2 min readNew DelhiMar 30, 2026 08:13 AM ISTThe northeastern state had only nine pre-primary schools till 2018, and since then, 236 such institutions have been opened, he said. (Image: AI Generated)The Tripura government has decided to introduce pre-primary units in 450 schools from the 2026-27 academic session, an official said on Sunday. The northeastern state had only nine pre-primary schools till 2018, and since then, 236 such institutions have been opened, he said.With the fresh addition of 450 pre-primary units, the total number of such facilities in government-run schools will rise to 695.“All district education officers (DEOs) were directed to take immediate steps for introducing pre-primary units in the listed schools and ensure that the process is carried out strictly in accordance with departmental guidelines,” Elementary Education Director Rajib Datta said. Tripura has around 4,800 schools.He said the expansion of pre-primary units has been planned in view of the emphasis laid on early childhood education in the National Education Policy (NEP) and to improve enrolment in government schools.The department, in a memorandum issued on March 19, directed that headmasters, principals, teachers, school management committees, parents and local bodies be informed and sensitised to facilitate nursery admissions from the coming academic session.It also asked the DEOs to provide all necessary support to identified schools for the smooth commencement of the pre-primary units and submit reports on the opening of such facilities.According to the memorandum, any issues regarding the opening of the pre-primary units, the schools concerned must contact the respective DEOs © IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:TripuraAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Mar 30: Latest NewsIPL 2026: Why can’t Cameron Green bowl yet? Ask Cricket Australia, says KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane after MI defeatKharat remand extended, SIT digs into coded contacts, possible accomplicesSassoon hospital doctors successfully remove metal rod pierced through 21-yr-old’s legCongress block president murdered in Punjab’s Ludhiana; “AAP govt sleeping,” says WarringRohit Sharma’s quickest IPL half century, Ryan Rickelton’s 81 help Mumbai Indians break 13-year opening match hoodoo, defeat KKR by 6 wicketsLive BlogIran vs US-Israel War News Live Updates: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran, suggests targeting Kharg Island2 minutes agoDhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh film earns Rs 1,361.9 cr, emerges as highest earning Hindi film ever7 minutes agoMatricbiharboard.com, Bihar Board Class 10th Matric Result 2026 LIVE: 81.79% students pass, girls fare better than boys14 minutes agoBiharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, Bihar Board 10th Result 2026 Out LIVE: BSEB Matric Results link active, know complete list of toppers15 minutes agoRajasthan Board RBSE 12th Class Result 2026 LIVE Updates: RBSE Class 12 inter results by March end15 minutes ago