Congress Government Prioritizes Education Reform Amid Controversy Over School Closures

already appointed 95 college principals and 483 assistant professors. The recruitment process for 6,200 NTT teachers is also expected to commence shortly

The Congress government has also taken steps to close 300 schools that were practically empty with zero student enrolment, having been opened by the previous government purely for electoral gain. These teachers have been reassigned to schools where they can make a real difference. The adoption of a cluster system within a 500-meter radius, the introduction of english-medium education from the first class and the launch of smart classrooms were just a few of the initiatives that demonstrate the Congress government’s commitment to restoring quality education.

He blamed BJP for this educational debacle squarely at the feet of former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who, according to him, took a hands-off approach to quality education, resulting in the sharp decline of Himachal Pradesh’s educational standing. Clearly, the BJP’s legacy in education is one for the history books just not in the way they might have hoped.