Agartala, 13th October 2026 : Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu on Monday said the introduction of the NCERT curriculum at the school level would strengthen students’ academic foundation and help them compete in national-level examinations.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the two-day ‘Tripura Education Conclave 2026’ at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala. Organised jointly by Vidya Bharati Shiksha Samiti, Tripura, and Maharaja Bir Bikram University, the conclave focuses on transforming school and higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The Governor described NEP 2020 as a roadmap for building a developed India by 2047, stressing the importance of access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability in education. He also highlighted multidisciplinary learning, flexible entry and exit options, and the Academic Bank of Credits.
Emphasising the need for concrete outcomes, Nallu expressed hope that the conclave would generate practical initiatives, including regional digital education platforms, teacher exchange programmes and curriculum development suited to the needs of the Northeast.
Dr Pawan Tiwari, organisational secretary of Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra, outlined the organisation’s contributions and future plans. MBB University Vice-Chancellor Professor Bibhas Deb delivered the welcome address, while Professor Milan Rani Jamatia, president of the Tripura chapter of Vidya Bharati Shiksha Samiti, was also present. Academicians, researchers and college professors attended the inaugural programme.
