In a significant decision aimed at empowering grassroots Janjati leadership, the State Cabinet has approved key amendments to the existing policy governing the honorarium of Pradhan Samajpatis.

The Cabinet has decided to remove the previous restriction that excluded government employees and pensioners from availing of the benefits under the scheme. With this amendment, all duly elected or selected Pradhan Samajpatis will now be eligible to receive the monthly honorarium, irrespective of their employment or pension status.

Additionally, the Cabinet has approved an enhancement of the monthly honorarium for Pradhan Samajpatis—from the existing Rs 2,000 to Rs 5,000 per month.

This step is recognition of the vital role played by the Pradhan Samajpatis in preserving the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and social values of the indigenous tribal communities of Tripura.