AGARTALA: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs on Friday encouraged other North-Eastern States to adopt Tripura’s administrative practices for improving last-mile governance and access to government entitlements for tribal communities, following the State’s presentation at a Progress Review Meeting with North-Eastern States.
Tripura showcased several best practices that have enabled rapid progress in the mapping of Adi Sewa Kendras (ASKs) and registration of Adi Karmayogi Volunteers (AKVs) during the meeting. According to officials, the State’s model rests on clear administrative ownership from the State, District, Block and Village levels, along with a One Village, One Adi Sewa Kendra approach supported by dedicated AKVs.
Officials said continuous monitoring, regular review meetings and field supervision have helped sustain the momentum of the initiative, while capacity building of nodal officers and dedicated technical support teams has strengthened implementation on the ground.
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The model also draws heavily on community mobilisation through Jan Bhagidari, Gram Sabhas and Jan Sunwai initiatives, ensuring that tribal communities remain active participants in the development process. Meanwhile, strong convergence with line departments has helped improve service delivery and grievance redressal mechanisms across the State.
The Ministry appreciated Tripura’s systematic approach and stated that such practices could significantly strengthen last-mile governance in other North-Eastern States as well.
Officials said Tripura’s experience reflects how strong administrative leadership, coupled with sustained community participation, can accelerate tribal development and improve access to entitlements for tribal populations at the grassroots level.
