Education

Notebook: GS3
Created: 16-08-2019 19:34 Updated: 16-08-2019 22:02
Author: kaberi nath

School Education:
Viewing to make the state of Tripura as a modal state in India Education should have to
play a major role to achieve the goal. Aiming to this view, the Govt of Tripura is making
allout  efforts for all round development  and expansion of education. The  School
Education Department, which wanted to make it into reality,has been implementing so
many development programmes and its besides  Department has also taken some
initiatives for improvement of quality of  education. The School Education Department
of Tripura comprises  Directorate of Elementary Education, Directorate of
Secondary  Education, Directorate of Kokborok & Other Minority Languages and
the  SCERT. Two Centrally Sponsored Schemes, namely Samagra Shiksha  Abhiyan
(created by subsuming the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan,  Rashtriya Madhyamik
Shiksha Abhiyan and Teacher Education  programmes) and Mid-Day-Meal are running
under this Department.  Simultaneously, the State is making sincere effort through its
literacy programme to make the State fully literate. Now, the literacy rate of Tripura is
97.22%. Directorate of Elementary Education is responsible  for students studying in
Class-I to VIII, whereas Directorate of Secondary Education is responsible for teaching
learning process of students studying in Class-IX to XII.
At present, there are 4928 schools (including Madrasa) in the State, out of which 4398
(89.25%) are State Government / State Government  Aided Schools (including 51 GIA
Madrasa). The total enrolment of  students in Pre-primary to XII is 7,57,924, out of
which  6,25,119(82.48%) are enrolled in State Government / State Government  Aided
Schools (including 51 GIA Madrasa) and total number of teachers is 48780, out of which
42,079 (86.26%) are Government  teachers(including State Government Aided
Schools/GIA Madrasa).
There were 4,928 schools in the State in 2017-18 with 8 inclusive schools for girl's.
4,45,481 children of Primary and Upper Primary (I-VIII) have been benefited under Mid-
day-meal Scheme during 2017-18.
The State has got two Medical Colleges, one Agriculture college  and one Veterinary
College.

Economic performance during the year 2017-18 :

Two Jahar Navodaya Vidyalayat at South Tripura & Sepahijala started  functioning in
temporary structure during 2017-18.
1743 nos. Joint Benches procured during 2017-18 for High/H.S Schools in Tripura
Fund of Rs. 41.39 lakh reallocated to DDO’s for procurement of Lab Equipment to 50 H/S
School.
 16,439 nos. Bicycles procured & Distributed to the Girls students of Class – IX , belongs to
a family with annual income below Rs. 1.25 lakh.
29 nos. Post of Gr. – D & 3 nos. Gr. –C post created for appointment under the Scheme
Die-in-harness during 2017-18.
1,502 Graduate Teacher (Secondary) and 1,353 Post Graduate Teacher  have been
appointed.
118 Graduate Teacher (Elementary) & 153 Under Graduate Teacher have been appointed .
The Government has laid stress on improvement in quality of Elementary Education. This
requires that teachers acquire minimum qualifications for teaching in primary and upper
primary units/schools.A drive was  started to encourage teachers to enroll in D.El.Ed
Programme of NIOS. A total of 8,199 nos. untrained elementary teacher of Govt./Govt. aided
and  Private school have enrolled in D.El.Ed Programme under NIOS through 94 nos.  Study
Centres in Tripura and First Term Examination of D.El.Ed. Programme  has been completed
successfully through 35 nos. Exam Centres for7763 nos. Teachers.
02(two) J.B. Schools have been opened.
02 (two) English Medium J.B. schools have been upgraded to S.,B. School.
12 Bengali Medium schools have been started by way of conversion (Bengali Med to Eng med)
from class - I and gradually to next higher classes.
Up-gradation of 01 no. school from S.B to High School has been made.
Up-gradation of 25 no. school from High to H.S school ( with provision of only Arts Stream) has
been made.
Introduction of Science Stream of 08 no. school has been done.
Introduction of Commerce Stream of 02 no. school has been done.
Drinking water facilities have been provided to 115 schools (J.B & S.B)  out of 459
uncovered schools. Remaining 344 schools are being covered.
Land has been indentified in West Tripura District for establishing  Regional Institute of
Education (RIE).
  Land has been identified in four District likely North Tripura , South  Tripura, Sepahijala
and Gomati District. Proposal submitted to MHRD  for early starting of functioning of
Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV).
Fund of Rs. 2278.80 lakh has been re-allocated to DDO’s for repairing of  Classroom /
Service connection Internal electrification / re- pairing of  Old building in Secondary
Education.
Land has been identified in two locations for establishment of Sainik  School in
Tripura.Proposal has been sent to the Defense Ministry Government of India for sanction
of the School Officer from Sainik School Society, New Delhi.
Financial Powers have been delegated to 7 (seven) Inspector of Schools to  function as
DDOs.

Strengthening mid-day-mealprogramme:
A total of 2,71,948 children in 4428 Primary units and 1,73,533 children in 2131 Upper Primary
units i.e, total: 4,45,481 children in 6559 school units  in all Govt. & Govt. aided Schools,
Madrassa/ Muqtab institutions have been covered under the Mid-Day-Meal Scheme. Cooked
Mid-Day-Meal is served  among the children as per the Government of India norms.  For the
first time a budgetary provision has been made in the state budget  for LPG connection in
schools for cooking of Mid-Day-Meals. An amount of Rs.  4.96 Crores have been provided in
budget for installation of LPG connection in 1967 elementary schools along with the recurring
refilling cost for all the schools having above 50 enrolments. This will ensure a smokeless and
clean  and hygienic environment of schools. Automated Monitoring System (AMS) has  been
introduced to monitor the proper implementation of Mid-Day-Meal  scheme in the State.
National De-worming Day (NDD) is also relying on AMS for  reporting coverage under the
event.

e-Classroom Project:

220 video classes recorded out of projected 480 classes at the DDK Agartala studio.
 96 classes has already been telecast(ed) by Doordarshan Kendra, Agartala.
  75 videos uploaded in YouTube channel (Tripura Siksha Bandhu) which  has 1,043
subscribers and 36,725 viewers.

EdCIL Project in 60 Schools of Khowai , Dhalai & Unakoti District:

EdCIL is providing offline Smart Class Solution in Tripura. 60 schools  (@20 schools in each
district) are covered. Kyan Projector (computer itself), interactive Pen etc. were delivered.

