By TC News Desk
Agartala, 18th August 2025: Debipur Livestock Farm, the sole animal husbandry facility in the Kamalasagar assembly constituency is facing alarming deterioration amid allegations of corruption, mismanagement and administrative apathy.
Established in 1978 under the leadership of then Chief Minister Nripen Chakraborty during the Left Front regime, the farm once stood as a model of agricultural development in Tripura. At its peak, it employed over 180 government staff and housed a diverse range of livestock including cattle, pigs, goats and ducks. Its reputation extended beyond state borders, earning recognition for its productivity and scale.
The last recruitment drive at the farm took place in 2016–17, just before the fall of the Left government. Since then, retirements have thinned the workforce significantly. Currently, the farm operates with only 58 regular workers, 12 casual laborers and 10 permanent laborers, far below the required strength.
The farm now maintains only a minimal number of pigs, goats and ducks with cattle having been removed years back. Locals and employees have raised serious concerns over the unauthorized sale of piglets. While the official price is Rs 5,500 per piglet with receipts issued, reports suggest that Secretary Manik Bhattacharjee and a group of employees have been selling piglets for Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 without providing receipts, sparking outrage among residents and staff.
Several large ponds within the farm reportedly contain substantial fish stocks. However, instead of contributing to the state treasury, these are allegedly being sold off illegally at night by influential farm leaders. Additionally, valuable government-owned trees on the premises are said to be felled and sold without authorization.
A local employee Jatan Debnath has been accused of intimidating both male and female staff often under the influence of alcohol creating a hostile work environment. Meanwhile, farm president Mithu Sarkar reportedly visits the farm for only an hour daily, signs documents and leaves neglecting his duties.
As a result, Devipur Livestock Farm, once a symbol of agricultural promise, now stands in a state of disrepair and disrepute.
