100 govt schools across Himachal to be brought under CBSE pattern in first phase: CM Sukhu

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced that 100 government schools across Himachal Pradesh would be brought under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) pattern in the first phase from the next academic session.

Chairing a review meeting of the Education Department here on Thursday, the Chief Minister directed officials to complete all necessary preparations within the prescribed timeframe.

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He said that the CBSE-pattern schools will have a distinct identity, featuring a unique colour scheme and separate uniforms for students. The institutions will be equipped with smart classrooms, while arrangements will be made to provide nutritious meals in school messes.

Officials informed the Chief Minister that 86 schools meeting CBSE standards have already been identified.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to upgrade the remaining schools at the earliest to ensure readiness before the new session begins.

Sukhu said the state government is committed to providing quality education and that there is no shortage of funds for developing infrastructure.

He added that vacant teaching positions are being filled on a priority basis and credited the government’s consistent efforts for Himachal’s rise from 21st to 5th position in the national education quality rankings.

The Chief Minister also reviewed the progress on setting up Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools and directed officials to speed up their development.
He emphasised that these schools should have well-designed campuses with adequate sports and recreation facilities, describing them as key milestones in educational reform.

Sukhu further said that the government is working to establish state-of-the-art colleges in every district to provide students access to high-quality education and diverse opportunities for holistic development.