Samagra Shiksha Abhijan

Dress Grant is provided to 387339 students studying in class I – VIII in  the academic year
2018.All the children of Elementary stage are provided free text books. The School Education
Department has prepared an Annual Work Plan for improvement of quality of education. Some
important points of this plan are as follows:

Introduction of NCERT curriculum for classes I – XII:

In order to implement the mandate of State Level High Power Committee,  Government of
Tripura has decided to introduce NCERT syllabi/ textbooks for  classes I to XII enabling the
student communities of the state to reap benefits of its well researched and structured syllabi/
contents. This is expected to  facilitate the students’ participation in national mainstream in
terms of academic and career endeavours. It is planned to introduce the NCERT textbooks from
the academic year 2019.

Implementation of initiatives outlined in Vidyajyoti Mission Document:

The School Education Department has planned to take several initiatives in a strategic way to
reduce the dropout rate as well as to improve the Quality  of Education. The strategy is
embodied in its mission document, “VIDYAJYOTI”.

Establishment of RIE (Regional Institute of Education):

The RIE is a constituent unit of the NCERT with the objective to ensure qualitative improvement
of school education through innovative pre-service and  in-service teacher education
programmes and relevant research, development  and extension activities. With the ultimate
aim of improvement of quality of  education in the State, it is planned to establish an RIE.
Meanwhile, 42.13 acre land at Mohanpur has already been identified by the Sub-division and
District authority of West Tripura for establishment of Regional Institute of Education  (RIE) in
Mohanpur Sub-Division.

Effective implementation of Aspirational District Plan in Dhalai District:

Introduction of transfer policy for teachers:
With a view to bringing transparency and accountability in transferring of teachers and H.Ms
working in Govt. Schools under the School Education Department, a transfer policy for teachers
will be formulated in the State from the academic year 2019.

Implementation of twining of schools:

In order to provide innovative support to the children for better learning outcomes, twinning
of schools will be completed by March’2019 by covering  800 schools including Kedriya
Vidyalaya, Nabodaya Vidyalaya and Ekalabya Model Schools.

Introduction of vocational education in identified 24 HS Schools:

The State has decided to introduce vocational education as an additional  subject at the
Secondary level from class IX to reduce the drop-out rate of  students after completion of
Class- VIII and also to prepare skilled persons for identified vocations/trade along with general
education. From the academic year 2019, Vocational Education will be introduced in 24 Higher
Secondary  Schools in Class IX in one sector in all schools. The PAB of Samagra
Shiksha Abhhiyan, MHRD, GoI has recommended to introduce the following trade/sector; IT &
ITeS, Electronic & Hardware, Beautty & Wellness and Agriculture.

Provision of Smart / Green Boards in all schools:

The “Smart Board” Technology is interactive in nature. Therefore, it enriches the curriculum by
taking a typical lesson and turning it into a fun and more interactive one. It enhances students’
learning experience. This is  because it not only enhances the way teachers teach, but also
enhances the way students learn. It can provide students with an enriched learning experience
by projecting visual elements.

Development of Digital TLM for classes VI to VIII:

Government of India has recommended the State’s proposal of developing  50 Digital TLMs
through animations, videos, etc. for the classes VI to VIII. The work will be taken up.

Introduction of ICT based Education in schools through K-Yan:

It is planned to implement ICT-based education in 272 schools as per a proposal submitted by
EdCIL (India) Limited, a Government of India Mini- Ratna Category – I CPSE under MHRD. The
proposed Integrated Community  Computer (Knowledge Vehicle or ‘K-Yan’) synthesizes the
features of an  advanced Desktop Computer, Projector, Speakers and Smart Display in
one  body. It also has in-built multimedia content. It is an all-in-one educational  device that
aims at cost optimisation and ensures interactivity, portability, ease  of use, safety, versatility
and enhanced accessibility. It is targeted to implement this initiative within September, 2018.

Broadcast of Educational Programme – “Shiksharthider Jonye” through AIR:

It is planned to start an Educational Broadcast  programme,“Shiksharthider Jonye”,through All
India Radio, Agartala at 2:30 PM every Monday to Friday to facilitate the students to listen to
the  Educational Broadcast on various subjects live in school, from the Selected  Reputed
Teachers, to be nominated by the Department of School Education, Government of Tripura and
to repeat the subject at already existent 6:05 PM  slot, which will help the students to revise
their lessons learnt at School while he / she is enjoying the warmth and comfort of his / her
home. It is also  planned to supply radio sets in every Govt. schools and to start the
programme from September, 2018.

Development of E-Learning Content for classes VI to XII and telecast  through

Doordarshan Kendra, Agartala and youtube channel “Tripura Siksha Bandhu”:

The proposal for development and telecast of E-Content for the  Elementary Classes through
Doordarshan Kendra, Agartala has been recommended by the MHRD, Government of India.
Ø Preparation of a perspective plan for provision of safe drinking water,  clean toilet and
electricity in schools and implementation.
Ø Effective implementation of ARMS under MDMS to achieve the target of  ensuring 100%
reporting.
Provision of Parallel Bar in schools:
Regular physical exercise is very important for the students for achieving good health & well
being. In order to materialize this, during the year 2018-19, it is planned to install Parallel Bar in
370 Higher Secondary schools. 

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) conducts  examination both at

secondary and higher secondary levels on regular basis.

Higher Education:
Higher Education is of vital importance  as a powerful tool to build knowledge
based  society.The Department of Higher Education,  Government of Tripura is
responsible for the overall development of the basic infrastructure of Higher Education
sector,  both in terms of policy and planning under a  planned development process.
The  Department looks after Expansion of access,  increase of Gross Enrollment Ratio
(GER) and qualitative improvement in  the Higher Education through various
Universities, Colleges and other Institutions.
The scope of Higher Education in Tripura started in 1947 with the  establishment of
Maharaja Bir Bikram College at Agartala. After that,  three private Colleges namely -
Ramkrishna Mahavidyalaya in  Kalisashahar, North Tripura; Ramthakur College in
Agartala, West Tripura nad another College in Belonia, South Tripura District were set
up and subsequently taken over by the State Government in 1982.  With a vision of
keeping in pace with demand, many General Degree  Colleges were established in
different Sub-Divisions e.g. Udaipur,  Sonamura, Khowai, Sabroom, Amarpur, Fatikroy,
Kamalpur and  Dharmanagar to cater the need of local students of aspiration of
the State.
The State has three Universities namely Tripura University (Central),  MBB University
(State) and a Private University namely ICFAI Univeristy.  There are 4- Engineering
Colleges namely NIT, Agartala(Central),  TIT(State), ICFAI Univeristy Engineering
Colleges/Insituitions (Private) and Techno India (Private), 22- General Degree Colleges,
2- Private  General Degree Colleges, 1-Govt. Law College, 1- Art & Craft college,
1- Music College, 2- Teachers Training (IASE & CTE)(State), 6- Polytechnics, 2- Medical
College, 1- Agriculture College, 1- Fisheries College, 1-  Veterinary College, 1-
Pharmacy(RIPSAT), 1- Paramedical College, 1-  Physical Education College, 1- Tripura
Folk Music College, 1- Bhavan’s  Tripura Teacher Training College, 1- Bhavan’s Tripura
College of Teacher  Eduation, 6- Nursing Institutes, 1- State Museum, 1- Stae Archives
and 25- Public Libraries including Birchandra State Central Library.

