, Canteen and Laundry Block.

Completion of construction works of New Teaching Hospital-Block-II of AGMC and Central Blood Bank at GBP Hospital Complex.

Completion of construction works of B+G+5 Building of Cancer Hospital.

Procurement of Machinery & Equipment, Medicine and Furniture etc.

Accreditation of Health facilities with NABH.

To fill up the vacancies in all categories of Healthcare Staff.

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following recommendations :-

1. The Department is to ensure purchase of MRI Machine for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Hospital and installing of the same as early as possible.

2. Cardiac Wing and Nephrology Unit for A.G.M.C. and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Hospital and upgradation of spine surgery be ensured. The Department is to

pursue the proposal submitted to the Government of India for sanction for

introducing 11 Super Specialty Disciplines under PSSY–III for which the

drawing has been prepared by CPWD.

3. Engagement of Doctors to old Dispensaries like Asharambari, Krishnapur,

Charilam & Radhanagar be considered early.

4. The Department is to ensure installation of CC Camera to other District

Hospitals after arrangement of Fund.

5. At least minimum 2(two) medical officers be posted to new PHCs one of them

should be senior in service.

6. The Department is to ensure physical Check-up of students staying in SC

and ST Hostels.

7. Required Specialists be posted in all Sub-Divisional Hospitals.

8. The Department is to consider extending the facility of Smart Card to every

PHC in collaboration with Labour Department.

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9. The Department is to consider the demands of patients and instruct the

concerned Doctors to inform the family members of patients about the

condition of patients after allotment of time.


representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals

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

Recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 28

th February, 2015 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 2015-2016.

The Budget Proposal under Demand No.41 relates to Social Welfare &

Social Education Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016

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

( Rs. in lakh ). Particulars Revised

Estimate 2014-15

Budget Estimate for 2015-16 Total

Demand Fund For

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

a) Non-Plan 12222.62 14647.74 --- --- 14647.74

b) Plan 16484.59 9679.78 7445.50 3179.06 20304.34

c) CASP/

Other than

CASP

33628.24 17429.70 20630.68 5947.77 44008.15

Total:- 62335.45 41757.22 28076.18 9126.83 78960.23


Committee–I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands

for Grants.


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

appeared on the part of the Department as summoned.




Sl.

No.

Recommendation

of the Committee

( 2014-2015)

Reply of the Government on

the recommendations

1 CDPO Office building in the rest of

the Blocks be constructed as early as possible.

There are 9 CDPO Offices without buildings.

Construction of 5 nos. CDPO Office building was

taken up during the year 2013-14.

1. Office of the CDPO, Mohanpur ICDS Project.

2 Office of the CDPO, Padmabil ICDS Project.

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3. Office of the CDPO, Tulashikhar ICDS Project.

4. Office of the CDPO, Kalyanpur ICDS Project.

5. Office of the CDPO, Pecharthal ICDS Project.

and 4 CDPO Office buildings in 2014-15.

1. Office of the CDPO, Kamalpur NP ICDS Project.

2. Office of the CDPO, Bishalgarh ICDS Project.

3. Office of the CDPO, Boxanagar ICDS Project.

4. Office of the CDPO, Melaghar ICDS Project

2. To improve the quality Training

Programme under the action plan

be continued

Various training programmes help the ICDS

functionaries to be skilled for better implementation of

ICDS services. In District Level AWTCs different

kind of training courses i.e. Job course/Refresher

course/ Orientation courses are being imparted for

skill development of the AWWs/AWHs. For better

monitoring of the health & nutritional status of the

children of 0-6 years, sector level one-day training

programmes for AWWs are being organized in each

project.

Most of the CDPOS & all the Supervisors have

undergone training programmes on WHO Growth

Chart for better monitoring of the nutritional status of

the children in each district. Recently all the

supervisors have been trained on Early Childhood

Care and Education (ECCE) as District Level Master

Trainers (DLMTs). They will train all the AWWs

under their sectors immediately. Necessary fund has

been sub-allocated.

For skill development of the

Faculties/Supervisors working in the AWTCs, they are

being deputed to NIPCCD, Guwahati/Delhi time to

time.

434 AWW have got Job Training , 482 AWW

got Refresher course training, 296 AWH have got

refresher course training and 631 AWH have got

Orientation training during 2014-15. More over 112

Supervisors have received Refresher course training

and 2 CDPO have got Job Course training during

2014-15.

3. Setting-up of New AWCs in the

uncovered areas be expedited.

For setting up of New Anganwadi Centres in

the un-covered habitation, the Department had sent a

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proposal to the Govt. of India for sanction of 648 new

Anganwadi Centres. The Govt. of India has sanctioned

only 234 New Anganwadi Centres recently vide their

letter No.14-1/2013 -CD-I dated, 18.11.2014. These

Anganwadi Centres will be set up in the un-covered

areas as per the population norms after getting the

approval of the Finance Department & Cabinet.

4. Outgoing inmates be provided

with house under IYA Scheme

along with allowance irrespective

of BPL/APL.

The D.M. & Collector, West/Gomati/North Tripura

District have been requested for arrangement of IAY

house, khas land and BPL card to the over aged

inmates of the homes run by the Department.

However, rehabilitation grant for the over aged

inmates has been increased from Rs.20, 000/-

to Rs.50, 000/- per inmate by the Department. During

2013-14 rehabilitation grant had been sanctioned to 3

(three) @ Rs.50,000/- During 2014-15 sanction has

been issued to 10 nos over age inmates.

5. Unmarried girls above 45(forty-

five) years of age be provided with

allowance irrespective of

BPL/APL.

At present women who are 45 years and above

belonging to BPL categories are covered. The

Department has been collecting the number of

Unmarried Women (APL) from the sources. The

information has been collected and found that there are

1318 unmarried women under APL category. As per

recommendation of the Subject Committee file has been

moved to the higher authority with the proposal for

sanction of pension to 1318 Unmarried women (APL)

@ Rs.500/- per month.

6. The Department to

take appropriate care

to the mentally disordered persons

of the society.

The National Trust of India had sanctioned a

GHRAUNDA project in Tripura on 28.8.2009 at a total cost

of Rs1(one) crore. Out of which an amount of Rs.30 (thirty)

lakhs had been released on 24.5.2010 and the amount had

been transferred to this Department through electronic

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transfer. The objective of the GHRAUNDA project was to

construct a multistoried building for accommodation for the

welfare of

persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental Retardation and

multiple Disabilities at Agartala in order to provide and

assured minimum quality of care services throughout the life

of the persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, mental

Retardation and multiple Disabilities to facilitate

establishment of requisite infrastructure for the assured care

system throughout the country,

to provide the care services at an affordable price on a

sustainable basis and to encourage assisted (GHRAUNDA)

will also aim to build a corpus through contribution from

different stakeholders in order to cross subsidize the care

service for larger number of poor persons.

Accordingly, the whole amount has been placed with the

District Disability Rehabilitation Centre West Tripura for

construction of Multi storied building for accommodation

of the 40(forty) nos persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy,

mental Retardation and multiple Disabilities will be

provided suitable accommodation facility in this building.

A plot of land has also been identified at Kunjaban for

construction of the building .But the estimate prepared by

the Tripura Housing & Construction Board was

Rs.17(seventeen) crore whereas the whole project cost of

GHRAUNDA is Rs.1(one) crore. Due to this the

construction could not be started.

Recently the matter has been examined by the authority. It

has been decided that the GHRAUNDA project would be

started in the Pura Sishu Bhawan located at 79Tilla ,

Agartala after repairing the building with the available fund

of Rs.30(thirty) lakhs.

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

The quota under various social pension schemes is

stipulated. So the pending application is cleared whenever

there is a vacancy due to death or other reasons. But the

Department has initiated to sanction all pending application

and accordingly the Government has approved to sanction

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Government. 15081 nos beneficiaries under different social pension

schemes run by the State Government w.e.f. 1/1/2015

8. Setting up of new

CDPO Office in the

newly established Blocks.

A proposal was sent to the Ministry of Women &

Child Development, Govt. of India on 29.10.2014 for

sanction of 23 (Twenty Three) ICDS Projects for the newly

created 16 R.D. Blocks & newly created 7 Nagar

Panchayets. The Under Secretary, Ministry of Women &

Child Development, Govt. of India vide his letter No. 14-

1/2013-CD-I dated, 17.12.2014 has intimated that there is

no sanctioned ICDS Projects available for sanction in

favour of Tripura. The proposal of the Department shall be

considered at a later stage when more Projects would be

available for sanction to the State.

9. The Law of maintenance of

parents be made more popular by

way of awareness

programme/newspaper

advertisement/using electronic

media.

Programmes are being organized regularly

through seminar /workshop/newspaper advertisement

by the SW & SE Department. Legal Services

Authority is also organizing programme to aware

people about the law of maintenance of parents.

10. Increase of Sector Office and

proper maintenance of AWCs.

While sanctioning 234 New Anganwadi Centres by the

Govt. of India, they have also conveyed approval for the

creation of 9 posts of Supervisors for 9 Sector offices. Action

is being taken for creation of 9 posts of Supervisors for 9

Sector offices.

Ministry of Women & Child Development, Govt. of

India has released an amount of Rs.846.68 Lakhs [Rs.621.675

Lakhs for construction 307 AWCs & Rs.225.00 Lakhs for up-

gradation of 500 AWCs] as first installment (50% of GOI

Share). The fund has been sub-allocated to the D.M. &

Collectors for construction & maintenance of 138 Anganwadi

Centres vide Memo No.1(7-3)- ICDS/SWE/ 2013(B) /2959

(91) dated, 8.01.2015.

11. Conducting of survey for the families having old aged farmer/jumia/

labourer having no Govt. service-

holder or BPL card holder to examine for providing some kind

of social pension or othe of social pension or other

0000000000000000000 benefit.

The State Government has been providing social

security pension to the BPL/APL category applicants in

respect of 23 (twenty-three) different pension schemes.

Within these 23 (twenty-three) pension schemes, the State

Government has been providing pension to the APL

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benefit. beneficiaries also ( 80% and above disability pension,

pension to persons who lost of 100% eye sight and

Deserted women pension). Since almost of all categories of

people have been covered under various pension schemes,

such category of people like Old aged/farmer/Jumia/Labour

have also been covered under the pension. Scheme.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS MADE BY THE EDUCATION (SOCIAL WELFARE & SOCIAL EDUCATION) DURING 2014-15.

The major achievements of the Department during 2014-15 are as follows:-

1) 9911 Anganwadi Centres under 56 nos. ICDS Projects are running in the

State.

2) 355029 children and 111626 mothers have been covered under SNP during

2014-15.

3) 39975 nos. children are admitted for formal Education in Primary

School.

4) Out of 9911 A.W.Centres, 9329 A.W.Centres are having Pucca

Buildings.

5) 80161 nos. Adolescent girls have been covered during 2014-15 under

SABLA.

6) 5663 Pregnant & Nursing Mothers have been covered during 2014-15 under

IGMSY

7) 269706 Nos. beneficiaries have been covered under 23 different Social

Security Pension Schemes during 2014-15.

8) 2050 nos bereaved families have been covered during 2014-15 under NFBS.

9) 260 nos women have been provided training through capacity building for

women.

10) 2 nos senior citizen have been awarded “Vayosreshtha Sanmanana” during

2014-15.

11) 235 nos physically handicapped persons have been provided training during

2014-15 through capacity building for physically challenged persons.

12) 27022 nos girls child have been covered during 2014-15.

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13) 15081 more additional beneficiaries were covered under various state run

pension schemes.

STATE PLAN

Programme of the Department for the financial year 2015-2016

(Rupees in lakh)

SL.No.

Particulars Page No of the

Budget Book

Demand No. Total Physical Target for 2015-16

41 19 20

1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9

1 Salary SOCIAL 3657.69 2650.00 1291.93 7599.62

For payment of state part honorarium to 9911 AWW's and 9911 AWH's

2 Grants to PSUs/ Boards/Homes/ Bodies

SOCIAL 140.54 74.76 35.70 251.00

For payment of salary to the BAP staffs of TSSWB and for running of 4 9four) Homes.

3 Electricity Charges SOCIAL 19.00 1.00 0 20.00

For payment of electricity of departmental offices and 4 Homes.

4

Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension (State Share)

SOCIAL 3442.95 2160.28 1147.65 6750.88

For payment of pension to 155519 nos benef.@ Rs.300/- & 7632 nos benef. @ Rs.200/- & 8731 @ Rs.500/-P.M.

5

Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight under IGNDPS (State)

SOCIAL 52.03 31.01 17.00 100.04

For payment of pension to 1042 nos benef.@ Rs.800/-

6 Transfer Grant to TTAADC

SOCIAL 0.00 120.00 0 120.00 For development works under TTAADC

7 State Share/State's Contribution

SOCIAL 1799.16 2216.64 584.93 4600.73

Being 10% State Share under ICDS(General), SNP, ICDS training , ICPS, NMEW and 50% State share under Sabla(Nutrition)

8 State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

SOCIAL 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00

For payment of Honorarium to the Chairpersons and Members of the Commission, and salary to staff and Other Expenditure of the Commission.

9 Juvenile Fund SOCIAL 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00

For payment of establishment cost of CWC.

10 Scholarship/Stipend

SOCIAL 0.5 0.00 0 0.50

For payment of scholarship to disabled students

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11 Minor Works SOCIAL 50.00 0.00 0 50.00

For maintenance of departmental office building and boundary wall of AWTC & Home etc.

12

Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (State Share)

SOCIAL 267.22 167.68 89.08 523.98


13

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme ( State Share)

SOCIAL 33.19 20.83 11.07 65.09


14 Capacity Building for the Women

SOCIAL 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 For training on capacity building

15

Capacity Building for the Physically Challenged Persons

SOCIAL 30.00 0.00 0 30.00

For training on capacity building

16 Major Work SOCIAL 12.50 0.00 0.00 12.50

For construction of CDPO Pecharhal ICDS Project

17 Others SOCIAL 64.80 0.20 0.00 65.00

For cost of fuel,O.E, Marrige grant , Rehabilitation of Overaged inmates, payment of wages of security guards, Observance of Anti Dowry Week, International Older Person Day,World Disabled Day, International Women day, Republic day, Independence day, different Melaas etc.

Total Divisible poole

9684.58 7442.40 3177.36 20304.34

18 NSAP SOCIAL 2909.11 1474.36 1200.74 5584.21

For payment of pension to 155519 nos benef.@ Rs.200/- & 7632 nos benef. @ Rs.500/- P.M. under IGNOAPS,,payment of pension to 19879 nos beneficiaries (IGN WPS) @ Rs.300/ p.m, Payment of pension to 3209 nos benef (IGNDPS) @ Rs.300/- pm. & payment of 2000 nos familes @ Rs.20,000/- including 3% adm.cost

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19 ICDS SOCIAL 13617.66 18618.04 4451.84 36687.54

For payment of salary and honorarium to the ICDS staff/AWW,AWHs and SNP. KSY training etc.

20

National Programme for Persosn with Disabilities

SOCIAL 52.00 31.00 17.00 100.00

For creation of barrier -free environment for persons with disabilities.

21 IGMSY SOCIAL 234.00 139.50 76.50 450.00

For providing maternity benefit to the Pregnant mother & nursing mother

22 ICPS SOCIAL 156.00 93.00 51.00 300.00 For payment of Integrated Child Protection Services.

23 RGSEAG SOCIAL 460.93 274.78 150.69 886.40

For providing training benefit to the adolescent girls i.e life skill education,vocational training Nutrition & health education, health check-up etc.

Total non- Divisible poole

17429.70 20630.68 5947.77 44008.15

Grand Total (Div.+Non Div)

27114.28 28073.08 9125.13 64312.49

NON-PLAN

PROGRAMME OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16

(Rupees in lakh)

Sl.No. Particulars Page No. of the Budget Book

2015-16

Demand wise

provision in 2015-16

(Rs. In lakh)

Physical target for 2015-16

1 3 4 5

1 Salary SOCIAL 7079.17

For Payment of Salary to the staff (Group-A=9, Group-B=9, Group-C=1093, Group-D=1057, ALT=263, PTI=141 employees)

2 Electricity Charges SOCIAL 30.00

For payment of electricity of departmental offices and 9 Homes.

3 Minor Works SOCIAL 75.00

For maintenance of departmental office building and boundary wall of AWTC & Home etc.

4 Social Pension SOCIAL 289.38

For payment of pension to 4531(BHP)/166 (Bidi shramik)/53(Unemployment Allowance) @ Rs.500/- for BHP & BIDI and @ Rs.1000/- for Unemployment allowance

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5 Grants to PSUs/ Boards/Homes/Bodies

SOCIAL 147.41

Establishment cost of TCW 50% State Share of TSSWB. For running 9 Homes namely ISR, IVH (Boys), Girls Unit-I & II, Mahila Ashram, Infirmary, Ramnagar Home, Khilpara Home, Foundling Home

6 Pension to 60% Disable Persons

SOCIAL 287.74

For payment of pension to 3622+1005=4627 nos benef.@ Rs.400/-

7 Pension to Widow & Deserted Women

SOCIAL 3493.88

For payment of pension to 54668 nos benef @ Rs.500/-.

8

Deserted Women Pension Scheme of APL families (New Scheme)

SOCIAL 182.36

For payment of pension to 2666 nos benef @ Rs.500/-.(New scheme)

9 Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight BPL

SOCIAL 105.24


10 Tripura Cobblers Pension Scheme

SOCIAL 4.40 For payment of pension to 70 nos benef @ Rs.500/-.

11 Tripura Rickshaw Pullers Pension Schema

SOCIAL 36.44

For payment of pension to 350 nos benef @ Rs.500/-

12 Tripura Incentive for Girl Child Scheme

SOCIAL 1794.8 For payment of pension to 42340 nos benef @ Rs.300/-

13

Pension to Unmarried Women of 45 years & above belonging BPL families

SOCIAL 99.68

For payment of pension to 1197+153=1350 nos benef @ Rs.500/-.

15 Pension to Persons who lost 100% eye sight of APL families

SOCIAL 58.84


16

Pension to 80% and above Disabled Persons of APL families

SOCIAL 129.56


17 State Old Age Pension


18 Motor Shramik Pension


19 Laundry Worker Pension


20 Barber Worker Pension


21 Handloom Worker Pension


22 Fishermen Pension SOCIAL 84.96 For payment of pension to 890 nos benef @ Rs.500/-.

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23 Others SOCIAL 60.00

For cost of fuel of the departmental vehicles,office expenses, house rent, travel expenses and payment of teleanted inmates of Fundling Home etc.

TOTAL 14647.74

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of

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

1. The Department is to complete construction of 5(five) number of CDPO

office buildings at Mohanpur, Padmabill, Tulashikhar, Kalyanpur and

Pecharthal under ICDS Projects and construction of 4(four) CDPO offices

at Kamalpur, Bishalgarh, Boxnagar and Melaghar under ICDS Projects

which were taken up during 2013-14 and 2014-15 respectively.

2. The Department is to continue the Training Programme under the action

plan to improve the quality and for better implementation of ICDS

services.

3. The Department is to ensure setting up of new AWCs in the uncovered

areas after getting the approval of the Finance Department.

4. Outgoing inmates be provided with houses alongwith allowance

irrespective of BPL/APL.

5. The Department is to continue its persuasion about the proposal for

sanction of pension to 1318 unmarried women above 45 years of age

who are unemployed (APL) @ Rs. 500/- per month and ensure

implementation of the said proposal.

6. The Department is to ensure construction of for house(s) for the mentally

disordered persons and to take appropriate action for construction of

Project to be started in the Pura Sishu Bhawan located at 79-Tilla,

Agartala.

7. The Department is to ensure creation of new posts of supervisors and to

complete construction and maintenance of 138 AWCs.

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8. The Department is to continue survey for the families having old aged

Farmer / Jhumia/Labourers having no government job or BPL Card for

providing some kind of social pension or other benefit.


the representative of the Department, the Committee recommeds the Budget proposals

under Demand No 41 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 28th February, 2015 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 2015-2016.

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

Govt. of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and the revised Budget for the

Financial Year 2014 -2015 are as follows :-

( Rs. in Lakh )

PARTICULARS

REVISED

ESTIMATES 2014 - 2015

BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR 2015 - 2016

DEMAND FUND FOR

TOTAL

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 7195.50 7130.50 -- -- 7130.50

b) Plan 2800.00 2734.23 1511.95 853.82 5100.00


4197.54 6303.84 3769.19 2066.97 12140.00

Total 14193.04 16168.57 5281.14 2920.79 24370.50


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

Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on 24th February, 2015 examined the

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

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

First of all, the Additional Principal Secretary of the Department informed

the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the

Committee during the year 2014-15 and stated as follows :-

Sl.

No

Relevant

Para No.

/ Page

No. of the

report

Recommendations

of the Committee

Implementation /

action taken on the recommendations

1 2 3 4

1 Page - 33

Point - 1

Mechanism be

developed to ensure

avoiding of delay in

Continuous monitoring is done for

serving monthly consumption bill to the

consumers in time. In few cases delay is

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sending monthly

consumption bill to

the remotely located

consumers in time.

taking place due to remotely located

consumers in Rural areas. Action has been

taken to serve monthly consumption bill to

the consumers of rural areas also. TSECL is

examining implementation of IT enabled

system across the State including remote

areas to facilitate timely energy billing

service.

2 Page - 33

Point - 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.

Frequent raids by Vigilance Squad and

inspection by departmental staffs and officials

are continuously done.

Vigilance Wings of TSECL is conducting

raids throughout the State for bringing in

book the miscreants who indulge in theft of

electricity by hooking or by passing the

energy meter.

During the period, raid conducted 2385

nos., hookline disconnected 11,238 nos. FIR

lodged 32 nos. and arrested 4 persons to

check theft of power and book the miscreants

who indulge in theft of electricity.

