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Himachal's Schools See 24,000 New Public School Students
28 Jul
Summary
- 24,000 students moved from private to public schools this year.
- Himachal Pradesh is first state with robotic surgery in govt sector.
- 330 new postgraduate medical seats are planned statewide.
This academic year, approximately 24,000 students in Himachal Pradesh have transferred from private institutions to government schools. This trend is seen as a positive outcome of the state government's commitment to improving public education quality, including the adoption of the CBSE curriculum across schools.
The Himachal Pradesh government is implementing significant reforms in school education. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that government schools are slated for a comprehensive transformation over the next two to four years.
In parallel, medical education and healthcare services are receiving a substantial boost. The state plans to introduce 330 new postgraduate medical seats, with 100 earmarked for Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda. This initiative aims to enhance the availability of specialist doctors.
Advanced medical infrastructure is also a key focus, with new equipment being installed in government medical colleges and hospitals. Himachal Pradesh has made history by becoming the first state in India to offer robotic surgery within its public healthcare system. Additionally, 3 Tesla MRI scanners are being installed in all government medical colleges, with facilities already functional in Shimla and Chamiyana.