Key activities :

Establishing new insitutions in areas having unmet demand for higher education.

Providing support to the existing institutions for improving  access, equity and
quality of education
Providing necessary support to the efforts of the Central  Government for
establishing Central Educational Insitutions
Enhancing financial support to the existing State Higher Educational Institutions
Processing recruitment proposals for teaching and non teaching staff
 Promoting academic reforms to ensure that the education  being imparted is
matched to the requirements
Improving governance and autonomy and undertaking institutional restructuring
Promoting use of technology in education to enhance access,  quality at lower
costs
Initiate polices and programmes for strengthening academic  collaboration and
research and innovation, including research in liberal arts.

A diagram & chart showing the growth in number of higher educational institutions is

appended below:

General Education :
With the development of facilities of Higher Education and enhancement of literacy in
the State, there has been tremendous demand for higher education in the State. Tuition
free education is being arounded in the General Degree Colleges of the State.

GER is a statistical measure for determining the number of students enrolled in Higher

Education level with in the State and is expressed as a  percentage of the population.
The Gross Enrollment  Ratio (GER) in Higher  Education of Tripura has registered an
increased from 19.1% in 2016-17 to 21.2% in 2017-18.

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditatioin Council)

As regards accreditation of NAAC, out of ten colleges accredited so far, 9 Colleges have
valid NAAC accreditation, one is under process and  rest seven eligible Colleges are
preparing SSR to apply for NAAC.  The NAAC awards grades (A, B & C) on a 4 point
scale. 7 Colleges have B Grade (2.01-3.00) and 3 Colleges have C Grade (1.50-2.00).
Technical Education:
Technical education in the state has started its journey from the year 1958 by setting up
of polytechnic institute at Narsingarh, which has  now been upgraded into degree
institute with a new nomenclature  Tripura Institute of Technology from 2007, wherein
both degree and  diploma education are being imparted. The scope of Technical
Education  further increased with setting up of the Tripura Engineering College in  the
year 1965 which has been converted into NIT Agartala in 2006. With a vision to expand
Technical Education and to make it available to the students of different socioeconomic
backgrounds six  numbers of Diploma level polytechnic institutions under the
Department  has been setup in the state. Polytechnic plan an important role in
the education of the budding technocrats by imparting curting-edge technical skills to
its students. Since inception all the polytechnics have developed gradually Deficiencies
still persist with regard to the AICTE  norms on the points like insufficient numbers of
laboratory, workshop, books, journals, internet connectivity and other basic amenities.

Statistics on technical education in the State:

Formal technical education in Tripura started in 1958 with the  Polytechnic Institute at
Narsingarh was established. It was upgraded into a degree institute as Tripura Institute
of Technology (NIT) from 2007 imparting both degree and diploma education is being
imparted. Tripura  Engineering College (etd. 1965) converted into NIT Agartala in
2006. Presently, there are 6 (six) State Government Polytechnics in  Tripura, namely, (1)
TIT Polytechnic, (2) Women’s Polytechnic (WPTI), Hapania, (3) Dhalai District Polytechnic
(DDP), Ambassa, (4) Gomati  District Polytechnic (GDP), Udaipur, (5) North Tripura
District  Polytechnic (NTDP), Dharmanagar and (6) TTAADC Polytechnic Institute  (TPI),
Khumulwng.
Apart from them there are two Government of India Polytechnics in the State, namely,
(1) National Institute of Electronics and Information  Technology (NIELIT), Agartala,
under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt. of India and (2)
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Agartala, under the aegis
of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India.

The key inputs for ensuring quality technical education are:

1. Ensuring deployment of trained faculty as per the approved faculty student ratio of
1:20 in degree institutions and 1:25 in diploma institutions (already file has been moved
for recruitment of 65 lecturers in polytechnics).
2. Ensuring deployment of Principals and senior faculty (file has  been moved for
recruitment of Principals of Polytechnics. The  advertisement for Principal for TIT has
already been issued).
3. Ensuring funding for laboratory and classroom development through funding under
Technical Education Quality  Improvement Project (TEQIP)-III for TIT and under North
East  Quality Improvement Project (NEQIP) for Hapania Polytechnic  and Dhalai
Polytechnic is being utilised.
4. Ensuring proper academic mentoring of the Polytechnic  institutions. The Tripura
(Central) University is to undertake  revision of the curriculam of the polytechnics to
make it more relevant to industry.
5. Attracting good companies through a strong placement cell.  Giving soft and
communication skills to students to be more comfortable during placement sessions.
6. Ensuring coaching and training for national level  examinations such as Graduate
Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for entry into M. Tech.
7. Functioning of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the Engineering College.

TIT Vision:
TIT is trying to get NBA accreditation and Autonomy in the AY 2018-  19 and after
obtaining them, the Institute is planning to start M. Tech.  and Ph.D. courses. In the
meanwhile, the planning is going on to convert the campus into a complete residential
complex for all and ultimately to develop the Institute into a centre of excellence in the
entire North East region.

Contribution of the State Government in the establishment of IIIT, Agartala:

A plot of land measuring 52.08 acres in Bodhjungnagar, Agartala has been allotted for
setting up of IIIT Agartala on 8th June, 2012. The State Government decided to make the
payment of State share of  Rs.44.80 crore and shortfall of Industry Partner share of
Rs.5.82 crore, if contributed by them.
An amount of Rs.1.02 crores has been provided to the account of IIIT  Agartala on 5th
April, 2018 so that bank guarantee of Rs.4.80 crore from industry partners, contribution
can be submitted to the MHRD for acquiring necessary approval.

