Tripura becomes third state to attain full functional literacy

ANI June 24, 2025 276 views

Tripura has officially become India's third fully literate state with a 95.6% literacy rate under the ULLAS initiative. Chief Minister Manik Saha celebrated this dramatic improvement from just 20% literacy in 1961 during a ceremony attended by education officials. The scheme's success comes from door-to-door campaigns and digital learning via the ULLAS mobile app targeting adults. This achievement puts Tripura alongside Goa and Mizoram as India's most literate regions.

"This marks a historic milestone in Tripura's journey from 20% literacy in 1961 to 95.6% today" - CM Manik Saha
New Delhi, June 23: Tripura was declared fully literate on Monday, becoming the third state to attain this status under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme.

Key Points

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Tripura literacy jumps from 20% in 1961 to 95.6% now

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ULLAS scheme targets adults with digital learning tools

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Goa and Mizoram are other literate states

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Scheme aligns with National Education Policy 2020 goals

Goa and Mizoram are the other two states with full functional literacy. Apart from these three states, Ladakh is also a full literate Union Territory.

The declaration ceremony was attended by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the State Education Department, alongside neo-literate learners and community stakeholders, who played a pivotal role in this transformative journey.

Saha, while addressing the gathering, hailed the occasion as a historic milestone in Tripura's journey towards complete literacy.

He announced the literacy rate in Tripura has soared to 95.6 per cent a remarkable leap from just 20.24 per cent in 1961.

A state is considered fully literate when its literacy rate exceeds 95 per cent, as per the benchmark defined under the ULLAS scheme.

Saha credited this achievement to the successful implementation of the ULLAS programme, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, as per the statement by Ministry of Education.

The ULLAS scheme, aligned with NEP 2020, targets adults (aged 15 years and above) who can't go to school.

Since its launch in 2022, ULLAS has been implemented in a mission mode across the country, aiming to empower non-literate youth and adults (15+ years) with Foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical life skills.

In Tripura, the scheme was rolled out intensively across all districts, supported by robust community mobilisation, door-to-door surveys, and extensive use of the ULLAS mobile app for digital learning and certification, the education ministry said.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such wonderful news! 🎉 Tripura has shown what's possible when government schemes are implemented properly with community participation. The jump from 20% to 95% literacy is mind-blowing. Hope other northeastern states follow soon!
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Rahul S.
Great achievement no doubt, but we must ensure this literacy translates into employable skills. Just reading/writing isn't enough in today's competitive world. Hope the next phase focuses on vocational training.
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Ananya M.
As someone from the Northeast, I'm so proud! Tripura's success proves that with proper focus, our smaller states can achieve big things. The ULLAS mobile app approach is brilliant - digital literacy along with basic literacy is the way forward.
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Sanjay P.
While celebrating, we must remember the real heroes - the teachers and volunteers who worked at grassroots level. The government should now ensure they get proper recognition and incentives for this historic achievement.
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Meena R.
Excellent news! But I wonder how they're measuring functional literacy. In my village, many can sign their name but can't read a newspaper. Hope the assessment is thorough and not just for statistics. Still, a big step forward for Tripura!
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Kiran D.
The Northeast is showing the way! First Mizoram, now Tripura. This should silence those who think development only happens in big cities. The door-to-door approach is particularly impressive - shows real commitment to leave no one behind.

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