3 Page - 33

Point - 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.

TSECL is taking continuous action for

providing prompt service to the consumer

and replacement of defective Distribution

Transformer and Pole etc. wherever is

required is done with due diligence and care.

4 Page - 33

Point - 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

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 center for online

complaint registration will be set up shortly

under R-APDRP for providing better customer

services.

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endeavor to upgrade

the status.

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 has been done & recruitment of line-

staff is under process.

5 Page - 33

Point - 5

Maintenance of

electric line and post

be ensured to avoid

accident as well as

interruption to

power supply and to

check low voltage.

R-APDRP is implemented in 16 nos. town

for renovation, up-gradation of distribution

system under 11th Plan. IPDS Scheme will be

implemented in balance town under 12th Plan

and DPR is under preparation. DDUGJY

Scheme will be implemented in rural areas for

renovation and up-gradation of system

including household electrification.

6 Page - 33

Point - 6

The Department to

consider extending of

3- phase line

specially to all

Hospitals, P.S. &

Blocs.

Service connection to any consumer is

being provided on the basis of requirement of

the consumer concerned. In case of

requirement of 3 phase connection to all

Hospital, Police Station and Blocks can be

provided.

Achievements during 2014-15. Department of Power

Sl. No

Name of scheme/works

Present Status

Sanctioned Cost

Release of fund by FD (Feb,

2015)

UC issued up to (Feb, 2015)

Remarks

A. Transmission Schemes Rs. In lakh.

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

7995.79 3477.09 3477.09

1. 132 KV & 33 KV switchyard are in operation.

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

1. Line completed and charged on 17th May, 2014.

2. Balance work of Residential Building at 79 Tilla Grid sub-

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station is in progress.

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

738.53 663.95 663.95

1. Work completed and energized on 12th September 2012.

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.

1261.00 861.86 499.36

1. 132 KV D/C line & 132 KV work are in progress.

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

400.59 158.63 32.17

Civil works completed.

50 % materials reached at site.

Work is in progress.

B. NLCPR Rs. In lakh.

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

7995.79 3477.09 3477.09

1. 132 KV & 33 KV switchyard are in operation.

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


2. Balance work of Residential Building at 79 Tilla Grid sub-station is in progress.

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

738.53 663.95 663.95

1. Work completed and energized on 12th September 2012.

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Sl. No


Present Status

Sanctioned Cost

Release of fund by FD

(Feb, 2015)

UC issued up to (Feb, 2015)

Remarks

B. NLCPR Rs. In lakh.

4. 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



5. 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



B. SPA Rs. In lakh.

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

2803.00 2803.00 782.16


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

371.00 371.00 183.81

Work is completed and commissioned on 19 Jan-2014

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

8500.00

6375.00

6375.00

Work is completed and commissioned on Aug-2013. Balance fund Rs.2125.00 lacs may release by FD during 2015-16 for balance payment of the work.

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Sl. No

Name of scheme/work

s

Year of sanction

Approved cost

Fund release

d

Actual fund

received by TSECL

Expenditure upto

Feb, 2015

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.

2011-12 442.00 355.49 355.49 355.49

Work completed. Transformer commissioned on 28.09.2013.

Sl. No


Year of sanction

Approved cost

Fund released

Actual fund

received by TSECL

Expenditure upto Feb,

2015

Present status

C NEC 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.

2011-12 382.42 305.53 305.53 305.53

Work completed. Transformer commissioned on 03.03.2014.

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

2011-12 360.98 288.84 288.84 288.84

Transformer commissioned on 8th October, 2013. Balance

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Udaipur 132 KV Sub station, South Tripura.

Work of control building extension work is in progress.

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

2012-13 1207 Fund not yet received

- -

Work is presently held up due to Forest Clearance issues.

5. Construction of 2X10 MVA, 132/33 KV and 2X10 MVA, 33/11 KV sub-station including LILO at Bishramganj, Sepahijala District, Tripura.

2014-15 1392.24

500.00

Sanction of the Project received on 5th December, 2014. Tender will be invited very shortly.

Rs. In lac

Sl. No

Name of scheme/ works

Approved cost Work Status Remarks

D RGGVY

1. 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

Work completed. Total no. of towers : 71 Tower line length : 20.07 KM.

Work completed. Line commissioned on 23.08.2014.

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.

1311.00


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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

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 completed. Power Transformer energized.

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 completed. Power Transformer energized.

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.173.94 Crores and expenditure incurred Rs.178.53 crore. Progress of works under

RGGVY Scheme upto January-2015 is given below :

RGGVY Target & Achievement

Item Target Achievement up

to January-2015

66/11 KV sub-station(Nos.) 2 2

66 KV Transmission Line (Km) 3.9 3.9

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33/11 KV Sub-station (Nos.) 6 6

33 KV Line (Km) 107.62 102.50

11 KV Line (Km) 925.00 871.92

11/0.4 KV DT (Nos.) 1844 1825

LT Line (Km) 1704.40 1879.54

BPL service connection (Nos.) 1,07,174 1,06,329

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

For Project implementation by TSECL (Rs. In Lac)

1 North Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8098) 4703.30

2 Unakoti P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8099) 2405.71

3 Dhalai P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8095) 4833.33

4 Khowai P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8097) 4413.66

5 West Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8100) 3366.24

6 Gomati P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8096) 3128.54

Total amount 22850.78

For Project implementation by NEEPCO

1 Sipahijala P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8101) 4084.07

2 South Tripura P:RHhE-C category (Code No-8102) 4687.50

Total amount 8771.57

Grand Total of 8(eight) RGGVY Project = Rs.31622.35

lac

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

Sl. No. Detail Unit Total

1 Un-electrified Habitation Nos. 532

2 BPL Service connection Nos. 75828

3 H.T. Line Km 1504.51

4 L.T. Line Km 2294.93

5 Distribution Sub-Station Nos. 1719

6 33 KV Sub-Station No 2

7 33 KV Line Km 20

8 33 KV Bay No. 2

9 Sanction amount Rs. in Lac. 31622.35

PRESENT STATUS OF HABITATION

1. Total Habitations 9080 Nos.

2. Total Fully Electrified Habitations as on 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.

Budgeted Programme during 2014-15 Rs. in Cr. for above works.

Rs. In Cr. Revised Estimate Fund Received 2014-15 2014-15

1. Plan (incl. SPA) 29.12 27.72

2. NLCPR 5.62 5.62

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3. NEC 2.96 2.90

4. SCA (Un-Tied) 0.65 NIL

Total 38.35 36.24

Additional new Projects proposed to be implemented during Annual Plan 2015-16 & 12th 5 Yr. Plan 2012-17

Rs. in lacs

Transmission Scheme

Transmission

Surjamaninagar to P.K. Bari (400 KV) Double Ckt. 150 10655.00

LILO of Agartala-Khowai at Hezamara Double Ckt. 5 200.00

Construction of 132 KV D/C

transmission line from Surjamaninagar

to Bodhjungnagar Sub-station including

2 (two) nos. feeder bays at

Bodhjungnagar (Section: Champamura

to Bodhjungnagar).

Double Ckt. 8 Km. 650.00

Construction of 132 KV D/C

transmission line from Surjamaninagar

to 79 Tilla Grid Sub-station including 2

(two) nos. feeder bays at 79 Tilla Grid

Sub-station (Section: Palpara to 79 Tilla,

Grid Sub-station).

Double Ckt. 7 Km. 750.00

Construction of 132 KV S/C

transmission line from PurbaKanchan

Bari to Kanchanpur.

Single Ckt. 47 Km. 1500.00

400/132/66 KV Sub station

Surjamaninagar & Kumarghat Sub-stn

400 KV (on-going)

400/132 3X100 800.00

Bodhjungnagar 132/33 2x25 712.00

S/S Augmentation & transformer

replacement

79 Tilla (Agartala) incl. Augmentation of 132/33 2x25 3000.00

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all 33 KV bays 132/11 1x15

Badharghat 132/66, 1x20 400.00

132/11 2x10

GamaiTilla 132 KV Sub station,

Teliamura, Khowai District, Tripura.

132/33 2x20/25

1450.00 33/11 2X10

Mission Tilla 132 KV Sub Station,

Dharmanagar

132/33 2x20/25 950.00

Total 21067.00

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 86,079 Nos. of defective meters have been reported as on 31-01-2015. Defective

meters are being replaced in a continuous process.

All the Kutirjyoti connections are gradually being metered for proper energy accounting.

Out of 61,028 nos. of Kutirjyoti connection, 27,841 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 6.64 Lakh we have already

covered 6.45 lacs in the Computerized Energy Billing System.

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

2005-06 - 41.45%

2006-07 - 36.69%

2007-08 - 36.08%

2008-09 - 34.94%

2009-10 - 32.69%

2010-11 - 30.44%

2011-12 - 29.73%

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2012-13 - 31.58%

2013-14 - 31.72%

TSECL proposes to reduce AT&C losses to 22% by end of twelfth Plan period

The T&D losses along with commercial losses collectively known as AT&C losses.

In order to reduce the commercial and technical loss the R-APDRP Scheme for

strengthening of distribution system and World Bank Scheme for transmission system

augmentation and renovation has been taken up :

Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme

(R-APDRP):

Tripura received sanction for Part-A and Part-B of R-APDRP Schemes for 16

Towns having 10000 populations as per 2001 census. Sanctioned project value is

Rs.35.19 Crores for Part-A Schemes and Rs. 165.10 Crores for Part-B Schemes. TCS has

been appointed for implementation of IT infrastructure in the entire NE States including

Tripura as Common IT Implementing Agency. Common Data Centre has been established

at Guwahati and is operational. Construction of common Disaster Recovery Centre at

Agartala is in progress.

System metering in all the 16 Project Areas have been completed which

includes Boundary metering, Feeder metering and DT metering. GIS Asset and Consumer

Indexing have been completed in the entire 16 PA. Base Line AT&C Loss has been

finalized for all 16 PA Towns and approved by PFC/MoP, GOI.

All the Applications like Metering – Billing – Collection (MBC), Meter Data

Acquisition System (M-DAS) and Energy Audit are operational. IT System under Part-A

of R-APDRP Schemes is operational in all the 16 Towns and 13 Towns have been

declared “Go Live” as per guideline of R-APDRP. Declaration of “Go Live” for the balance

3 towns will be completed by June’2015. Facilities like On Line Payment, bill information

through SMS has already extended to all the consumers of R-APDRP Project Areas.

Regarding Part – B (i.e. strengthening of regular distribution system), Order

has been placed for all the project area schemes. Supply of materials has almost

completed and erection work is in progress at all the project areas.

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In order to facilitate all the consumers of TSECL with modern IT enabled services, coverage of all the billing and collection systems under centralized IT System of Part-A of R-APDRP Schemes is required. For this TSECL require financial assistance/support to upgrade/ modernize its entire Energy Billing System matching the present day requirement. Hence, it is proposed to assist TSECL with necessary funding for immediate replacement of existing Old EBS.


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

1. The Department is to ensure implementation of IT enabled system across the state including remote areas to facilitate timely energy billing service.

2. The Department is to continue frequent raids by vigilance squad and inspection by departmental staff to check power stealing and book the miscreants who indulge in theft of electricity.

3. The Department is to continue its endeavour to upgrade the status of call centre, section office and bill collection centre etc. for prompt attending of complaints.

4. Extending of 3(three) phase line specially to all Hospitals, PSs and Blocs be provided.

5. The works relating to Transmission Projects undertaken from Surjyamani Nagar to Rukhia and augmentation of P.K. Bari Sub-station with 132 KV bay for termination of 400 KV line and the work relating to NLCPR, RGGVY and SPA etc. be completed in a time frame.

6. The Department is to organise awareness programme for consumers.

7. The Department is to ensure implementation of RGGVY Projects under 12th

Plan sanctioned for 8(eight) Districts of Tripura State.

8. The Department is to ensure MTc of electric line and to check low voltage to avoid accident and interruption of power supply.

9. The Department is to examine the feasibility of extending of time for payment of bill by consumers in Agartala and Sub-Division Towns after 5 P.M. Faulty power meters to be repaired or replaced with new one as early as possible.

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 28th February, 2015.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 42 OF THE YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT


The Budget proposal under Demand No. 42 relates to the Sports & Youth

Programme Department, Government of the Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016

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

( Rs. in Lakh )

Particulars

Revised

Estimates 2014 - 2015

Budget Estimates For 2015 - 2016

Demand Fund For

Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 4068.11 4876.03 -- -- 4876.03

b) Plan 1249.68 758.01 488.13 266.86 1513.00


2402.10 2908.76 1734.10 951.00 5593.86

Total 7719.89 8542.80 2222.23 1217.86 11982.89

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 24th February, 2015 examined the Budget

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

the Committee as summoned.

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

the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-2015 and stated as follows

:-

SL NO

Recommendation of the committee

Reply of the government on the recommendations

(1) (2) (3) 1. Developing the

Dasharath Deb Sports

Complex to the extent of National Slandered.

(At Page 132 )

After recommendation of the Subject Committee, the Youth

Affairs & Sports Deptt.has taken major initiative for overall

development of DasharathDev State Sports Complex (DDSSC). Now the Tripura Housing and Construction Board (THCB) has been

entrusted with the project and formal requisition given to them for

execution of the works. The following components with major items of Infrastructure proposed to be created in the DDSSC (G + 4 level)

will e.gGallery with capacity for 30,000 spectators;400 Mts. Synthetic

Athletic Track (Nine Lane); Football Ground on grass court (world cup

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football played in grasses court only); Cover shade for the entire gallery; Residential facilities for 500 Players below the gallery;

Modern floodlight system ; Dressing Room , Coaches room ; DTW

with IRP, Proper drainage system; Sports laboratory; Car parking

facility; Conference Hall (Small /Big) etc in 4/5 phases. The cost of the total project may be Rs 200.00 crores. For funding of step aged, the

ONGC Tripura Asset has agreed to provide financial help for

development of the same and assured to provide a fund for Rs.24.50 Croresin Phases. Accordingly, a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) has already been done with the ONGC. As the project is large,

the THCB has been requested by the State Govt. to split the project into 4/5 Phases within the amount of Rs 30.00 core in each phase,

Therefore, the rest required fund will be provided by the State Govt

Contribution together with the fund from ACA/SPA.MPLED/MLA &

other sources. (as decided by the State Govt). as would be considered over a period of next 2/3 years .

2. Sports Complex for

the Newly established Districts to be

Constructed to the

Uncovered area. (At

Page 132 )

State Govt has taken decision for Construction of District Sports

Complex at North Tripura District ( at Dharmanagar) Sepahijala District (at Bishramgang), Khowai District ( at Dhalabil ) & South

Tripura District (at IswarchandraVidyasagarMahavidyalaya

Playground, Belonia) . No objection Certificates to the use of Land are

awaiting .For preparation of DPR, YAS deptt has requested the THCB / PWD. After getting the final DPR, the P & C Deptt may be requested

for sanction of Fund. 3. Post for Physical

Instructor be created for uncovered areas

and for that Finance

Department to actively according concurrence

The YAS Department already taken necessary steps for posting of 199

Nos. of P/I(s) in different schools (as per availability of sanctioned Post of Physical Instructors). Recently the Finance Department has been

requested for providing sanctions of 139 Nos. vacant Post of Jr P/I(s) to

cover the all H/S, High & Sr. Basic School.

4. Residential coaching

camps to be provided

to Block level annually extending it

to Nagar Panchayat,

PanchayatSamiti and JillaParishad. The

Department to

Provided Non Residential Periodic

coaching using

vacations & holidays.

The YAS Department directly and also the Tripura Sports Council

(affiliated body of the YAS Deptt) & SAI are conducting different

residential coaching camps all over the State towards sending of teams for participation in National level competition annually extending it to

Nagar Panchayat, PanchayatSamiti and JillaParishad. Moreover, the

Coaching Centers are being run by the following authorities :- a) DYAS - 646 Centers under PYKKA (renamed as

RGKA) . b) Tripura Sports Council- 39 Centers ( More 10 nos under consideration) c) SAI (SAG) - 01 Centers Regular coaching are going on with the following disciplines :- Football, Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Judo, Table Tennis, Badminton, Handball, Volleyball, Basket Ball, Weightlifting, Kerate,

Kick Boxing, Kho-Kho,Kabaddi, Hockey, Yoga and Others Martial Art 5 Supply of Sports items

to Sub-Division

extending the same to

Block, JillaParishad,

PanchayetSamity, BAC, Village

Committee and Gram

Panchayetbe continued. (At Page

132 )

The YAS Department has been procuring Sports items every year as per availability of fund and also increasing the quantity for supply

Sports items to Sub-Divisions/ Block, JillaParishad, PanchayetSamity,

BAC, Village Committee and Gram Panchayet through the Dist. &

Sub-Divisional YAS Offices. In the FY 2013-14 Deptt have procured Sports item ( i, e , Football, Volleyball, Volleyball Net, Athletic &

Gymnastic, Equipments, Sports dress, Basket Ball , Football Boots,

Hand ball and Measuring Tape , Weight Machin Sets. Etc) The Total Budget Estimate was Rs 15.00 lakh in the Financial year 2013-14. During the Financial year 2014-15 earmarked Fund is for total

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Rs.25.00 lakh, the YAS Deptt. has taken initiative for procurement of

Sports items through e- tender . After procurement, these will be distributed in the Sub-Divisions, Blocks and different Coaching Centers

& 2 nos Tripura Sports School ( Badharghat&Panisagar) & Regional

College of Phy education, Panisagar . 6 Outdoor Stadium and

Indoor Stadium are to

be developed and

extended at Sub Division & Block

level in Phase manner.

The YAS Deptt has taken initiated for sending Proposal to Mission Directorate RGKA, New Delhi ,MoYAS Govt of India. for creation of

Outdoor & Indoor Stadium in phase manner for 15 Nos Blocks under

the Scheme of Rajib Gandhi KhelAbhiyan (RGKA) (renamed of PYKKA) for the year 2014-15 . The Funding patternis 90:10share as

per Guide line of RGKA. 7 Department to

Organized Annual State meet at Junior

Basic School Level

Including Football , Yoga & others.

The YAS Department are organizing the School Sports

Meet/Competition from Block to State meet and sending the teams towards National School level Competition from the age 14 , 17 &

below 19 yrs in the different disciplines as per Guide line of the SGFI.(

like as :- Football, Volleyball, Athletic , Gymnastics, Yoga , Judo, Weight L:ifting, Hand ball, Kick Boxing, Maithai, Swimming, Yoga,

etc) during the year 2014-15. From the financial year 2015-16, YAS depttwill take initiative for

holding the Junior Basic level School Sports (in the discipline of Football, Yoga& Others) within the budgeted fund as the fund has been

increased fromRs. 45.00 lakh to Rs. 60.00 lakh for Games & Sports.

From the Junior Basic level School Sports meet, the talented players will be identified and admitted into two Sports Schools at

Badarghat&Panisagar. 8 Department to set up

Swimming Pool at Block level.

The YAS Department has taken initiative for construction of swimming

pools (where there is no Swimming Pool) with the help of different PRI Bodies / Nagar Panchayat/ Municipal Council. Recently the State Govt. has sanctioned One Modern Swimming Pool

at NSRCC complex, Agartala with all necessary facilities. As per Guide line of Rajib Gandhi KhelAbhiyan (RGKA) scheme, the YAS

Department may construct Swimming Pool (as per availability of fund)

for development of sports Infrastructure with the help of District

administration as per potentiality in swimming talented players in phased manner.

Achievement made during the year 2014-15 with the following budgetary provisions.(Rs. in

lakh) BUDGET POSITION AT A GLANCE UNDER PLAN

Particulars

Ceiling R.E. 2014-15 Expenditure up to December 2014

PLAN NON-PLAN PLAN NON-PLAN Salary 4.75 4014.61 2.92 3499.14 Non-Salary 1244.93 53.50 841.85 28.88 ACA 00 0 0.00 0.00 SPA 1465.00 0 550.00 0.00 SCA 208.36 0 103.00 0.00 CSS 184.74 0 2.66 0.00 NLCPR 360.00 0 331.67 0.00 NEC 184.00 0 0.00 0.00 Total 3651.78 4068.11 1832.10 3528.02

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Infrastructure development :

Department took much initiative for over all development of infrastructure as indicated below:-

A. The following Major/Minor works have been completed during 2014-15 (up to 31st

January ’15

1. Construction of 350 bedded Bhagat Singh Yuba Awas at Khejurbagan.Agatala. West

Tripura.

2. Construction of Gallery, Grand Stand with Press Box, Drainage System of Swami

Vivekananda Maiden (Astable ground), Agartala.

3. Up-gradation of Regional College of Physical Education - Construction of Academic

Building, Indoor Hall and IRP System at Panisagar, North Tripura.

4. Development of Play Ground with Earth Filling opposite to Bholagiri Ashram, Agartala.

5. Construction of Sub-Divisional Youth Affairs & Sports Office at Bishalgarh.

6. Construction of Sub-Divisional Youth Affairs & Sports Office at Dharmanagar.

Sports persons of Tripura have bagged medals in various National level Sports competitions

like as :- North East Sports Competition / National School Games /

RajibKandhiKhelAbhiyan (RGKA) , in various National Meet & national Games During

the year 2014-15.

Name of Competition Gold Silver Bronze Total

National Games, Tribandam ,Kerela. 05 00 00 05

North East Games 07 13 26 46

National Maithai (Junior & sub Junior) competition

05 05 04 14

National Level RGKA ( Judo ) 01 01 00 02

National Kick Boxing ( Junior Level) 02 02 02 06

National Para Olympic ( Disable Swimming Sports)

04 00 00 04

National School games.(Gymnastic/Yoga/ Judo )

06 06 03 15

54th National Senior Gymnastic Meet 04 00 01 05

27th Sub Junior National Gymnastics Meet 04 03 07 14

Total : 38 30 43 111

Some remarkable performance has also been done by the Sports Persons & Youths of

Tripura, they are as follows:-

1. Smt. DipaKarmakar, bagged 01 Bronze medal from at commonwealth games for the

country.

