Himachal Pradesh to Recruit 5,000 New Teachers; Chief Minister's Upcoming Visit to Bharmaur

Himachal Pradesh's Education Minister Rohit Thakur has inaugurated new school infrastructure in Bharmour, announcing plans to recruit 5,000 additional teachers. Despite financial challenges, the government remains committed to enhancing education in the region. Chief Minister Sukhu is set to visit soon to launch further development projects. This initiative aims to improve educational facilities in tribal areas, showcasing the state's dedication to a quality education system. The positive impacts of these policies are already being recognized, positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leader in education.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 25, 2026, 17:19 IST

New Educational Developments in Bharmour

Mahinder Patyal
Bharmour

On Sunday, Himachal Pradesh's Education Minister Rohit Thakur inaugurated new educational infrastructure valued at around ₹2.35 crore in the tribal area of Bharmour.

The minister unveiled a newly constructed Science Block at the Government Senior Secondary School, Mandha, which cost nearly ₹1.48 crore. Additionally, he inaugurated the new building of the Government High School, Saily, which was built for ₹87 lakh. Local MLA Neeraj Nayar was also in attendance.

While addressing gatherings at Mandha and Saily, Thakur emphasized that despite facing challenges from natural disasters and financial limitations due to decreased central funding, the state government is dedicated to continuing its developmental initiatives. He pointed out the cessation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) and GST compensation as significant financial hurdles.

Thakur announced that Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is scheduled to visit the Bharmaur Assembly constituency soon. During this visit, the Chief Minister is anticipated to inaugurate and lay the groundwork for various development projects aimed at fostering growth in the area.

Reiterating the government's commitment to enhancing the education sector, Thakur mentioned that substantial measures are being taken to establish a quality-focused and results-oriented education system. He revealed that approximately 10,000 appointments have been made in the Education Department since the current government took office, with plans to recruit an additional 5,000 teachers.

This initiative aims to alleviate teacher shortages in tribal and remote regions, thereby improving educational facilities for students. According to Thakur, the positive impacts of the government's educational policies are becoming increasingly evident, positioning Himachal Pradesh as a leading state in education within the country.

During his visit, Thakur also promised the establishment of science subject positions at the Government Senior Secondary School Mandha and allocated funds for further infrastructure development. He announced ₹3 lakh for constructing additional toilets for students.

At the Government High School Saily, he approved ₹5 lakh for kitchen construction and other developmental projects. He assured local panchayats that their requests would be addressed.

Attendees included Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Amit Bharmauri, Chairman of the District Agricultural Produce and Marketing Committee Lalit Thakur, State Transport Corporation Director and District Congress Committee President Surjeet Bharmauri, Additional Deputy Commissioner Vikas Sharma, DSP Sher Singh, Divisional Forest Officer Rajneesh Mahajan, Deputy Director of School Education Vikas Mahajan, Executive Engineer (Electricity) Hans Raj Chauhan, PWD official Bhalchandra Thakur, Assistant Engineers Ajay Kumar and Vivek Chandel, along with panchayat representatives, departmental officers, and notable local residents.