The CM of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb announced to cabinet decision of renaming of Barmura hill range as “Hathai Kotor”.

In another note, the Chief Minister said the state government had already sent a proposal to Centre for sanctioning special package of over Rs. 8000 crore for the development of Janajati people and the proposal is under consideration.

“We also initiated more empowerment to ADC— the number of seats to be increased from 30 to 50 (including nominated) along with 42 departments,” Deb said.

The Chief Minister in his speech said the state government is committed for development of Kokborok language.

“Earlier, Kokborok subject was being taught in 94 senior basic, 52 Madhyamik schools and 20 Higher Secondary. Now, the numbers have increased to 139, 100 and 41 respectively,” Shri Deb said adding that the state government had declared twelve tribal-dominated backward blocks as “aspirational block”.

Apart from this, the state government is working in every sector– Healthcare, Education, and Infrastructure for the development of Indigenous people.

“When we shall go to the people before 2023 elections, we shall represent a report card of development. If people are satisfied, they will vote for us,” Deb said.

He also pointed out that Tripura is the land of democracy— the state government gave permission to various political parties for organizing party programmes like rally, meeting in almost 99 percent cases.

The Chief Minister also took part in a colourful rally that showcased rich heritage and culture of the indigenous people amid participation of a large number of youths.

Revenue minister- N.C. Debbarma, Education Minister- Ratanlal Nath, Tribal Welfare minister- Mevar Kumar Jamatia, Social Education and Social Welfare Minister- Santana Chakma and many others were also present in the programme.