University level Education:

The present Central University i.e., Tripura University is already under burden to increase
central University namely Tripura University in  the State, which has been set up by
conversion of the earlier State University.
A new State University (MBB University) has started functioning from 2016-17 in order
to increase opportunities for post-graduate  studies in the State utilising the new
infrastructure developed within MBB College complex.
 
Private Initiatives:
Techno India Group has started an Engineering College at Dukli,  Agartala from this
academic session. Bharatiya Vidyabhawan and Holy  Cross College have started B.Ed.
course in their existing campuses with the approval of NCTE.

Rastriya Uchhatar Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA):

Rasthriya Uchhatar Skhiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) is a Centrally  Sponsored Scheme (CSS),
launched in 2013 aims at providing strategic  funding to eligible state higher
educational institutions.  The Higher Education sector in Tripura has undergone
massive  changes since last few years with the adoption of Rastriya Uchchatara  Siksha
Abhiyan (RUSA). Due to the distributed component wise funding, several institutions of
Tripura developed with Infrastructure grants & New MDC grants, which in turn resulted
in increase of Gross Enrolment Ration (GER), implementation of Semester based Course
Curriculam,  extension of online library facilities, automation of library services.  The
salient objectives of RUSA are to; “provide low cost high quality Higher Education to all
the aspirant students and utilise the human  resources with equity and access to all
there by increasing GER for the overall development of the State”.
The Higher Education system of the State supports the resident  institutions for its
development works like construction of new academic  and administrative buildings,
increasing space of class rooms and other  ancillary component like auditorium, boys
and girl’s common room,  canteen, playground etc. During the last one decade there
has been  substantial progress in building up physical infrastructure of the general  as
well as professional and technical degree colleges in the State.
However, there has been increasing growth of enrollment of the students  during last
few years hitting the need of further development of the  institutions and increase of
capacity in the colleges. Introduction of new  computer/IT related courses, soft skill
development side by side the general graduation degree course so that with such dual
qualifications  the students become more competent for facing the job interviews.
The State Government is committed to high standard of performance and development
of institutional environment. Therefore, the Department is  emphasizing on the value
based education and the courses which are
relevant to the present scenario, so that the students may find their way from different
angles to place them in working sector of their choice and credibility.
Rastriya Uchchatar Skhisha Abhiyan has played an active role in  developing the
infrastructure and quality of education in the colleges of  Tripura. Infrastructure grant
has been given to a total of 11 colleges and  4 colleges received the grant of New
Model Degree Colleges. Highly equipped laboratories, new books, journals and bought
under infrastructure grant which further helped to reduce the shortage of resources in
the Colleges.

With this funding under RUSA, there has been remarkable progress  in the quality
development and infrastructure development in the beneficiary colleges. The details are
given below:
2.1. Preparatory grant:
· Process for online admission web portal for all 22 General Degree Colleges of Tripura
has been developed.
2.2. Infrastructure grant:
· Computer labs & science labs were upgraded in all beneficiary colleges.
· Construction of toilets, common rooms for students (Ramthakur  College, DDMC
Khowai, GDC Kamalpur) done.
· Books and journals were bought by all 11 beneficiary colleges  under infrastructure
grant.
· Physical Education Departments were equipped with sports and  gym equipments in
all the 11 RUSA beneficiary colleges.
· Digitization of Library Management System (RKM Kailashahar,  GDC Kamalpur, GDC
Dharmanagar) have been done.
· Online library and e-journal resource center has been developed for the benefit of the
students in Women’s College, Agartala.
2.3. New MDC grant:
· Approx. 90% construction in 1st phase have been done in Govt.  Degree College,
Kanchanpur during the past one year. UC of  Rs.3.0 crore submitted. The work will be
completed by the  month of September, 2018. Photos are uploaded in Bhuvan  RUSA
portal.
· Approx. 90% construction in 1st phase has been achieved by Govt. Degree College, LT
Valley. UC of Rs.3.0 crore have been submitted. Photos are uploaded in Bhuvan RUSA
portal.
· Approx. 90% construction has been achieved by PWD in Govt.  Degree College,
Santirbazar. UC of Rs.2.74 crore have been submitted by PWD. Photos are uploaded in
Bhuvan RUSA portal.
· Approx. 50% work has been completed in New MDC (English  medium college at
Agartala) by PWD. Photos are uploaded in
Bhuvan RUSA.

§ Best practice/success stories of RUSA in the last three years

a) 10 General Degree Colleges are accredited by NAAC so far after implementation of
RUSA in the State.
b) Digitisation of Library Management System (RKM Kailashahar,  Women’s College,
GDC Kamalpur, GDC Dharmanagar) done.
c) Smart Classrooms developed in the Colleges under funding of  RUSA, which in turn
resulted increase in attendance. GER increased from 16.8 in 2014-15 to 21.2 in 2017-18
(AISHE source).
d) Sports equipments procured and playground developed in RUSA funded Colleges. In
some of the Colleges, Gymnasiums were also set up.
§ Action Plan for 2018-19
a) Digitized MIS portal for Management and monitoring of students, faculties universal
database of official’s data of the  Department of Higher Education alongwith all the
affiliated Colleges of Tripura.
b) Release of the remaining 3rd instalment of infrastructure grant for up-gradation and
procurement of equipments for the 11 RUSA beneficiary Colleges.
c) Release of the remaining 4th MDCs namely GDC Santirbazar,  GDC LT Valley, GDC
Kanchanpur & New MDC English Medium at Agartala.
d) Capacity building programs and involvement of technology in course curriculum will
be undertaken for all the faculties of Govt. Degree Colleges.
e) Initiation and preparing all the 13 remaining General Degree  Colleges to be
accredited under NAAC.

§ Introduction of RUSA 2.0:

RUSA 2.0 i.e. the 2nd phase of RUSA has been launched this year and the scheme validity
is up to 31st March, 2020. There are 14 components under RUSA 2.0. Submission of new
prpoosals is done  through online challenge level funding portal. The Department
has furnished project proposal under the following components:
1. Infrastructure grant of Colleges.
2. Upgradation of existing Colleges to MDC.
3. Setting up of new Professional Colleges (B.Ed) in the College campus of BBMC.

