In a historic milestone, Tripura has become India\u2019s third state, after Mizoram and Goa, in becoming fully functionally literate as per the national definition of 95% of people aged 15 years and above. The announcement on June 23, 2025, was made during a formal ceremony at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Agartala, in attendance by the Hon. Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and senior officials of the Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tripura is confirmed as fully literate under ULLAS (New India Literacy Programme), a flagship centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2022. Tripura\u2019s achievement is significant progress towards Viksit Bharat @2047 and is a success of community-driven adult education and Jan Bhagidari (people\u2019s participation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 To enable non-literate youth and adults (15+) to achieve foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical life skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 To provide inclusive and equitable education according to NEP 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 To enable citizens using digital literacy and accumulated certification via the ULLAS mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 In 1961, Tripura\u2019s literacy rate was 20.24%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Over the years, government action and community involvement increased that to 95.6%, in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 The ULLAS programme was powerful catalyst in achieving universal literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 This was conducted by conducting door-to-door surveys of non-literate individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 This required intensive mobilization across all districts of Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Learners were engaged and certified via the ULLAS mobile app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Hundreds of thousands of volunteer teachers, learners, and community leaders were identified and involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 It was a mission mode endeavor for quick and broad results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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