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...

Ladakh achieves full functional literacy under ULLAS

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Ladakh achieves full functional literacy under ULLAS

Ladakh has become the first administrative unit to achieve full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Program). Lieutenant Governor Dr. BD Mishra made this announcement during a celebration at Sindhu Sanskritik Kendra in Leh on Tuesday. The Union Territory has surpassed 97% literacy, marking a major success for the centrally sponsored scheme aimed at empowering adults aged 15 and above with foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical life skil...