Tripura State Museum, Ujjayanta Palace:

The Tripura State Museum was set up in the Ujjayanta Palace with a new approach and
a better perspective; and thrown open to the public on  25.09.2013. Based on the
approved Action Plan, 25 (twenty-five) galleries  have been developed till now for
showcasing the art, culture, history and  various other aspects of Tripura and the
Northeast India.
Public Library:
No. of Public Library: 26 nos. (State Central Library – 1, District Level Library – 7, Dub-
Division Library – 10, Block Level Library – 5, Town Library – 1, Rural Level Library – 2. All
Public libraries are looked  after by Birchandra State Central Library under the
supervision of DHE.  Librarians will be assigned Public Libraries in groups for
administering  them. There are 44 nos. staff (Sr Librarian, librarian, library
Assistant, Sorter) for managing it. The vancancies require to be rationalised and the RRs
need to be reviewed.
Status of NCC activities in Tripura:
Tripura State has one NCC Battalion and Town NCC COY at College tilla, Agartala which
has 3774 cadets at Schools and 1647 at College covering 47 schools and 15 colleges. To
meet the aspiration of the youth, the State Government has already concurred with the
proposal of NCC authority for setting up of NCC Group HQ and NCC Academy in 4.3
acres  demarcated land at Mohanpur Sub-Division. The approvals of NCC units  in
institution are given by DDG, NCC, Shillong. In view of setting up of  the NCC Group
Headquarter and Academy in the State, more number of  institutions can be covered
under NCC. NCC cadets holding A, B, C certificate are getting benefits of reserved seats
of selection in Armed Forces as well as in special quota in Para  Military
organisation. Besides, the NCC cadets of Tripura are playing vital role during disaster. A
Disaster Management Cell has been set up in the Colleges  involving NCC Cadets and
some faculty members.

Social Education:
The State Education (Social Welfare &  Social Education) Department bears
the  responsibility of promoting social  education activities and implementing  welfare
activities and various programmes.  Its objectives are to provide assistance  particularly
to the economically weaker  people, physically challenged & elderly  people. Besides,
Department of Women & Child is one of the priority sectors of this Department.

Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS):

The Integrated Child Development Service(ICDS) Scheme has been  recognized as a Flagship
Programme by the Government of India considering its importance in National Development.
The State Government has formally announced Universilization of ICDS in Tripura on 15th April,
2006 for covering  each and every child up to 6(six) years of age. Each and every expecting
and nursing mother, both from BPL and APL families are under coverage of the ICDS Scheme.
The following schemes have been implemented under the Integrated  Child Development
Services Scheme:
1. ICDS (General).
2. Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY)
3. ICDS Training
4. Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP)
5. Construction of Anganwadi Centre

A. ICDS (General):
The ICDS Programme was launched in the State since 2nd October, 1975.  There are 56-ICDS
Projects with 9911 Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) in Tripura. All the sanctioned 9911 Anganwadi
Centers have made operational in the State covering all eight districts.

B. Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY):

The KSY Scheme was launched in September, 2000. Adolescent Girls  who are unmarried and
belong to families below the poverty line (BPL) as well as school drop-outs in the age group of
11-18 years are selected and attached  to the local Anganwadi Centers for monthly learning
and training activities. If  school going girls may be selected for KSY for coverage of the
Scheme.  Under KSY, multiple options are available to choose one or more  interventions to
improve nutritional, health, economic and social status of  Adolescent Girls. The provision of
fund is limited to Rs.1,10,000/- per Project per year with 10 nos. KSY centre (AWCs). Each KSY
centre comprising 30 Nos  Adolescent girls. KSY Girls can be given training in making Plastic
Chatai, Flower Saji, Mora, tailoring, Woolen Knitting and Bamboo Works & Knitting of Pachara.
Reading, Writing and learning about health & nutrition are also  advocated in all these KSY
centers. Supplementary nutrition is also provided to the Adolescent Girls in the AWCs.

C. ICDS Training Programme.

This Programme is being implemented by imparting proper training by  the Instructors and
guest lecturers of the Department on job course,  orientation & refresher courses to the
Anganwadi Workers, Anganwadi Helpers  and Supervisors working under the Department
through the following 5(five) Anganwadi Worker’s Training Centre.

Sl. No Anganwadi Workers Training Centre.

1. West District AWTC, Narsingarh.
2. Kakraban AWTC, Kakrraban, Gomati District
3. Kolai AWTC, Ambassa, Dhalai District
4. Ramnagar AWTC, North Tripura
5. A.D. Nagar AWTC run by NGO

D. Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) :-

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme has been the biggest intervention
of the Government of India implemented through the State Governments to combat material
and child under nutrition.  The State Social Welfare & Social Education Department
started implementation of Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) from the annual plan of
2003-04. SNP is distributed in all the 9911 Anganwadi Centers for 300 days a  year. Through
Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under ICDS, Social  Welfare & Social Education
Department has provided Nutritional support to  311236 (90.25%) children and 67895
(95.53%) expecting & nursing mothers in the year 2017-18.

Sports and Youth Affairs:

The Government of Tripura had  formulated the sports policy "Sports for all"  for the
State in the year 1997. For practical implementation of the policy, the State Government
undertook well planned long term scheme for all round development of an individual
through participation in physical education, games & sports and other youth activities.
Some important aspects of the scheme are:

Creation of modern infrastructure for development of games & sports.

Enhancement of the standard of sports performance in the  state to National &
international levels.
 Giving scope to the youth to develop healthy mind and body for  personality
development.
Giving due importance to physical education & games/sports  and making it an
integral part of the total education system.
Including the spirit of integrity, unity & brotherhood among the youth.

Infrastlructure Development:
Department took much initiative for over all development of infrastructure as indicated
below:
The following major/minor works have been completed during 2017-18.
1. Construction of 2500 seating capacity Indoor and Gymnasium at NSRCC Complex at
Agartala.
2. Development if Playground for construction of 400 mtr Athletic  Track including
Football Ground with earth-filling and Darinage System at RCPE, Panisagar.

