Tribal Research and Cultural Institute

Tribal Research and Cultural Institute was established under Tribal Welfare Department in the year 1970 as per the decision of the Government of India.[1] It is dedicated to conduct research on tribal issues and also evaluate the various programmes'/schemes' impact on the tribes residing in Tripura.[2]

Tribal Research and Cultural Institute
TypePublic research institute
Established1970
Academic affiliation
Tripura State Academy of Tribal Culture
Officer in charge
Ar. Naba Kumar Deb Barma, THAS Gr-IV
ChairBikash Debbarma
DirectorAnanda Hari Jamatia, TCS SSG
Location
Agartala
Websitetrci.tripura.gov.in

Major activities
  • Research Studies
  • Tribal Language Development
  • Publication
  • Documentation works
  • Seminar/ Workshop/Training
  • Ethno-Cultural Museum
  • Library
  • Auditorium
  • Tripura State Academy of Tribal Culture
  • Associate Programme with Outside Institutes/Agencies
  • Promotion of Tribal Culture

Wings
  • Research Wing
  • Publication Wing
  • Audio-Visual and Multi-Media Wing
  • Tribal Language Wing
  • Library
  • Museum
  • Auditorium
  • Tripura State Academy of Tribal Culture

Tribes covered

Functions

The primary function of this institute is to conduct research on tribal issues as also to study and gauge the various schemes' impact on Tribal life in the state. It further offers in-serve training courses and also coaching to the tribal aspirants vying for jobs through degree and diploma courses among others. It also runs Youth Leadership Training Programmes aimed at tribal groups.[3]

Facilitates

Tripura State Tribal Museum is located in the building of this institute. The institute also has a library with books related to tribals.[4] It publishes two research journals biannually, a literary journal 'SAIMA' and a journal on Tribal Life and culture 'TUI'.

Library
  • Impact of Block (Rubber) plantation in Tripura[5]
  • Cinema as Art & Popular Culture in Tripura: An Introduction[6]
  • Sri Rajmala Vol. I to IV[7]

See also

References
  1. "Welcome to Tribal Research and Cultural Institute | Tribal Research and Cultural Institute". trci.tripura.gov.in. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  2. Banik, Mrinal (29 July 2022). "Tripura drafts action plan to protect vulnerable Karbong tribe". EastMojo. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  3. Panday, Chandan (3 October 2019). "Visit Tripura now, if you want to taste mouthwatering tribal food". EastMojo. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  4. "Tripura State Tribal Museum | Home". Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  5. Ray, A.K (20 October 2020). Impact of block (Rubber) plantation in Tripura. [Agartala]: Tribal Research and Cultural Institute. ISBN 978-93-86707-59-8. OCLC 1277284475.
  6. Deb Barma, Aloy; Debroy, Prajapita (2022). Cinema as Art & Popular Culture in Tripura: An Introduction. Tribal Research and Cultural Institute. ISBN 978-81-958995-0-0. OL 44969662M.
  7. Sri Rajmala, vol.-I to IV. Translated by Nath, N.C. [Agartala]: Tribal Research and Cultural Institute. ISBN 978-93-86707-48-2. OCLC 1237107505.


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