Himachal Pradesh CM interacts with students, teachers in Kullu; stresses on modernising school infrastructure

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said "practical knowledge" and general knowledge should be given to students apart from the routine curriculum while speaking at a school in Kullu on Wednesday. Sukhu visited the Government Senior Secondary School Baga Sarahan under the Nirmand sub-division of Kullu district and interacted with students and teachers there.

He took feedback from teachers regarding various issues they were facing and asked students about their future plans, a statement issued here said. The chief minister urged students to set clear targets and work hard to achieve their dreams. He also said the old school building from pre-nursery to class VIII must be replaced with a modern school building.

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CM pushes self-employment drive

Earlier, Sukhu met with residents at the public works department rest house, heard their grievances and gave necessary directions to concerned officers for redressal. On Tuesday evening, the CM participated in a programme aimed at reaching out to rural areas. Addressing a gathering at the remote Baga Sarahan village, Sukhu said programmes such as 'Sarkaar Gaon Ke Dwar' programme aim to solve problems of people in rural areas close to their homes, saving their time and money.

The CM said he made it a point to stay overnight in remote villages for such programmes as it enabled him to better understand the day-to-day problems faced by people. According to the statement, he also urged the youth to take full advantage of the self-employment opportunities being provided by the state government and stay away from "social evils" like drugs.