Himachal CM Sukhu Announces Major Education Reforms and Solar Farming Push

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced major changes to the state's education policy, including bringing government schools under the CBSE curriculum and appointing special instructors for English and Mathematics. He introduced multiple subject choices at selected schools and confirmed the CBSE status for Amlehar School. The CM also promoted natural farming by offering high procurement prices for crops like turmeric and announced subsidies for setting up solar plants on barren land. During his visit, he inaugurated several development projects and listened to public grievances in the Nadaun constituency.

Key Points: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Unveils Major Education Policy Changes

  • CBSE curriculum for govt schools
  • New subjects at select schools
  • Subsidies for solar plants on barren land
  • High prices for natural farming crops
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State Government to bring about major changes in education policy: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Himachal CM Sukhu announces CBSE curriculum, new subjects, solar subsidies, and natural farming incentives in major policy overhaul.

State Government to bring about major changes in education policy: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
"Farmers can earn up to Rs. 3 lakh by cultivating turmeric on five kanals of land. - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu"

Shimla, January 4

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday informed of "major changes" to be brought in the state educational policy.

Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating the Gugga Dham and park, the CM stated that exceptional instructors will be appointed for English and Mathematics in government schools being brought under the CBSE curriculum. The recruitment process for these instructors will begin soon.

He further said that multiple subjects will be introduced at four selected schools in the state, including Amlehar, so that children can choose subjects of interest to them.

During his one-day visit to the Nadaun assembly constituency in the Hamirpur district on Sunday, the Chief Minister announced that Amlehar School has also been granted CBSE status, and that work on the Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School is progressing rapidly, adding that the classes will begin next year.

The Chief Minister further informed that approximately Rs. 100 crore is being spent on various drinking water schemes in the Nadaun assembly constituency. To provide potable water to area residents, water is purified using state-of-the-art UV technology and ozonation, replacing bleaching powder.

Additionally, appealing to farmers to adopt natural farming, the Chief Minister said, "The state government is providing high prices for crops grown using this method. The government is buying turmeric grown through natural farming at Rs. 90 per kg. Farmers can earn up to Rs. 3 lakh by cultivating turmeric on five kanals of land."

The Chief Minister also stated that the state government is providing subsidies for setting up solar plants on barren land.

"Young people can earn a net profit of up to Rs. 3 lakh annually by setting up a solar plant on four kanals of land," he said.

On this occasion, the local Panchayat head, Sonia Thakur, welcomed the Chief Minister and presented details of the ongoing development works in the area.

Earlier, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Shri Vaikunth Dham and park, constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 25 lakh, in Pakhrol village of Gram Panchayat Gauna and listened to the grievances of the local residents.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated the statue and memorial of freedom fighter Inderpal at Inderpal Chowk in Nadaun town. The renovation and beautification of this statue and memorial were recently completed by the Municipal Council.

MLA Sujanpur Captain Ranjit Singh, former MLA Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Chairman of Kangra Co-Operative Primary Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ram Chandra Pathania, Vice Chairman of OBC Finance and Development Corporation Dr. Mohan Lal, Deputy Commissioner Amarjeet Singh, Superintendent of Police Balbir Singh, Chairman of APMC Ajay Sharma, Block Congress President Captain Prithi Chand, Chairman of Nadaun Municipal Council Shammi Soni, representatives of various Gram Panchayats and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see multiple subjects being introduced so kids can choose based on interest. The old rigid system needed to change. But sir, please ensure this is rolled out across the state, not just in 4 selected schools. Every child in Himachal deserves this opportunity.
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Sarah B
The push for natural farming and solar energy is very forward-thinking. ₹90/kg for turmeric is a good incentive. My uncle is a farmer in Kangra, he will be very interested in this. The solar subsidy on barren land is also a smart way to generate rural income.
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Vikram M
UV technology for water purification is excellent. Replacing bleaching powder is a major health upgrade. But ₹100 crore is a huge amount – hope there is strict monitoring so every penny reaches the project and we don't just hear announcements. Implementation is key.
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Aman W
CBSE status for more schools is a welcome move. It will help standardize education and make our students ready for national level exams. Also good to see development works being inaugurated in villages. Jai Himachal! 🙏
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Kavya N
As a teacher, I appreciate the focus on quality instructors. But what about training for existing teachers? And what about the infrastructure in schools? New policy is good, but we must also strengthen what we already have. Balance is important.

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