Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha launched the Tripura School Quality Assessment and Accreditation Framework (TSQAAF) at the Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala on Friday.
At the launch event, CM Saha said, “This TSQAAF is a new direction for Tripura. It will act as a catalyst in the education sector.”
The chief minister added that a good amount of funds is being invested in the education sector, leading to an overall improvement in the state’s education profile.
CM Saha also informed that the state government has recently recruited 226 graduate and undergraduate teachers.
“We are recruiting transparently through the Teachers’ Recruitment Board of Tripura (TRBT). We shall fill vacancies with qualified teachers,” Saha said.
He also reminded the audience that Tripura recently became only the third “fully literate” state in India under the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.
“Tripura became a fully literate state after Mizoram and Goa, with a literacy rate of 95.6 per cent. The pass percentages in Class 10 and 12 have crossed 86 per cent and 79 per cent, respectively. In Vidyajyoti schools, pass percentages in Class 10 and Class 12 have increased by 26 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively, from last year. We expect even better results in the future,” the chief minister said.
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Saha said that earlier literacy programs were limited to teaching people to sign their names, but the current focus has expanded to reading, writing, basic arithmetic, critical life skills, and vocational skills, among others.
“Education is not just about acquiring formal certificates; it’s a vital catalyst for instilling moral values in life,” the CM added.
Later in the day, the CM posted on social media, “Tripura has already taken robust steps to implement the National Education Policy. The School Education Department is working tirelessly to create a healthy, competitive environment, transforming each school into a centre of excellence…
“Just as NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) accredits higher education institutions based on quality standards, we’re launching TSQAAF for schools.”
