Himachal Pradesh Government to Implement Significant Education Reforms
Education Sector Overhaul Announced
S Gopal Puri
Shimla
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu revealed plans for substantial reforms in the education sector of Himachal Pradesh. The government intends to recruit specialized instructors for English and Mathematics in government schools transitioning to the CBSE curriculum, with the hiring process expected to commence soon.
While inaugurating the Gugga Dham and park, which cost approximately ₹60 lakh in his ancestral village Bhawran (Amlehar Gram Panchayat, Nadaun constituency, Hamirpur district), the Chief Minister announced that the Amlehar school has received CBSE affiliation. He also mentioned that the Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School is under rapid development, with classes anticipated to start next year. Four selected schools, including Amlehar, will introduce various subjects, allowing students to select courses based on their interests.
Encouragement for Natural Farming and Renewable Energy
Encouraging farmers to embrace natural farming, the Chief Minister pointed out that the government is providing attractive prices for crops cultivated through this method. For instance, naturally grown turmeric is being purchased at ₹90 per kg, enabling farmers to potentially earn up to ₹3 lakh from five kanals of land.
Additionally, he announced subsidies for establishing solar plants on unused land. Young entrepreneurs could achieve a net profit of up to ₹3 lakh annually by setting up solar plants on four kanals of land.
Investment in Drinking Water Initiatives
The Chief Minister also disclosed that nearly ₹100 crore is being allocated for drinking water projects in the Nadaun constituency. To ensure a safe water supply, advanced UV technology and ozonation processes will replace traditional bleaching powder methods.
Inaugurations and Community Engagement
During his visit, CM Sukhu inaugurated the Shri Vaikunth Dham and park in Pakhrol village (Gauna Gram Panchayat), which was built at a cost of ₹25 lakh, and addressed local concerns. He also unveiled the renovated statue and memorial of freedom fighter Inderpal at Inderpal Chowk in Nadaun town, which has recently been beautified by the Municipal Council.
Local Panchayat head Sonia Thakur welcomed the Chief Minister and provided updates on ongoing development projects.
Notable Attendees
The event saw the presence of various dignitaries, including MLA Sujanpur Captain Ranjit Singh, former MLA Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Chairman of Kangra Co-Operative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chandra Pathania, Vice Chairman of OBC Finance and Development Corporation Dr. Mohan Lal, Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh, Superintendent of Police Balbir Singh, Chairman of APMC Ajay Sharma, Block Congress President Captain Prithi Chand, Nadaun Municipal Council Chairman Shammi Soni, along with representatives from various Gram Panchayats and other notable figures.