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.
Facilitates
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'.