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.
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.
To recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and to provide for a framework for recording the forest rights so vested and the nature of evidence required for such recognition and vesting in respect of forest land.
A Board is established by the name Sherpa Cultural Board with its Head Office in Darjeeling, West Bengal, under the administrative control of the Tribal Development Department, Govt. of West Bengal.
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.
Governor is hereby pleased to nominate the followings members to the General Body of Sherpa Cultural Board. It shall automatically expire on completion of five years.