Tribal Research and Cultural Institute was established under Tribal Welfare Department in the year 1970 as per the decision of the Government of India. It is dedicated to conduct research on tribal issues and also evaluate the various programmes'/schemes' impact on the tribes residing in Tripura.
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
Bhil Bhutia Chaimal Chakma Garo Halam Jamatia Khashia Kuki Lepcha Lushai Mog Munda Noatia Orang Reang Santal Tripuri Uchai
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.
Facilities Tripura State Tribal Museum is located in the building of this institute. The institute also has a library with books related to tribals. 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 Cinema as Art & Popular Culture in Tripura: An Introduction Sri Rajmala Vol. I to IV
See also
Tripura State Tribal Museum
References
External links Official website