A sharp rise in student admissions has been recorded in government schools across Himachal Pradesh after the introduction of the CBSE curriculum in 151 institutions from the current academic session. The move has sparked widespread enthusiasm among students and parents, signaling increased trust in the state’s education reforms.
In response to the growing demand, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed that all these schools introduce three academic streams—Medical, Non-Medical, and Commerce. He has also asked the Education Department to complete all necessary arrangements within a set timeline to ensure high-quality education delivery.
Data from the Education Department highlights remarkable growth in enrollment across several regions. Government Senior Secondary School Killar in Chamba district recorded a 90.24 percent increase, while Janjehli in Mandi saw a 90.43 percent rise. Reckong Peo in Kinnaur reported a 50.50 percent increase, Nerwa in Shimla 52.22 percent, and Ghanahatti 26.27 percent. Other notable increases include Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti (23.40 percent), Theog in Shimla (16.19 percent), Noradhar in Sirmaur (29.69 percent), and Chopal in Shimla (28.16 percent). Several other schools have also reported significant gains.
The Chief Minister stated that since the current government took office, multiple reforms have been implemented to strengthen the education sector. These efforts have helped Himachal Pradesh climb to the fifth position nationally in terms of quality education, a significant improvement from 21st place in 2021. He also noted that the state has achieved full literacy status and emphasized the government’s continued focus on improving educational access and standards in rural areas.
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