2. Smt. DipaKarmakar, bagged 05 Gold medalsIndividually in the discipline of Gymnastic in

the National games at Tribandam.

3. Sri Samir Barman bagged 4 Gold Medal in the National Para Olympic Competition

(Disable Swimming).

4. The State Folk Dance YuvaUtsab Team won Gold medal in National Youth Festival

(YuvaUtsab) Competition at Guwahati.

5. SmtRasmita Sinha bagged Bronze medal in National Youth Festival (YuvaUtsab)

Competition at Guwahati.

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The Plan/Programme and any project to be implemented during the year 2015 - 16

for consideration of the Committee during examination.

The Plan /Programme of the Department is (i) to provide opportunity to the youth to find

constructive channel for their unbounded energy, (ii) to improve personalities and character, (iii)

to boost up sports and youth activities of the State by providing training for improvement the

performances of players of exceptional qualities and (iv) Organization of Regional and

National Level Sports and youth activities with a view to exposing the youth of the State to the

field of sports and youth activities.

The Budget provision under PLAN and NON-PLAN of the Education (YAS) Department

during the year 2015-16 are as follows:-

(Rs. in lakh)

BUDGET POSITION AT A GLANCE UNDER PLAN/NON-PLAN

Agreed B.E. 2015-16 under Demand 42.

PL AN NON-PLAN

Salary 8.00 Salary / Wages 4817.53

Non-Salary 1505.00 Non-Salary. 58.50

Of Which Of Which

Grant to TSC 120.00

Electricity Charges 25.00 Electricity Charges 5.40

State Share 950.00

Scholarship / Stipend 15.00

Major works 75.00

Minor Works 5.00

Transfer to TTAADC 50.00

Cost of Ration 110.00

Sports Equipment 35.00

Youth Welfare Prog. 25.00

Games & Sports 60.00

Promotion of Yoga 8.10

Others 35.00 Others 45.00

Non-Divisible Pool 5593.86

ACA 0.00

SPA 1900.00

SCA 250.00

Central Assistance to State Plan 3443.86

Rajiv Gandhi KhelAbhiyan (Renamed of PYKKA)

2000.00

NSS 93.86

NLCPR 1000.00

NEC 350.00 0

7106.86 4768.03

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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 (For School students.

Primary to H/S level).

e. Grants-in-aid (Grants for Tripura Council and TTAADC & Games &sports )

f. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (NSS & RGKA).

g. Development & Creation of Infrastructure.

B The Deptt will continue execution of the following ongoing projects during 2015-16

(Under State Plan & ACA / SPA/ NLCPR/NEC).

1. Construction of Sub-Divn. YAS Office, Santirbazar.

2. Construction of Semi permanent Structure for Sports Hall at BBI Complex,

Dharmanagaar .

3. Up-gradation of Regional College of Physical Education (RCPE), Panisagar -

Construction of

Women Hostel.

4. Construction of Existing outer Structural face of MuktaManch at Vivekananda Maiden

(Astable ground) Agartala.

5. Up Gradation of NSRCC Construction of Indoor and Gymnasium at NSRCC Complex at

Agartala .

6. Up Gradation of NSRCC Construction of Sports Building for different activities like Judo,

Weight Lifting, Yoga and Table Tennis (Ph-II) and Construction of Badminton Hall at

NSRCC Complex at Agartala .

7. Up Gradation of NSRCC, Agartalai) Renovation of Ground Floor, First Floor & Vertical

Extension of 2nd

Floor for Hostel, ii) Construction of Swimming Pool & Change Room of

Boys & Girls iii) Construction of Gate (Ph-II).

8. Construction of cover Shade at Swami Vivekananda Maiden (Astable Ground) Agartala

(2nd

phase work).

9. Construction of District Sports Complex at Kailashahar. UnakotiDist .

10. Construction of District Sports Complex at Udaipur. Gomati Dist.

11. Development of Playground with earth-filling and Drainage System at RCPE, Panisagar.

12. Construction of District Sports Complex at Ambassa, DhalaiTripura .

13. Development of Playground opposite to Bholagiri Ashram for construction of Gallery &

Drainage System), Agartala.

A. The following projects have been sent to the P & C Department for consideration

during

2014-15.

1. Construction of three storied (G+2) Building for Sports Office at the Eastern side of

Swami Vivekananda Maiden (Astabal Ground).

2. Up gradation of State Adventure Institute, Melaghar.

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3. Construction of State Training Center for Scouts & Guides and Office Building for State

Head quarter, Arundhutinagar.

4. Construction of District Sports Complex at Belonia, South Tripura.

5. Construction of District Sports Complex at Bishramganj, Sepahijala District.

6. Construction of District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar ,North District.

7.Construction of District Sports Complex at Dhalabil, Khowai District.

8. Up gradation of Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar (Phase – II) for the

construction of Staff Quarter, Principal Quarter & accommodation of the Staff.

9. Construction of Gallery along with Grand Stand for proposed Stadium at Damdama,

Madhusudan Degree College, Sabroom, South Tripura.

D. Proposal will be initiated for sanction of fund in connection with construction of

newly

Created District , Sub-Divisional YAS Office and District Yuba awas.

1. Construction of District YAS Office at Dharmanagar.

2. Construction of District YAS Office at Belonia.

3. Construction of District YAS Office at Khowai.

4. Construction of District YAS Office at Sepahijala.

5. Construction of Sub-Division. YAS Office, Karbook.

6. Construction of Sub-DivisionYAS Office, Teliamura

7. Construction of Sub-DivisionYAS Office, Kumarghat

8. Construction of Sub-DivisionYAS Office, Jirania

9. Construction of Sub-DivisionYAS Office, Mohanpur.

10. Construction of District YuvaAwas at Gomati, Dhalai, Unakoti, North,Khowai,

Sepahijala and South District.

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed

by the Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. For overall development of Dasharath Dev State Sports Complex (DDSSC), the Department is to continue its persuasion for fund to be provided by the ONGC, THCB and State Government and to ensure execution of works in a time-frame.

2. For construction of District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar, Bishramganj, Dhalabil, Iswarchandra Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya Playground, the Department is to write to the P & C Department after getting DPR from THCB/PWD.

3. The Department is to ensure creation of posts of Junior Physical Instructors and to persue sanction of 139 vacant posts of Jr. Physical Instructors. The

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Finance Department is to accord concurrence / approval accordingly. The Department is also to take initiatives for creation of at least 1000 posts and the Finance Department is to consider the proposal for the same in phase manner.

4. For creation of Outdoor and Indoor Stadiums for all Blocs under RGKA, the Department is to take initiatives for the same in phase manner accordingly.

5. The Department is to organize Junior Basic School level Annual Sports meet including Football, Yoga, athletics & others in a Calendar Programme in collaboration with Panchayat PRIs.

6. The Department is to construct swimming pool at NSRCC Complex, Agartala under RGKA Scheme and complete the work in a time-frame.

7. The Department is to provide Residential and Non-Residential Coaching Centres (Bloc level) for Yoga, Football, naturopathy and others.

8. Swimming facilities (Swimming Platform) be provided to each Bloc.


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 28th February, 2015.

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 30

OF THE FOREST DEPARTMENT FOR

THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-2016.

The Budget Proposals under Demand No.30 relates to Forest Department,

Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015–2016 and Revised Budget for the Financial

Year 2014 – 2015 are as follows:-

(Rs. in Lakh)

Particulars Revised

Estimate

2014-2015



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

a)Non-Plan 6616.57 5799.00 -- -- 5799.00

b) Plan 2482.89 374.24 177.84 53.92 606.00

c) CASP/Other

than CASP

9559.46 3342.72 3879.92 2917.36 10140.00

Total 18658.92 9515.96 4057.76 2971.28 16545.00

Now, aforesaid Budget Proposals is under examination of the Subject Committee-I of the

Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 25th

February, 2015 examined the Budget

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


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 2014-15 and stated as

follows :-

.

Sl.

No.

Recommendations of the

Committee

Reply of the Government on the

recommendations

1 Bamboo plantation of Special

species be developed.

Special care has been taken to raise

valuable/utilizable bamboo species as per

market demand and to meet the requirement of

handicraft sector. The Bamboo species like

Kanak-Kaich , Bari Barak plantation raised in

RoFR areas and in Forest Land. In 2014-15 a

total of 4090 ha bamboo plantation has been

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raised. The Department has raised 1.80lakhs

bamboo seedling nursery of different species,

which are used in Domestic, Handicraft,

Agarbati-stick making and other

bamboo products. The demand of muli bamboo

seedlings is being met from the seeds and

raising nurseries for subsequent use. The

Department has been utilizing the strength of

the JFMCs for raising and maintaining such

nurseries. The approach of Decentralized

People Nursery (DPN) under each Forest Range

in the State as well as seedling of Tissue

Culture Origin (TCO) is also in the process for

raising nursery in the Forest Department.

2 Training to SHGs of

Uncovered areas to developed

their capacity.

The training & capacity building are priority

programmes of both JICA & IGDC. So far,

2306 Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been

constituted for capacity building and value

addition in NTFPs and bamboos. The SHGs are

given improvised training on agarbatti stick

making, phul jharu, floriculture, computer,

mobile repairing, tailoring, handicrafts, in

addition to fishery, piggery, poultry, etc. The

IGDC is mainly implemented in 70 villages of

Ambassa, Manu areas covering almost 28,000

families out of which RoFR beneficiaries comes

to more than 12,000 families who are directly

benefited by SHG activities.

The JICA Project is implemented in rest of the

area and taking care of remote areas ranging

from Kanchanpur to Gumti Divisions. The

Project caters to the socio-economic

development of 40,000 families in the Forest

areas.

3 To upgrade the existing Eco

park the Department to

formulate suitably

proposal/action and for that the

Finance Department to allocate

fund during Revised estimate

2014-15.

The formations of societies for management of

all Eco-parks are under process by the

Department. The funds are provided under State

Plan, 13th FC for maintenance of the Eco-parks

of the State. Other than this, the CSS schemes

like IFM, NAP also caters for part expenditure

mainly in awareness and entry point activities

which are implemented in the existing eco-

parks.

4 The Department to develop

food source inside deep jungle

for Elephant, Monkey etc

The Department is raising special banana,

bamboo plantation under CSS funding in

Project Elephant in the Elephant corridors

specially in Teliamura, Udaipur and Gumti

Divisions. In addition to that, Elephant proof

trenches are also constructed to restrain the

elephant group for entry in the localities.

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5 Economically important

species like Teak, Karai,

Gamair are to be planted in

suitable forest land.

As per decision the miscellaneous plantation in

2014-15 with species like Teak, Garjan, Sal,

Gamair has been raised over 6924 ha area in

addition to that agro-forestry plantation with

forestry and horticulture species over an area of

4684 ha was raised in RoFR patta land with

species like Teak, Gamair, Mango, Jack fruit,

Moringa, etc.

It has also been instructed to raise atleast 5,000

Teak nursery bed per range and plantation of

Teak will be taken up mixed with other species

to cater the need of the commercially demanded

species.

6 To save Sanctuary areas they

may be encircled by bamboo

plantation and other fire-wood

plants for human use.

The suggestion has been followed. Bamboo &

fast growing species are being planted as shelter

belt in sanctuary areas. The Trishna Wildlife

Sanctuary for this purpose has raised 20 ha

plantation in 2014-15.

7 Member of JFMCs and Eco-

Development committees be

trained up in handicrafts

specially those of Sepahijala,

Trishna, Kalapania, Tepania,

Baramura, Bharat Bangla

Maitree Uddan,(Chottakhala)

More than 1000 JFMC Committees under

National Afforestation Programme (NAP),

JICA, IGDC are covered throughout the State

with a project area of about 2,60,000 forest

land. The EDCs are formed in Sepahijala,

Trishna Sanctuaries and are trained in

mushroom cultivation, making of candle stick,

nursery and floriculture, handicrafts, etc. There

are 12 EDCs in Trishna and 8 EDCs in

Sepahijala. The EDCs of Trishna also covers

the area of Bharat Bangla Maitree Uddan and

60 such EDC members have been given

training in 2014-15 and the training programme

will continue as a regular programme of the

Department. The JFMC members of other areas

are also being trained both by JICA & IGDC in

agarbatti, phul jharu, handicrafts in addition to

fishery, piggery, duckery, poultry, etc. Poverty

elevation through resource development is the

primary activities of both IGDC & JICA in

continuing training programme for rural sector

of the State in socio-economic development.

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Point No (ii) Achievement made during the year 2014-15

upto December, 2014 (Rs.in lakhs)

Financial

Major outputs

Major/Minor

Head

of Accounts

Approved outlay Fund released by

Fin. Dept during

2014-15

Financial

Achievement

during

2014-15

(Provisional)

BE

RE

2406-Forestry &

Wildlife(State

Plan)

470.00 691.89 291.61 199.48 Administrative cost,

celebration

of vanamohatsava,

preparation and

provision of work

plan instigated

fund to TTAADC,

Animal food etc.

Creation of plan-

15698 ha

Bamboo nursery -

40.015 lakh

Misc Nursery 3.00

lakh cost of POL,

OE etc. Dev. of

Howrah Catchment

area & other

development works.

Recoupment fund

for

Externally

Aided

Project(JICA),

Creation of

plantation-4684 ha

& SHG works

Recoupment fund

for

Externally

Aided

Project(IGDC),

Plantation & SHG

works.

2406-13th Finance

Commission

2388.00 1791.00 1791.00 632.14

4406-Externally

Aided

Project(JICA)

5000.00 5000.00 1500.00 1500.00

4406-Externally

Aided

Project(IGDC)

1500.00 1500.00 750.00 750.00

Total of State

Plan :

9358.00 8982.89 4332.61 3081.62

CASP-National

Afforestation

programme Green

India Mission

1446.00 1900.00 693.84 300.00

CSS-ProjectTiger

(Elephant)

100.00 15.00 8.53 5.61

CASP-

Development of

Sepahijala

Zoo(CZA)

26.70 26.70 0.00 0.00

CASP-Medicinal

plant Board of

Tripura

53.23 53.23 0.00 0.00

Total of CSS 1625.93 1994.93 702.37 305.61

NEC No project has been sanctioned under NEC.

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Point-(III) The plan/programme and any project to be implemented during the

financial year 2015-16 for consideration of the committee during examination. The earlier CSS Projects like National Afforestation Programme (NAP), Intensification of Forest

Management (IFM), River Valley Project (RVP), National Bamboo Mission (NBM),

For last two years no schemes have been sanctioned under NEC, though the Projects have been

submitted from Forest Department through Planning & Coordination Deptt.

The following projects were submitted to NEC.

1. Catchment erosion control of Howrah river – Rs. 599.00 lakhs.

2. Development of IT infrastructure in Forest Deptt. – Rs. 77.00 lakhs.

3. Common facility centre for value addition (TFDPC) – Rs. 495.00 lakhs.

4. Establishment of bamboo mat unit (TFDPC) – Rs . 1099.00 lakhs

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following the recommendations:-

1. The Department is to continue plantation of Bamboo of Special Species.

2. The Department is to continue Training to SHGs of uncovered areas for

developing their capacity.

3. The Department is to arrange maintenance of existing Eco-Parks intending

to attract the tourists. The Finance Department is to allocate fund for the

same.

4. The Department is to continue development of food source inside deep

jungle for elephants, monkeys etc.

5. The Department is to continue plantation of Teak, Karai, Gamair etc which

are to be planted in suitable forest lands.

6. The Department is to continue Training for members of JFMCs and Eco-

development Committees in handicrafts specially those of Sipahijala,

Trishna, Kalapania, Tepania etc. including uncovered areas.

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7. The Department is to create a new Botanical Garden along with Butterfly

Park at Bordush under Trishna and Botanical Garden at Sardu Karkari (near

Taidu). The Finance Department is to allocate fund for the same.

8. The Department is to take initiative for creation of new eco-park at

Chandicherra under Taibandal GP under Mohanbhog Bloc as early as

possible.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 30 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.

Sd/-

Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman

the 28th February, 2015. Subject Committee- I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO.12 OF THE CO-OPERATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-2016.

The Budget proposal under the Demand No.12 relates to the Co-

operation Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016

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

(Rs.in lakhs)

Particulars

Revised

Estimates 2014 - 2015

Budget Estimates for 2015 - 2016

Demand Fund For Total

T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non Plan 1547.72 1774.78 --- --- 1774.78

b) Plan 1697.14 519.90 376.88 214.52 1111.30


196.40 89.79 36.40 322.59

Total 3244.86 2491.08 466.67 250.92 3208.67

Now, the aforesaid Budget proposal is under examination of the Subject


for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 25th February, 2015 examined the






Sl.No Recommendations of the Subject Committee-I

Action taken Report on the Recommendations made by Subject Committee - I

1. The Department to continue its efforts of Computerization of the Deptt.

1. So far, the Deptt of Coperation has provided 18 nos of computers in its effort towards computerization of the Deptt. More nos of computers would be provided to various offices upon receipt of fund.

2. Soft loans to uncovered societies be continued

2. Eligible LAMPS & PACS are provided KCC loans with interest @ 5% per annum. Further, an amount of Rs. 398.00 lakhs has been provided to TCARDB

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Ltd. as Capital infusion during the year 2014-15 in order to repay the NABARD’s dues. Fund from NABARD is taken in order to strengthen the lending activities of TCARDB Ltd.

3. To increase profit the LAMPS & PACS position is to be developed.

3. For improvement of the position of LAMPS/PACS, the Department of Cooperation provides Grant-in-aid. An amount of Rs. 150.00 lakhs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to LAMPS/PACS during the year 2014-2015. For the year 2015-2016, an amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs has been earmarked. Transfer fund to TTAADC is also provided for meeting up the administrative expenses of the LAMPS. An amount of Rs. 30.00 lakhs has been provisioned as transfer fund to TTAADC during the year 2014-15. During 2015-16, an amount of Rs. 30.50 lakhs has been provisioned. This apart, training is provided to LAMPS/PACS by TSCU on Business Development Plan for augmentation of its business profile.

4. Fertilizers business through LAMPS & PACS be more strengthened and for that Finance Deptt. may actively consider allocation of fund in the Revised Estimate 2014-15..

4.TMARKFED deals in fertilizer business and distributes fertilizers through LAMPS/PACS & PMCS Infusion of sufficient fund will strengthen the business activities. Keeping in view, an amount of Rs. 210.00 lakhs has been provisioned as share capital to marketing cooperatives especially PMCS for the year 2014-15. An amount of Rs. 190.00 lakhs has been provisioned during the year 2015-16 under Marketing Sector..

5. Awareness/ training programme with the Manager, Board of Directors, Managing Directors, President and Secretary of Registered Cooperative Societies be arranged to be organized time to time and wages be at per minimum wages..

5.Tripura State Cooperative Union provides awareness/ training programme with the Manager, Board of Directors, Managing Directors, President and Secretary etc. of the Cooperative Societies. In this financial year (2014-15), TSCU conducted training awareness/ programme.. for the cooperative societies. TSCU will also conduct training programme during 2014-15. The training calendar for 2014-2015 is under preparation.

6. In LAMPS/PACS, the participation of women be made easier by Amending the Act.

In order to encourage participation of women in the cooperative societies, a significant proportion of fund (at least 30%) under Other Cooperative Societies and share capital to Primary Consumer is targeted for the women cooperatives

7. Ensured timely election and audit of the Cooperative Societies(LAMPS & PACS)

7. The election to the BOD’s of the cooperative societies are conducted as and when it is due. Audit of Cooperative Societies are also conducted regularly.

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Annual Work Report of the Department of Cooperation Revised Estimate for the year 2014-15 under Demand No.12 and Budget

Estimate for the year 2015-16 is shown in the table below :- (Rs. in lakhs)

Demand

12

Particulars Revised

Estimate

2014-15

Budget Estimate 2015-2016

Demand

No.12 Fund for Total

(Rs.in lakhs) TSP(Demand

No.19)

SCP(Demand

No.20)

Non-Plan 1547.72 1774.78 - - 3322.50

Plan 1772.74 716.30 466.67 250.92 3206.63

CSS - - - - -

NEC - - - - -

Total 3320.46 2491.08 466.67 250.92 8781.13

The Cooperatives has been considered to be the most suitable medium for bringing about social and economic change.

It is against this backdrop, 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. The said objectives are proposed to be met by strengthening the capital base of 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) Implementation of Integrated Cooperative Development Project (ICDP)in

uncovered districts such as North, Unokoti & Dhalai. 4) Massive Cooperative Education & Training of Govt. officials and that of BODs and

paid executive of cooperatives; 5) To wind up and cancel registration of Cooperative Societies under liquidation; 6) Infrastructure development of Cooperative Societies; 7) Ensuring greater member participation; etc. 8) To make cooperatives as self-sustained and self-reliant institutions.

A PROFILE ON ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2014-2015 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATION UNDER STATE PLAN:

. (Rs. in Lakhs)

Sl.No Name of the Scheme Outlay

1. Credit Cooperatives 280.00

2. Consumer Cooperatives 240.00

3. Marketing Cooperatives 274.78

4. Direction & Administration 104.68

5. Education, Research & Training 50.00

6. Other Cooperatives 100.00

7. One Time Settlement 100.00

8. Implementation of Integrated 76.23

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Coop. Development Project in

South Tripura District.

