| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: North -East regional issues, Issue: Tripura Accord |
Context: Centre recently signed a tripartite agreement with the Tripura government and the state’s main opposition party, the TIPRA Motha,
Demand of TIPRA Motha:
- Creation of “Greater Tipraland,” a separate state for Tripura’s tribals, encompassing areas outside the TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council).
- Increased powers for the TTAADC, including:
- direct funding from the Centre,
- a separate police force, and
- a share of revenue from gas exploration.
- The Roman script declared as the official script for the Kokborok language.
Details of Accord:
- Aims to resolve issues related to history, land, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, and language of Tripura’s indigenous people.
- A joint working group/committee will be formed to implement agreed-upon points in a time-bound manner.
Conclusion:
Union Home Minister hailed the accord as “historic,” emphasizing that it rectifies past mistakes and acknowledges present realities.
