In Tripura, the Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday launched the Tripura School Assessment and Accreditation Framework (TSAAF), a landmark initiative aimed at radically improving the standards of school education across the state. This framework, which aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is expected to set new benchmarks for school performance evaluation, infrastructural development, and institutional accountability. With TSAAF, the state government seeks to embed a culture of continuous improvement and transparency into the school system, ultimately aiming to establish Tripura as a hub of educational excellence in Northeast India.
At the launch event, CM Saha emphasized that education reform is a non-negotiable pillar in Tripura’s long-term development strategy. “I want each school in Tripura to become a centre of excellence. This is about fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047,” he stated. He noted that the government has already taken significant steps to improve learning environments and invest in critical infrastructure to support quality education across urban and rural regions. According to the Chief Minister, these efforts have begun to yield measurable results.
Tripura recently became the third state in India to achieve full literacy, joining the ranks of Mizoram and Goa. CM Saha cited significant improvements in school examination outcomes as a positive indicator of the progress being made. In particular, he praised the performance of Vidyajyoti schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). These schools recorded an impressive jump in their Class 10 and higher secondary exam pass rates, with respective increases of 26% and 21% over the previous academic year. The figures underscore the impact of targeted reforms and focused academic programs in state-supported institutions.
However, even as the academic data points toward a more optimistic future, the Chief Minister acknowledged the long-standing challenges that still persist—chief among them, the shortage of teachers. The state’s education system has struggled to recover from the controversial termination of 10,323 teachers following a Supreme Court ruling several years ago. The decision created a deep vacuum in the teaching workforce, severely affecting the teacher-to-student ratio across government-run schools. “Everyone knows a vacuum was created in the teaching workforce due to reasons known to all,” Dr. Saha remarked, addressing the issue head-on.
To address this gap, the government has intensified recruitment efforts via the Tripura Teachers’ Recruitment Board (TRBT). As of now, 226 graduate and undergraduate teachers have been newly appointed and placed across various schools. CM Saha reiterated that the recruitment process will continue in phases, guided by strict quality benchmarks. “The government is committed to filling every vacancy without compromising on qualification and merit,” he affirmed, underlining that academic integrity would not be sacrificed for the sake of quantity.
The TSAAF framework itself is multifaceted. It aims not only to assess schools based on existing infrastructure and academic results but also to evaluate them across a range of key performance indicators, including inclusivity, teaching practices, learning outcomes, governance, innovation, and community engagement. Schools will be rated based on rigorous assessments, and the data collected will inform state policy decisions going forward. Through this structured mechanism, the government aims to bring accountability, consistency, and measurable growth to the educational landscape.
Beyond evaluation, TSAAF is expected to catalyze systemic changes. Schools that perform well will be rewarded with enhanced support, while those lagging behind will receive targeted interventions, training, and resources. Importantly, the framework is also designed to help schools self-reflect and course-correct, thereby embedding a culture of introspection and reform from within. Over time, this system could serve as a model for other Indian states looking to introduce metrics-based reform at the grassroots level.
Dr. Saha also stressed the broader social and economic importance of improving education. By creating a future-ready, literate, and skilled population, Tripura can tap into regional development opportunities, reduce unemployment, and retain talent within the state. “An educated Tripura is the foundation of a strong Tripura,” he said, reinforcing the government’s resolve to treat education as a core driver of long-term state progress.
The launch of TSAAF is not a standalone move. It reflects a broader national push to localize the goals of the NEP 2020 through state-level interventions. Tripura’s effort, in particular, stands out because of its sharp focus on data-driven governance, teacher accountability, and student-centric policy implementation. By institutionalizing assessment frameworks, the state is taking deliberate steps toward creating an equitable, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment for future generations.
With the launch of this framework, Tripura now finds itself at the forefront of educational reform in India’s northeastern region. If successfully implemented, TSAAF could serve as a blueprint for other states and Union Territories seeking to achieve similar outcomes in school performance, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development. For now, the message from the Chief Minister is loud and clear—Tripura is ready to lead by example when it comes to delivering quality education.
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