By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 05, 2026
Agartala, Sept 5 (FD) The Centre and the Tripura government are set to begin implementing the 2024 Tripartite Agreement in two phases, with the first phase expected to commence within the next 15 days. The move could give the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) greater administrative and financial powers, including authority over land allotment within its jurisdiction.
The development followed a meeting between Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma and BJP Northeast Coordinator Sambit Patra with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday.
The agreement, signed in March 2024 between the Centre, the Tripura government and the Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA), seeks to address the political, economic, social and cultural rights of Tripura’s indigenous population.
Saha described the meeting as a “fruitful and constructive discussion” on matters of mutual importance and the development and welfare of Tripura. He confirmed that Debbarma and Patra were also present.
According to Tipra Motha sources, Shah assured the delegation that the demands under the agreement would be implemented in two phases, with the first phase beginning within 15 days. The sources claimed that the Centre had agreed to provide the TTAADC with powers relating to land allotment, along with an increased budget and greater financial autonomy.
The sources also said the party had sought the establishment of institutions such as AIIMS, IIM and NIFT in TTAADC areas. Other administrative matters, including pending bills awaiting the Governor’s approval, are also expected to be fast-tracked.
The sources further claimed that other agreements concerning Tripura’s tribal population, including the NLFT agreement, would also be expedited.
The development comes ahead of the TTAADC Village Committee elections scheduled for September 28.
Meanwhile, Tipra Motha sources said the party has no immediate plans to enter into an electoral alliance with the BJP for the upcoming elections, despite being part of the BJP-led government in Tripura.
“Our first priority is our people. Our royal scion Pradyot Manikya is working for them. Without fulfilling our demands for the welfare and development of the indigenous people, we will not enter into any kind of alliance,” a source said. FD JK