By TC News Desk
Agartala, 20th February 2026 : The Tripura Rural Economic Growth and Service Delivery Project (TRESP), a flagship initiative of the Tribal Welfare Department, is reshaping school education in tribal regions through a coordinated effort with the Secondary Education Department and the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Supported by the World Bank, the project is strengthening academic systems, enhancing teacher capacity, and fostering inclusive, future-ready learning environments across the state’s tribal belts.
A comprehensive Students’ Learning Assessment Survey (SLAS-2024) covering over 76,000 students, alongside the Tripura Teachers’ Assessment Survey (TTAS-2025) involving 21,000 teachers, laid the foundation for targeted interventions. Guided by SCERT, the findings informed training modules aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. More than 14,000 teachers have since benefitted from master trainer-led programs, improving classroom practices in remote and tribal-dominated areas.
Under the TRESP-Teacher Professional Development component, over 4,000 Structured Classroom Resources (SCR)—including lesson plans and guidebooks for Classes VI to XII—have been developed. These activity-based tools are equipping teachers to deliver subjects more effectively and engage students in underserved tribal schools.
To strengthen foundational learning, SCERT and expert partners have introduced Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) and Multilingual Education (MLE) materials for Grades I–V. Language primers and activity handbooks in Kokborok, Chakma, and Mizo are bridging learning gaps and promoting inclusive education in children’s mother tongues.
All academic resources have been digitized for easy access through state platforms. Innovative initiatives such as AI Samarth are also training teachers to integrate Artificial Intelligence into classroom practice, positioning tribal schools to meet emerging educational standards.
At the helm of this transformation is Dr. Hussain Ahmed Choudhury, who has provided strategic direction to the Education-PIU under TRESP. His coordination with SCERT and the Secondary Education Department has ensured reforms reach grassroots schools, emphasizing quality, accountability, and inclusivity.
Through structured academic reforms, teacher development, and culturally responsive learning materials, TRESP—alongside SCERT and the Secondary Education Department—is laying the groundwork for equitable education in Tripura’s tribal regions. The initiative is seen as a catalyst for long-term socio-economic empowerment through education.
