Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Education Department to retain lien in the parent cadre for teachers selected for CBSE-affiliated schools, ensuring that their promotional avenues remain unaffected. Presiding over a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister instructed the department to expedite the affiliation process of government schools with the CBSE. He stated that 140 government schools will be affiliated with CBSE from the next academic session and in the first phase, 99 schools have already secured affiliation, while the process for the remaining schools is underway.
Sukhu also directed the relaxation of the existing service conditions for appointment of Principals in these CBSE schools, reducing the requirement of three years of remaining service to two years. He further said that the CBSE-affiliated schools will have a distinct logo and a uniform colour scheme. Emphasizing the State Government’s commitment to quality education, the Chief Minister said he would personally monitor the progress of academic standards in these institutions. He assured that adequate funds would be provided to strengthen infrastructure in the schools.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the implementation of the ‘No Mobile Phone Policy’ in schools, which will come into effect from March 1 this year. He directed the department to complete all necessary formalities within the stipulated timeframe.
Secretary Education Rakesh Kanwar, Director of School Education Ashish Kohli, State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Rajesh Sharma and other senior officers of the Education Department were present in the meeting.
