Guwahati, June 1 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik

Agartala: The Tripura Pradesh Congress and the Youth Congress on Monday alleged that the state was facing serious challenges in education and employment, citing findings from the NITI Aayog's 2026 report, and demanded steps to address the issues.

Addressing a joint press conference at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan, party leaders also sought the withdrawal of annual fees in Vidyajyoti schools and other government and government-aided institutions, claiming that such charges were contrary to the provisions of the Right to Education Act, 2009.

Congress spokesperson Partha Acharya said the NITI Aayog report noted concerns over rising school dropout rates, a shortage of teachers, and inadequate dig...