Tripura achieves full literacy, becoming the third Indian state to do so. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced this milestone, highlighting the state’s journey from 20.24% to 95.6% effective literacy through dedicated efforts and the ULLAS–New India Literacy Programme.
Agartala (Tripura), June 23: Tripura has become a fully literate state – the third State after Mizoram and Goa, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced on Monday.
This declaration was made during a programme organized by the School Education Department at Rabindra Bhavan.
In a social media post, Dr Saha wrote, “Literacy is no longer limited to just the ability to sign one’s name”.
“Today, India is advancing in effective literacy, keeping pace with the world in basic numeracy, banking, and digital literacy.
Attending the Grand Ceremony for the proclamation of Tripura as a fully literate state. https://t.co/ta6LRT4z1Z
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) June 23, 2025
In 1961, Tripura’s literacy rate was only 20.24%. Today, it has transformed into 95.6% effective literacy (as per PLFS).
This remarkable achievement has been made possible through the tireless efforts of 943 Social Awareness Centres and 2,228 volunteers of the Youth Literacy Corps under the ULLAS–New India Literacy Programme (NILP).
Standing at a historic juncture, Tripura has today been declared the country’s third ‘Fully Literate State’.
On this occasion, I encouraged and congratulated all the newly literate individuals”, the Chief Minister wrote.
A state government official stated that this remarkable achievement was made possible by the effective implementation of the ‘ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – New India Literacy Programme’.
