1. Bru displaced people in Tripura seek improved amenities and resources, presenting a nine-point demand charter to Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu.
2. Demands include timely monthly cash assistance, allocation of agricultural land to each family, and establishment of government English medium schools.
3. Their requests aim to enhance the quality of life and ensure sustainable resettlement in their new districts.
Agartala, March 18: The Bru displaced people, resettled permanently in four districts of Tripura, recently presented a nine-point charter of demands to Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, emphasizing the need for better amenities and resources in their new settlements.
These demands include timely monthly cash assistance, allocation of agricultural land to each family, and the establishment of government English medium schools.
Acknowledging the quadripartite agreement signed in New Delhi for their permanent resettlement in Tripura, the Bru people expressed appreciation to the Government of India and Tripura for their efforts in ending their 25-year-long suffering in relief camps.
Despite improvements in their lives, they highlighted several incomplete aspects and deficiencies in their new locations, necessitating urgent attention.
One of their primary demands is the completion of land registration in the name of the family head, as this process remains pending.
They also stressed the need for regular transfer of the monthly cash assistance of Rs. 5000 to the family head’s account, along with the allocation of agricultural land to ensure their sustenance beyond the initial two years of free ration and cash assistance.
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Additionally, the Bru community advocates for the establishment of government English medium schools and Ekalavya Model Residential Schools to enhance educational opportunities for their children.
They raised concerns about the lack of sustainable resources in their resettlement locations and urged the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes, including old-age pensions and provisions for particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs).
In their memorandum, the Bru displaced people underscored the significance of addressing these issues for the successful resettlement and welfare of their community in Tripura.
They appealed to the Governor to consider their demands and take appropriate measures to ensure their long-term well-being.
The Bru migration to North Tripura district occurred in the aftermath of ethnic violence in western Mizoram in October 1997, resulting in the displacement of thousands of families.
Initially sheltered in relief camps, approximately 30,000 Bru migrants, comprising 5,000 families, sought refuge in North Tripura.
The signing of an agreement on July 3, 2018, between the Centre, Government of Mizoram, Tripura, and the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF) paved the way for the permanent resettlement of Bru people in Tripura, marking a significant step towards addressing their longstanding plight.
