Himachal considers implementing CBSE curriculum in govt schools; Pilot project to be rolled out in 100 schools first

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday revealed that the state is planning to implement CBSE curriculum in government schools. In an official statement, Sukhu stated that on a pilot basis, the government would implement CBSE curriculum first in 100 schools.

He also informed that the state government will initiate the recruitment process for 700 new home guard staff in the state shortly. The chief minister made the statement while chairing the closing ceremony of Fire Service Week in Baldeyan, Shimla, the statement added.

Sukhu has been emphasizing education and health sector reforms. He had last week announced that senior secondary sections operating in the government schools in the area of urban local bodies would be co-educational. On March 28, the state cabinet had sanctioned the upgradation of the Directorate of Elementary Education to the Directorate of School Education for managing education from pre-nursery to Class 12.

During the function, CM Sukhu inaugurated 13 new fire-fighting vehicles to augment the department's emergency response system and also lauded the vital role of the fire services, home guards, and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) staff during the 2023 monsoon-induced disaster, the statement added.

On the occasion, fire service personnel were awarded for their outstanding service and prizes were also given to the winners of different competitions organized during the Fire Service Week, it added.

The chief minister also visited the exhibitions organized by the fire department. He also paid respects at the Shaheed Smarak and declared monetary aid of Rs 5 lakh per family for two fire service personnel, Joginder Pal and Ghanshyam, who had died in service in 2009 while working in Nalagarh of Solan district.

Healthcare reforms are being introduced to improve medical facilities statewide, Sukhu added.