Minor research project
The Directorate of Kokborok and Other Minority Languages (OML) introduced an opportunity for researchers through its 1year Minor Research Project program, which focuses on Kokborok and seven other minority languages of Tripura. This initiative invites eligible individuals from various academic backgrounds who are eager to delve into innovative studies related to language, literature, art, culture, or any other associated fields. The language communities included in this project are Kokborok, Chakma, Halam, Garo, Kuki-Mizo, Manipuri, Bishnupriya Manipuri, and Mog.
As part of its commitment to fostering research and preserving linguistic heritage, the Directorate, under the Education Department (School) of the Government of Tripura, offers financial support of ₹ 1.00 lakh for 1 year to facilitate the endeavours of individuals and researchers. This is a valuable chance to contribute to the understanding and appreciation minority languages, engaging in meaningful research that can have a lasting impact on our cultural & linguistic tapestry. The Directorate of Kokborok & Other Minority Languages encourages interested researchers to take advantage of this unique opportunity. This Directorate publishes the final MRP report which is available with an ISBN.
For detailed guidelines of the MRP go to this link - MRP Guidelines.pdf (tripura.gov.in)
In consequence of the approval of the Hon'ble Minister, Education Department, Government of Tripura, the Directorate of Kokborok & OML constituted an Expert Committee for scrutiny, evaluation & approval of the Minor Research Projects, comprising of the following members –
| 1. | Director, Kokborok & Other Minority Languages, Govt. of Tripura. | Chairman |
| 2. | Sri Naresh Ch. Dev Verma, Krishna Nagar, Agartala, Kokborok Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 3. | Dr. Bodhrai Debbarma, Chanmari, Agartala. Kokborok Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 4. | Dr. Milan Rani Jamatia, Professor, Tripura University (A Central University), Kokborok Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 5. | Dr. Padmakumari Chakma, Assistant Professor, Tripura University (A Central University), Chakma Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 6. | Mrs. Krairi Mog Chowdhury, Chanmari Agartala, Mog Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 7. | Dr. Krishnadas Sinha Shastri, Retd. TCS, Kalisahar, Unakoti Tripura, Bishnupriya Manipuri Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 8. | Sri W. Birmangal Singha, Retd. Head Master, Manipuri Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 9. | Sri Ajit Roga, Asst. Professor, College of Teacher Education, Kumarghat, Garo Language Writer & Scholar. | Member |
| 10 | Sri Samuel Lalduhsaka, Principal, Tripura Theological College, Kuki-Mizo Language Writer & Scholar, Agartala. | Member |
| 11. | Sri Timothy Molsom, Halam Language Writer & Scholar, East Tuicholong, Gomati District. | Member |
| 12. | Head of Office, Kokborok & Other Minority Languages, Govt. of Tripura. | Member-Secretary |
List of Selected Projects:
| MRP Batch for the FY 2024-25 | |||
| SL.no | Name of Principal Investigator | Name of Supervisor | Title of the MRP |
| 1. | Sri Anupam Sharma, MA in Journalism & Mas-Communication | Dr. Anuradha Nongmaithem, Asst. Professor, NIT Agartala | A Study on the Socio-Economic Condition of Manipuri Artists in Tripura. |
| 2. | Smt Mitali Gangopadhyay, Senior Instructor, Department of Drawing & Painting, Govt. College of Art & Craft, Govt. of Tripura. | Prof. Abhijit Bhattacharya, Principal (in-charge), Govt. College of Art & Craft, Tripura. | Contribution of the Art Works of Ujir Bari – Sailesh Krishna Debbarma, Salil Krishna Debbarma & Pranjal Krishna Debbarma. |
| 3. | Dr. Rajesh Bhowmik, Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Tripura University (A Central University). | Mr. Arup Sinha, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Art, Govt. College of Art & Craft, Tripura. | Innovative Design and Motifs in the Fabrics of Chakma Community of Tripura. |
| 4. | Smt Antarlina Bhattacharjee, MA in Sociology & Social Anthropology. | Joel Lalengliana Darlong, Asst. Professor, Holy Cross College, Agartala, Tripura. | Exploring Ways to Revive the Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Traits of the Karbongs in Tripura. |
| 5. | Dr. Shankha Shubhra Bhadra, Asst. Professor, Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Agartala. | Dr. Shankha Shubhra Bhadra, Asst. Professor, Department of Commerce, Holy Cross College, Agartala. | Central Government Policies’ Implementation: A Study of Socio-Economic Condition of the Women’s of Lefunga Block. |
| 6. | Dr. Kaberi Chowdhury Bhowmik, MFA & Founder Member of Prathiba Museum, Agartala. | Prof. Abhijit Bhattacharya, Principal (in-charge), Govt. College of Art & Craft, Tripura | Designs in the Ornamentation of Major Tribal Communities of Tripura. |
| MRP Batch for the FY 2023-24 | |||
| SL.No | Name of Principal Investigator | Name of Supervisor | Title of the MRP |
| 1. | Mr. Dustin LalKulhpuia, MA, M.Phil. | Dr. Thongam Dhanajit Singh | History, Culture and Narratives of the Mizos in Jampui Hill: A Study. |
| 2. | Dr. Jekap Halam, Asst. Professor, Department of Philosophy, Govt. Degree College, Kamalpur, Tripura. | Dr. Dipankar Chakrabarti | A Critical Study of the 12 Sub-Tribes of the Halam Community of Tripura. |
| 3. | Smt Rebeka Debbarma, Assistant Professor, Department of English, MBB University, Tripura. |
Dr. Antiarbum Ranglong | Mapping the Art, Literature and Culture of the Ranglong Community of Tripura. |
| 4. | Dr. Dipankar Biswas, Assistant Professor, Dasaratha Deb Memorial College, Khowai, Tripura. | Sri Priyank Kumar Shivam | Interference and Effect of Kokborok Language as Mother Tongue on Bengali as Medium of Instruction in Schools of Dhalai and Khowai Districts of Tripura. |
| 5. | Smt Sudeshna Sinha, Ph.D Scholar, Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan, Bolpur, West Bengal. | Dr. Astamika Sinha | A Historical Study of Manipuri Ras Leela Practices in Tripura. |
| 6. | Mr. Meishnam Bhagat Singha, MBA - Finance. | Dr. Anuradha Nongmaithem | A Critical Analysis of Manipuri Poetry Written by Manipuris in Tripura. |
| MRP Batch for the FY 2022-23 | |||
| SL.No | Name of Principal Investigator | Name of Supervisor | Title of the MRP |
| 1. | Sri Madhu Mangal Sinha | Dr. Remuna Sinha | A Study on the Art and Culture of Bishnupriya Manipuris. |
| 2. | Mr. Lalnundika Darlong | Dr. Sharmila Chhotaray | Assessing the Linguistic Challenges of the Displaced Brus in Tripura. |