Pralhad Joshi launches bridge course to strengthen teaching skills at primary level

September 18, 2026 12:19 AM

Pralhad Joshi launches bridge course to strengthen teaching skills at primary level

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi on September 16 launched the six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of in-service primary school teachers holding B.Ed. degrees. Implemented through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), the course will provide specialised training to help teachers develop the skills and competencies required to effectively teach students at the primary level...

Tripura achieves zero dropout rate at primary level in 2025-26: CM Manik Saha

September 9, 2026 12:40 PM

Tripura achieves zero dropout rate at primary level in 2025-26: CM Manik Saha

Tripura has achieved a zero per cent dropout rate at the primary level during 2025-26, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Tuesday, attributing the achievement to sustained efforts to strengthen foundational literacy across primary schools. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, Saha made the remarks while addressing the International Literacy Day and ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) Mela in New Delhi. Saha said the state government is planning to establish state-o...