Himachal Pradesh CM inspects schools in Dharamshala; announces Rs 1,000 for each girl student
Press Trust of India | January 24, 2025 | 09:38 PM IST | 1 min read
The Chief Minister interacted with students to understand their concerns and reviewed facilities at the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Dharamshala.
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Dharamshala at Kangra on the occasion of Balika Diwas on Friday and announced a gift of Rs 1000 each for all 351 girls enrolled at the school. Congratulating the students, he expressed his determination to improve the education system in the state.
He shared his personal experience of studying in a government school and acknowledged the lack of confidence among students of these schools. Sukhu assured that the state government is taking decisive steps to instil confidence among these children and said that it would help them in becoming responsible and capable citizens. He also emphasized that no student would be deprived of education and that the government is focused on enhancing the quality of education.
Vacant teaching posts filled
During his visit, the Chief Minister interacted with the students in order to understand their needs and concerns in a better way. He also visited the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys) in Dharamshala and reviewed the facilities being provided to the students.
Education Minister Rohit Thakur said the state government has filled hundreds of vacant teaching posts and promoted Deputy Directors, which has been a long-pending issue since 2020. He added that the students and teachers were also sent on exposure visits and to encourage and motivate children. He also mentioned that 50 meritorious students would also be sent abroad soon.
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