Shimla witnessed a significant milestone in Himachal Pradesh’s education and governance landscape as Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu handed over appointment letters to 312 newly selected drawing teachers, marking the continuation of his government’s commitment to qualitative transformation in the education sector. During the formal ceremony, held amidst enthusiastic applause, the Chief Minister also bid farewell to five government school students heading on an educational tour to Japan—an initiative aimed at giving students global exposure through academic and cultural exchange.
The event also served as a launchpad for several forward-thinking educational initiatives, including the student-driven news platform ‘EdSK Express,’ the Baseline School Ranking Accreditation Report, a geo-tagged smart attendance monitoring system called ‘Upsthiti,’ and the Vidya Samiksha Kendra. Chief Minister Sukhu reflected on the strides the state has made in education under his leadership, recalling how Himachal Pradesh, ranked 21st nationally in quality education when the Congress government took charge, has now surged ahead to 5th position. He noted the improvement across key classes, with the state ranking 2nd in class 3, 5th in class 6, and 4th in class 9 nationally.
He credited this progress to the tireless efforts of teachers and emphasized the importance of retaining them for full academic sessions to avoid learning disruptions. While critiquing the previous government for politically motivated decisions like unnecessary school openings, he underlined his administration’s focus on equitable education and rational deployment of teachers. The government has already appointed over 5,100 Trained Graduate Teachers in various streams and is set to recruit for Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools that will house subject specialists.
On the health front, Sukhu announced upgrades to medical facilities, including AIIMS-level robotic surgeries, modernization of diagnostic equipment, and lucrative offers to attract skilled medical professionals. He reiterated his commitment to the Old Pension Scheme, vowed to support farmers through MSP on natural crops, and highlighted major legal victories over state resources, affirming his administration’s dedication to transparency, fairness, and long-term policy reform.
This is an auto web-generated news web story.
