Tripura's Boost for Tribal Leadership: Honorarium Hike Announced
Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha announced a significant increase in the monthly honorarium for Pradhan Samajpatis, raising it from Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000. This policy change, aimed at empowering tribal leadership, includes all eligible Pradhan Samajpatis, enhancing their role in cultural preservation.
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In a notable move to bolster grassroots leadership, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha declared a substantial raise in the monthly honorarium for Pradhan Samajpatis, tribal community heads in the state. The revised honorarium amount is now set at Rs 5,000, up from the previous Rs 2,000.
This decision underscores the state's commitment to recognizing the pivotal role of Pradhan Samajpatis in preserving the cultural heritage and social values of tribal communities. By eliminating earlier restrictions that excluded government employees and pensioners from the benefits, the hike now applies to all eligible Pradhan Samajpatis.
Coming ahead of the upcoming elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), this move also signifies the government's broader strategy to strengthen support in tribal regions. Chief Minister Saha's announcement follows consultations with BJP's Janajati Morcha and meetings with community leaders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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