Tripura Becomes Third Indian State to Achieve Full Functional Literacy

Tripura turned into a fully literate state on 23 June 2025 according to the ULLAS 2 Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram, and became the third Indian state, and the second state with an official language other than English (after Mizoram), to achieve the national standard of 95% literacy of people 15 years and above. A festive event in Agartala was marked up with Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and other stakeholders of the Ministry of Education were present.

Why in the news?

• Tripura was the third state in India after Mizoram and Goa to become a fully functional literate under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram. 
• With 95.6% which has increased from 20.24% in 1961.

Key Points

Literacy Progress

• Present literacy: 95.6% (an increase of 20.24% in 1961)
• It is seen as a Fully Literate State, with national benchmarks being the assessor for literacy levels.
• Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Agartala declared full literacy status.

Community Participation

• This has succeeded through lakhs of volunteer teachers, learners and education officials
• The community leaders and neo-literate adults were at the center stage
• Focus on Jan Bhagidari (People participation) and Kartavya Bodh (sense of duty)

About ULLAS (New India Literacy Programme)

Overview

• Centrally Sponsored Scheme
• Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
• Treat adults (age 15+ years) who are non-literate but have the basic knowledge of literacy, numeracy, and life skills

Features

• Such as door-to-door surveys and hard work district-wise
• ULLAS mobile app utilisation of digital learning, tracking, and certification
• It is a plan that is aimed at creating a mission mode to create a Fully Literate Bharat

Impact

• Helps in the inclusive and equitable education objectives
• Supports the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047
• The model of Tripura is now a case study to the other states and UTs in India

Legacy

• Attests to the mission of India to work towards adult education, lifelong learning and social equity
• Examples scalable best practices with literacy campaigns

100% literacy states in India

• States that are 100% Functional Literate under ULLAS (June 2025):
  • Mizoram
  • Goa
  • Tripura

Conclusion

The example of Tripura under ULLAS demonstrates how successful education reform can be based on community effort. It establishes a kind of benchmark that other Indian states can work towards and thereby enhancing the endeavour of the nation towards adult universal literacy and Viksit Bharat.