Higher Education Minister releases NLU Tripura’s project report on handholding support to 480 GPs/VCs

The National Law University (NLU), Tripura released its comprehensive project report on handholding support to 480 Gram Panchayats (GPs) and Village Committees (VCs) in Tripura for the preparation of the Theme-Based Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) 2024–2025, commissioned by the Department of Rural Development (Panchayat) of Tripura government.

The report was formally released by Minister of Panchayat & Higher Education, Kishor Barman, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, in the esteemed presence of Prasun De, Director, RD Panchayats, and Animesh Debbarma, Director, Higher Education.

In his address, Barman highlighted the significance of rural development in Tripura, emphasizing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in a diverse state like Tripura. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the NLU, Tripura team and Panchayat representatives for the exceptional outcome of the project and stressed the importance of strengthening Panchayat institutions for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Prasun De highlighted the historic MoU signed between NLU Tripura and the Directorate of RD Panchayats, observing that NLU Tripura is the first educational institution in the country to formalize such a MoU with a Panchayat body, an initiative unique in its kind. He noted that the University’s intervention contributed significantly to achieving remarkable results and expressed his sincere gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and the entire team.

In welcoming the dignitaries, Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Vice-Chancellor, NLU, Tripura, spotlighted the University’s outreach and social engagement through initiatives such as the School-Connect Programme, Legal Aid Services, and Capacity-Building Workshops. He noted that the handholding support to Panchayats under this project was part of these wider social initiatives. Prof. Singh also presented the report’s key findings, outlining achievements, challenges faced, and recommendations for the future.

The report captures the methodology, capacity-building initiatives, innovative practices, and community-driven approaches that ensured participatory rural development planning. On this occasion, NLU Tripura, through the Minister, Kishor Barman, also handed over appointment letters to the newly recruited non-teaching staff of the University. The event was attended by Panchayat representatives, government officials, faculty members, staff, and students of NLU Tripura, and concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Nachiketa Mittal, Registrar, NLU, Tripura.