SHIMLA: The initiative to introduce CBSE pattern in 151 government schools across the state from the current academic session has generated widespread enthusiasm across Himachal Pradesh. These schools have witnessed a significant raise in student admissions which reflects the growing confidence in the initiative. Taking note of this encouraging response, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed that all these schools to introduce three academic streams Medical, Non-Medical and Commerce. He has also instructed the Education Department to take the necessary steps within the stipulated timeframe to ensure the delivery of quality education to students.
According to the Education Department, a substantial rise in student enrollment has been recorded in various schools following the implementation of the CBSE pattern. Government Senior Secondary School, Killar in Chamba district recorded a 90.24 percent increase, while Janjehli in Mandi district saw a 90.43 percent rise. Reckong Peo in Kinnaur registered a 50.50 percent increase, Nerwa in Shimla 52.22 percent and Ghanahatti 26.27 percent. Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti has recorded a 23.40 percent increase, Theog in Shimla 16.19 percent, Noradhar in Sirmaur 29.69 percent and Government Senior Secondary School, Chopal in Shimla 28.16 percent. Other locations have also reported a significant rise in student numbers.
The Chief Minister said that since the formation of the Congress government in the state, several key steps have been taken to improve the education sector. As a result, Himachal Pradesh has now reached the fifth position nationwide in terms of quality education, compared to 21st position in 2021. Furthermore, the state has achieved the distinction of becoming a fully literate state. The state government is taking concrete steps to provide quality education in the rural areas as well, he added.
