Tripura Declared India’s Third Fully Literate State Under ULLAS Program
Tripura has officially become the third Indian state to achieve complete literacy, following Goa and Mizoram. The announcement was made on Monday under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative by the Ministry of Education.
Tripura’s Literacy Journey
According to official data, Tripura’s literacy rate has risen from 20.24% in 1961 to 95.6% in 2025. As per the ULLAS framework, a state is declared fully literate once it crosses the 95% literacy benchmark.
What the Officials Said
The declaration ceremony saw the presence of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, senior officials from the State Education Department, and representatives from the Ministry of Education. Newly literate individuals and community educators were also part of the celebration.
Chief Minister Saha called this achievement a historic milestone. He emphasized the importance of literacy in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national vision.
“Tripura’s recognition as India’s third fully literate state marks a proud moment. The Education Department must now work to raise literacy standards even higher,” said CM Saha.
Literacy Achievement Aligned with NEP 2020
Tripura’s success is largely due to the effective implementation of the ULLAS mission, launched in 2022 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The program focuses on providing basic reading, writing, numeracy, and life skills to individuals aged 15 years and older who previously lacked formal education.
In addition to Goa and Mizoram, Ladakh has been recognized as a fully literate Union Territory under the same mission.
Celebrating a Landmark Moment
This achievement highlights the state’s commitment to inclusive development and reflects the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”, a core principle of the current government’s vision for national progress.
