Central Government · Ministry Of Home Affairs
Grant-In-Aid to Tripura and Mizoram for Rehabilitation of Bru Migrants
Main benefit
Fixed Deposits @ ₹4,00,000 Per Family
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"Grant-In-Aid to Tripura and Mizoram for Rehabilitation of Bru Migrants" is a Repatriation Scheme by the Department of Home, Ministry of Home Affairs. The scheme aims at the permanent settlement of Bru (Reang) families. In 1997-1998, about 30,000 Bru (Reang) families migrated to North Tripura due to ethnic violence in Mizoram. Repatriation began in 2010, with around 1,622 Bru families (8,573 persons) resettled in Mizoram by 20
4. An agreement in 2018 aimed to repatriate 5,407 Bru families, and by November 2019, 328 families (1,369 persons) returned to Mizoram. Some Bru families expressed a desire to settle in Tripura. A new agreement in January 2020 offered a financial assistance package of approximately ₹6,61,00,00,000 for the permanent settlement of Bru (Reang) families in Tripura. The assistance package included Fixed Deposits (₹4,00,000 per family), monthly cash assistance (₹5,000 per family), free ration for 2 years, House Building Assistance (₹1,50,000 per family), land plots (30x40 sq. ft.), and free transportation to the place of resettlement. As of January 13, 2023, 6,179 families have been settled in 11 locations in Tripura.
Benefits
- Fixed Deposits @ ₹4,00,000 Per Family
- Monthly Cash Assistance @ ₹5,000 Per Family
- Free Ration for 2 Years
- House Building Assistance @ ₹1,50,000 Per Family
- Land Plots @ 30x40 Sq. Ft.
- Free Transportation to the Place of Resettlement
Who can apply
- The applicant should be Bru (Reang) families who migrated to North Tripura due to ethnic violence in Mizoram and should have expressed a desire to settle in Tripura.
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How to apply
Online
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Register on the Service Plus Portal. Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number via OTP.
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Login to the Service Plus Portal using the Username and Password received over your registered Email ID.
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In the Left Pane, click "Apply for Service" and then click on "View All Available Services".
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From the list, click on "BRU DBT Relief Rehabilitation".
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You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the mandatory fields (highlighted in a red asterisk).
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Click "Submit". Note down the Application ID/ Reference ID to track the status of your application.
Common questions
What is the size of the land plots provided to the settled Bru families in Tripura?
The land plots provided are 30x40 sq. ft. in size.
Can you provide more details about the House Building Assistance provided to the Bru families?
Each family receives ₹1,50,000 for House Building Assistance.
What are the key components of the financial assistance package offered to the Bru (Reang) families for permanent settlement in Tripura?
The package includes Fixed Deposits, monthly cash assistance, free ration, House Building Assistance, land plots, and free transportation to the place of resettlement.
Why did the Bru (Reang) families migrate to North Tripura in 1997-1998, and how many families were affected?
These families migrated due to ethnic violence in Mizoram, and approximately 30,000 Bru (Reang) families were affected.
Can you provide more details on the financial assistance package offered in January 2020 for the permanent settlement of Bru (Reang) families in Tripura?
The package amounted to approximately ₹6,61,00,00,000 and includes Fixed Deposits, monthly cash assistance, free ration, House Building Assistance, land plots, and transportation.
What led to the initiation of repatriation back to Mizoram, and how many families were resettled by 2014?
Repatriation began in 2010 due to an agreement, and approximately 1,622 Bru families (8,573 persons) were resettled in Mizoram by 2014.
Can you provide more information about the reasons for the migration of Bru (Reang) families from Western Mizoram to Northern Tripura in 1997?
The migration was primarily due to attacks on minority Reang tribes by Mizo villagers in Mizoram.
How many Bru (Reang) families and individuals sought shelter in the relief camps set up in Kanchanpur District of Tripura during that time?
Approximately 30,000 individuals belonging to 5,000 Bru families sought shelter in these relief camps.
Could you explain the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the grants-in-aid provided for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Bru families?
The Ministry of Home Affairs extended grants-in-aid to both the Government of Mizoram for rehabilitation and the Government of Tripura for maintenance of Bru families in relief camps.
How many Bru families were repatriated to Mizoram during the repatriation process that began in November 2010 and continued until May/June 2011?
Approximately 800 families, comprising about 4,000 members, were repatriated to Mizoram during this period.
How was the issue related to the displaced Mizos of Sakhan Hills of North Tripura resolved?
The issue was resolved amicably by providing a rehabilitation package of Rs. 1.50 lakh to each of the 83 displaced Mizo families.
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