The Deptt will continue execution of the following ongoing projects  during 2018-19
(under State Plan/ SPA/ NLCPR/ NEC):
1. Construction of District Sports Complex at Udaipur, Gomati District.
2. Construction of District Sports Complex at Ambassa, Dhalai Tripura.
3. Construction of Lawn Tennis court at Dasarath Dev Sports State Complex( DDSSC) .
Badharghat.
4. Construction of three storied (G+2) Building for Sports Office at the Eastern side of
Swami Vivekananda Maiden (Astabal Ground).
5. Up-gradation of Regional College of Physical Education (RCPE),  Panisagar -
Construction of Men’s Hostel.
6. Up gradation of NSRCC and construction of Sports Building for different activities like
Judo, Weight Lifting, Karate, Table Tennis,  Yoga and separate hall for Badminton at
NSRCC Complex, Agartala.
7. Construction of Badminton Hall at NSRCC Complex at Agartala.
8. Remodeling and Renovation of Old Building of DYAS for 300 bedded Girls Hostel, GF,
FF & Vertical extension at NSRCC Complex at Agartala.
9. Construction of playground opposite to Bholagiri Ashram, Agartala.
10. Construction of Yuba Awas at Dhalai District Ambassa
11. Construction of Semi permanent Structure for Sports Hall at  BBI Complex,
Dharmanagar.

The following projects proposal have been sent to the P & C Department for consideration.
1. Constructions of Sports Stadium with 22000 seating capacity  with cover shad
including 400 mtr Athletic Track (9 lane) and  Football Ground at Dasarath Dev State
Sports Complex, Badharghat.
2. Construction of District Sports Complex at Dharmanagar, North District.
3. Construction of District Sports Complex at Dhalabil, Khowai District.
4. Construction of District Sports Complex at Bishramganj, Sepahijala District.
5. Construction of District Sports Complex at Belonia, South Tripura.
6. Up gradation of Regional College of Physical Education,  Panisagar (Phase-II) for the
construction of Staff Quarter, Principal Quarter etc.
7. Up-gradation of Tripura Sports School, Panisagar, North Tripura  - Construction of
Boys Hostel.
8. Construction of District Yuva Awas at Dharmanagar, North Tripura District.
9. Construction of District Yuva Awas at Khowai, Khowai Tripura District.
10. Construction of District Yuva Awas at Melagarh, Sepahijala District.
11. Construction of District Yuva Awas at , Kailashahar , Unakoti Tripura District.
12. Construction of District Yuva Awas at Belonia South Tripura District.
13. Construction of District Yuva Awas at Udaipur , Gomoti Tripura District.
14. Construction of newly created District and Sub-Divisional YAS Office.
15. Construction of District YAS Office at Bishramganj, Sepahijala District.
16. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Jampuijala.
17. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Karbook.
18. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Kamalpur
19. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Kumarghat
20. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Jirania
21. Construction of Sub-Divn.YAS Office, Mohnapur
22. Construction of Sub-Div. YAS Office, Panisagar.
23. Providing of 315 KVA distribution Transformer at RCPE,Panisagar
24. Construction of play ground opposite to Bholagiri Ashram, Agartala
25. Construction of Multi Sports indoor Hall and gymnasium Hall at RCPE, Panisagar
26. Up-gradation of NSRCC-Indoor & gymnasium hall and 4 storied building, Agartala.
27. Construction of Gallery, Grand stand etc. for khowai Govt. Boys H/S School.

Remarkable Infrastructure existing in the in the State-

1. MBB Cricket Stadium.
2. 350 bedded ShahidBhagat Singh Yuba Awas.
3. Umakanta Min Stadium, Agartala
4. Swami Vivekananda Stadium, Agartala
5. Samar ChoudhriSmriti Multipurpose Sports Hall at Belonia
6. Multipurpose Sports hall at Ambasa- Dhalai District,
7. Multipurpose Sports hall at Sonamura - Sepahijala,
8. Multipurpose Sports hall at Kanchanpur - North Tripura.
9. Multipurpose Sports hall at Chatakcherri- Subroom
10. Multipurpose Sports hall at Fatikroy Class Xii School
11. Mini Stadium at Fatikroy Class Xii School Play Ground.
12. Mini Stadium at B.K. Institution Play Ground at Belonia - South District.
13. Mini Stadium at Chandrapur Class XII School Play Ground, Udaipur.
14. Mini Stadium at Hrishyamukh Class XII School Play Ground.

