In a historic milestone for the northeastern state, Tripura is set to be officially declared fully literate, becoming the third state in India —after Mizoram and Goa — to achieve this remarkable feat. The official announcement will be made by Chief Minister Manik Saha at a ceremonial event to be held at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala on Monday, June 23, marking a transformative moment in the state’s educational journey.
Described as a monumental social achievement, the declaration reflects Tripura’s unwavering commitment to education and inclusive literacy. Among Union Territories, Ladakh was the first to attain full literacy status.
“This milestone has been made possible through the successful implementation of the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society),” a senior official from the Education Department said.
‘The initiative was launched in 2022 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with the aim of achieving universal adult literacy across India by 2027.
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Tripura’s effort was spearheaded by the School Education Department and coordinated through the State Literacy Mission Authority and SCERT. A diverse network of educators, including retired teachers, school and college students and trained volunteers, worked tirelessly across districts and blocks. Learning materials were prepared in Bengali, English and Kokborok to ensure linguistic inclusivity.
According to officials, 2,228 volunteers under the Youth Literacy Corps and 943 Social Consciousness Centres played a pivotal role in reaching even the remotest regions of the state. From informal backyard classes to literacy sessions held in remote hilly markets, the campaign crossed social and geographic boundaries, uplifting thousands.
As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023–24, Tripura’s literacy rate climbed from 93.7 percent to 95.6 percent, surpassing the 95 percent threshold set by the central government for full literacy status. The state's progress has been nothing short of extraordinary. From a literacy rate of 20.24 percent in 1961, it rose to 87.22 percent by the 2011 Census, placing Tripura just behind Kerala and Mizoram at the time.
Unlike earlier literacy drives that focused primarily on the ability to sign one's name, the current initiative emphasises functional literacy— including basic arithmetic, digital transactions and financial awareness — empowering citizens with practical, real-world skills.
The landmark event will be attended by top officials from both the central and state education departments, including Preeti Meena, Director (Adult Education), Ministry of Education and Raval Hemendra Kumar, Special Secretary (Education), Government of Tripura.
Lalnunnemi Darlong, Director, SCERT, will be present as special guest, while NC Sharma, Director, Secondary and Basic Education and State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, will preside over the function.
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