45-509: Vacant (2) The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) is an autonomous district council administering the Tiprasa -dominated areas of the state of Tripura , India . Its council and assembly are situated in Khumulwng , a town 26 km away from Agartala , the state capital. The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council ( TTAADC ) Act 1979 was passed by
90-730: A Tibeto-Burman -speaking ethnic group of Bangladesh and Northeast Indian state of Tripura . They are the descendants of the inhabitants of the Twipra/Tripura Kingdom in North-East India and Bangladesh. The Tripuri people through the Manikya dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Tripura for over 600 years starting from 1400 A.D. until the kingdom joined the Indian Union on 15 October 1949. The Tipra Dynasty
135-413: A Principal Officer as the departmental head . The departments are: There are eight Zonal Development Offices along with 44 Sub-Zonal Development Offices for the development works of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council areas. There are also Zonal Advisory Committee having one chairman and eight Committee Members in each zone. The Sub-Zonal Development Offices are as follows : The TTAADC
180-542: A physical occupation. The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has stated that they have no intention of interfering with the Sentinelese's lifestyle or habitat. Although the island is likely to have suffered seriously from the effects of the December 2004 tsunami , the survival of the Sentinelese was confirmed when, some days after the event, an Indian government helicopter observed several of them, who shot arrows at
225-569: A strong base. Kokborok , the lingua franca of the 12 largest linguistic groups of the indigenous Tripuris and other dialects spoken in Tripura are of the Tibeto-Burman group and distinct from those spoken in India. There is no influence from those spoken by other peoples in the north-eastern region. The Tripuris follow a traditional luni-solar calendar Tripurabda , which has 12 months and
270-507: Is a syncretic religion, melding traditional folk religion with Hindu elements, commonly found in northeastern India . A minority of the Uchoi clan of the Tripuri are Buddhist. Tripuri people loves to eat different types of fresh vegetables from hill. In their food menu, Bamboo Shoots are one of the traditional dish which they call "Muya" in their Kokborok Language. The use of dry fish
315-456: Is a harvest festival and one of the main festivals of Tripuri people. This festival is very meaningful to Tripuri People. The Tripuris celebrate Hangrai with a festive way. People start taking preparation of Hangrai which begins 4-5 days before. The younger generation make Nowshah, small huts made of bamboo and paddy husks. They gather for picnic where hot rice cakes and different foods are served. Elders would remain at home and take shower early in
360-474: Is also spoken in Feni . There are three main dialects of Tripuri, though the central dialect of the royal family, DebBarma (Puratan Tripur), is a prestige dialect understood by everyone. It is the standard for teaching and literature. It is taught as the medium of instruction up to class fifth and as subject up to graduate level in Tripura. Historically, Tripuri was written in native Tripuri script known as Koloma,
405-538: Is common in their daily cuisine. Sticky rice which is one of the traditional food of Tripuri People and they eat sticky rice in different ways including Awang Bangwi/ Awang Bwthai,Awang Sokrang, Awang Phanswi, Phap ni Awang and Awang Belep Eight Traditional Recipes or Cuisines which Tripuri People eat in their daily life. Awang Bangwi or Awang Bwthai which is one of the traditional food of Tripuri People. This cone shaped rice rolls in Lairu or banana leaves for steam which
450-572: Is further supported by Addl CEO, Dy CEO and a number of Principal Officers and Executive Officers. At grassroots level, there are 527 Village councils functioning as primary units as institutions of local self governance similar to Gram Panchayats in Non- ADC areas. For administrative supervision, the TTAADC has following field offices as indicated in Table below. There are different departments headed by
495-596: Is governed by a council which has 30 members. Out of 30 members, 28 members are elected through adult suffrage, while 2 members are nominated by the governor of Tripura. Out of 28 elected seats, 25 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes who are the Indigenous Tipra-people of Tripura . The Legislative Department of the district council is headed by the chairman , who summons the meeting of the council from time to time in connection with approval of budget, discussion on bills, rules and regulations submitted by
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#1732783195847540-418: Is loved by Tripuris. Awan Bangwi which is a rice cake prepared by Tripuris including sticky rice,butter or Ghee, reisins, nuts, ginger and onion . Awan Bangwi is the national food of Tripura State. Using bamboo for cooking chicken or pork or fish is popular and traditional way of cooking process of Tripuri People. The process is simple. Marinating chicken or pork or fish with different ingredients and stuff
