Bru refugees Flashcards
1
Q
who are brus? where are they found? why are they displaced?
A
The Brus, also referred to as the Reangs, are spread across the northeastern states of Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram.
In Mizoram, they have been targeted by groups that do not consider them indigenous to the state.
Tripura recognizes them as PVTGs
2
Q
party’s to Bru-Reang refugee agreement?
A
Union Government, Governments of Tripura and Mizoram and Bru-Reang representatives
crisis 23 yrs old
3
Q
highlights of agreement
A
- 600 cr package
- be given land to reside,residential plot in Tripura.
- fixed deposit of 4 lakh to each family -> can withdraw after 2 yrs
- 5,000 cash per month for two years.
- free ration for two years and aid of Rs. 1.5 lakh to build their houses.