Khelo-India :
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) is revised as a name of Khelo-  India (National
Programme for Development of Sports Scheme). The  Khelo India Scheme aims to
encourage sports all over the country, thus  allowing the population to harness the
power of sports through its cross  cutting influence, namely, holistic development of
children & youth,  community development, social integration, gender equality,
healthy  lifestyle, national pride and economic opportunities related to
sports development.
Achievement Report – 2017-18
Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides:
21st June 2017 Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides attended in  the 3rd International
Yoga Day in their respective Sub-Division/ Dist. Headquarter total 2000 nos. Scouts &
Guides attended for this purpose.  25th June 2017 Sonamura Dist. Bharat Scouts &
Guides attended  Social Service Camp during Ratha Jatra, a traditional festival of
Tripura at Melaghar. total 80 nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this purpose. 1st July to
7th July 2017 100 nos. Sr. Scouts/ Guides and Rovers/ Rangers rendered their services in
the Social Service Camp duringKharchipuja a weeklong traditional festival of Tripura at
Chaturdash Devatabari, Old Agartala. total 100 nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this
purpose.
Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized Dist. Level Patrol Leader Training Camp
in their respective Dist. Headquarter. total 750 nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this
purpose. 4th to 7thJuly 2017 Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized State Level
Unit Leader Seminar 2017 at Gitabitan Hall, Khayerpur,  Agartala. 50 nos. Unit Leader
attended from different Sub-Div. & District  of Tripura State. total 50 nos. Scouts &
Guides attended for this purpose. 8 no’s Scouts & Guides from Tripura State attended in
the NER Level  Disaster Management Training Programme held at Manipur from 6th
to  10th June 2017.  12th to 15thMarch, 2017 Disaster preparedness Training
Programme for senior Scouts & Guides, Rover & Ranger held at Jirania Sub-Div.  Near
about 100 nos participants attended in the said programme from  Jirania sub-division
under the collaboration of fire service, police personal and local socials workers. Scout
Master Sri Bijoy Krishna Acharjee from Tripura State attended  in the “Messenger of
Peace” Coordinator Course at Kangra Dist. Himachal  Pradesh on 5th June to 9th June
2017  Scouts, Guides, Rover, Rangers of Tripura State attended in the  Independence
Day-2017 all over the State. They have attend the ceremonial parade in their respective
Sub-Division/ Dist. Headquarter.
State Level Ceremonial Parade was held at Assam Rifle Ground, Agartala and Sadar Dist.
Scouts & Guides participated in the programme and  awarded the 2nd prize (Guide
Section) in the parade with other parade  persons. Total 1400 nos. Scouts & Guides
attended for this purpose.  Tripura Bharat Scouts & Guides rendered their service in
the  Durgapuja Social Camp 2017 at Jirania. 100 nos. Scouts & Guides  attended from
Jirania Sub-Div.
18th October 2017 Tripura Bharat Scouts & Guides rendered their  service in the
Deepawali Social Camp 2017 at Tripureswari Mandir,  Matabari. 150 nos. Scouts &
Guides attended from Udaipur, Amarpur & Sonamura Sub-Div. total 80 nos. Scouts &
Guides attended for this purpose.
3rd December 2017 100 nos. Scouts/ Guides and Rovers/ Rangers from Sadar Sub-Div..
attended the Fuel Conservation Bi cycle rally in  Agartala. Organized by ONGC,
Tripura Sadar Dist. Scout & Guides, Rover / Ranger render their service in the National
Youth Day celebration on 12th January 2018 which was  held at Vivek Udyan, Agartala
organized by Ramakrishna  Mission,Agartala. total 200 nos. Scouts & Guides attended
for this purpose.
Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized State Level Rajya  Puraskar Selection
Camp on 16th December to 20th December at  Dharmanagar. 80 nos. Scouts & Guide,
Rover Ranger & Official attend at  the said programme.  50 nos. Scouts & Guide
participate in the Basic Training Course for Scout Master & Guide Captain will be held at
Old Directorate, Youth Affairs & Sports Office, Badharghat, Agartala. On 26th December
2017 to 1st January 2018 Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides Celebrated the Flag Day –
 2018 on 7th Nov, (Foundation Day) all over the State in a befitting manner. A delegate
team of State Bharat Scouts & Guides approached  Flag Stickers to H.E. Governor of
Tripura, Hon’ble Chief Minister, other  Ministers, MLA(s), VIP(s) & dignitaries. total 900
nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this purpose from all over the state.
18 Nos. Scouts & Guides from Tripura State participate National Integration Camp held
at Majuli, Assam on 17th to 23rd December 2017.  9 no’s Scouts & Guides from Tripura
State participate National Level  Tribal Scouts & Guides Meet, held at Shillong,
Meghalaya and awarded  the 2nd prize in Rangoli Competition on 9th to 13th January.  8
Nos. Scouts & Guides from Tripura State, 3rd prize won in State  level Scouts & Guides
Jamboree 2017-18at Raipur, Chhattisgarh on  28th December 2017 to 02nd January
2018. Scouts, Guides, Rover, Rangers of Tripura State observed the Republic Day-2018
all over the State. They have attended the ceremonial  parade in their respective Sub-
Division/ Dist. Headquarter. State Level  Ceremonial Parade was held at Assam Rifle
Ground, Agartala and Sadar Dist. Scouts & Guides participated in the programme and
awarded the  3rd prize (Guide Section) in the parade with other parade persons.
Total  1400 nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this purpose from all sub-Div.  and
District.
Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides Celebrated Thinking day all  over the State in a
befitting manner on 22nd February 2018. 1500 nos.  Scouts & Guides attended for this
purpose. Sadar Dist Scouts & Guides Unit leaders Distributed sweets & fruit for old age
home at Barjala, Agartala.
State Level Unit Leader Seminar for Scouts & Guides was organized at Old Directorate,
Youth Affairs & Sports Office, Badharghat, Agartala from 19th to 21st March 2018, total
52 nos. Scouts & Guides attended for this purpose. Valedictory & grand camp fire was
held on 20th March  2018 (evening). Hon’ble Minister Youth affairs & Sports Deptt.
& President of Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides was present as Chief Guest.
Tripura State Bharat Scouts & Guides organized one day dawn to dusk camp for Scouts
& Guides at Old Directorate, Youth Affairs & Sports Office, Badharghat, Agartala on 20th
March 2018 total 94 nos. Scouts & Guides from Sadar attended for this purpose.

National Service Scheme:

Participation in different NSS Camps outside Tripura during 2017-18:
27 NSS Volunteers of Tripura participated in the North East NSS  Festival held at
Nagaland, Kohima from 25th to 29th June, 2017 under  the leadership of Manas Kr.
Bhowmik, Programme Officer of Madhupur  H.S. School and Sri Ashok Bhattacharjee,
NSS Programme Officer, Dalubari Gate H.S. School. The NSS Volunteer participated in
the  Seminars, Cultural Programme and Sightseeing etc. during the Festival.  27 NSS
Volunteers of Tripura participated in the North East NSS  Festival held at Imphal,
Manipur from 4th to 8th June, 2017 under the  leadership of Sri Asish Kr. Bhowmik,
Programme Officer of Teliamura  H.S. School and Sri Dipak Kr. Deb, NSS Programme
Officer, Kabi Nazrul  Vidyabhaban H.S. School. The NSS Volunteer participated in
the Seminars, Cultural Programme, Sightseeing etc. during the Festival.
World Blood Donor Day, 2017 : 500 NSS volunteer have participated in Seminar during
the observance of World Blood Donor Day held on 14/06/2017 at Agartala Town Hall.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura and the Hon’ble Health Minister of Tripura graced
the programme as  Inaugurator & Chief Guest.  During the financial year 2017-18 the
NSS Volunteers of Tripura  have donated 2170 units of Blood through organising 60
Nos. of Blood Donation Camps.

International Day of Yoga, 2017: The Education (YAS) Department,  Govt. of Tripura has
observed International Day of Yoga on 21st June,  2017 by organising colourful Rally,
Demonstration of Yoga, etc. at all the  Block, Sub-Division, District and State
Headquarter where 25000 (14000  Male & 11000 Female) NSS Volunteers have
participated throughout the  State. Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family
Welfare, Govt. of  India, Hob’ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of
Tripura,  Hon’ble Minister, Youth Affairs & Sports Department, Govt. of Tripura  and
Hon’ble Mayor, Agartala Municipal Corporation graded the programme as Chief Guest,
Guest of Honour, Special and Preside over the programme.

Participation of 2 days Workshop: 4 NSS Programme Officers of  Tripura participated in

the 2 days workshop on Health & Youth  Development w.e.f. 7th to 8th July, 2017 at
Guwahati University, Guwahati, Assam.