9. Capital Infusion to TCARDB 398.00

10. Construction 41.05

11. NABARD (RIDF Scheme) 108.00

Total :- 1772.74

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 2014-15,. an amount of Rs.280.00 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 2014-15, an amount of Rs.50.00 lacs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to TSCU. MARKETING SECTOR :

T-MARKFED is functioning as a lead society for procurement of Potato and minor forest produce at the village level through PACS/LAMPS. An amount of Rs.210.00 lacs has been earmarked in the Revised Estimate for the year 2014-2015 to T MARKFED and 14 PMCS respectively in the form of Share capital during the year 2014-15. 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. 64.78 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 2014-2015, an amount of Rs.240.00 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 targetted as Share capital to other cooperative which including other Women cooperatives for the year 2014-2015. .

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DIRECTION & ADMINISTRATION An amount of Rs.104.68 lacs has been provisioned in the RE for the year 2014-15 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 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.76.23 lakhs has been incurred during the year 2014-15 and the entire amount is placed to TSCB Ltd.being the Project Implementing Agency(PIA).

ANNUAL PLAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATION FOR THE YEAR 2015-2016 UNDER STATE PLAN

In the Annual Plan 2015-2016, an amount of Rs 1433.89 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, and ICD Project in South Tripura District.The Budget Estimate for the year 2015-2016 is detailed below in terms of Sectoral Outlay :- . (Rs. in Lakhs)

Sl.No Name of the Scheme Outlay

1. Credit Cooperatives 350.50

2. Consumer Cooperatives 240.00

3. Marketing Cooperatives 254.78

4. Direction & Administration 100.10

5. Education, Research & Training 55.92

6. Other Cooperatives 70.00

9. SPA 322.59

10. Construction 40.00

Total :- 1433.89

The Credit Cooperatives such as LAMPS/PACS/TSCB/TCARDB Ltd. /ACUB Ltd. provide opportunities for becoming self-reliant and thus help in getting gainful employment. The institutional credit advanced by the credit societies are mainly in the form of agri and non-agri loan to its members. During the year 2015-16, an amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs has been provisioned as Grant-in-aid to Credit Cooperatives. Share capital assistance to TCARDB & ACUB Ltd. an amount of Rs. 120.00 lacs has been provisioned and an amount of Rs. 30.50 lakhs has been provisioned as transfer fund to TTAADC. Under Consumer Sector, Share capital to TSCCF Ltd. /Primary Consumers has been earmarked for an amount of Rs. 200.00 lakhs during the year 2015-2016. Consumer Cooperatives deal in consumer goods, distribution of LPG, S.K.Oil, medicines and other items at a reasonable rate. Provision of share capital to consumer cooperatives act as a fillip to the furtherance of its business activities. Marketing Societies procure Potato and Minor Forest Produce for distribution.. An amount of Rs. 254.78 lacs has been envisaged as share capital to marketing societies which

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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. 100.10 lacs has been provisioned in the budget estimate for the year 2015-2016. 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 2015-2016, an amount of Rs.55.92 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. 70.00 lakhs has been provisioned in the budget estimate for the year 2015-2016. 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

For the ongoing construction of the 100 seated Hostel in the premises of TSCU, A.D.Nagar, Agartala, an amount of Rs. 322.59 lakhs has been provisioned in BE 2015-16.

Under construction (Major & Minor) an amount of Rs. 40.00 lakhs has been provisioned. . This amount pertains to construction of various office and also relates to minor works of the existing building of the Department.

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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. Computerization of the Department be continued . 2. Soft loans be provided to uncovered societies. 3. For improvement of the financial position of LAMPs/PACs, the Department is to provide with Grant in-aid to increase their profit. 4. Selling of fertilizer through LAMPs and PACs be strengthened . 5. Participation of women in LAMPs and PACs be ensured by amending the

relevant Act.

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6. The Department is to continue imparting of Training and awareness

programme to Managers, Board Members and other Members of LAMPs and PACs.

7. The Department is to ensure implementation of integrated co-operation

development projects.

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission of

the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget

Proposals under Demand No. 12 for Grants by the House alongwith the

recommendations.

Sd/- Shri Sudhan Das Dated, Agartala, Chairman the 28th February, 2015. Subject Committee-I Tripura Legislative Assembly

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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 11 OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT


The Budget Proposal under Demand No.11 relates to the Transport

Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and the Revised

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

(Rs. in lakh)

Particulars Revised Estimate 2014-2015



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

a) Non-Plan 1968.37 2025.00 --- ---- 2025.00

b) Plan 531.28 651.62 367.60 201.58 1220.80

c) CASP/ Other than CASP

2647.43 1.56 0.93 0.51 3.00

Total 5147.08 2678.18 368.53 202.09 3248.80



for Grants.







Sl. No

Recommendation of the Committee.

Action taken by the Department

1 Operation of the City Bus for the capital city of Agartala to be expedited extending the facility upto Bishramganj

Govt. of India, Ministry of Urban Development has sanctioned one additional project under JnNURM for procurement of 100 buses for Agartala city and adjoining areas, after submission of DPR from Tripura Urban Transport Company Ltd. (TUTCL). In the DPR proposal for extension of City Bus service upto Bishramganj has already been included. The 100 new buses of TUTCL are expected to be delivered by the manufacturing Companies within the time frame of July, 2015.

2 Setting up of CNG refilling stations in the District Headquarters be completed early in phased manner.

At present, TNGCL is operating 3(three) nos. CNG online Mothers Stations at A.D. Nagar, TRTC Krishnanagar & Khayerpur. In addition, there are 2(two) nos. CNG Daughter Booster Stations of TNGCL at Radhanagar & Udaipur. Besides this, process is going on for setting up 3(three) Daughter Booster Stations at Bishalgarh, Teliamura & Khowai and 2(two) online Mother Stations at Chandrapur ISBT, and Udaipur respectively. These stations are

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expected to come up very soon. Decision has been taken that Industry & Commerce Deptt. being the nodal Department, will make an assessment on the need for more CNG stations in short term and long term and examine feasibility of setting up of CNG stations at petrol pumps. With a view to setting up CNG refilling stations in other District HQs, feasibility study is being undertaken for locating Gas source as source/supply points for distribution of Natural Gas are not available locally in other District HQs.

3 Department to take up with PWD and BRO for installation of Lay-Bye

PWD (R&B) has been requested to submit a detail report on construction of lay-byes. Lay-byes were planned to be constructed near Don Bosco School and R.K. Nagar. Latest development in this regard is yet to be received from PWD (R&B).

4 The Department to consider display of fare-chart to all Auto-rickshaws, Jeeps and Buses for information of passengers.

On this issue a Memorandum was issued by the Transport Department on 9th Jan 2015, directing all the field functionaries to ensure compliance that all categories of commercial vehicles including Auto-rickshaws display rate sheet (fare charts) in a laminated sheet in a conspicuous place inside the vehicles. It has also been decided that vehicles like Auto-rickshaws shall specifically display the rate chart in a laminated sheet at the back of the Auto-rickshaws and where the passengers sit. Transport Department officials are reported to have swung into action towards ensuring that such fare charts are displayed in all categories of commercial vehicles. As such, the Deptt. has been conducting inspection whether the rate charts are duly displayed in all categories of commercial vehicles. The Police Deptt. has also been requested to conduct drives for ensuring cent percent compliance of the Govt. instruction by the transport operators.

5 Setting up of new Motor Stands to the uncovered areas upto Block level be completed in phased manner. Finance Department to consider allocation of fund during Revised Estimates 2014-15.

Proposals for construction of Motor Stands are initiated at local level taking into consideration population, no. of vehicles, location/importance of the place in the network of routes, etc. issues. However, as per the requisitions/ demands received, the Deptt. is continuously taking initiative for setting up of new Motor Stands at different uncovered places. Construction of Inter-State Truck Terminus (ISTT) at Madhavbari, Jirania and Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Dharmanagar have been completed and opened for public use. Construction of Motor Stands at Sonamura and Kanchanpur have also been completed and opened for public use. Construction of new motor stands at Khumulwng, Kalacherra are in progress. Construction work of new motor stands at Santirbazar, Dhanpur, Ompi, Teliamura under SPA/SCA scheme are to be taken up shortly. Department has sent DPR to Planning (P&C) Department for sanction of fund under SCA scheme for construction of Integrated Parking complex at Khowai. Finance Deptt. has given concurrence to several proposals of the Transport Deptt for developing existing motor stands and released required funds for developing the above mentioned motor stands, as per the requisition of the Deptt. Finance Deptt. has also given allocation of fund for land acquisition in connection with setting up

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of new motor stand at Dhanpur, etc.

6 Proper conveyance through inland waterways for journey from Raishyabari to Gandachhera and Mandirghat to Gandacherra be arranged as early as possible.

A project report for ferry services in Dumbur Water Area was prepared by PWD (Water Resource) in January, 2005 at an estimated cost of Rs.3.59 crores. The highlights of the project shown at Annexure ‘A’. However, Ministry of Shipping Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India had approved for Rs.46.60 lakhs for ferry service in Dumbur Water area under CSS and in March, 2006 had released only Rs.9.32 lakhs in 2005-06. The released fund of Rs.9.32 lakhs was utilized by DM, Dhalai for construction of ferry ghat at Bankarghat, Gandachherra. The Ministry was requested to release the balance fund in October, 2009. Only recently, i.e., in December, 2013, the Ministry informed us that the scheme was withdrawn in the 11th Plan and hence the Ministry could not release balance fund for completion of the projects. However, we have now requested the Ministry to release fund as per our old DPR, pending revision of the old DPR which, Chief Engineer (Water Resources) has already been requested to submit. DM, Dhalai has also been requested to submit revised Action Plan & Estimate for construction of ghats, in all the four places namely Mandirghat, Narkelbagan , Raisyabari and Gandachherra and semi–permanent office-cum-ticket-counters.

7 The Department to ensure checking smoke level of vehicles to avoid pollution of atmosphere.

For controlling the smoke levels emitted by vehicles, different Pollution Under Control (PUC) Centres are being set up in various places all over the State under the supervision of this Deptt. At present there are 24 PUC Centres functioning all over the state. Continuous checking is being done by the field functionaries of Transport Deptt. as well as Traffic Deptt. for ensuring presence of PUC Certificates in all the vehicles in absence of which fines are imposed and legal actions are taken as per the provisions of law.

8 Permit to small vehicle to run from its last point of route to Agartala and back be provided.

State Transport Authority has been requested to consider the matter while issuing permits to the small vehicles.

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.

Setting up of toilets/ waiting room/ shed in all petrol/ diesel

stations for passengers is the responsibility of Indian Oil

Corporation Ltd. The Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs

(FCS & CA) Department is the nodal Department to coordinate

these. It has taken up the matter with the appropriate authority

of IOCL as well as retail dealers for providing the following

basic amenities/ facilities in each and every retail outlet

premises :-

i) First aid box

ii) Safe drinking water facility

iii) Neat & clean toilet facilities

iv) Decorative canopy / overhead shed

v) Development of drive- way in the outlets

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vi) Telephone facilities

vii) IOCL logo/ signs/ board etc. indicating the location/ position

of retail outlets.

10 To protect vehicular accident the Department to organize awareness programmes for Drivers and Public. Finance Department to allocate fund in the Revised Estimates for 2014-15 for the same.

People are being enlightened about the road safety measures

through the community policing platform commonly known as

“PRAYAAS”. IEC (Information, Education & Cultural) activities are

being conducted in different accident prone areas.

Public awareness campaigns are being organized frequently at

different levels/spheres of the Administration and also in the Motor

Stands etc. for general information of the drivers and public

pertaining to the road safety measures. Frequently refresher

courses are being conducted by the Department for Heavy

Commercial Drivers. Road safety education has been made part of

the syllabus prescribed by the State School Education Board for

Class III, V, VI, VII and VIII.

Every year Road Safety Week is organized all over the State with the funds released for the purpose by the State Government. Besides, awareness programmes being organized in the District/ Sub-division/Block level, etc. are funded by the State Government. Like every year, this year also during the observance of 26th road safety week from 11th -17th January,2015, seminar/workshops in Sub-Division/Block Head Quarters were organized in befitting manner where participation of students of educational institutions, drivers and other workers associated with transportation, citizens, senior citizens and eminent personalities of the locality, Social Organisation were ensured. Awareness campaigns were organized at all busy roads/ Motor Stands involving officials from Traffic & Transport Department and CDs/Cassettes were played through PA systems for generating awareness about traffic rules. Awareness programmes through audio system, street drama in all busy market areas/ public gathering places were held involving enthusiastic organizations during road safety week. Messages, short video clippings and discussions on road safety measures were shown/ displayed by Doordarshan Kendra, Agartala, local cable channels and news papers. Free Health Check up for motor workers including Eye check up at Radhanagar, Nagerjala and Chandrapur ISBT motor stands were conducted by Health Department during the Road Safety Week. Some spectacles were distributed free of cost for Rickshaw Pullers only. Rallies were organized involving school students and Motor Worker’s persons associated with Transport sector. Stickers and Posters displaying road safety messages were distributed at various places. Awareness camps in 4 AMC Zones were organized involving the local club Coordination Committee during the observation of 26th Road Safety Week. Office bearers of different transport operators and workers unions and

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associations/Societies of Kamalpur, Khowai, Udaipur, Dharmanagar, Sonamura, Belonia, Ambassa, Chandrapur ISBT, Radhanagar, Nagerjala were requested to conduct awareness campaigns using LCD TVs, mikes for awareness of workers and passengers with the help of Traffic Department. Like every year, one small booklet was published on the occasion of Road Safety by the Transport Department and folders/booklet for awareness of students and drivers were also printed by the Department. As a cumulative effect of all the above stated measures, it is seen that this year the nos. of road accidents have decreased in the State. The nos. of road accidents in the last 3 years viz., 2012, 2013 & 2014 were 888, 818 & 714 respectively.

11 Ongoing process for development of Howrah and Gomati rivers be expedited.

State Govt. has proposed to the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India to develop navigability of Howrah river and Gumati river for hassle free and cost effective transportation of passengers & goods to boosts economic activities in the State and in consultation with Ministry of Shipping work order has been issued to M/s RITES Ltd. for preparation of a DPR for development of waterways in the State. Ministry of Shipping sanctioned and released Rs. 82.725 lakhs as cost of preparation of DPR. Two draft DPRs i.e. one for development of Howrah river as waterways at an estimated cost of Rs.11.20 crores and another for development of Gumati river at an estimated project cost of Rs.12.60 crores have been prepared by RITES Ltd. and submitted to the State Govt.

The draft DPR for Howrah river includes cost of Bank

protection, construction of floating terminal at Jirania,

navigation aids inclusive of channel markers and cost of

manpower for execution of project. The draft DPR for Gomati

river includes cost of dredger, administrative cost for execution

including operating cost for capital dredger, bank protection,

construction of floating terminal at Sonamura, Udaipur and

Maharani barrage.

Draft DPRs prepared by RITES Ltd. were sent to Ministry of

Shipping, GOI but the Ministry has asked for some

clarifications. Subsequently, it was requested to the RITES Ltd.

to revise both the DPRs in the light of the Ministry of Shipping’s

clarification. RITES has modified those clarifications and

submitted again revised DPRs alongwith details drawings of

Howrah River and Gomati River which is now under scrutiny in

PWD (Water Resources).After vetting of the PWD (Water

Resources), the modified DPRs would be sent to the Ministry at

the earliest.

12 The Department to consider to sanction permit to the

In 2014-15, all over the State permits were given to the beneficiaries of SC/ ST/ Minorities/ OBC Corporations, outside

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beneficiaries of SC/ ST/ Minorities/ OBC Corporations for Auto-rickshaw in and around Agartala Municipal Corporation.

AMC areas, in the following numbers-32,12,8,145 respectively, amounting to total 197 nos. The number of autorickshaw permits given in and around Agartala Municipal Corporation area has already become saturated and so at present no new autorickshaw permits are being given by the State Transport Authority in and around Agartala Municipal Corporation area, until further decision of the STA. However, as per the direction of the Hon’ble High Court, process is being initiated for giving permits to 100 nos. of metered auto-rickshaws for plying in and around Agartala Municipal Corporation, by inviting application for the same from willing persons.

Major Achievement of Transport Department

during the year 2014-15

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 2018.

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 Airport

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. The State Government is

pursuing the matter with AAI so that construction works are taken up immediately.

City Bus Services are being operated with 70 buses connecting Agartala to places like

Jirania, Bishalgarh, Mohanpur & nearest areas. Proposal for procurement of 100 new buses

and construction of Bus depots at a cost of Rs. 33.76 crores have been submitted for

sanction by the Government of India.

Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared by the consultancy firm, RITES Ltd., for

development of Howrah & Gomati rivers as waterways were sent to the Ministry of Shipping,

Government of India which asked for some clarifications. RITES has again submitted the

revised DPRs alongwith detail drawings of Howrah River and Gomati river which is now

under scrutiny in PWD (WR) Department.

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There are 4(four) nos. CNG stations operating at Agartala, namely A.D.Nagar; TRTC,

Krishnanagar; Radhanagar and Bridhya Nagar, Khayerpur under West Tripura District and

1(one) at Udaipur, under Gomati District.

Institute of Driving Training & Research Centre 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.

As many as 34 Driving Training Schools (including recently opened 8 Driving Training

Schools in uncovered Sub-Divisions) have been set up throughout the State.

Construction of Inter-State Truck Terminus (ISTT) at Madhavbari, Jirania and Inter-State

Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Dharmanagar have been completed and opened for public use.

Construction of Motor Stands at Sonamura and Kanchanpur have been completed and

opened for public use.

New District Transport Offices have been opened in the new districts namely Khowai,

Sephahijala and South Tripura.

As per direction of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for

vehicles has been introduced in place of traditional number plates with effect from 30 th July,

2012.

At present, there are 24 PUC centres throughout the State to check the pollution level of the vehicles to keep environment clean and pollution free.

Plan/Programme and Projects to be implemented

during 2015-16 financial year

Construction work of railway line from Agartala to Udaipur is in full swing. The work in

Udaipur – Sabroom sector is also in progress. The project is targeted to be completed by

2018.

A requisitioned by AAI, State Government has acquired and handed over total 72 acres of

land to Airport 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. The State

Government has requested AAI to start construction work of terminal building immediately in

the acquired land.

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Construction of Motor Stands at Khumulwng, TTAADC and Kalacherra under South Tripura

are in progress. New construction work of Motor Stand at Dhanpur, Santirbazar, Teliamura

and Ompi under SCA scheme to be taken up shortly.

Construction of office building for the District Transport Office at Dharmanagar has been

started and District Transport Office at Udaipur to be taken up shortly to provide better

facilties to the public visting those offices.

Construction works for setting up Institute of Driving Training Research near NIT in Jirania is

in progress.

Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India has sanctioned Rs.33.76 crores for

procurement of 100 buses for Agartala area and development of workshop at Krishnanagar

and Barjala. TUTCL has already issued supply order for 100 buses which are expected to be

delivered by the manufacturing Companies within the time frame of July, 2015. PWD (R&B)

which has already been issued order will take up works for construction/ up-gradation of the

workshops at Krishnanagar and Barjala very soon.

Process is going on for setting up 3(three) CNG Daughter Booster Stations at Bishalgarh,

Teliamura & Khowai and 2(two) CNG online Mother Stations at Chandrapur ISBT, and

Udaipur respectively. These stations are expected to come up very soon.

Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared by the consultancy firm, RITES Ltd., for

development of Howrah & Gomati rivers as waterways are now under scrutiny in PWD (WR)

Department. After vetting of the PWD (WR), the modified DPRs would be sent to the Ministry

at the earliest.

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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. Setting up of CNG refilling stations in the District Headquaters be completed in phase manner.

2. For earmarking of Lay-Bye, the Department is to take up the matter with PWD and BRO.

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3. The Department is to take steps to ensure display of fare-chart of passengers to all Auto-rickshaws, Jeeps, Bus and alike Vehicles as early as possible.

4. The Department is to continue setting up new Motor Stands in uncovered areas. Setting-up of Motor Stands at Rajnagar, Golaghati, Jatanbari, Melaghar and Madhupur be given priority. The Finance Department is to consider allocation of required fund during Revised Estimates 2015-16.

5. Proper conveyance through inland waterways for journey from Raisyabari to Gandachhera and Mandirghat to Gandachhera be arranged as early as possible.

6. The Department is to continue checking of smoke level of vehicles to check pollution of atmosphere.

7. Permit to small vehicles to run from its last point of route to Agartala and back be provided.

8. The Department is to continue setting up of toilets and waiting room/shed in all Petrol/Diesel stations for passengers in consultation with Food & Civil Supplies Department.

9. The Department is to continue efforts to reduce vehicular accident by organizing awareness programmes for Drivers and Public.

10. The Department is to issue permit giving priority to the loanees of SC, ST, Minorities and OBC in Agartala and other areas.

11. Ongoing process for development of Howrah and Gomati rivers be

expedited.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission of the representative of the Department,the Committee recommends the Budget proposals under Demand No. 11 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.

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


The Budget proposal under Demand No. 27 relates to Agriculture


Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :- (Rs. in Lakhs)

Particulars

Revised Estimates 2014 - 2015

Budget Estimates For 2015 - 2016

Demand Fund for

Total

T.S.P S.C.P

1) Non Plan 9260.28 10646.34 --- --- 10646.34

2) Plan 4525.10 6053.52 4006.41 2277.34 12337.27

C)CASP/Other than CASP

24648.90 13198.00 8469.00 5103.00 26770.00

Total 38434.28 29897.86 12475.41 7380.34 49753.61



for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on 27th February, 2015 examined the Budget

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

who appeared as summoned.


in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-15 and


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Reply of the Government on the recommendation

i) Subject

Committee-I, P- 49.

ATMA project be

efficiently implemented by reshuffling the

ATMA committees wherever

Agricultural Technology, including

the adoption/promotion of critical inputs,

and improved agronomic practices were

being disseminated under different schemes

of the Govt. of India during the 11th

Plan.

