Tripura becomes third state in the country, after Mizoram and Goa, to achieve Full Functional Literacy

• Tripura was officially declared fully literate on June 26, 2025, under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), becoming the third state in India—after Mizoram and Goa—to reach this milestone.

• Current Literacy Rate: 95.6% (among individuals aged 15+), up from 20.24% in 1961.

• Attended by Ministry of Education officials, State Education Department, neo-literate learners, and community stakeholders.

• Launched: 2022, for 2022–2027.

• Target Group: Non-literate youth and adults aged 15 years and above.

• Objectives: Foundational literacy, numeracy, life skills.

• Alignment With National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

• Mode: Community participation, digital certification via ULLAS app, door-to-door surveys, and localized mobilization.

• Tripura's achievement sets a benchmark for inclusive and equitable education.

• Demonstrates effective Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) and Kartavyabodh (sense of duty).

• Contributes to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

• Serves as a model for other states and UTs in implementing adult literacy programmes.