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Tripura records zero primary-school dropout rate for 2025-26, says CM Manik Saha
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:18 PM
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Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced that Tripura achieved a zero dropout rate at the primary level for the 2025-26 academic year during International Literacy Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Tripura's education department reported that the state recorded a zero dropout rate at the primary level for the 2025-26 academic session, a milestone highlighted by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha. The announcement was made on International Literacy Day, 8 September 2026, at the ULLAS Mela held in New Delhi, where officials gathered to celebrate progress in literacy across the country.
State officials said the achievement reflects the impact of sustained enrollment drives, mid‑day meal schemes, and community monitoring that have been intensified over the past five years. The zero‑dropout figure indicates that all children enrolled in primary schools remained in school through the end of the academic year.
The CM emphasized that the result underscores Tripura's commitment to inclusive education and will serve as a benchmark for other states. He urged continued focus on quality teaching, infrastructure upgrades, and teacher training to sustain the gains.
Education analysts noted that while the dropout rate has fallen to zero, challenges remain in learning outcomes and transition to secondary education. The government plans to launch follow‑up assessments to ensure that attendance translates into measurable learning improvements.
State officials said the achievement reflects the impact of sustained enrollment drives, mid‑day meal schemes, and community monitoring that have been intensified over the past five years. The zero‑dropout figure indicates that all children enrolled in primary schools remained in school through the end of the academic year.
The CM emphasized that the result underscores Tripura's commitment to inclusive education and will serve as a benchmark for other states. He urged continued focus on quality teaching, infrastructure upgrades, and teacher training to sustain the gains.
Education analysts noted that while the dropout rate has fallen to zero, challenges remain in learning outcomes and transition to secondary education. The government plans to launch follow‑up assessments to ensure that attendance translates into measurable learning improvements.