No more PRTC (Permanent Resident Certificate) for recruitment. Instead? You need 5 years of school in Tripura between Class 1 to 12. Why does this matter? Because it keeps the focus on locals; not paperwork. The High Court had flagged PRTC as possibly unconstitutional. So instead of fighting it, Tripura reimagined local eligibility: if you studied here for 5 years, you’re part of the fabric. It’s not about where you were born. It’s about where you grew up, learned, and belonged. This could become a template for other Northeastern states; and maybe even beyond. Smart policy. Real impact.