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necessary and for

that the Department to continue its

action.

The Modified Extension Reforms Scheme

was introduced in 2010 with the objective

of strengthening the extension machinery

and utilizing it for synergizing the

interventions under the schemes under the

umbrella of Agriculture Technology

Management Agency (ATMA).

During 12th

Plan period, National

Mission on Agricultural Extension and

Technology (NAMET) has been started

consisting of following 4 Sub Missions.

i) Sub Mission on Agricultural Extension (SAME).

ii) Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP).

iii) Sub Mission on agricultural Mechanization (SMAM).

iv) Sub Mission on Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine(SMPP)

1. Sub- mission on Agricultural Extension (SAME): This Sub- Mission will on focus on awareness creation and enhanced use of appropriate technologies in Agriculture & allied sectors. This Sub-Mission will be operationalised as per modified ATMA guidelines, 2010.

2. Sub- Mission on seed and Planting Material (SMSP): The interventions included in the Sub- Mission will cover the entire gamut of seed chain from nucleus seed to supply to farmers for sowing of seed chain from nucleus seed to supply to supply to farmers for sowing and also to the major stakeholders of Protection of plant Varieties and Farmers ‘ Rights Authority ( PPV & FRA) in order to put in place an effective system for protection of plant

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varieties, rights of farmers and plant breeders and to encourage development of new varieties of plants.

3. Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM): There is a strong co-relation between farm power availability and Agricultural productivity. The Sub-Mission will mainly eater to the needs of the small and marginal farmers through institutional arrangements such as custom hiring , mechanization of selected villages, subsidy for procurement of machines & equipments, etc.

4. Sub- Mission on Plant Protection &

Plant Quarantine ( SMPP) : Sub-

Mission on Plant Protection envisages

increase in Agricultural production by

keeping the crop disease free using

scientific and environment friendly

techniques through promotion of

Integrated pest Management

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 adaptation of Agro production technologies.

The district level ATMA Governing Bodies have been constituted with the elected

3-tier PRI representatives and other members for effective implementation of the scheme. Attempt has been made to

reshuffle/constitute block level committees

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involving progressive farmers, elected

representatives and the local technical experts.

Some of the activities taken up under the scheme are :

A. For Farmers:

(i) Training - farmers are extensively

imparted training on various production technologies, farm management, concept

of group approach etc. specified to their needs at field level for their knowledge as well as skill up gradation. Besides,

farmers-scientist interaction, group discussion, filed days etc. are also organised for knowledge up gradation.

(ii) Demonstrations - training is followed

by demonstrations in the farmers’ field

and the result is analyzed and presented to them through field days for their comparison.

(iii) Exposure visits - in addition to training,

demonstration etc. farmers are also

exposed to other areas where the technologies/ practices are already in adaptation so as to encourage them to

adopt the technologies. The exposure visits are within District, within State and

even outside the State.

(iv) Mass media - dissemination of farm

information is also under taken through Doordarshan, All India Radio, besides printing of literature on local language.

(v) Electronic media – farmers’ success

stories are documented (video graphed)

which are shown to the farmers through Doordarshan and also in the training, Krishi Mela and other occasions.

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B. For Officers & Staffs:

(i) Training - T-SAMETI and District

Training Institute have been set up for

training officer and staffs. They are imparted training on extension management, use of extension tools,

group concept, training methodology, etc. besides production technologies. They are also appraised, as and when

required about the approaches and strategies of the Department for

achieving the targets of the plan proposal.

(ii) 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. Also, officers are sent to various training institutes outside the

state to undergo training on the topic relevant to our state.

C. Other activities: In addition to the activities mentioned above, which are undertaken as per Cafeteria Guidelines,

other extension initiatives taken up are mentioned here in under :

(i) Aman & Rabi Abhijan - massive awareness campaigning were

undertaken throughout the state during Kharif and Rabi seasons for the farmers towards the adoption of recommended

technologies. A well decorated vehicle was used (popularly known as "Krishi Projukti Jaan") for the purpose, which

has created impact in the field.

(ii) Individual poor farmers are not in a

position to purchase required farm implements. Keeping this in view, four “farmers groups” have been supported

through ATMA for setting up of "Custom

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Hiring Centres" from where farmers of

the adjoining areas will be able to hire required implements.

(iii) Initiatives have also been taken for entrepreneurial development to the farmers group for value addition of the

products.

The scheme is being implemented

extensively for agriculture development in the state.

ii) Subject Committee-

I, P- 49.

Kisan Credit Card (K.C.C) Scheme

to be extended to rest uncovered families.

In Tripura, KCC has been implemented

since 2000-01 (Rabi season) and total 5,68,725 nos. KCC were issued up to December 2014 under the scheme.

During 2014-15, as against the target of one lakh fresh KCC to be issued to the eligible cultivators. Total 65,892 KCC have

been issued up to December, 2014 against the target of 1 lakh during 2014-15.

Though as per norms all eligible and interested cultivators can avail KCC loan

from any nearby Bank Branch but for some reluctance from the side of the Banks, achievement is below the expected

level. However, the matter has been taken up with the Lead Bank, NABARD, SLBC and also with the Finance

Department for improvement.

iii) Subject

Committee-I, P- 49.

The Department

to continue performance towards

introduction of modern machine for agriculture,

training as well as demonstration.

In the recent past; a modern machine

namely Paddy Power Weeder with floating skid is placed in different selected

Agriculture Sectors for demonstration of weeding in Paddy field. Total 90 such Paddy Weeder has been procured. Twelve

Mini Dal Mills and one Oil Expeller have also been procured for demonstration to the farmers.

Regarding setting up of Farm Machinery Bank through group farmers, four districts

namely Sepahijola, Dhalai, North Tripura and South Tripura are selected where 1

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each such group shall be formed.

Selection of Farmers’ Group as well as individual farmers is under process.

Likewise, 8 individuals shall be selected @

1 in each district, who will get Rs. 1.25 lakhs for procurement of farm machinery.

After selection of farmers, they will be trained for operation, maintenance and

repairing of Farm Machinery and management of centre. There will be 8-20 farmers in each group. The members of

the Group will get subsidy amounting to Rs. 9.50 lakhs for purchase of machinery and equipments as per their choice if they

also invest at least Rs. 10.00 lakhs for the same purpose.

Selection of farmers would be done

through 3-tier PRI bodies. Committees has been formed at the state and district

level headed by the Principal Secretary (Agriculture) and DM & Collector as chairman respectively for finalizing the

selection of groups and farmers.

iv) Subject Committee-

I, P- 49.

Supply of seeds to farmers in time be ensured by the

Department.

i. For arranging timely supply of seeds Department has taken up seed production programme through Registered Growers’

Programme in the State under supervision of Tripura State Seed Certification Agency. Besides, Departmental field

functionaries also supervise the programme of Seed Certification for ensuing timely supply of seeds to the

farmers. Department has taken up the following Seed Production Programme during 2014-15 for timely supply of seeds

to the farmers during 2015-16. Name of Crop Seed Production

Target (in MT)

Aush Paddy 588 Aman Paddy 2235 Boro Paddy 1050

Total Paddy 3873

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Kharif Pulses 29

Rabi Pulses 90 Total Pulses 119

Oil Seed 70

ii. Besides, Department has requested

National Seed Corporation (NSC) and

NACOF (National Federation of Farmers’ Procurement Processing and Retailing Co-operatives of India Ltd.) to supply

certified High Yielding Variety seeds of Maize, Arhar, Lentil, Pea, Blackgram

Groundnut, Jute, Mesta during 2015-16 so that above seeds may be distributed to the farmers on time.

iii. Further, the Agriculture Department also

communicated the requirement of

certified seeds of different crops to the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India up to the year 2016-17 for

channelizing advance planning by different seed corporation and distribution on time.

v) Subject

Committee-I, P- 49.

Sale markets,

cold storage and cold chambers to be operated in

the uncovered areas.

A. Market: Infrastructure development

works in 40(forty) Primary Rural Markets and 5 (five) Medium Markets have been taken up during the year 2014-15 as

listed below:

Primary Rural Markets: 1. Dasda, North Tripura,

2. Damcherra, North Tripura 3. West Tilthai, North Tripura 4. Fatikroy, Unakoti

5. Singirbil, Unakoti 6. Farm Chowmkhi Bazar, Jampuijala, 7. Motinagar, Boxanagar, Sipahijala

8. 36-miles, Muniakami 9. Krishnapur, Teliamura, Khowai 10. Mandwai, West Tripura

11. Lankamura, Mohanpur, West Tripura

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12. Usha Bazar, Mohanpur, West Tripura

13. Chelagang, Karbook, Gomati 14. Pitra, Matabari, Gomati 15. Aboyganj, Rajnagar, South Tripura

16. Birchandranagar, Bagafa, South Tripura 17. Haripur, Hrishyamukh, South Tripura 18. Mahadebbazar, Durga Chowmuhani,

19. Thalcherra, Chowmanu, Dhalai 20. Jayantibazar, Salema, Dhalai 21. Nepaltilla, Manu, Dhalai

22. Jagabandhupara, Dumburnagar, Dhalai 23. Lalcherra, Chowmuhani, Dhalai

24. Paikhola, Rajnagar, South Tripura 25. Sonai, Rupaichari, South Tripura 26. Muhuripur, Bagafa, South Tripura

27. Ghorakappa, Silachari, Gomati 28. Karbook, Gomati 29. Kamalnagar, Baxanagar, Sipahijala

30. Baramura, Kathalia, Sipahijala 31. Urmai, Melaghar, Sipahijala 32. Ujan Poathalia, Jampuijala, Sipahijala

33. Gamchakobra, Lefunga, West Tripura 34. Borakha, Mandwai, West Tripura 35. Toblabari, Khowai

36. Hathkata, Padmabil, Khowai 37. Manu Valley, Ganganagar, Unakoti 38. Golakpur, Kumarghat, Unakoti

39. Ramanagar, Panisagar, North Tripura 40. Tumcharaipara, Damcherra, North

Tripura

Medium Markets:

1. Sri Nagar, Satchand Agri. Sub-Division 2. Kurti, North Tripura District

3. Raishyabari, Gandacherra, Dhalai 4. Bhabanipur, Melaghar Agri Sub-Division 5. Duski, Teliamura Agri Sub-Division

Activities taken up during last 3(three) financial years:

Similar type of works, as mentioned above, had been taken up in 33 (thirty three) Primary

Rural Markets and 12 (twelve) big markets

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during last 3 (three) financial years.

Development works in all 33 Primary Rural Markets and 8 (eight), out of 12, big markets have been completed and work in rest 4(four)

big market is in progress. The complete list of such markets is appended below:

i. Big Markets: Works Completed and handed over:

1. Killa 2. Kali Krishnagar (Kathalia)

3. Barpathari 4. Ambassa Nagar Panchayat 5. Noagaon (Panisagar)

6. Sonamura Retail Market 7. Bachaibari 8. Sonamura Wholesale Assembly Market

ii. Big Markets: Works in progress:

1. Valurchar Market, Melaghar 2. Hrishyamukh Market, Belonia

3. Machmara, Kanchanpur 4. Khayerpur Market, Jirania

iii. Primary Rural Market: Works completed

1. Bairagibazar 2. Moharcherra 3. Debdaru

4. Durga Chowmuhani Bazar 5. Ananda Bazar (Dharmanagar) 6. Nalchar

7. Lambutali 8. Jirania 9. Narshinghar

10. Maiganga 11. Matai

12. Bampur 13. N.C. Market 14. Manu Bazar

15. Bartala (Bhatar Bazar) 16. Ranibari

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17. Tilthai

18. Santir Bazar (Kumarghat) 19. Chankup 20. Kulai

21. Birchandranagar (Bagafa) 22. Mirza (Matabari) 23. Kalabagan (Jirania)

24. Binanhazaripara (Tulashikhar) 25. Kemtali (Melaghar) 26. Bagmara (Salema)

27. Demdum (Kumarghat) 28. Dimatali (Rajnagar)

29. Nalua (Rajnagar) 30. Halahali (Salema) 31. East Harua (Kadamtala)

32. Santipur (Kanchanpur) 33. Dalugaon (Kumarghat)

B. Cold Storages: There are 13 cold storages in the state

with total storing capacity of 56,500 MT. Out 13, at present, 8 cold storages are

functional with storing capacity of 24,000 MT. Out of these 8 functional cold storages, 5 nos. are run by Agriculture

Department and rest 3 are run by Private Agencies. The status of space utilization of Deptt.run 5 cold storages is presented in

the table below.

(A) Existing Cold Storages running by the Department of Agriculture:

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Storage

Total Capacity

Capacity for

storing

of Potato

Capacity for

storing

of Fruits & Veg

Quantity of Potato stored

during 2014

Quantity of

Fruits &

Veg stored during

2014

Total Space utilized

% Space utilized

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(MT) (MT) (MT) (MT) (MT) (MT) (%)

1 Melaghar 3500 2500 1000 756.85 16.5 773.35 22%

2 Baikhora 2000 2000 0 1535.00 0 1535.00 77%

3 Satchand 1000 750 250 335.45 0 335.45 34%

4 Kumarghat 2000 2000 0 1598.35 0 1598.35 80%

5 Teliamura 500 500 0 333.00 0 333.00 67%

Total 9000 7750 1250 4558.65 16.5 4575.15 51%

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Remarks : All 5 cold storages as mentioned above are ready for storing in 2015 season with full

capacity.

Though running of cold storages are energy-intensive and cost bearing, yet

initiatives have been taken for establishment of 6 new cold storages with total capacity of 9000 MT at Dharmanagar, Ambassa, Khowai, Udaipur, Amarpur and

Belonia. Proposal for establishment of another multipurpose cold storage at Pecharthal under Unokoti District has already been placed to the Government for consideration of the project under SPA.

Further, Agriculture Department has taken steps for setting up 5 cool chambers of

in different locations, the details of which is mentioned in the table below.

(B) Status of Cool Chambers:

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Capacity Commodity to be stored Present position

1. Bishramganj 25 MT Potato, Fruits & Veg, Fish &

Meat

Running

2. Nalua 25 MT Betel Leaf & Water Melon Civil work in progress

3. Bikramnagar (Dukli) 25 MT Potato, Fruits & Veg Tender under process

4. Sonamura (in Market) 25 MT Potato, Fruits & Veg Tender under process

5. Khayerpur 25 MT Potato, Fruits, Veg and Fish Tender under process

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vi)

Subject Committee-I, P- 49.

The Department to introduce modern scientific

method for production of specific Agri-

product throughout the year.

The following modern scientific methods have been adopted by the State Department of Agriculture for production of specific Agri.

Product through the year. Crop diversification: Crop

diversification is the strategy of shifting from less profitable to more profitable

crops, changing of variety and cropping system by utilizing seasonal fallow lands which at present accounts for about

84,000 hectares and 60,000 hectares during pre-kharif (Aush) and Rabi (Boro) seasons respectively. The adverse effects

of aberrant weather, such as erratic and

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scanty rainfall and drought are very common. Under these aberrant weather

situations, dependence on one or two crops (rice etc) is always risky.

Cultivation of Paddy through low inputs

based System of Rice Intensification (SRI).

Introduction of Cropping System based demonstration in the farmers’ field in the

Rice fallow land. Production of quality HYV Seed of

different crops through Registered Seed Growers.

Varietal replacement for breaking the

yield barrier. Seed Replacement rate increased across

the farm household. Distribution of critical agriculture

production inputs like HYV seeds, Hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, micronutrients,

Lime etc. Production and distribution of organic

fertilizers, bio-fertilizers, organic manures,

vermi-composts etc. Farm mechanization

Creation of irrigation facilities through exploitation of ground water potential and

conservation of surface water (Mini Deep Tube Well/ Shallow Tube Well/ Water Harvesting structure).

vii) Subject Committee-I,

P- 49.

VLW store-cum-office in each

Panchayat be set up in phased manner, Supdt.

Office at Block level and Sector Office be setup

with 4/5 Panchayat.

VLW store-cum-office: At present, there are 390 Sub-Seed Stores under the

Agriculture Department, which cover 1118 nos. of GPs/VCs of the state. There has

been a norm to open a new Sub-Seed Store for 2 GPs/VCs depending upon available resources. In the light of the

above, new sub-seed stores are being opened time to time as per the proposal received from the different Agri. Sub-

Divisions and availability of resources. During 2012-15, the Department has opened 4 new Sub-Seed Stores. These

are (a) Manirampur, (b) Ishan Chandra Nagar, (c) Bhabanipur, (d) Uttar Nalicherra GP.

Agri. Sector Offices: At present, there

are 83 Agri. Sector Offices under the

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Agriculture Department, which cover 1118 nos. of GPs/VCs of the state. During last

three years i.e. 2012-15, 5 new Agri. Sector Offices have been opened which are (a) Sarashima, (b) Killa, (c)

Mungiakami, (d) Jampuijala, and (e) Vanghmun.

Agri. Sub-Divisions: Moreover, the re-

organisation of Agri. Sub-Divisions co-

terminus with the Block is under process.

HIGHLIGHTS OF IMPORTANT ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE

DEPARTMENT DURING FINANCIAL YEAR 2014-15: A. PHYSICAL PROGRAMME-2014-15

Agriculture has been the leading sector of the economy in the state. More than 70

percent of the population in the state directly or indirectly is involved in agricultural

activities for their livelihood. Since implementation of Perspective Plan, achievement in

the food front, particularly in paddy, has been spectacular. Improved methods of

cultivation including the adoption of new technologies have been able to raise the yield

of crops. The present level of cropping intensity is 186% which is second highest in

among eight North Eastern States. It indicates that the farmers in plain land take at least

two crops in a year; in some cases it is more than two, where assured irrigation facilities

are existing.

The state is endowed with natural resources and intelligent farming communities.

The farmers of Tripura are very quick in receiving new technology in their small piece of

land for ensuring bigger harvest. The Government of Tripura had taken special initiative

for planned development of agriculture in the state since 2000-2001 in the shape of a

long term perspective plan . The benefits of that Plan has still been continuing and led to

the increase of food grain production from 5.13 lakhs MT during 1999-2000 to 7.27 lakh

ton in 2013-14 which is 2000 MT higher than 2012-13. The anticipated production

during 2014-15 is 7.72 lakh M.T.

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The area under System of Rice Intensification (SRI) has increased significantly to

92341 hectares in 2013-14 and the target for 2014-15 is one lakh hectares. An area of

58307 hectares has been covered during Kharif season and the remaining area is

expected to be covered in the ensuing Boro season.

To increase the production as well as productivity of rice in rice based cropping

system, all the eight districts of the state have been brought under National Food

Security Mission namely, NFSM- Rice, NFSM-Pulses and NFSM- Coarse Cereals.

Also, Agriculture Department has drawn up a Plan for covering more than 73,000

hectares of rice fallows bringing in some diversification programme in four years time

for increasing production and productivity thereby increasing cropping intensity of the

State. Thrust for covering more area under pulses and oilseeds has been given special

priority under this programme. During 2013-14, an area of 4993 hectares seasonal

fallow lands have been brought under cultivation through pulses and oilseeds and an

area of 11140 hectares have been targeted to be covered during 2014-15.

A Master Plan for increasing production and productivity of agriculture and allied

sectors has been prepared for implementation in the land vested to the inhabitants in

the RoFR under Forest Right Act, 2006. Special initiatives have been taken for a period

of five years for increasing livelihood opportunities in 10000 ha. areas.

Department has taken initiatives for establishment of Mini Modern Rice Mill in

Unokoti and Gomati District to minimize milling loss from paddy to rice which is about 10

to 15 % at present for enhancing scope of marketing as well as profitability of the

farmers in those districts.

Agriculture Department has been taking active role in issuance of Kisan Credit

Cards to all eligible farmers also sanction of required loan through their cards for higher

investment and return from agricultural practices. According to the report of Lead Bank

of the State, i.e United Bank of India about 65,892 Kisan Credit Cards have been issued

to the farmers with the involvement of Rs. 203.21 crores up to December, 2014 as

against the target of one lakh.

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Initiatives have been taken to improve the infrastructure support for 45 Primary

Rural Markets during 2014-15 with the financial support from NABARD. In addition,

repairing works in 8 Primary Rural Markets would be undertaken during 2014-15 with

State Plan funds. To increase the Cold Storage capacity in the state, 6 new cold storages

with 9000 MT additional capacity are coming up at Udaipur, Amarpur, Ambassa, Belonia,

Khowai and Bagbassa (Dharmanagar).

Targets and Anticipated Achievements during 2014-15

(Area in Lakh hectares) (Production in Lakh tons)

Crop Target Anticipated

Achievements

Target Anticipated

Achievements

Rice 2.783 2.580 8.253 7.570

Maize 0.116 0.051 0.154 0.068

Pulses 0.221 0.110 0.177 0.082

Oilseed 0.147 0.075 0.131 0.062

Cotton* 0.016 0.009 0.025 0.013

Jute & Mesta# 0.030 0.012 0.310 0.110

Sugarcane 0.014 0.008 0.840 0.420

* Production target of Cotton is in bales of 170 kg per bale # Production target of Jute and Mesta is in bales of 180 kg per bale

B. FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT

(Rupees in Lakhs)

SL. NO.

Name of Scheme R.E. for the year 2014-15

Fund released during 2014-15 (January 2015)

Expenditure incurred during 2014-15(Up to

January 2015)

A State Plan

1 Salary and Wages 551.100 565.210 565.210

2 Non-Salary 2782.000 1726.750 847.126

3 NABARD Loan 1192.000 728.570 0.000

4 RKVY 8820.000 4802.600 2447.850

5 SPA 1095.100 1095.100 233.600

6 SCA 0.000 0.000 0.000

7 CASP including

NLCPR, NEC 6233.800 2916.760 2689.920

8 AIBP 8500.000 0.000 0.000

SUB-TOTAL (A) 29174.000 11834.990 6783.706

B Non-Plan

1 Salary and Wages 9104.860 7514.920 7514.920

2 Non-Salary 155.420 118.030 96.130

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SL.

