Tripura TTAADC Funding Controversy — Son of Soil Left Behind?
A controversy has erupted in Tripura after Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha claimed ₹860 crore was sent for TTAADC development. Former TTAADC CEO Chandra Kumar Jamatia refuted this, stating only ₹307 crore was actually released. With TTAADC covering 68% of Tripura’s area but receiving less funding compared to Agartala Municipal Corporation, public anger is rising. People now demand direct central government funding for TTAADC, questioning whether the Chief Minister was misinformed or if it’s a political conspiracy to keep the tribal region underdeveloped.
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A wave of emotional outrage is sweeping across Tripura’s tribal heartland after claims surfaced that false information was shared regarding TTAADC’s development funds. On 14th July, during an event in Belbari, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha publicly announced that ₹860 crore had been sent for ADC (Autonomous District Council) development.
However, former TTAADC CEO Chandra Kumar Jamatia has strongly refuted this statement, calling it misleading. According to him, while ₹860 crore was indeed approved on paper, the Tripura state government has released only ₹307 crore in reality.
“This is not just about money, it’s about respect and rights. How long will TTAADC and the sons of the soil wait for their rightful dues?” Mr. Jamatia said with visible pain.
TTAADC — The Forgotten 68% of Tripura?
The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) covers 7,132.56 km², nearly 68% of Tripura’s total area. In contrast, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC), covering just 76.5 km², receives a budget of ₹476.50 crore for 2025–26 — nearly the same as the amount claimed for TTAADC, which is almost 100 times larger in area.
Yet, TTAADC struggles to get its share on time. This financial mismatch has triggered deep resentment among the indigenous communities.
Why Direct Central Funding Is Demanded
TTAADC leaders and citizens are now asking for direct central government funding, bypassing the state government altogether. Many believe Tripura’s government “never truly wants to develop TTAADC” or uplift the indigenous “sons of the soil.”
“We are tired of empty promises. Every year, the same story. Our schools, roads, hospitals suffer while others progress,” said a tribal elder in West Tripura, voice heavy with emotion.
Is It Just a Misstatement or a Political Conspiracy?
Now, public debate is intensifying: was Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha given wrong information, or is there a bigger political game at play?
Questions are being raised:
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Why was such a statement made if the figures don’t match reality?
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Is someone trying to tarnish the Chief Minister’s image by feeding him wrong data?
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Or is it a deliberate strategy to keep TTAADC weak and dependent?
“We respect Dr. Manik Saha as a person. But if false facts about our TTAADC are being spread from such a high platform, it breaks our trust,” said a local youth leader with teary eyes.
The emotional weight of this controversy is real. For the tribal communities of Tripura, this is not just about budget numbers — it’s about dignity, survival, and equal rights.
From the hills to the towns, the people are now calling out:
“TTAADC ka haq chahiye, aur sachai bhi chahiye!”
(We want TTAADC’s rights, and we want the truth too!)
Whether this is a genuine administrative error or a silent conspiracy, one thing is clear: Tripura’s sons of the soil are no longer willing to stay silent.
By Choba Tripura