NE NSS Festival at Tripura : The NE NSS Festival was organised by  the State NSS Cell,
Dte. of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of Tripura from 11 – 15 September, 2017. Hon’ble
Chief Minister of Tripura Inaugurated  the Festival at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan,
Agartala on 12/09/2017  at 4:00 p.m. in presence of Hon’ble Minister, Youth Affairs &
Sports, Dy.  Mayor, Agartala Municipal Corporation, Secretary, Youth Affairs &  Sports,
Asstt. Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Regional  Director, NSS Regional
Centre, Guwahati and Director, Youth Affairs &  Sports, Govt. of Tripura.  About 1,700
NSS Volunteers of different NSS Units of Sadar, Mohanpur, Jirania and Bishalgarh Sub-
Division including Cultural  Troupes was present during the Opening Ceremony. The
Muktadhara  Auditorium was used for organization of Seminar, Motivation classes
and  Quize competition, etc during the Festival period. A tour programme was  also
conducted on 14th September, 2017. All the participants have  enjoyed the trip visiting
Matabari and Neermahal. Dr. Abhijit Sankar,  Cancer Specialist, AIIMS, a renowned
student Motivator from Delhi, was invited to boost up the youth/NSS Volunteer during
the festival. A Blood  donation Camp was organized at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Yuba
Awas on  13th September, 2017. Hon’ble Finance Minister of Tripura, Hon’ble  Minister,
YAS, Member Secretary, Tripura State Blood Transfusion  Council were present in the
Blood Donation Festival. 73 Units of Blood were collected in the Blood donation Camp.
Hon’ble M.P. has released the  Souvenir of the Festival in presence of Director, YAS,
Tripura and Regional Director, Guwahati during the Closing Ceremony of the Festival on
15/09/2017. Besides, the Hon’ble Guests handed over the Token  Prizes to all the
officials and Team Leaders participated from different states of North East Region.

Participation in the State Level Independence Day Parade, 2017 :The  NSS Volunteers
took part in the State Level Independence Day Parade at Assam Rifles Ground, Agartala
on 25th August, 2017. The NSS Contingent secured 2nd position in the Parade amongst
the Non-Security  Force category. Besides, the NSS Volunteers also took part in the
District Level and Sub-Divisional Level Independence Day Parade, 2017 throughout the
state.

Participation of 5 days workshop: 1 NSS Programme Officers of  Tripura participated in

the 5 (five) days Training of Trainers on Youth & Peace Building for the NSS POs of NE
States at NIRD & PR North – Eastern Regional Centre, Jahar Nagar, Guwahati w.e.f. 19th
to 24th September, 2017.

National Blood Donation Day: The NSS Programme Officers and the  NSS Volunteers
have participated in the Seminar on National Blood  Donation Day organized by the
Tripura State Blood Transfusion Council  at Agartala on 13/10/2017 to observe the
National Blood Donation Day  where 1000 NSS Volunteers including NSS Programme
Officer have participated.
 
Conferring of Indira Gandhi NSS Award: For outstanding performance in the field of NSS
Activities Sri Asish Kumar Bhowmik, NSS P.O., Teliamura H.S. School, Teliamura, Khowai
Tripura, were declared  for achieving the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Service
Scheme Award for the year 2016-17. The Award was conferred on 21st December, 2017
at the Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Sri Bhowmik received the Award  from the Hon’ble
Youth Affairs & Sports Minister, Govt. of India.

Pre-RD Selection Trial:For selection of NSS Volunteers for participating in the NSS Pre-
Republic Day Parade Camp of 2017, a State  Level Selection Trial was held at the
Umakanta Academy Ground, Agartala on 12/10/2017. Total 80 nos. of NSS volunteers
from all over Tripura participated in the Trial out of which 10 NSS volunteers (7 Male &
7 Female) have been selected for participating in the Regional Level NSS Pre-RD Camp
to be held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Orissa during 7th to 16th November, 2017.

Celebration of World AIDS Day, 2017 : To mark the World AIDS Day- 2017, the State NSS
Cell organised a Colourful AIDS Awareness Rally at  Agartala on 1st December, 2017 in
collaboration with the Tripura State  AIDS Control Society. Hon’ble Chief Minister of
Tripura, Hon’ble Health Minister and Hon’ble Sports Minister of Tripura, Chief Secretary
of Tripura, Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Deptt., Govt. of Tripura, Directors of Heath
Services and Family Welfare Deptt., State NSS Officer  of NSS Tripura, Project Director,
Tripura State AIDS Control Society graced the Programme and took part in the Rally.

R.D. Parade Camp:2 Nos. of Volunteers namely Ms. Anamika Modak,  M.T.B. Girl’s,
Agartala and Mr. Nayan Das of Dakshin Amarpur Town H.S. School have participated in
Republic Day Parade, 2018 at New Delhi.

Participation in the State Level Republic Day Parade, 2018 :The NSS Volunteers took part
in the State Level Republic Day Parade at Assam Rifles Ground, Agartala on 26th January,
2018. The NSS Contingent secured 2nd position in the Parade amongst the Non-Security
Force category. Besides, the NSS Volunteers also took part in the District Level and Sub-
Divisional Level Republic Day Parade, 2018 throughout the state.
Participation of 5 days TOT on Life Skills programme for NSS Programme Officers: 30 NSS
Programme Officers of Tripura participated  in the 5 (five) days Training of Trainers on
Life Skills for the NSS POs of  Tripura organized by IIE Guwahati in collaboration with
Tripura State NSS Cell w.e.f. 20th to 24th March, 2018 at SIPARD, Agartala.

Participation of 5 days Training programme on Life Skills, Leadership  and Personality

Development for NSS Volunteers: 50 NSS Volunteers of Tripura participated in the 5 (five)
days Training Programme on Life Skills, Leadership and Personality Development for the
NSS Volunteers of  Tripura organized by NSS Regional Centre, Guwahati in
collaboration  with Tripura State NSS Cell w.e.f. 20th to 24th March, 2018 at
SIPARD, Agartala.

Concluding remarks:
Although literacy rate including female literacy is high in the State,  but there are
numbers of habitations without any primary school. All  these habitations need to be
covered under the Education Guarantee  Scheme (EGS) for universalisation of primary
education. The  infrastructure facilities with building, laboratory, library and
sanitary facility required to be provided in all schools of the State. The Tripura University
(Central University) and MBB University (State University) require to be directed in such
a manner that it can be  developed as a pioneer research institute of country. The
scientific and technological faculties including IT may be upgraded at national standard
so that students may get early employment in private organized sector. The vocational
and job oriented technical educations should be  encouraged up to various
degree, diploma and certificate level courses for boosting up of self-employment.