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Tribal Development

Tribal Development Department has been constituted with a view to address specific issues related to welfare of Tribal communities of the State in a more concerted and holistic manner.


Inclusion of Kurmi Community in the ST List of West Bengal

Proposal submitted for inclusion of the “Kurmi Community” in the Scheduled Tribe List of West Bengal and being alive to the disparate socio economic, linguistic, clan, totemistic and Ethnographic attributes.

The West Bengal Limbu Development Board at Darjeeling

Governor is pleased to establish a Board by the name “The West Bengal Limbu Development Board” with its Head Office in Darjeeling under the administrative control of the Tribal Development Department.

Executive Council of Paschim Banga Santali Academy

Constitution of Executive Council of the Paschim Banga Santali Academy in pursuance of resolution No. 4167-BCW dated 09.12.2005 read with resolution No. 3182-BCW dated 23.10.2007.

General Council of Paschim Banga Santali Academy

Constitution of General Council of the Paschim Banga Santali Academy in pursuance of resolution No. 4167-BCW dated 09.12.2005 read with resolution No. 3182-BCW dated 23.10.2007.

Establishment of “Bhutia Development Board” at Darjeeling

The aims and objects of Bhutia Development Board shall be to undertake all necessary activities for the protection, promotion and safeguarding of the Bhutia language, tradition and culture.

West Bengal Kendu Leaves Collectors’ Social Security Scheme, 2015

Livelihood of many tribal people is mainly dependant on collection of Kendu leaves and such Kendu leaves Collectors die accidentally during the collection of such leaves due to snake/insect bite, lightning, storm and elephant attack.

Executive Body of Sherpa Cultural Board

Governor is hereby pleased to nominate the followings members to the Executive Body of Sherpa Cultural Board. It shall automatically expire on completion of five years.
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