Shimla: The government has approved the engagement of 3,100 teachers of various categories under different schemes for government schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to be covered in the second phase. A spokesperson of the state government said here today that the decision aims to strengthen the teaching faculty, ensure the availability of subject-specific teachers and facilitate quality education in government schools adopting the CBSE curriculum.
He said that 600 teachers, including 240 English teachers and 360 Mathematics teachers, would be engaged under the sub-scheme for the Engagement of Professional English and Mathematics Teachers.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was committed to strengthening the education system and providing quality education to students in government schools. He said that the introduction of the CBSE curriculum in government schools was an important step towards improving academic standards and expanding educational opportunities for students across the state.