A major change in Himachal's schools: Over 100 schools will join the CBSE, and boys and girls will study together.

The Himachal government and the Directorate of Education have jointly taken a major step. In the first phase, over 100 government schools will be affiliated with the CBSE board, including high schools and senior secondary schools.

Big news is emerging regarding Himachal Pradesh's schools. Over 100 government schools in the state will be affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). This means that education in these schools will now follow the CBSE pattern. Furthermore, boys and girls will now study together in these schools, as the government has decided to implement co-education by merging different schools. This news is significant for parents who want to educate their children in CBSE schools.

Why is this master plan special?

The Himachal government and the Directorate of Education have jointly taken a major step. In the first phase, over 100 government schools will be affiliated with the CBSE board, including high schools and senior secondary schools. Until now, many schools were exclusively for boys or girls, but now they will be merged to implement co-education. The Directorate of Education has released a complete list detailing the names of the schools and the merger plan.

What is the purpose of this plan?

The aim of this plan is to provide children with a better and modern education. CBSE education is considered the best across the country, and it will provide children with greater opportunities for college and employment in the future. Additionally, co-education will foster mutual understanding and a sense of equality among children.

What do schools need to do to affiliate with CBSE?

To obtain CBSE affiliation, schools must submit certain necessary documents. This includes land records, which will detail the school's land. A building safety certificate, which will prove the building's safety, will be required. In addition to a fire safety certificate, a certificate of clean water and sanitation will also be required. Schools must upload all these documents to the CBSE's Saras 6.0 portal. Only after this process is completed will the school receive CBSE recognition. The government has clearly stated that every school must follow these rules to ensure children receive a quality and safe education.

Which districts' schools will be included in CBSE?

Specific schools from each district of Himachal Pradesh have been included in this list.

Bilaspur District: Six schools will join CBSE here. These include Government Senior Secondary School, Bilaspur, Ghumarwin, Hatwar, Bharari, Talai, and Jukhaala.

Chamba District: Six schools have also been selected in Chamba, including Kilad, Chawari, Singhuta, Chamba, Tisa, and Kihar.

Hamirpur District: 11 schools in Hamirpur will join CBSE. These include Sohari, Bhoranj, Kharwar, Shaheed Captain Mridul Sharma Government Senior Secondary School, Hamirpur, Nadaun, Galod, Bara, Dhaneta, Amlahad, Sujanpur, and Karot.

Kangra District: The highest number of schools in Kangra will be affiliated with CBSE, with 18 schools. These include Kunsal, Dehra, Dhaliara, Dharamshala, Fatehpur, Indora, Jaisinghpur, Upper Lambagaon, Saleti, Jwalamukhi, Jawali, Nagrota Surian, New Kangra, Nagrota Bagwan, Nurpur, Palampur, Kanbari, and Shahpur.

Kinnaur District: Four schools in Reckong Peo, Bhavnagar, Sangla, and Kanam will be affiliated with CBSE.

Kullu District: Five schools in Kullu have been selected: Ani, Banjar, Manali, Kullu, and Sarahan.

Lahaul-Spiti District: Two schools in Keylong and Kaza will be affiliated with CBSE.

Mandi District: Ten schools in Mandi will be affiliated with CBSE. These include Bhangrotu, Madhi, Panarsa, Jogindernagar, Karsog, Gohar, Mandi, Sarkaghat, Janjehli, and Sundernagar.

Sirmaur District: Seven schools in Sirmaur have been selected, including Nahan, Rajgarh, Paonta Sahib, Nauradhar, Shillai, Kafota, and Sataun.

Solan District: Nine schools in Solan will be affiliated with CBSE, including Arki, Kunihar, Darlaghat, Baddi, Nalagarh, Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, and Mamlig.

Una District: Seven schools in Una have been selected, including Amb, Ambota, Haroli, Badehra, Dulahad, Bangana, and Una.

Shimla District: Thirteen schools in Shimla will be affiliated with CBSE. These include Nerwa, Swassti Nagar, Jubbal, Gumma, Baldeyan, Koti, Rampur, Rohru, Portmore, Chhota Shimla, Lalpani, Sunni, and Ghanahatti.