The rural indigenous villages in the Autonomous District Council (ADC) areas of Tripura have been neglected for far too long. These villages lack basic amenities such as proper roadways, electricity, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Despite being rich in natural resources, the people of these villages have been left behind in the state’s development journey. However, with the recent election results and the formation of a new government, can we hope for change in the ADC villages?
The neglect of these villages can be attributed to various factors. Firstly, the lack of political representation of the indigenous communities has resulted in their marginalization. The villages are often located in remote areas, making it difficult for them to connect with the rest of the state.
Secondly, the lack of infrastructure and resources in these villages has resulted in poor living conditions. Access to basic amenities such as healthcare, education, and sanitation is limited, resulting in poor health outcomes and low levels of education among the indigenous communities.
Thirdly, the exploitation of natural resources in these villages by outside agencies has resulted in environmental degradation and loss of livelihoods for the indigenous communities. The government’s policies have often favored outside companies, resulting in the displacement of indigenous communities from their lands.
However, with the recent election results and the formation of a new government, there is hope that the neglect of these villages will finally come to an end. The new government has promised to prioritize the development of the ADC areas and to ensure that the indigenous communities receive their due share of benefits.
The government has promised to invest in the infrastructure of these villages, including the construction of proper roadways, the provision of electricity, and the development of healthcare and education systems. They have also promised to provide employment opportunities to the people of these villages.
The neglect of the rural indigenous villages in the ADC areas of Tripura has been a long-standing issue that needs urgent attention. With the election result and the formation of a new government, there is hope that the government will prioritize the development of these areas and ensure that the indigenous communities receive their due share of benefits. It is time to put an end to the neglect of these villages and bring them into the mainstream development journey of the state.
