Himachal Pradesh Government to Eliminate Minimum Enrollment Condition for Drawing and PE Teachers

Shimla, September 27, 2023: The Himachal Pradesh government is mulling to eliminate the condition of having a minimum of 100 students in government middle schools of the state for the recruitment of drawing teachers and physical education teachers.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday that the present government is dedicated to prioritizing the youth’s interests and ensuring that every student receives a comprehensive education. He added that the Education Department has been directed to swiftly begin the process of eliminating the minimum enrollment requirement.

The previous BJP government had imposed the condition of enrollment of a minimum of 100 students for appointment of these teachers in the government middle schools on November 19, 2018.

The proposed change is aimed at expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the teaching workforce throughout the state, the Chief Minister said.