NO.

Name of Scheme R.E. for the year 2014-15

Fund released during 2014-15

(January 2015)

Expenditure incurred during

2014-15(Up to January 2015)

Sub-Total(B) 9260.280 7632.950 7611.050

C Suspense Account 5000.000 1774.780 1483.440

GRAND TOTAL

(A+B+C) 43434.280 21242.720 15878.196

IMPORTANT PROGRAMMES PLANNED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2015-16

Proposed Target for 2015-16

Crop Area Target (in Lakh hectares)

Production Target (in Lakh tons)

Rice 2.83 8.49

Maize 0.14 0.19

Pulses 0.26 0.21

Oilseed 0.15 0.145

Cotton 0.017 0.027

Jute & Mesta 0.031 0.33

Sugarcane 0.015 0.88

* Production target of Cotton is in bales of 170 kg per bale # Production target of Jute and Mesta is in bales of 180 kg per bale

To achieve these targets following strategies will be adopted during 2015-16 to

sustain the development of agriculture in Tripura:

Production of quality certified seeds of paddy, pulses and oilseeds.

Promotion of SRI in paddy cultivation in about one lakhs ha.

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

replacement would be continued.

Promotion of Integrated plant Nutrient Management (optimum use of chemical

fertilizers, bio- fertilizers and micronutrients etc)

Besides above, other interventions will also be initiated to increase the

productivity as well as to improve net economic return of each farm household

level through scientific use of current seasonal fallow land and integration of

several available and recently developed technologies .These are as follows:

Crop diversification in seasonal rice fallow through which area expansion in

pulses, oilseeds and other crops would be done.

Timely sowing /transplanting of Boro paddy.

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Application of lime for amelioration of acid soils

Installation of Mini Modern Rice Mill (2 ton/hour) supported with boiling of 16 ton

paddy per day capacity Partially Boiling unit in selected locations in phased

manner to minimize milling loss, which is at present 10-15 %(paddy to Rice).

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.

Tapping of groundwater potential through installation of mini deep tube wells.

Promotion of organic farming especially in local aromatic rice

Convergence with Integrated Watershed Management project and Forest

Department activities for efficient use of water area created- for promotion of

pulses and oilseed cultivation

Promotion of farm mechanization to the farmers on subsidy.

Introduction of stress tolerant varieties of paddy for flood prone/flash flood areas.

Production of quality certified seeds of recently developed High Yielding Varieties

of different pulses and oilseed crops.

Strengthening of agricultural market infrastructure and network.

At present there are 13 Cold Storages in the state with a storing capacity of

56,500 MT. In addition, construction of 6(six) more cold storages are in progress.

After completion of all these cold storages, total capacity would be increased to

65500 tons in the state.

Scheme wise Proposed outlay during 2015-16: A. State Plan (Divisible pool): An amount of Rs. 8837.27 lakhs has been

provided under State Plan for implementation of Crop Husbandry including

administrative cost like cost of fuel, stationary articles, electricity charge,

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

etc. Major Development programme taken are Subsidy on sale of fertilizer and

seeds of different crops, internal carrying of Agri inputs, Bonus for seed

production programme through Registered Growers, Running cost of existing cold

storage, dehumidified Godown and seed processing plant etc, State share of CSS

schemes, participation in different exhibition/fair/mela, cost of equipments for soil

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testing laboratories including mobile soil testing van, glassware and chemicals for

different laboratories, stipend market development and maintenance of existing

building of Agriculture Rs. 420.00 lakhs kept as transfer of fund to TTAADC for

implementation of different development programme, renovation of existing

V.L.W. Stores including market development.

B. NABARD: An amount of Rs. 3500.00 Lakhs have been kept under

NABARD loan for development of markets. Agriculture Inputs Store to inputs

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

C. RKVY (Plan): Rs. 9000.00 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.

D. SPA: An amount of Rs.1200.00 Lakhs have been kept under SPA for

development of Markets, Cold storage to improve the marketing and storage

facilities in the State.

E. Central Assistance to State Plan: An amount of Rs.7070.00 lakhs has

been kept for implementation of different schemes like National Mission for

sustainable Agriculture , National Mission on Oil Seed and Oil Pam, National

Mission on Agriculture Extention and Technology, National Food Security Mission,

NLCPR and NEC.

F. Non-plan: An amount of Rs 10470.59 Lakhs has been kept under Non-

plan during the year 2015-16 for salary and wages components. Beside this an

amount of Rs.175.75 Lakhs has been kept been kept under Non-plan other than

Salary and Wages during the year 2015-16 for other activities.

G. 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

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expenditure is incurred on the basic of release of fund by the F.D. on support of

treasury challan which are realized by the department.


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

made the following recommendations :-

1. Kishan Credit Card (K.C.C) Scheme be extended to rest uncovered families.

2. The Department is to continue its performance towards introduction of

modern machine for Agriculture, Training and demonstration.

3. The Department is to continue supply of seeds to farmers in time.

4. The Department is to arrange setting up of offices of the Supdt. of

Agriculture with posting of required staff on priority basis at Blocs which

are uncovered still.

5. For Production of specific agri-product throughout the year, the

Department is to continue introduction of modern scientific method for

the same.

6. The Department is to continue operation of sale markets, cold storage

and cold chambers in the uncovered important Markets.

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.



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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 28 OF THE AGRICULTURE (HORTICULTURE)

DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 2015-16.

The Budget proposal under Demand No. 28 for Grants for the Financial Year 2015-2016

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 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 27th February, 2015 examined the

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


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

2014-15 and stated as follows :-

Sl.

No.

Relevant Para/ Page

No. of the Report

Recommendations of

the Committee


Recommendations

i Page No. - 58

The plantation of

Mango, Musambi,

Kinnow, and Sabri

Banana under modern

technology be

encouraged by the

Deparment to increase

production.

Necessary efforts have been taken to

increase area & production of Mango,

Musambi, Kinnow and Mosambi in the

State. During the year 2014-15 an area

of 690 ha, 332 ha, 50 ha & 384 ha

have additionally been brought under

cultivation with Mango, Musambi,

kinnow & Sabri banana.

Particulars Revised Budget

for 2014-2015



T.S.P S.C.P

a) Non-plan 2272.01 2408.50 --- --- 2408.50

b) Plan 2399.40 1172.00 932.00 421.00 2535.00

c)

CASP/Other

than CASP

9839.00 5498.00 3276.00 1798.00 10572.00

Total 14510.41 9078.50 4208.00 2229.00 15515.50

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ii Page No. - 58

Rejuvenation with

improved variety plants

activities of

Department be

increased involving

SHG and Growers’

Society.

An area of 700 ha of old and senile

plantation has been rejuvenated during

2014-15 by the department. But no

suitable SHGs & Growers society are

coming forward to take up rejuvenation

in their old & unproductive plantation

though consultations are underway for

involving suitable SHGs/Growers’

Societies in the production programme

of orchards.

iii Page No. - 58

Commercial production

of Horticulture items

under land of Forest

Dwellers’ Right Act,

2005 be activated in

large scale.

To create additional source of income

for the patta holders in FRA areas-

during 2014-15, 1116 ha area has been

brought under cultivation with the fund

of MGNREGA with Horti Plantation

which have benefitted 4170 families.

iv Page No. - 58

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.

Soil testing is the routine work of the

department. At the very onset of the

financial year district wise &

subdivision wise target for collection of

soil sample is given & accordingly on

receipt of the sample these are tested at

departmental static & mobile

laboratories.

v Page No. - 58

Restoration of unused

land for utilization by

Horti Corporation to

grow Horti. Product to

be looked into the

matter by the

Department.

As recommended by the committee

THCL has already taken up optimum

utilisation of unused land and during the

year 2014-15 total 11.0 hact and 8.0

hact land brought under Horti.

plantation at South Krishnapur and

South Machmara orchard respectively

and income generated is worth

Rs.3,88,664.00.

vi Page No. 58 The Deparment to

examine the feasibility

The Directorate of Agriculture, Tripura

is centrally looking after “Krishak

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of restoring the

“Krishak Bandhu”

scheme by State

Government.

Bandhu” scheme in the state. The matter

has been brought to the notice of the

concerned directorate for taking

necessary action.

vii Page No. 58

In the Horti. activities

the Deparment to

involve MGNREGA

and TUEP for increase

of products.

The Directorate of Horti & Soil

Conservation, Tripura is under taking

implementation of MGNREGA

programme with 13 identified Horti

crops for the last couple of years in the

state & during this year an area of 1116

ha has additionally been brought under

cultivation. Programme on TUEP is

under active consideration so that the

same could be launched in the next year

(2015-16) in the state.

A: MAJOR PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT UNDER STATE PLAN/CSS/NON PLAN

PROGRAMME DURING 2014-15.

To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs.12,510.41 lakh has been

earmarked in the Revised Estimate (R.E) for 2014-15 under State Plan /Non Plan /CSS

State Plan : Rs. 2399.40 Lakh

Non Plan : Rs. 2272.01 Lakh

CSS : Rs. 9839.00 Lakh

1. Direction & Administration (Plan) : An amount of Rs. 230.40 lakh was kept for Salary (Rs. 170.00 Lakh ) & non Salary etc.( Rs. 60.40Lakh) under the Scheme for Direction & Administration under 2401 & 2402 Head of Account. Out of which Rs140.61 lakh expenditure was booked under salary and Rs. 60.40Lakh spent under Non- salary .

2. Horti Research Activities: An amount of Rs. 98.00 lakh was spent out of total

provision of Rs 98.00 Lakh for conducting 50 nos. trials / experiments on fruits,

plantation crops, spices & vegetables, production of TPS in 2ha area, besides conducting

crop specific training to 400 nos. field functionaries etc.

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

amount of Rs. 151.00 lakh was earmarked to produce 22.00 lakh quality planting

materials in the Departmental orchards, maintenance of functioning 43 Nos

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departmental Orchards & farm . An expenditure of Rs 143.00 lakh has been made till

date during the year .

4. Horti Development Activities : An amount of Rs 911.00 lakh was utilized out of Rs. 911.00

lakh earmarked for the following major activities:

Assistance for cultivation of vegetable in the land of FRA area : 250 ha area has been

brought under cultivation with different root & tuber crops (Elephant foot yam /colocasia) &

340 ha area has been brought under cultivation with summer vegetables .

Assistance for cultivation of Root & tuber crops ( excluding potato) : 700 ha area has been

brought under cultivation with different root & tuber crops (other than potato)

Cultivation of TPS tuber let: An area of 100 ha has been additionally brought under

cultivation with TPS for production of 1000 MT tuberlet which will be used in the next year.

Chemical staggering of pine apple: 700 ha area has been chemically treated for staggering

purposes in the field of pine apple and another 400 ha will also be brought under the same

programme during the year.

Farm mechanization: 250 nos. spray machine has been distributed under subsidy

programme as a part of farm mechanization.

Distribution of Seed Mini kits: 1700 Nos Mini kits of improved / Hybrid summer

vegetables including water melon were distributed among the progressive growers in

the state

5. Soil and water management : An expenditure of Rs 50.00 lakh has been made for gully

control(135 nos.), excavation of peripherial channel(170 ha) & development of degraded land(

137 ha)

6. Non-Plan Activities: An amount of Rs. 2408.50 Lakh was earmarked for different

component of salary, wages, non salary, electricity etc.

7. Outside budget

i. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) erstwhile Horticulture Mission for NE & Himalayan Region ( HMNEH):

An amount of Rs 2700.00 lakh has been received till date though Rs. 4900.00 lakh is the

approved budget during the year 2014-15.The activities earmarked for the year 2014-15

include - Private & public sector nurseries-33 Nos ,area expansion under Fruits-2530 ha. ,

vegetable-2400 ha, flower-195 ha & spices-195ha, Rejuvenation of old orchards-700 ha,

creation of water source-459 Nos ,promotion of INM/IPM-950ha, Vermi compost unit-625 Nos,

Pollination support through Bee keeping- 1704 Nos. and Farm mechanization- 500 Nos, Human

Resource development-1572 Nos etc.

ii. Integrated Watershed Management Progrmme (IWMP):

An amount of Rs.1991.06 Lakh has been released by GOI till date out of its approved

allocation of Rs. 4939.00 lakh for different activities like- construction of new rain water

harvesting structure & big water bodies etc. – 1351 Nos., renovation/ re-excavation of

old WHS – 426 nos, vegetative coverage through fruit plantation – 1365 ha, Soil &

moisture conservation- 744 ha, assistance to SHGs for livelihood activities – 3277 nos.,

assistance to asset less person for micro enterprise activities- 3072Nos. etc.

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B: Budget : MAJOR HEAD OF ACCOUNT/DEMAND WISE ACHIVEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2014-15 (Rs. In

Lakh)

SL No.

Name of Scheme RE 2014-15

Released upto

Feb,2014-15.

Expenditure during 2014-15

28 19 20 Total

1). Divisible pool

A 2401-Horticulture

i. Direction & Adm. (Salary) 150.00 117.13 96.46 20.67 0.00 117.13

ii. Direction & Adm. (Non Salary) 42.70 42.70

15.00 21.70 6.00 42.70

ii. Electricity 25.00 10.00 5.00 2.00 3.00 10.00

iv. Horti. Research at Naicherra 98.00 98.00 50.90 30.40 16.70 98.00

v. Production of planting mat, & Dev. of progeny Orchard

151.00 143.00 57.90 65.00 20.10 143.00

v. Dev. of Horti. In Tripura 911.00 911.00 385.30 399.72 125.98 911.00

Sub-Total of A(2401) 1377.70 1321.83 610.56 539.49 171.78 1321.83

B. 2402-Soil Conservation

i. Direction & Adm. (Salary) 20.00 23.48 13.89 9.59 0.00 23.48

ii. Direction & Adm. (Non Salary)

17.70 17.70 5.00 10.70 2.00 17.70

iii. Electricity 5.00 5.00 2.25 0.50 2.25 5.00

iv. Soil & Water Management in Tripura.

50.00 50.00 20.80 22.40 6.80 50.00

Sub-Total of B(2402) 92.70 96.18 41.94 43.19 11.05 96.18

Total of 2402+2402 1470.40 1418.01 652.51 582.68 182.83 1418.01

C 5456-PSU(THCL) 390.00 140.00 71.00 43.00 26.00 140.00

D State share & Contribution 539.00 211.55 111.55 65.00 35.00 211.55

E Major work 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Sub-Total of C,D &E 929.00 351.55 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total of Divisible Pool 2399.40 1769.56 652.51 582.68 182.83 1418.01

F CSS( Non- Divisible Pool)

1 IWMP 4939.00 1991.06 1034.00 617.00 340.06 1991.06

2 MIDH 4900.00 2700.00 1404.00 837.00 459.00 2700.00

Total of CSS 9839.00 4691.06 2438 1454 799.064 4691.06

TOTAL STATE PLAN 12238.40 6460.62 3090.51 2036.68 981.89 6109.08

NON PLAN

i 2401&2402-(Salary) 2022.51

ii Non Salary 20.00 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00

iii. Electricity 3.50 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00

iv. Dev. of Horti. In Tripura 216.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

v. 2059-Public work 10.00 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 20.00

2272.01 33.00 33.00 20.00

Achievement: Financial

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PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR 2015-16

To boost up the Horticultural & Soil Conservation activities, a sum of Rs. 15515.50 lakh has

been earmarked in the budget estimate for 2015-16 under State Plan & Non Plan.

State Plan : Rs.13107.0 Lakh

Non Plan : Rs. 2408.50 Lakh

1. Direction & Administration (Plan) : An amount of Rs.285.00 Lakh has been kept for

Salary/Wages ( Rs. 175.00 Lakh) and non Salary including electricity (Rs. 110.00 Lakh)

under the Scheme for Direction & Administration.

2. Horti Research Activities : An amount of Rs. 120.00 lakh have been earmarked to

conduct trails (38 Nos.) on introduction, acclimatization, cultivation , evaluation of

different Horti crops & Production of hybrid TPS (200 Kg). Besides, programme like

Production of foundation seed of promising vegetables (0.4Ha), mushroom spawn (0.20

Lakh) and crop specific training of field functionaries & farmers(400 Nos.) at HRC,

Nagicherra are also earmarked.

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

amount of Rs. 180.00 lakh 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 30,000 seed coconut from identified mother plants for raining

coconut seedlings.

4. Horti Development Activities: An amount of Rs. 1135.00 lakh has been earmarked for

the following major activities :

Distribution of mango graft (Amrapali) : 500 ha has been targeted for bringing as

homestead mango @ 4 nos graft / beneficiary .

Mixed fruit homestead garden: 8300 nos unit has been targeted with mango, guava,

papaya, sweet orange & lime/ lemon etc.

Distribution of Coconut Seedlings: 4000 units of coconut seedlings @10 Nos / unit

would be distributed in the farmers to raise plantation in the embankment of fishery

ponds in the state.

Distribution of vegetable seed minikits: To bring more area as well as to increase

production of vegetables, 81525 seed minikits would be distributed among the

progressive cultivators which will cover 3200 ha area in the state.

Assistance for production of Root & Tuber Crop (Other than potato): To

encourage the farmers, provision has kept for assisting farmers to grow 200 ha Root &

Tuber Crops in upland.

Assistance for cultivation of Potato using Tuber-let/ certified seed potato:

Assistance would be extended to progressive potato growers to produce table potato

by using tuber let / certified seed potato in 1000 ha area @ Rs. 20,000/- per ha.

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Assistance for cultivation of betel vine: Assistance would be provided to progressive

growers of betel vine to 500 unit @ 0.04 ha/ unit with Rs. 10,000/- per unit .

Assistance for cultivation of Water melon: 1200 units of water melon seed materials

would be provided to progressive growers to cover 24 ha area in the state.

Crop cutting experiments: Crop cutting experiments (950 nos.) of pine apple,

cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato etc. would be made for proper yield estimation of

these crops.

Farm Mechanization: 550 nos. fruit sprayers & 150 nos. palm climbers would be

distributed among the progressive growers.

Managerial subsidy: 4 FPOs will be assisted @ Rs.0.50 Lakh each as managerial

subsidy for handling & marketing of horti. crops.

HRD : 8300 farmers would be trained up during the year 2015-16 & sub divisional

level fruit growers training would be conducted in 22 sub division.

Horti show: Sub divisional level Horti show would be conducted in 22 sub division.

Beautification / maintenance activities: Development & maintenance of Rabindra

Kanan, VIP Bungalows, New Capital Complex and New assembly garden etc.

activities are earmarked.

5. Soil Conservation activities: An amount of Rs. 70.00 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.

6. Non-Plan Activities: An amount of Rs. 2408.50 Lakh is earmarked for different

component of non plan viz. salary, non salary, minor work, subsidy, others etc under 2401

& 2402 during 2015-15.

7. C.S.S: i. Mission for Integrated Development for Horticulture (MIDH) erstwhile Horticulture Mission for

NE& Himalayan Region ( HMNEH): Rs 5500.00 Lakh has been proposed during the year 2015-16 for different activities like setting of

Private & public sector nurseries-26 Nos ,area expansion under Fruit Crops-2083 ha, vegetable

including TPS -2520 ha, flower-327ha & spices-177ha, Rejuvenation of old orchards-970 ha,

creation of water source -737 Nos ,promotion of INM/IPM-950 ha, Vermi compost unit-200 unit,

Horticulture Mechanization-1275 Nos, Human Resource development- 1175 Nos., seminar etc.

ii. Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) :

An amount of Rs.5072.00 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.

Rain water harvesting structure (1351 Nos.), Renovation / excavation of old WHS(426

nos), Vegetative coverage(1365 Ha), Soil & moisture conservation works(744Ha),

Assistance to SHGs for livelihood activities(3277Nos)& Assistance to asset-less person for

micro enterprise activities(3072 Nos.)

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FINANCIAL PROGRAMME 2015-16

BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR 2015-16 STATEPLAN/NON PLAN/CSS(Rs.in lakhs)

SL No

.

Name of Scheme BE 2015-16

Demandwise allocation as per BE 2015-16

28 19 20 Total

Divisible pool

A 2401-Horticulture

i. Direction & Adm. (Salary) 155.00 81.00 3.00 71.00 155.00

ii. Direction & Adm. (Non Salary) 45.00

15.00 24.00 6.00 45.00

ii. Electricity 25.00 13.00 8.00 4.00 25.00

iv. Horti. Research at Naicherra

120.00 62.00 37.00 21.00 120.00

v. Production of planting mat, & Dev. of progeny Orchard

180.00 78.00 76.00 26.00 180.00

v. Dev. of Horti. In Tripura 1135.00 478.00 500.00 157.00 1135.00

Sub-Total of A(2401) 1660.00 727.00 648.00 285.00 1660.00

B. 2402-Soil Conservation

i. Direction & Adm. (Salary) 20.00 11.00 5.00 4.00 20.00

ii. Direction & Adm. (Non

Salary) 25.00 8.00 14.00 3.00 25.00

iii. Electricity 15.00 8.00 5.00 2.00 15.00

iv. Soil & Water Management

in Tripura. 70.00 31.00 29.00 10.00 70.00

Sub-Total of B(2402) 130.00 58.00 53.00 19.00 130.00

Total of 2402+2402 1790.00 785.00 701.00 304.00 1790.00

C 5456-PSU(THCL) 145.00 75.00 45.00 25.00 145.00

D State share & Contribution 600.00 312.00 186.00 102.00 600.00

E Major work 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Sub-Total of C,D &E 745.00 387.00 231.00 127.00 745.00

Total of Divisible Pool 2535.00 1172.00 932.00 431.00 2535.00

F CSS (Non-Divisible pool)

1 IWMP 5072.00 2638.00 1571.00 863.00 5072.00

2 MIDH(National Mission Horti)

5500.00 2860.00 1705.00 935.00 5500.00

Total of Non-Divisible

Pool 10572.0

0 5498.00 3276.00 1798.00 10572.00

TOTAL STATE PLAN 13107.0

0 6670.00 4208.00 2229.00

13107.00

NON PLAN i 2401&2402-(Salary) 1722.50 1722.50 0.00 0.00 1722.50

ii wages 400.00 400.00 0.00 0.00 400.00

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iii. Non Salary 22.00 22.00 0.00 0.00 22.00

iv. Electricity 4.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.00

v. Dev. of Horti. In Tripura 250.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00

vi 2059-Public work 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00

2408.50 2408.50 0.00 0.00 2408.50

After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission

placed by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:- :-

1. Rejuvenation with improved variety plants activities of Department be

increased involving SHG and Growers’ Society.

