Aghore Debbarma is an Indian politician from the state of Tripura in north-east India. He is best known for having served as the Minister of Agriculture in the Government of Tripura.
Key facts
| Name | Aghore Debbarma |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| State | Tripura |
| Community | Tripuri (indicated by the surname Debbarma) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Notable office | Former Minister of Agriculture, Government of Tripura |
Background
Debbarma belongs to the Tripuri community, one of the principal indigenous groups of Tripura. The surname "Debbarma" is widely associated with members of the Tripuri community, including political leaders who have been active in both tribal welfare politics and mainstream party platforms in the state.
Political career
Debbarma held the agriculture portfolio in the Tripura state cabinet, a department that oversees crop production, horticulture, irrigation support and agricultural extension in a state where a substantial section of the population depends on farming and shifting cultivation (jhum). The Department of Agriculture in Tripura is responsible for implementing centrally sponsored agricultural schemes alongside state programmes targeted at hill and plain farmers.
Significance
As a former Agriculture Minister, Debbarma's tenure was associated with the administration of farm sector policy in Tripura, a state where agriculture and allied activities remain central to the rural economy. Tripuri political representation in the state cabinet has historically been an important aspect of governance in Tripura, given the demographic balance between the indigenous tribal population and the Bengali-speaking majority.
Related topics
- Tripura
- Government of Tripura
- Tripura Legislative Assembly
- Tripuri people
- Agriculture in Tripura
- List of Chief Ministers of Tripura
References
- Wikidata entry: Q61748251