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Understanding Local Governance in Tripura: An Overview of the Panchayati Raj System in Tripura

Author(s) Dr. Rajib Malakar
Country India
Abstract The Panchayati Raj System in Tripura represents a unique double engine model of decentralized governance that integrates both the constitutional provisions of the 73rd Amendment and the special administrative framework of the Sixth Schedule. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the structure, functions, and operational dynamics of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the Village Committees functioning under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). It traces the historical evolution of local governance in Tripura, outlines the institutional framework of Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zilla Parishads in non-ADC areas, and examines the corresponding institutions—Village Committees and Block Advisory Committees—within ADC regions. The paper also highlights the roles and responsibilities of the Rural Development (Panchayat) Department in facilitating administrative and financial support to these local bodies. Further, it discusses the extent of devolution of powers, functional integration, and the participation of Panchayats in implementing centrally and state-sponsored schemes. The findings emphasize the importance of strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing transparency, and promoting participatory governance for effective local administration. Overall, the paper underscores the significance of Tripura’s Panchayati Raj framework as a model of inclusive rural governance combining constitutional and traditional governance structures.
Keywords Panchayati Raj, Local Governance, Tripura, Sixth Schedule, Village Committee, Decentralization, Rural Development, TTAADC, Gram Panchayat.
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-11-07
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.59770
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