585-721: Is mainly dominated by Chakma Tribes, other Sub-Tribes found in this Block area are Reang, Tripuri and Darlong community.) Presently, with the result of 2021 ADC election held at 6 April, Tipraland State Party has emerged as the majority with 18 seats along with its ally The Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra . This is the maiden win of the Tipraland State Party which was formed by former Tripura Civil Services Officer & Presently Member Tripura State Legislative Assembly Chitta Ranjan Debbarma from Ambassa (ST) Assembly Constituency. The Chairman of Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance , Pradyot Bikram Manikya
630-513: Is set to be renamed the Tipra Territorial Council (TTC), as part of a general reorganization which will also expand the council's powers and increase the number of seats on it from 28 elected and 2 appointed to 44 elected and 6 appointed. Autonomous district council In India, there are autonomously administered territories for Scheduled Tribes , administered by representatives of those tribes. The Sixth Schedule of
675-528: Is situated in the island chain of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which is a union territory of India. It is home to the Sentinelese people , who are among some of the world's last uncontacted peoples . They reject any contact with other people and are among the last people to remain virtually untouched by modern civilization. There has never been any treaty with the people of the island nor any record of
720-402: Is the harvest festival of Tripuri people where the worship of goddess Ama Mailuma takes place. The Mamita festival is held during the time of Osa Mwtai. Tripuri festival of lights where goddess Ama Mailuma & Ama Khuluma are worshipped. It is said that it the festival was stated during the reign of Tripuri King Subrairaja to create awareness among the Tripuri people during that era. Hangrai
765-586: Is the traditional New Year's Day which falls on 13 or 14 April. The Buisu Festival begins with Hari Buisu which is the first day. In Hari Buisu Tripuri People clean up their houses and decorate their houses with different flowers. They pray a special prayer in the evening in their houses and temples. The next day is known as Buisu which is the main event, where people visit each other's houses. During this main Buisu, people actually socialize with each other. People cook different traditional foods along with others. It's
810-827: Is to become the CEM of the newly elected Council. However, Purna Chandra Jamatia was chosen as the Chief Executive Member of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council for the first time. In the 2005 elections to the TTAADC the Left Front won 24 seats out of the 28 elected seats and the Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra four. The Left Front and INPT had contested within the framework of an electoral understanding. The term of
855-734: The Constitution of India allows for the formation of Autonomous District Councils and Autonomous Regional Councils in Assam , Meghalaya , Mizoram , and Tripura , granting them autonomy within their respective territories. Currently, there are 10 Autonomous District Councils across these four states. In these areas, Acts of Parliament and state legislation do not apply. Additionally, other autonomous councils, created by individual states through state legislation, exist in Northeast India , Ladakh , and West Bengal . Unlike those under
900-692: The Debbarma or Tipra ethnic group was included in the Tripuri Kshatriya group. Later, the Raja included other groups like Reang , Jamatia and Noatia as well, in an attempt to foster a sense of kindness among the people under his region. The Tripuri people have a rich historical, social, and cultural heritage which is totally distinct from that of the mainland Indians. Their distinctive culture – as reflected in their dance, music, festivals, management of community affairs, dress and food habits – has
945-723: The Indian parliament after a series of democratic movements launched by the Indigenous people of Tripura, under the provision of the 6th scheduled of the Indian constitution. The principal objective behind setting up the autonomous district council is to empower the Indigenous people to govern themselves and also to bring all round developments of the backward people so as to protect and preserve their culture, customs, and traditions. But it actually came into being on 15 January 1982 and elected members were sworn in on 18 January 1982. Later, it
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#1732783195847990-664: The Constitution of India provides ample powers to the district council for self-Governance of the Indigenous Tipra population of the state. The district council has its own powers to appoint its own staff in terms of requirement and appointment rules. The council administration is headed by the chief executive officer and a deputy chief executive officer of TCS Grade-I and 6 executive officers, for executive departments such as Administration, Finance, Rural Development, Planning and Coordination etc. The Executive committee of
