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National Book Trust Tripura by S N Guha Thakurta
TRIPURA, the tiny state which lies in the south-west corner of the north eastern region of the country, is presented here with all its unique features, Firstly, the author deals with the royal dynasty of Tripura which contributed a good deal to establishing a cultural bridge between the Bengalees and the Tripuris. Secondly, one sees how Tripura's generosity towards the battered victims of partition offered friendship to these ill-fated people. Finally, the state, though burdened with enormous problems like excessive population, a declining land-man radio, and of late tribal militancy with no sign of abatement, seems determined to encounter and conquer all its difficulties, thereby paving the way to its prosperity and progress. The rich folk traditions, customs and culture of the Tripuris are all brought out in vivid colours by the author.
S.N. GUHA THAKUTRA, was Professor & Head Department of Ecnomics and Dean, School of Social Sciences at the North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. He is author of Contract Labour in Construction Industry (Firma KLM Private Ltd., Culcutta, 1980) and has to his credit numerous papers published in professional books and journals. Professor Guha Thakurta is at present associated with International Institute of Development Studies (IIDS), Calcutta, as Economic Consultant and Project Director.