Himachal Intends to Implement the CBSE Curriculum in Public Schools: Announced by CM Sukhu, Get Details

Updated on Apr 21, 2025 12:54

Previously, the state cabinet renamed the Directorate of Elementary Education the Directorate of School Education on March 28, 2025. This new agency will be in charge of pre-nursery through class 12 education.

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Kolkata: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, declared that the CBSE curriculum would be implemented in government schools, beginning with a trial program in 100 schools. Additionally, he disclosed that 700 new house guards had been hired. These announcements were made at the closing ceremony of Fire Service Week in Shimla.

CM Sukhu has placed a strong emphasis on health and education reforms. Recent initiatives include making senior secondary sections in urban government schools co-educational and elevating the Directorate of Elementary Education to oversee pre-nursery to Class 12.

The Chief Minister explained that the state government is endeavoring to implement a comprehensive overhaul of the education system, with the goal of providing students with quality, national-level education.

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What Are the Specifics of CBSE Plans That Cm Sukhu Has Announced?

The details of the changes made by CM Sukhu are given below in the table:

Announcement / Decision	Details
CBSE syllabus in 100 government schools	To be implemented as a pilot project
Co-educational transformation of schools	Co-ed senior secondary schools in urban localities
Restructuring of Education Directorate	Pre-nursery to Class 12 education will be monitored by a directorate

What Are the Education Reforms Would Be There by This Decision?

A significant step towards education reform was made by the decisions made by the CM Sukhu given below:

According to Chief Minister Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh students will be able to successfully compete in the national education system if the CBSE syllabus is adopted.
This will provide them with access to enhanced resources, information on exam patterns, and broader career options.
Previously, the government also decided to make all government senior secondary schools in urban areas co-educational.
This ensures equal opportunities for girls and boys and fosters social inclusion.