On the occasion of Balika Diwas, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Dharamsala yesterday.
He addressed the girl students and announced a grant of Rs 1000 each for all 351 girls enrolled at the institute.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the students and expressed his determination to improve the education system in the state. He shared his personal experience of studying in a government school and acknowledged the lack of confidence among students of these schools.
He assured that the state government was taking decisive steps to instil confidence among these children. It would help them in becoming responsible and capable citizens.
He emphasised that no student would be deprived of education and that the government was focused on enhancing the quality of education.
During his visit, the CM interacted with the students in order to understand their needs and concerns in better way. He also visited the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys) in Dharamsala and reviewed the facilities being provided to the students.
Education Minister Rohit Thakur said that the present state government was committed to provide best quality education to all the children of the state, which remains a top priority for the Chief Minister also.
The state government has filled hundreds of vacant teaching posts and promoted Deputy Directors, which was a long-pending issue since 2020.
The students and teachers were also been sent on exposure visits and to encourage and motivate children 50 meritorious students would also be sent to abroad soon, he said.