2. The Department is to continue production of Horticulture items under the

land of Forest Dwellers in Large Scale.

3. The Department is to continue Horticulture Development activities under

‘Horti-Tourism’ Scheme and the Finance Department is to consider

allocation of fund accordingly.

4. The Department is to continue restoration of unused land for Horti

Plantation.

5. The Department is to engage at least 1(one) VLW against 2(two) nos. of

GPs for proper implementation of Horti activities.

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.



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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 29 OF THE ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT


The Budget Proposal under Demand No.29 relates to the Animal

Resources Development Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year

2015-2016 and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :-

( Rs. in lakh)


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

Grants.


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


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


2015 and stated as follows :-

Sl.

No

Relevant

para/page

No. of the

report

Recommendation

of the Committee


recommendations.

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No.145

&

Recomm

endation

No.i

The Department to expedite

establishment of Veterinary

Sub-centre at all Panchayat

& Village level.

State Govt. has decided to cover

each Gao- Panchayat with a vety. Sub-

Centre to ensure animal health

coverage and sanctioned a proposal in

this regard. During 2013-14 Rs 243.00

lakh was released in the Ist phase for

construction of 25 nos. new Vety. Sub Centre in the state. Out of this two sub-

Particulars Revised

Estimate

2014-2015



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

a) Non-Plan

4445.28 5338.34

--

-- 5338.34

b) Plan

1985.00 1301.73 781.78 407.49 2491.00


1475.93 1192.17 760.19 437.37 2389.73

Total 7906.21 7832.44 1541.97 844.86 10219.07

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centres at Haripur under Belonia sub-

division, South District and Mailak under Amarpur sub-division, Gomati district has

already been opened. Construction work

of another 7 nos is completed and will be

opened shortly. Work for the rest 16 nos. sub-centers is in progress and will be

opened once the construction is

completed.

02.

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No.145

&

Recomm

endation

No .ii

Artificial insemination in the

tribal areas be more

emphasized and for that

awareness camps be

organized.

The Department of ARDD is continuing

artificial insemination activities in the

state. During the year 2014-15 total

number of A.I. done up-to December is 1,14,408 nos. & anticipated achievement

during the year is 1.53 lakh. Target for AI

for the year 2014-15 is 1.70 lakh To encourage artificial insemination in

TTAADC areas Dept, is organizing

awareness camps, fertility camps and also supplying calf growth meal at

subsidized rate to cross bred female

calves born out of artificial insemination.

Department has already extended A.I facility to Tamakari under Hezamara,

Tuisama under Dasda, Hmanpui under

jampui hill, Shibbari , Karamcherra & Kathalcherra under Manu Block in

TTAADC area during 2014-15.

Moreover, 20 nos of crossbred bull will

be distributed in TTAADC area for natural service during 2014-15. Also, ARDD, TTAADC is providing

incentives to owners and motivators for each AI and calf born.

03.

Page

No.145

&

Recomm

endation

No.iii

Setting up of Mini – Dairy

linking with Bank Loan to

unemployed youths be taken

up to uncovered areas.

Department is coordinating &

sponsoring setting up of Mini dairy

linking with bank loan by unemployed

youths. Out of 357 nos. cases were

sponsored during 2014-15 and 19

cases have been sanctioned up-to

January, 2015.

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No.145

&

Recomm

endation

No. iv

Door step A.I workers be

engaged in other vacant

places and revive the earlier

A I workers.

100 DSWAI will be trained for

engaging in un covered places and 38

names selected so far.

Refresher training is being organized

for reviving the earlier A.I workers.

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No.145

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Recomm

endation

No. v

The Department to develop

production of milk & egg by

establishing more farm

including goatery farm.

Under NEC scheme department

received approval for Rs 360.00 lakh

for providing 400 nos. of Crossbred

pregnant heifer procured from outside

the state to farmers for increasing milk

production in the state. 60 nos

pregnant heifers have already been

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distributed out of for 80 nos.in the 1st

phase.

During 2014-15, an amount of

Rs.126.00 lakh fund of already

allocated for establishment of 10 nos

new BLBH under SCA to enhance egg

production in the state.

Department received Rs 20.00 lakh

during 2014-15 for strengthening of

Devipur goat breeding farm under

CSS – IDSRR. Department also

submitted a project proposal for

strengthening of goat farm at

B.C.Manu under CSS- National

Livestock Mission (NLM) during

2014-15 year.

Year wise Targets & Achievements in Perspective Plan:

The yearwise targets & achievements of Milk, Meat & Egg production since starting of

perpective Plan is shown below:

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

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

2013-14 1,21,259 1,29,699 29,025 33,132 18.63 17.94

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Artificial Insemination Lakh Nos. 9.30 5.28

Credit Link Dairy Demo. unit Nos. 600 538

Fertility Camp Nos. 1500 1321

Approach to 12th Five Year Plan and Annual Plan 2015 pertaining to Animal Resources Sector:

Vision: To bridge the gap between demand and supply of animal origin food through augmentation of production and productivity of livestock and birds.

Constraints in various sectors: 1. Milk Sector:

1. Inadequate availability of buffalo & other High yielding varieties of cow/cross-bred

cow.

2. High cost of balanced cattle feed.

3. Traditionally N.D. cattle are reared for production of male calves for agricultural

Operation especially in rural areas.

4. Because of religious sentiment, villagers do not object to presence of stray bulls which

causes natural services & scope of upgrading through artificial Insemination is minimized.

5. Price of milk is not remunerative in remote parts of the state.

2. Meat Sector:

1. Less emphasis on selective breeding and management of Goat as well as early

slaughtering resulting in reduced carcass yield

2. Instead of processed meat, people mostly prefer to take fresh fleshes.

3. Broiler sector is totally dependent on outsourcing of inputs.

4. Ingredients for pig feed are not readily available in the state.

5. Tapioca, a substitute for pig ration is also shared by human beings.

3. 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.

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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:

1. Slaughter of male goats at appropriate age to increase carcass yield.

2. Popularization of exotic piggery through beneficiary oriented scheme.

3. Strengthening of Govt. Pig breeding Farm to increase supply of exotic germ-plasm to

the farmers.

4. Entrepreneurship development in pig sector.

5. Technical support to private broiler farmers.

Egg sector:

1. Increase coverage of Rural backyard Poultry farming.

2. Strengthening of govt. poultry farms to supply required number of germ-plasm to the

BLBHs.

3. Providing subsidy for promotion of Layer Farming.

4. Massive awareness for control of diseases in backyard poultry.

Thrust Areas:

Milk Sector

i. Massive awareness for Artificial Insemination and CB cow rearing.

ii. Fertility camps for improving conception rate.

iii. Induction of high yielding crossbred and indigenous cattle.

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iv. Supply of subsidized feed for CB heifers.

v. Mass De-worming programme & supply of Mineral Mixture.

vi. Popularization of castration through providing incentives to farmers.

vii. Incentivizing Door- step AI Workers for calf born and survival.

viii. Holding of Milk yield competition, calf rally.

ix. Mastitis control programme.

x. Capacity building of farmers in management of CB cows & calves.

xi. Development of Pasture land in each block.

xii. Growing fodder crops during intercropping period.

Meat Sector

1. Setting up of piggery units under RKVY.

2. Strengthening of Govt. Pig Breeding Farms.

3. Strengthening of Govt. goat breeding farm at Devipur.

4. Tapioca cultivation in farmers land under MGNREGA for rearing pigs.

Egg Sector

1. Setting up of new BLBH under RKVY.

2. Strengthening of existing BLBH.

1. Strengthening of infrastructural facilities in Govt. Poultry Farms.

2. Control of major poultry diseases through mass vaccination.

Veterinary Service Sector :-

1. Expansion of Veterinary service network to ensure one vety. centre in each

Gram panchayet / ADC villages.

2. Strengthening of infrastructure of veterinary College to its highest standard, to

facilitate research and human resources development.

Women Component: 1. 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.

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2. 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.

3. During 2014-15, provision for an amount of Rs.250.00 lakh was kept under

women component. During 2014-15, around 45,300 nos. of women beneficiaries

were covered under animal health care facilities including treatment, vaccinations,

3450 women beneficiaries were trained in scientific management of livestock and

birds. In addition, around 41 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 2014. In the annual budget of 2015-16

Rs 300.00 lakh has been proposed under women component.

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)

- 37.80 38.35 38.92 39.49

Milk production (in MT) 118042 1,21,259 1,41,373 1,54,097 1,67,965

Per Capita

Availability(gram/day)

86.82 87 101.00 108.47 116.50

Meat production (in MT) 31793 29,025 35,158 37,267 39,503

Per Capita Availability(Kg/year)

8.53 7.57 9.16 9.56 10.00

Egg production (in Crore) 15.65 18.63 20.45 23.31 26.58

Per Capita

Availability(Nos./Year)

42 49 53 60 67

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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

Physical Target and Achievement of 2013-14, 2014-15 and Physical Target 2015-16:

Sl. No

Item

Physical Target

Achievement

Target Achievement (upto Dec,

2014)

Proposed Target

2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

1 Animal Health Coverage(in

Lakh) 7.00 6.38 7.0 4.91 7.00

2 Vaccination (in Lakh ) 80.00 66.95 80.00 46.42 80.00

3 Artificial Insemination(in Lakh) 1.70 1.44 1.70 1.14 1.70

5 Fertility Camp(Nos.) 400 400 400 276 400

6 Strengthening/Establishment

of Block Level Brooder House (BLBH) for rearing of Chicks(No.)

- - 10

7 Beneficiaries to be covered under Rural Backyard poultry scheme (Nos.) under CASP

5400 5400 9000 - 2500

8 Supply of Calf Growth Meal@ 1020 kg/calf up to 28 month of age at 50% support price

5000 2662 5000 3169 5000

9 Implementation of beneficiary oriented piggery scheme(No.)(RKVY)

137 69 137 -

10 Setting up of beneficiary oriented Pig breeding unit for Patta holders

323 323 1200 715 1200

10 Development of fodder plots(Nos.)

5500 2542 5700 2231 5700

12 Conducting Calf rallies & milk yield competition

100 100 100 100 100

13 Conducting Animal health-cum

awareness camps, under CASP 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

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Financial Achievement under CSS/ NEC schemes during 2013-14 & 2014-15 proposed activities to be taken up during 2015-16

Sl. No.

Schemes

Financial

Achievement (in Lakh)

Target

(in Lakh)

Achievement

Upto Dec, 2014

Proposed Target

Remarks

CSS- 2013-14 2014-15 2014-15 2015-16

1. National Plan for Dairy Development -

115.66

642.17

600

Grants to GCMPUL, Agartala under IDDP-IV

2. National Livestock Health & Disease

Control

16.00 408.83 68.81

420.59

Fund under CSS- ASCAD.

3. National Livestock Management

Programme

123.83 460.92

400.00 Fund includes Rural Backyard

poultry.

4 Conservation of Threatened Breeds

(Naked Neck breed of poultry)

20.00

20.00

5 National control

program on Brucellosis

8.30

8.30

NEC

1. Distribution of CB pregnant heifer 71.80 288.20

- 288.20

Project sanctioned during 2013-14

2. Establishment of Broiler Duck

Breeding farm at R.K.Nagar

15.00 -

3. Modernization &

Strengthening of REPBF, Nalkata

- 246.60

246.60

Retained by

NEC, Sanction awaited

4. Strengthening of

Veterinary Healthcare Service through

Development of Infrastructure

- 210.60

210.60

Project

sanctioned during 2011-12

SPA/SCA

1

i) Establishment of New Veterinary Sub-

centre for extending Veterinary Health care Service.

ii) Vertical extension of VTI, R.K.Nagar

341.00 166.31 225.00

2 Establishment of 10 nos BLBH

- 126.00 126.00

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After examination of the Budget proposal and appreciation of submission placed

by the Principal Secretary of the Department, the Committee made the following

recommendations:-

1. The Department is to continue establishment of Veterinary Sub-centres

at all Panchayets & Villages level.

2. The Department is to continue artificial insemination in the Tribal areas

and to organize awareness camps.

3. The Department is to set up 5(five) Nos. of Mini-dairies with supply of

adequate green fodder for each Bloc. Finance Department to consider

allocate Fund for the same.

4. The Department is to continue to engage ASWAI in other vacant places

and to revive the earlier A I workers.

5. The Department is to continue its efforts towards production of Milk and

egg by establishing more Farms including goatery.


the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget proposals

under Demand No. 29 for Grants by the House alongwith the recommendations.



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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 13 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS (R & B) DEPARTMENT


The Budget Proposal under Demand No.13 relates to Public Works ( R & B )


Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2014-2015 are as follows :-

(Rs.in Lakh)




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

a) Non-Plan 44645.00 43256.00 -- -- 43256.00

b) Plan 35178.78 15813.72 10692.41 5369.87 31876.00

C)CASP/Other than CASP

35942.33

20852.52 12319.11 6929.37 40101.00

--

-- -- -- Total 115766.11 79922.24 23011.52 12299.24 115233.00

Now, the aforesaid Budget proposals are under examination of the Subject

Committee– I of the Tripura Legislative Assembly for recommendations to the Demands

for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on 28th February, 2015 examined the Budget

proposals in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the Department as

summoned.

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


15 stated as follows :-

SL. No.

Relevant Para/ Page

No. of the report


Reply of the Government on the recommendations

1 (1) of Page-8

All wooden Bridges in the

state be constructed to

RCC Bridges with a time-frame. Finance Department

to allocate additional fund,

when found necessary.

The remaining timber bridges in the state as on December 31, 2014 were identified to 75. At present actions have already been taken to convert all remaining timber bridges to Permanent RCC bridges, for which work is in progress at 58 locations and tender process in progress for 17 locations.

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In addition the department has received another sanction from NABARD (RIDF-XX) for

conversion of 26 Bailey Bridges to RCC Bridges.

2 (2) of Page-8

For 40% upgradation of roads under PMGSY, to

enhance the Budget

provision, the department to take up with the Finance

Department during Revised

Estimates 2014-15.

The issue was taken up with Finance Department and outlay has been enhanced in RE-2014-15 to Rs. 47.0 Crores from Rs. 40.0 Crores of BE-2014-15.

3 (3) of Page-8 The department to take all

endeavor to get rest eight numbers of Road be

completed satisfactorily.

The number of remaining

roads was actually six. The department has taken

action for all following six

roads.

1. Khowai to Manik Bhander:

The total length of road is 33.00 KM and entire length has been made black topped. Now, this is a part of newly declared NH- 208.

2. Manik Bhandar to Kailashahar:

The length of road from Manik Bhandar to Kailasahar via Saikarbari, Panchamnagar & Rajnagar Choumuhani is 39.22 KM. After required maintenance and balance black topping, the road is being used for vehicular traffic. Now, this is a part of newly declared NH- 208

3. 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 vehicular traffic.

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4. Killa to Ompi:

The road via Pitra has been made through. The length of the road is 17.0 KM and black topped except a portion of about 1.2 KM for which metalling work completed recently and carpeting will start shortly.

5. Road from Fire Brigade to Kalibari connecting Airport Road via Durga Choumuhani.

Demarcation of the road for

identification of government land and removal of encroachment are in progress. PWD has a plan to improve the entire stretch by 2-lane standard road.

6. Road from Bholagiri to

Durga Choumuhani- Airport Road

Number of damages on road surface caused due to on-going works of underground Drainage system and water supply lines by Urban Development Deptt/ NBCC. On completion of their activities, PWD will take up its

improvement.

4 (4) of Page-8 Quarters at Sub-Division &

Block Headquarters of

important Departments be constructed on priority

basis and for that Finance

Department to release

adequate fund.

Based on fund availability,

Quarters have been completed at Raishyabari. More works of Staff Quarters are in progress

at Belonia Actions have been taken for Karbook Block Hqtrs.

and Ambassa District Headquarters. In addition the department has

planned for taking up additional construction of quarters under General Pool

Accommodation at Agartala.

5 (5) of Page-8 MLA’s hostel be

constructed in time frame keeping in view the

necessary facilities for all

relevant purpose & for that

The tender for the work has been invited and for according sanction a proposal has been placed to 14th Finance

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the concept of “Hostel” be

dropped terming it as “Bidhayak Nivas” with less

License fee.

Commission under “State Specific Need” projects.

6 (6) of Page-8 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.

The department emphasized for maintenance and a major amount of the budgeted funds under Plan head was spent for the improvement of the roads. Finance department has also increased allocation in RE of 2014-15 to Rs. 110 Crores from Rs. 100.00 Crores of BE-

2014-15. More funds are necessary to upkeep/ maintain the existing road network. The department has attached top priority to this and accordingly the implementation of the Action Plan is in progress.

7 (7) of Page-8 The department to take

suitable steps towards

selection of land and Plan & Estimates of staff

Quarters of the Assembly

Officers and staff.

Though a requisition has not been received, but provision for allotment of quarters to officers and staff exists in the Allotment Rules under General Pool and same

procedure is being followed.

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ACTION PLAN OF PWD (R&B) AGAINST DIFFERENT SCHEMES FOR THE YEAR 2015-16 UNDER STATE PLAN

Major/Minor Head of Department

Name of Schemes/ Projects/Items

Components Unit Physical Target

(2015-16) Physical Target

TSP SCCP

5054 CO on raods

OTPMGSY Imp of State Roads

KM 200 80 35

Imp of roads under 40% renewal of PMGSY

KM 140 50 30

Box/ Slab Culverts

Nos 10 5 2

4059 Buildings

Building functional Building

Nos 4 1 0

4216- Buildings

Housing

Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters, Barrack etc)

Nos 40 16 8

5054 CO on Roads

NABARD Major Bridges

Nos 35 14 8

Minor Bridges/ Culverts

Nos 10 5 2

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PHYSICAL TARGET OF DIFFERENT SCHEMES VIS A VIS ACHIEVEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2014-15

(UPTO DECEMBER, 2014) UNDER STATE PLAN

Major/Minor Head

of Departme

nt

Name of Schemes/ Projects/

Items

Components Unit Physical Target

(2014-15)

Physical Target for TSP and

SCCP

Achievement during 2014-15

(Upto December, 2014)

TSP SCCP TSP SCCP

Total in

State

5054 CO on raods

OTPMGSY

Imp of State Roads KM 250 100 40 90 40 180

Imp of roads under 40% renewal of PMGSY KM 100 45 25 24 12 60

Box/ Slab Culverts Nos 10 5 2 3 1 8

4059 Buildings

Building functional

Building Nos 2 1 0 0 0 2

4216- Buildings

Housing

Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters, Barrack etc) Nos 30 12 5 8 2 24

5054 CO on raods

NABARD Major Bridges Nos 30 16 7 8 2 16

Minor Bridges/ Culverts Nos 20 10 5 3 2 9

Bailey Bridges Nos 2 2 0 0 0 0

Status of PMGSY works in Tripura

As on Dec-14

1 Scope versus Achievement

(i) New Connectivity

- in terms of Habitation

1000

+ 500-999 250-499 <250 Total

Habitation as on 01-04-2000 457 1486 2253 3936 8132

Unconnected as on 01-04-2000 169 606 1185 2630 4590

Connected as on 01-04-2000 288 880 1068 1306 3542

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Sanctioned Habitation under

PMGSY/Bharat Nirman (Ph-I to

Ph-IX)

167 599 1137 2158 4061

Covered upto

Dec-14 under

PMGSY 162 566 902 1530 3160

Dropped /Covered by other Scheme 1 15 13 3 32

Total Connected upto Dec-14 451 1461 1983 2839 6734

In progress/awarded 4 22 212 600 838

Tender

stage 0 0 11 39 50

DPR under preparation

[ Remaining (250-499) ] 42 102 144

Beyond PMGSY/Not admissible

under PMGSY 2* 3** 5*** 356**** 366

* Not admissible due to shorter length/ hilly

terrain

** 2 nos against NH44A & 5 nos not admissible due to shorter

length/ hilly terrain

*** 2 nos against NH44A & 5 nos no link provided

**** 27 nos against NH44A/MDR/IBB

road

- in terms of Length

1. Total scope (Ex/C 250-499):-

3984.00 Km

(in/c length for 250-499

habitations)

2. Length sanctioned so far * (Ph-I to Ph-IX)

3728.00

Km [* in/c

Phase-I &

Phase-II]

3. Dropped /To be dropped/ Executed under other scheme: 36.02 Km

4. Net sanctioned length under PMGSY (Ph-I to Ph-IX) 3691.98 Km

5. Achievement under PMGSY

** 2611.63 Km [** in/c Phase-I & Phase-II]

6. Work in progress/awarded

949.490

km

7. Tender stage

64.118

Km

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Balance (DPR pending/under preparation) for 250-499 category of

habitations

49 Nos 220.150 Km

Percentage of achievement in respect of Sanctioned Length : 70.74%

(ii) Upgradation of Through / major Link Roads (60% Ug):

1. Total scope under Bharat Nirman

:-

1067.2 Km

(a). Length sanctioned so far

948.906 Km

Achievement

192.143 Km

Percentage in respect of Sanctioned Length :

20%

Work in

progress/awarded

422.704 km

Tender stage

91.399 km

(b) DPR not prepared/under preparation

67.61 Km

(iii) Renewal works (40%)

1. Total scope :-

700.93 Km

2. Work taken up so far :-

511.071 Km

3. Achievement :-

440.15 pmc Km

(i) Percentage in respect of Sanctioned Length

:

86%

Work in progress

70.950 Km


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

the following recommendations:-

1. For 40% upgradation of roads under PMGSY, to enhance the Budget

provision, the department to take up with the Finance Department during

Revised Estimates 2015-16.

