CM Calls for Strong Coordination Between State Government and TTAADC for Comprehensive Tribal Development

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 10, 2026

Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha has emphasised that the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution plays a crucial role in safeguarding the land, language, culture, traditions, customary practices and socio-economic interests of tribal communities. Highlighting the importance of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), he said that the effective implementation of the constitutional provisions would be essential for protecting the rights and interests of indigenous communities.

The Chief Minister made these remarks while attending the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Executive Members of the TTAADC at Noai Auditorium Hall in Khumulwng on Tuesday. He congratulated all the newly appointed members of the Executive Council and extended his best wishes for their responsibilities ahead.

In his message, Dr. Saha stated that the Sixth Schedule has an important constitutional responsibility in ensuring the protection of tribal communities' land rights, linguistic identity, cultural heritage, traditional practices and socio-economic interests. He underlined that the role of the TTAADC is particularly significant in translating these constitutional safeguards into reality.

"We want the rights granted to tribal communities under the Constitution to be properly protected and implemented," the Chief Minister said, stressing the need for effective functioning of the autonomous district council.

Emphasising the importance of institutional coordination, Dr. Saha expressed confidence that the State Government and the TTAADC administration, working together through mutual cooperation and coordination, could accelerate the overall development of tribal society.

He further observed that constructive cooperation between the State Government and the autonomous district council would not only strengthen the socio-economic development of tribal communities but also reinforce the collective commitment towards building a developed Tripura.

The Chief Minister's remarks assume significance in the context of the newly constituted Executive Council of the TTAADC and the expectations surrounding the implementation of Sixth Schedule provisions. His emphasis on cooperation between the State Government and the district council signals the importance of a coordinated administrative approach to address developmental priorities in the tribal areas.

The oath-taking ceremony marked the beginning of a new term for the seven newly elected Executive Members, with expectations that the new council would work towards strengthening autonomous governance, protecting tribal identity and accelerating development across the TTAADC areas.

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