Grant-In-Aid to Tripura and Mizoram for Rehabilitation of Bru Migrants

Key facts

Benefit	Financial assistance for permanent settlement of Bru families
Amount	₹661 crore
Who	Bru (Reang) families
Implemented by	Ministry of Home Affairs
Official portal	serviceplus.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible Bru families.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a financial package that includes fixed deposits, monthly cash assistance, free rations for two years, house building assistance, land plots, and transportation to their new homes.

Who can apply

For: migrant
poor household

Eligible applicants are Bru (Reang) families who migrated to North Tripura due to ethnic violence in Mizoram and wish to settle in Tripura. Households must be classified as poor to qualify for assistance.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the ServicePlus Portal.

Register on the ServicePlus Portal and verify your email and mobile number via OTP.
Log in to the ServicePlus Portal using the credentials received via email.
Click 'Apply for Service' in the left pane, then select 'View All Available Services'.
Choose 'BRU DBT Relief Rehabilitation' from the list.
Complete the application form, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled out.
Submit the application and note the Application ID/Reference ID for tracking.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Card
Proof of Address
Domicile Certificate

Frequently asked questions

What size are the land plots provided to Bru families?

The land plots allocated to settled Bru families measure 30x40 sq. ft.

What is included in the House Building Assistance for Bru families?

Each family is entitled to ₹1,50,000 for house building assistance.

What does the financial assistance package for Bru families consist of?

The package includes fixed deposits, monthly cash assistance, free rations, house building assistance, land plots, and transportation.

Why did Bru families migrate to North Tripura in 1997-1998?

The migration was due to ethnic violence in Mizoram, affecting around 30,000 Bru families.

What is the total amount of the financial assistance package announced in January 2020?

The financial assistance package is approximately ₹6,61,00,00,000 for the permanent settlement of Bru families.

How many Bru families were resettled in Mizoram by 2014?

By 2014, around 1,622 Bru families, comprising 8,573 individuals, had been resettled in Mizoram.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.