This is Tripura in 1982 -^r Planning and implementation of schemes now rest with the democratic institutions at the grass root level like the Block Panchayat Samities and Gaon Panchayats. ^r With land-revenue exempted and protection of law for the establishment of share cropper's right pronounced, small farmers find a new hope of building their lot. ^ With the Autonomous District Council set up, their mother tongue having been recognised as the second language of the state the quota in the government service having been properly protected, the tribesmen of Tripura have now restored their honourable position in the society. ^ With an enhanced rate of wages already enforced, various welfare measures adopted, and minimum amenities of life assured, the labouring force in the state have proved themselves more active than ever before. ^ With the introduction of free education iipto class XII, mid-day meal for the primary students, enhancement of the rate of stipends and other facilities, the students' roll in educational institutions have gone remarkly high. ^ The Left Front Government in Tripura stands committed to strive for a united, democratic and self-reliant society free from all exploitations. Issued by the Directorate of Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism, Government of Tripura. Printed and Published by A L Bhat on behalf of the Indian School of Social Sciences, Trivandrum 695 001, at Social Scientist Press, Tnvandrum - 4.