156 CBSE schools to offer all three streams

· Notification for 18 schools offering all three streams soon

On the directions of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Education Department is in the final stage of commencing all three streams – Arts, Science and Commerce – in the newly affiliated 156 CBSE schools across the state. The Chief Minister recently sought a detailed report from the Education Department, which revealed that out of 156 schools 18 presently do not offer all three streams. Taking note of the matter, he directed the department to ensure that all CBSE-affiliated schools provide complete stream options to students.

The schools identified include Government Senior Secondary Schools at Kihar, Bara, Barsar, Batran, Sohari, Chadhiar, Kunsal, Lohardi, Saleti, Kolni Dhalwan, Upper Lambagaon, Nichar, Sarahan (Kullu), Baldeyan, Sainj, Nankhari, Kaffota and Badhera. These schools were not offering either the Commerce stream or the Science stream. To strengthen academic infrastructure and expand educational opportunities, Science and Commerce streams will now be introduced in all these schools from the current academic session. Acting promptly on the directions of the Chief Minister, the Education Department has initiated all necessary procedural and codal formalities to ensure the smooth and effective commencement of these streams. A detailed notification will be issued in this regard shortly.

The initiative aims to provide quality and comprehensive education opportunities to students across the state, particularly in rural areas. The state government has already granted approval for 156 schools to function under the CBSE pattern as part of its broader commitment to strengthening the education system in Himachal Pradesh.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has also directed the Education Department to ensure the availability of all required teaching and other staff in these institutions so that students receive quality education in a well-equipped academic environment.

The state government’s decision to operationalise 156 CBSE-affiliated schools has received an encouraging response, with student enrolment witnessing a significant rise. These CBSE schools will ensure quality education focused on the holistic development of students, with equal emphasis on academics as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, music and arts.