1035-604: The Sixth Schedule provides for administration of justice in Autonomous areas. Under the above paragraphs, the ADCs are empowered to constitute Courts for trials of cases between parties belonging to Scheduled Tribe Communities. A) The following matters are under the exclusive control and administration of the council : B) The Council may establish or manage : C) The Government may entrust functions relating to
1080-571: The Sixth Schedule, these councils are subject to parliamentary and state laws. Under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, autonomous district councils can make laws, rules and regulations in the following areas: Autonomous district councils have powers to form courts to hear cases where both parties are members of Scheduled Tribes and the maximum sentence is less than 5 years in prison. Autonomous district councils have powers to levy taxes, fees and tolls on: building and land, animals, vehicles, boats, entry of goods into
1125-619: The State taking the view that nothing in Sixth Schedule precludes such a course of action. The Autonomous Council is, however, as of 2009, yet to transfer any functions to these newly established Councils. West Tripura district North Tripura district South Tripura district Dhalai district ^† (Pecharthal RD Block was created bifurcating the Dasda RD Block on 28 November 1994. At that time this block consisted of 22 (Twenty Two) Nos. ADC Villages. On 1 April 1999, this block
1170-647: The TTAADC was formed by notification of the CEO on 23 April 2021 by TIPRA , the winning party alliance after getting elected and installed by the Governor of the state. The list of the Executive members are as follows: Administration of TTAADC and its subordinate offices are managed from its headquarters in Khumulwng, West Tripura. Chief Executive Officer, TTAADC is responsible for day to day administrative functions who
1215-525: The area, roads, ferries, bridges, employment and income and general taxes for the maintenance of schools and roads. There are 10 Autonomous District Councils created by the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India : Some states have created autonomous councils by an Act of their state legislatures. The two autonomous councils in the union territory of Ladakh was created by the state of Jammu and Kashmir (1952 – 2019). North Sentinel Island
1260-479: The chicken/pork/fish inside the bamboo with little water. Then cook it for 40-50 min on Charcoal. This Bamboo Chicken /Pork/Fish is widely popular among Tripuri People. Like many parts of the world the Tripuri has traditional sports. It is common in almost all the clans of Tripuri. They are called thwngmung in Tripuri. The main Tripuri clans are: The Tripuri people consist of clans, each with its own elementary social and administrative organisation starting from
1305-552: The earliest known writing in Tripuri dates from the 1st century AD, and was written in Koloma. The script was replaced by an alphabet based on the Eastern Nagari script. Currently the revival of ancient Koloma script is in process. Some of the most notable Tripuri historical literary works, written by court scholars, include: The Buisu is the new year festival of Tripuri/Tripura People in India and Bangladesh. This Festival
1350-596: The faxes : Before the establishment of the district council, villages included in its jurisdiction had Gram panchayats like the rest of the state. Following the establishment of the council, Tripura Panchayat Raj Act ceased to operate in that area and there was no village level body- elected or otherwise. In 2006, the State Government decided to hold elections to the Village Councils by treating them on par with village Panchayats in other parts of
1395-540: The following matters to the Council ;: A) The council has Powers to frame laws in the following matters with the approval of Governor : B) The Council may regulate and control : C) The Council may, with previous approval of the Government make regulation for administration and control of : A) The Council shall get a share of : B) The Council shall have the powers to levy and collect
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1440-420: The hovering aircraft to repel it. Although this has not been done with any formal treaty, the official policy of minimal interference has ensured that they have de facto autonomy and sovereignty over their island under the framework of the central and local governments. Tripuri people The Tripuri people ( Kókborok : Tripuri dópha rok , (also known as Tripura , Tipra , Twipra , Tipperah ) are
1485-551: The morning and wear fresh clothes. They gather around and share their Awangs, Moi or Curries and rice-based alcohol Arak or chuwak. They enjoy the entire day until midnight. In this festival Tripuri People visit holy places, worship God and perform individual sacrifices and rituals. Religion among the Tripuri In the 2011 census, 93.6% of the Tripuri people followed an admixture of folk religions and Hinduism and 6.4% were Christians (mostly, Baptists ). Tripuri Hinduism
