Tripura Achieves Full Functional Literacy, Third State in India to Reach 95% Benchmark
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Tripura declared fully literate (95% literacy among ages 15+). |
| Date of Announcement | June 23, 2025. |
| Location | Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan, Agartala. |
| Key Scheme | ULLAS (New India Literacy Programme) (2022-2027). |
| Literacy Benchmark | 95% (national benchmark for functional literacy). |
| Tripura's Literacy Rate | Increased from 20.24% (1961) to 95.6% (2025). |
| Previous Achievers | Mizoram and Goa (only other states to achieve full functional literacy). |
| Implementation | - Door-to-door surveys.<br>- ULLAS mobile app for digital certification.<br>- Volunteer-driven mobilization. |
| Significance | - Aligns with NEP 2020.<br>- Step towards Viksit Bharat @2047.<br>- Showcases Jan Bhagidari (people's participation). |