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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Tripura.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Official state nodal department overseeing Business & Entrepreneurship schemes and citizen benefits in Tripura.

6Total Schemes
6Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Tripura Bamboo Mission Micro-Enterprise Cluster Development Grant, Tripura Handloom & Handicraft Micro-Enterprise Working Capital Grant, Tripura IT & Startup Seed Capital Grant Scheme, and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://tripura.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.

Administered Programs (6)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Tripura Bamboo Mission Micro-Enterprise Cluster Development Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Forest-based enterprise scheme providing 75% equipment subsidies up to ₹3,00,000 for advanced bamboo splitting, polishing, and incense stick (agarbatti) making machines in Tripura.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Tripura Handloom & Handicraft Micro-Enterprise Working Capital Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Artisan business support scheme offering 20% margin grant up to ₹40,000 and 5% interest subvention for handloom weavers and cane furniture makers registered with Directorate of Handloom.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Tripura IT & Startup Seed Capital Grant Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Tech entrepreneurship incentive program offering non-dilutive seed grants up to ₹5,00,000, free incubation at Agartala Software Technology Park (STPI), and monthly founder sustenance allowances.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Tripura Industrial Investment Promotion Incentive Scheme (TIIS)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Comprehensive industrial policy offering 30% capital investment subsidy up to ₹1 Crore, 100% state GST reimbursement for 5 years, and power tariff subsidies for new manufacturing and processing units.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Tripura Small Tea Growers Rejuvenation & Value-Addition Subsidy

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Plantation scheme by Tripura Tea Development Corporation (TTDC) granting ₹35,000 per hectare for infilling old bushes, constructing green leaf collection sheds, and setting up organic mini-tea processing units.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Tripura Swavalamban Self-Employment Enterprise Capital Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Tripura

Self-employment credit initiative offering 25% margin money capital subsidy up to ₹1,25,000 and 5% interest subvention for setting up micro-enterprises in retail, repair, and transport in Tripura.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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