151 Himachal govt schools to switch to CBSE; tablets and teacher recruitment announced

Education News Update

• 151 Himachal govt schools to switch to CBSE from the coming academic session
• 7,635 tablets to be distributed to meritorious students to strengthen digital learning
• Transport facilities to be provided for affected students due to school mergers and rationalisation
• CBSE has granted affiliation to 151 government schools in Himachal Pradesh
• Introduction of horticulture as a vocational subject to promote skill-based education
• Recruitment of 870 teacher posts approved by the Finance Department

Key Highlights

• March 17: Ranking of colleges in the state to be finalised to improve academic standards
• Establishment of new Kendriya Vidyalayas to be expedited
• Simplification of admission procedures and transparent system for issuing certificates