Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday  said that in 2025, about 345 schools have achieved 100% pass results in secondary examinations and that there is a lot of potential among the children of Tripura.

“There has been a lot of progress in the field of education in Tripura. Now there are many educational institutions in the state. There is a lot of potential among the children of Tripura. An education hub has now been created in the state of Tripura. Three more new general colleges will be built in the state,” he said.

Dr Saha, who is also the Education Minister, said this after the felicitation of the Top-10 rank holder students of Madhyamik and Higher Secondary Exam (TBSE and Vidyajyoti School) at the International Fair Ground, Hapania, Agartala.

Dr Saha said, “I am really happy today. The people of Tripura are very proud of these students. Those who have done well today are the future of Tripura. It has been seen that the students who have done well have also succeeded in real life. Not only in Tripura, but also in India and abroad, they have made their mark. A total of 82 students will be felicitated here today. Out of these, 25 are from TBSE Madhyamik and 20 from Higher Secondary, and 22 from Secondary and 15 from Higher Secondary under CBSE Vidyajyoti. Last year, there were concerns about the results of Vidyajyoti. But this time, there have been very good results. This time, success has come by filling in the shortcomings or errors that were there. I wish those who have done well a bright future,” he said.

He said that students should not be limited to just achieving textbook knowledge.

“People expect a lot from us to work for society. So, we should not be just self-centered. Earlier, there were not many opportunities in the field of education in the state. But now there are many educational institutions in Tripura. Students also have a special role to play in building a drug-free Tripura. In this regard, they should also keep a vigilant eye everywhere,” said Dr Saha.

He informed that in 2024-25, the Education Department has spent Rs 153 crore on the construction of new buildings in 44 schools.

“In addition, infrastructure development will be done in about 30 more schools at a cost of Rs 264 crore. In 2025, about 345 schools have achieved 100% pass results in secondary. The total pass rate is 86.53%. In 39 schools, 100% have passed in higher secondary. The pass rate is 79.29%. The state government is striving to provide quality education to students. The National Education Policy introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also been implemented in schools and colleges in the state. Free scooties have been given to 140 students who have passed higher secondary under the Chief Minister's Kanya Atmanirbhar Yojana. In order to educate the students in higher education, their fees have been waived in all general degree colleges. The state government is working with special emphasis on the development of the education sector in all aspects,” he added.

Special Secretary of the Education Department, Raval Hemendra Kumar, Director N.C. Sharma, and other senior officials were present as distinguished guests at the event.