1530-519: The previous council ended on 17 May 2020 and following the postponement of elections for a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic , TTAADC is currently under Governor's rule until a new council can be elected. However, in the 2021 ADC election the Left Front has drawn blank failing to win a single seat.Tipra Motha Party (TMP) was formed in 2023 just one month before the state assembly elections of Tripura. Ref. Election commission of India. The TTAADC
1575-470: The purview of. The population of the TTAADC area is 12,16,465 out of which the Scheduled Tribes are 10,21,560, i.e. 83.4% of the population in the TTAADC area. In the total population of 3,673,917 of Tripura (as per 2011 census ) the total population of Scheduled Tribes is 1,166,813 (31.76%). Therefore, the number of Scheduled Tribes of the state who reside in the TTAADC area is 87.55% of
1620-486: The royal priest Chontai. Ker mwtai is celebrated 14 days following the end of Kharchi mwtai. It is the strictest puja ever performed by Tripuri people. It may be mentioned here that no puja or worship is so strictly performed as is the Ker of Tripuri people, by any section of the people in the world . In this also all the gods of Tripuri people are worshipped at a time. The worship of Tripuri Goddess Ama Osa. Mamita festival
1665-427: The seven day long festival, where Tripuri god Lord Goriya is worshipped starting from Buisu to Sena. It's the last day of Goriya worship, where Lord Goriya gives all the household work back to Goddess Mailuma & Khuluma. Kharchi mwtai is the worship of the dynasty deity of Tripuri people, the fourteen gods. It is performed in the month of July August on the eight day of new moon. The fourteen gods are worshipped by
1710-534: The total Indigenous population of Tripura. TTAADC has a regular administrative structure. The Executive committee composed of 10 members and chief executive officer (CEO) is the head of the Administration . The executive powers are vested with the executive committee, which is headed by the Chief Executive Member (CEM), who is elected from among the Treasury Bench members. The Sixth Schedule to
1755-491: The treasury bench and passing of the same thereof. The council consists of 30 members, out of which 28 members are elected by adult franchise and 2 members are nominated by the governor of Tripura. The chairman has his own secretariat headed by the secretary to the district council. The details of various elections are as follows: The name of the constituencies i.e. total 30 members out of which are elected by adult franchise and 2 members are as follows. Paragraph 4 and 5 of
1800-401: The village level and up to the chieftainship of the whole community. These indigenous communities enjoy their traditional freedom based on the concept of self-determination . The relation between the king and the subject communities was as Maharaja (king) of Tripura-Missip or liaison officer Roy or headman of the community – Sardar the chief of the village – the individual. Earlier, only
1845-482: Was again bifurcated and Damcherra RD Block was created comprising 9 (Nine) Nos. ADC Villages. Thereafter, Pecharthal RD Block consisted of 13 Nos. ADC Villages and again 1 (One) ADC Village namely Joymanipara ADC Village has been excluded from Pecharthal RD Block in recent re-organization of District and Sub-Divisions. At present, Pecharthal RD Block consists of 12 (Twelve) Nos. of ADC Villages under Kumarghat Sub-Division, Unakoti District (w.e.f. 01-01-2012 ). The Block area
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1890-468: Was established in 590 AD. Tripuris are the native people of Tripura having its own unique and distinct rich culture, tradition, and history. They were able to expand their influence as far south as Chittagong Division , as far west as Comilla and Noakhali (known during the British period as "plains Tipperah") and as far north as Sylhet Division (all in present Bangladesh ). Chittagong Hill Tracts
1935-614: Was merged into the newly independent India as Tripura State. The Tripuri people speak Kokborok (also known as Tipra), a Tibeto-Burman language. Tripuri is the official language of Tripura, India. There are estimated to be more than one million speakers of the dialects of Tripuri in Tripura, and additional speakers in Mizoram and Assam in India, as well as Sylhet and the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh . It
1980-569: Was the part of Tipperah Kingdom till British took control of the Indian subcontinent. In the year 1512, the Tipperas were at the height of their supremacy when they defeated some Mughals. The ruling dynasty passed through several periods of history and ruled Tripura for several centuries until the 18th century, after which Plain Tippera became a colony of Britain and Hill Tippera remained an independent princely state . On 14 October 1949, Hill Tippera
2025-456: Was upgraded under the provision of the 6th schedule of the Indian constitution by the 49th constitution (Amendment) act, 1984; with effect from 1 April 1985. The total area of the TTAADC is 7,132.56 km., which covers about 68% of the total area (10,491 km) of the state. About 70% of land under TTAADC is covered by hilly forest , whereas all the plain cultivable land including all the districts and sub-divisional headquarters are outside
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