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2. The department to take all endeavor to get rest numbers of Road be

completed satisfactorily.

3. Quarters at Sub-Division & Block Headquarters of important Departments be

constructed on priority basis and for that Finance Department to release

adequate fund.

4. Fund for construction of New MLAs’ Hostel be allocated in Revised Estimate

Budget for taking it up on urgent basis.

5. Maintenance of Roads in frequent interval is necessary in the atmosphere of

the state & heavy traffic and for that the Department to give top priority on the

same. The Finance Department to allocate sufficient fund during Revised

Estimates 2015-16.

6. The Department is to take initiative for improvement of roads from Bloc Head

Quarters to Sub-divisions. Finance Department is to provide fund during R.E.

2015-16 for the same.

7. Road from Bishramganj to Sonamura via Taksapara and the road from

Melaghar to Sonamura through bye-pass avoiding Melaghar market be

constructed.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of

submission of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the

Budget proposals under Demand No.13 for Grants by the House alongwith the

recommendations.

Sd- Shri Sudhan Das


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


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

( D.W & S ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015- 2016

and the Revised Budget for the Financial Year 2014 -2015 are as follows :- (Rs.in lakh)




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

a) Non-Plan 3397.74 4113.20 --- --- 4113.20

b) Plan 13051.60 4969.64 2962.70 1624.66 9557.00


18820.62 8321.56 4960.90 2720.54 16003.00

Total 35269.96 17404.40 7923.60 4345.20 29673.20



for Grants.

The Committee in its meeting held on the 28th February, 2015 examined

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

Department as summoned.

First of all, the Principal Secretary informed the Committee about the action taken in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-15 stated as follows :-

SL. NO

Relevent Para/Page No. of the report

Recommendation of the committee

Reply of the Govt. on the recommendation

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Installation & Commissioning of Mini DTWs in the un covered area to be completed in a time frame.

The Department has taken up a good No. of Mini Deep Tube Wells in different schemes during the year 2014-15. Such as NRDWP- 952 Nos, SPA/SCA under State Plan - 409 Nos. Out of targeted 1361 Nos Mini DTW, 364 Nos have already been commissioned, 61 Nos are ready for commissioning and works for 207 Nos are In progress. Balance 729 Nos are targeted for sinking & commissioning within March, 2016.

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Maintenance of Machines of Deep Tube Wells as well as Mini Deep Tube Wells to be given priority 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 Estimate 2014-15 so that supply of water system is not disturbed.

Maintenance of Machines of Deep Tube Wells as well as Mini Deep Tube Wells has to be given the top most priority. Necessary agreements for repairing and rewinding of pumps & motors are lying with every DWS Divisions. Maintenance team for urgent repairing of DTW schemes is also framed in each DWS Sub- Division. DWS Department is very much vigilant about the matter. Instruction has already been communicated to all field level officers to response regarding maintenance of DTW & Mini Deep Tube Well schemes within 48 hours. Department initiated a proposal to the Principal Secretary, RDD & Panchayet, Govt. of Tripura for payment of electricity bill for operation of Mini DTW to be made from PDF fund through PRI bodies vide U.O No. 958/CE/DWS/14, dated 19.11.2014 and U.O No. 1063/CE/DWS/14, dated 09.01.2015 but decision yet to be received.

3 3/Page-14

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.

The Department has already considered increase of wages of pump operators since July,2014. The operators who operate only pumps they are getting @ Rs. 3400 per month and the operators those who are operating pump with IRP they are getting @ Rs. 3700 per month. Block wise training programme to train the operator properly is under progress. The regularization of pump operators by the Department is not feasible. Department has given top most priority to cover all the ICDS centers and Schools provided with drinking water supply within 31st March, 2015. Out of 4800 Schools & Madrassas, Department has already covered 4790 Nos. Out of 9911 Nos ICDS centers Department has already covered 8717 Nos and works for 122 Nos are in progress.

4 4/Page-14

The 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.

The Department has already considered supply of Drinking water through pipe line to all uncovered areas of habitants of the state. At present 80% population of the state is covered through supply of drinking water through pipe line. During 2014-15 Department has targeted for laying of pipe line 1861.50 km, out of which 716.28 km has already been completed & 157 km is inprogress. Target for 2015-16 is 1822.00 km for which necessary initiative also taken to procure required quantity of pipes. The Department also instructed to all field level officers to ensure cleaning/washing of existing old pipelines as and when required as per demand of local PRI bodies.

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The Department ensure the proper maintenance of water treatment plants including their IRPs in the state including maintenance of the plant installed near Bholagiri (by the side of Capital Complex).

Proper maintenance of water treatment plants including IRPs in the state is a regular and routine work of the Department. The normal 15% of NRDWP programme fund is not sufficient to repair 46 Nos SWTP & 761 Nos IRPs in the state. To expedite the progress of repairing of IRPs, department has initiated a proposal to the Govt. for sanctioning fund under SPA/SCA for Rs 912.50 lakhs to repair 130 Nos IRPs of different capacities. The Govt. has sanctioned the proposal and allocated fund for Rs 390.00 lakhs repairing. The work has already been taken up.

IRP at Bholagiri (by the side of Capital Complex) is not functioning at present. If water is supplied through IRP, the whole area of the scheme can not be covered due to low water pressure. As per demand of locality, water is being supplied directly bifurcating IRP. UDD has taken up one ground water based water treatment plant at Barjala- II and after commissioning of the plant, the area will be covered from that scheme.

PHYSICAL ACHIEVEMENT DURING 2014-15

STATUS OF WORKS AS ON 31.12.2014

DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (WING OF PWD)

SL. NO.

ITEM OF WORKS

STATUS AS ON

31.12.2014

TARGET (2014 -

15)

ACHIEVEMENT DURING (2014 -

15) REMARKS

1 Sinking of DTW

(a) Rural 272 Nos 126 Nos Abondoned-22 Nos, In Progress = 22 Nos.

(b) Urban

2 Commissioning of DTW

(a) Rural 1406 Nos 272 nos 103 Nos Ready for Comm. = 42Nos In Progress = 93 Nos

(b) Urban 124 Nos

3 Iron Removal Plant

(a) Rural - I) NRWDP II) NLCPR

657 Nos

303 Nos 37 Nos Ready for Comm. = 11Nos Nos.In Progress = 82 Nos

15 Nos 3 Nos Ready for Comm. = 2 Nos Nos.In Progress = 5 Nos

(b) Urban 84 Nos 8 Nos

4 Over Head Tank

(a) Rural 79 Nos 1 Nos 1 No

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(b) Urban 55 Nos 4 Nos 2 Nos In progress = 4 Nos.

5 Water Treatment Plant

(a) Rural 30 nos 16 Nos In Progress = 12 Nos.

(b) Urban 16 Nos 1 nos In Progress = 1 Nos.

(c ) NLCPR 1 Nos In Progress = 1 Nos.

6 Small Bore Tube Well

(a) Rural 3115 Nos 952 Nos 364 Nos Ready for Comm.=61Nos In Progress = 207 Nos

(b) Urban 21 Nos

7

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

(a) Rural 28860 Nos 2280 Nos 669 Nos In Progress =237 Nos.

(b) Urban 2075 Nos

8 Laying of Pipe Line

(a) Rural 8947.00

KM 1861.50

KM 716.28 KM

In Progress =157.00 KM

(b) Urban 1345.00

KM 50.00 KM 16.00 KM

In Progress = 22.00 KM

9 Rural Habitation Coverage

(a) Quantity 1818 Nos 1332 Nos 298 Nos

(b) Quality 5919 Nos 1022 Nos 137 Nos

10 School & AWC Coverage

(a) School (Rural) 4444 Nos 16 Nos 6 Nos In Progress =6 Nos.

(b) School (Urban) 346 Nos

(a) AWC (Rural) 8717 Nos 574 Nos 311 Nos In Progress = 122 Nos.

(b) AWC (Urban) 931 Nos 1 No

PROPOSED PHYSICAL TARGET DURING THE YEAR 2015-16

A. Rural Water Supply:-

SL NO

Description of Item Annual Plan 2015-

16 Unit

1 Sinking of Deep Tube Well with replacement 274 Nos

2 Commissioning of Deep Tube Well 244 Nos

3 Sinking & Comm. of Small Bore Deep Tube Well

970 Nos

4 Construction of Iron Removal Plant 150 Nos

5 Construction of Spot Sources 1734 Nos

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6 Construction of Surface Water Treatment Plant 15 Nos

7 Laying & Remodeling of Pipe Line 1822 KM

8 Coverage of Habitation Quantity wise PC-FC-1292 Nos

9 Coverage of Habitation Quality wise NC-PC- 500, PC-FC-550

Nos

B. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin):-

SL NO

Description of Item Annual Plan 2015-

16 Unit

1 Individual House Hold Latrine (APL) 60,000 Nos

2 Individual House Hold Latrine (BPL) 15,000 Nos

3 Sanitary Complex 40 Nos

Schedule of works for PWD (DWS) - 2015-2016

INFORMATION FOR RE 2014-15 & BE - 2015-2016 PLAN

Name of the Department P.W.D. (DW&S) (Rupees in lakhs)

Dem No.

Particulars BE 2014-

15 Proposed R.E.

2014-15 Proposed B.E.

2015-16

51 DIVISIBLE POOL 7494.70 13051.60 9557.00

51 A: SALARY 2668.70 2935.60 3400.00

51 B: NON-SALARY 4826.00 10116.00 6157.00

51 Of which

51 (i) Electricity Charges 800.00 600.00 900.00

51 (ii)

State Share / State's Contribution for Drinking Water / NLCPR / SPA

2500.00 2538.00 3000.00

51 (iii) State Share / State's Contribution for Sanitation

300.00 700.00 700.00

51 (iv) Scholarship / Stipend 6.00 6.00 7.00

51 (v) Minor Works 20.00 20.00 20.00

51 (vi) Maintenance (Water Treatment & Supply) 225.00 225.00 200.00

51 (vii) Machinerry & Equipments 100.00 50.00 80.00

51 (viii) Major Works 250.00 5190.00 500.00

51 (ix) Alam 400.00 550.00 500.00

51 (x)

51 (xi)

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51 (xii)

51 (xiii)

51 (xiv) Others 225.00 237.00 250.00

51 NON-DIVISIBLE POOL 20873.60 18820.62 16003.00

51 Of which

51 (i) SPA 871.60 1402.60 1.00

51 (ii) SCA 1.00 1906.89 1.00

51 (iii) Central Assistance to State Plan 20001.00 15511.13 16001.00

51

a) Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) / Swaach Bharat Abhiyan

9500.00 5615.00 6000.00

51

b) National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)

10500.00 9500.00 10000.00

51 c) NLCPR 1.00 396.13 1.00

51

51

51 Total (Div. + Non-Div.) 28368.30 31872.22 25560.00

INFORMATION FOR RE 2014-15 & BE - 2015-2016 NON-PLAN

Name of the Department P.W.D. (DW&S) (Rupees in lakhs)

Dem

No. Particulars B. E. 2014-15

Proposed R.E. 2014-15

Proposed B.E. 2015-

16

51 1. TOTAL SALARY 1833.76 2020.15 2323.20

51 Of which

51 (i) Wages 35.00 30.00 30.00

51 2. TOTAL NON - SALARY 1455.00 1374.70 1790.00

51 Of which

51 (i) Electricity Charges 1000.00 750.00 1100.00

51 (ii) Minor Works 10.00 10.00 10.00

51 (iii) Grants-in-aid for Pump Operators 400.00 569.70 630.00

51 (iv)

51 (v)

51 (vi)

51 (vii) Others 45.00 45.00 50.00

Total (1+2) 3288.76 3394.85 4113.20

51 Suspense Account 1500.00 1500.00 1500.00

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

the following recommendations :-

1. The Department is to continue Installation & commissioning of Mini-Deep-Tube Wells in the uncovered areas and to complete the works undertaken under the scheme in a time-frame.

2. The Department is to continue maintenance of Machines of Deep-Tube- Wells and Mini Deep-Tube-Wells and to ensure payment of electric charges for Rural areas from P.D.F and the Department is to take up the matter with Panchayat Department .

3. The Department is to continue supply of water through pipe lines to all uncovered areas.

4. 1(one) Deep Tube well be installed at Promodenagar village under Jampuijalla R. D. Bloc.

5. The Department is to continue maintenance of water treatment plants

including their IRPs and to ensure fitting of new IRPs in uncovered deep

wells. Removal of old pipe and damaged pipelines be ensured and

Finance Department is to provide adequate funds during R.E. 2015-16.

6. The Department ensure the proper maintenance of water treatment

plants including their IRPs in the state including maintenance of the

plant installed near Bholagiri (by the side of Capital Complex).

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.



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THE REPORT ON THE DEMAND NO. 15 OF THE PUBLIC WORKS (WATER RESOURCES)


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

Resources ) Department, Government of Tripura for the Financial Year 2015-2016 and

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

(Rs. in lakh)




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

a) Non-Plan 6096.90 6798.37 -- -- 6798.37

b) Plan 4628.11 864.01 605.49 314.69 1784.19

C)CASP/ Other than CASP

4422.78 7114.65 4151.02 2293.72 13559.39

Total 15147.79 14777.03 4756.51 2608.41 22141.95

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 28th February, 2015 examined

the Budget proposal in details having discussion with the Principal Secretary of the

Department as summoned.


in respect of the recommendations made by the Committee during the year 2014-15


Sl. No.

Relevant Para/

page No. of the

report

Recommendations of the Committee

Reply of the Government on the recommendations

1. Page No.17/18

Sl No. 1 of the

recom-

mendations

The Department to

continue to maintain the

machines of existing

irrigation scheme and

cover the command area.

Currently PWD(WR) is having 1591 nos Lift

Irrigation , 238 nos DTW , 44 nos Diversion, 4 nos

pick-up weir and 7 nos HPLI serving a command

area 76816 ha. 3676 nos of pump motor sets

alongwith accessories, 110 nos of gate , 6381.438

km of pipe line 70,000 nos of hydrant etc.

machineries and equipments are being maintained

by the Department for the existing irrigation

schemes.

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Government of India is pursuing a policy for

collecting water charge for irrigation to meet up the

cost of operation and maintenance. State Govt. has

taken a strategy to collect water charges for

irrigation for Rs. 50.00 per kani per crop to meet

part of the cost of repair, to engage pump operator

by local panchayet with monthly incentive @

Rs.3400.00 per month, to meet the cost of power

consumption from panchayet fund, to do the minor

repair works costing less then Rs.5000/- by the gram

panchayet and to do the remaining major work of

repairs by PWD(WR).

Accordingly the maintenance of irrigation schemes

are being continued by PWD(WR).

For managing the annual repair cost reasonable

estimate for the existing installations is for about

Rs.12.00 crores. Current year budget provision is

Rs. 6.0 crores for flood protection and irrigation .

Additional assistants to meet up the actual cost of

maintenance is required at least to the extent of

Rs.6.0 crores.

2. Page No.17;

Sl No. 2 of the

recom-

mendations

Since every year few

machines are being

stolen by miscreants the

department to consider

formulating proposal /

mechanism to stop

recurrence of such

events.

For managing distribution of water , watch and

ward of the scheme assets and arranging minor

repair , institutional arrangement has been made

for constituting User Committee in every

scheme under Chairmanship of concerned

panchayet pradhan. This committee arranges for

watch and word of the scheme assets by

voluntary participation of the farmers. Social

information network in village is active for

avoiding events of steeling by assets by

miscreants. Yet there aren some incidents of

stealing. Every case is reported to police by

lodging FIR during 2014-2015. 63 nos such FIR

have been lodged during 2014-2015. In cases of

recurrence of such event in some scheme User

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Committees are asked to arrange for general

discussion among the farmers and resolve for

assured arrangement for watch and ward by

taking gram panchayet resolution. Until such a

resolution is got, replacement of stolen assets

are not made by the Department. This makes

the Farmers higher involved.

3. Page No.18;

Sl No. 2 of the

recom-

mendations

The machines installed

in the different parts of

the state to be taken care

by the Department for

saving from damage and

otherwise.

Generally pump operators are skilled for

operation of the machines without damage. In

some cases damages are being incidents by

casual mood of operation of some pump

operators. For example there are cases when

some operators put on switch and leave the

pump house for long time after keeping the

pump in operation. Engagement of regular

employee for round the hour watch and ward of

scheme assets is highly costly and not

manageable by the Department. Hence this

action is not considered viable. In some cases

pumps and motors are run without noting the

availability of required voltage and three

phases. Casual mood of operation is sometimes

explained with poor payment for operating

staff. Users Committees are trying to boost of

the moral of the operators. Recently in one or

two cases action has been taken to change the

operator by panchayet resolution. Such stern

action has now been intended to improve the

situation.

4. Page No.18;

Sl No. 3 of the

recom-

mendations

The Department to

prepare a master plan for

achieving depth of

Howrah river specially

Transport Department has engaged Inland Water

Wages Agency (IWA) for preparing a DPR for

Howrah river for maintaining adequate depth for

navigation in Howrah river from Indo- Bangla Border

to Jirania.

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and similarly other

important rivers of the

state.

IWA has submitted its project report and it is under

scrutiny. Similarly one project report for Gumti from

Border to Maharani has also been prepared and under

scrutiny.

For increasing depth to increase discharge is

dependent on construction of storage at upstream

catchment and complementary action of catchment

area development by vegetative cover. For Howrah

river two DPR have been prepared for storage project

at upstream for irrigation and Drinking water benefit.

None of this project could be implemented as consent

of people likely to be effected by submergence have

not been got even after organizing discussion several

times. As per catchment area treatment Forest

Department is working with for preparing a DPR.

Preparing master plan for all the rivers is a costly and

time taking item. Some out line for tentatively feasible

storage project all over the States has already been

prepared. But taking up of preparation of Master Plan

needs a general social consensus. Department feels

that time is not ripe for such consensus at present.

However Department is active to implement location

specific storage projects where people give prior

consent. Forest Department may go for catchment area

development projects in other rivers on the basis of

experience of their pilot project at Howrah.

5. Page No.18;

Sl No. 4 of the

recom-

mendations

Utilization of rain water

for irrigation be given

priority by the

Department.

Department have given emphasis for utilization of

rain water for irrigation by constructing minor

irrigation storage projects. Storage projects are

dependant on consent of people towards lands for

submergence. It is cost intensive also. Under this

constrains Department has started construction of 17

nos of such projects by this time to bring 3049 ha. of

land under irrigation coverage. Further action will

be taken in due course on the basis of experience.

6. Page No.18;

Sl No. 5 of the

The Department to

consider the

Recent past honorarium of the pump operator

has been increased from Rs.2250.00 per month

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recom-

mendations

regularization of water

pump operator to ensure

their effective service

and till then their wages

be enhanced rationally at

least at MNREGA rate.

to Rs.3400.00 per month. However, Department

is not in a position to regularize their services

immediately. The monthly remuneration of

pump operators have been fixed under

consideration of their part time service in

consideration of whole of the year. Hence their

wages cannot be compared with daily rated

wages of MGNREGA workers.

Physical Achievements during 2014-15 (upto January, 2015)

In this year, till now new 2 nos LI, 3 nos D.T.W schemes have been commissioned. Good progress has been made for more 2 nos L.I 30 Nos DTW , 5 Nos Diversion and 8 nos Storage Projects.

New 12 nos. LI schemes, 50 nos. DTW schemes, 8 nos M.I Storage schemes and 3 nos Diversion Schemes have been taken up.

The remaining works of the Gumti Medium Irrigation Project is likely to be completed by 31st March,2015 and the remaining works of Manu Medium Irrigation Project is in progress slowly due to reluctance of land owners to surrender their land.

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

500 m of Anti-erosion works has been completed and 1000 m. is in progress.

Annual plan for 2015-16

To complete the Spillover continuing schemes of 2014-15 (L.I-22, DTW-86, M.I Storage-

17, Diversion-5 Nos.)are in different stages of progress.

To take up new 12 nos L.I, 45 nos DTW, 9 nos M.I Storage, 1 no Diversion schmes .

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 4527 ha.

2.00 Km of new embankment, 10.00 KM new Anti-erosion works , 2 nos drainage development work would be taken up.

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

made the following recommendations :-

1. The Department is to continue maintenance of Machines of existing

irrigation scheme and the Finance Department is to consider allocation

of fund for the same.

2. The department is to complete scrutiny of project report submitted by

IWWA for achieving depth of Howrah River and to prepare master plan

for other important rivers also.

3. The Department is to continue utilization of rain water for irrigation.

4. The wages of Pump operators be enhanced.

5. The Department is to construct water reservoirs in active collaboration

with the Forest Department throughout the State.

6. The Department to ensure maintenance of irrigation schemes and

Finance Department is to consider allocation of Fund during R-E 2015-

2016.

After examination of the Budget proposals and appreciation of submission

of the representative of the Department, the Committee recommends the Budget

proposals under Demand No.15 for Grants by the House alongwith the

recommendations.



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