
Mapping Tripura’s 2026 Policy Landscape: Department-wise Schemes, Updates and Outcomes
Tripura, which attained full statehood on 21 January 1972, is a landlocked state situated in the North-Eastern region of India. As per the 2011 Census, with a population of 36.74 lakh, of which 31.8% were Scheduled Tribes and 82.8% lived in rural areas. It covers 10,492 sq km of area with around 72% under forest cover. Given the geographical variations ranging from hilly terrain to dispersed tribal settlements, last-mile welfare delivery, livelihood diversification, and connectivity remain significant governance challenges for the state.






