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July 29, 2026
Around 24,000 students have transferred from private institutions to government schools across Himachal Pradesh during the current academic year, following the state’s implementation of the CBSE curriculum in public schools. The state government said the students have enrolled in nearly 150 government schools, reflecting growing confidence in the quality of public education.
Addressing a public event in Nagrota Bagwan, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the education sector. He said government schools are expected to witness a comprehensive transformation over the next two to four years through continued reforms aimed at enhancing teaching standards and learning outcomes.
The Chief Minister also announced a major expansion of postgraduate medical education in the state. The government has proposed 330 additional PG medical seats across government medical colleges, including 100 seats at Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda. The initiative is intended to address the shortage of specialist doctors and improve access to quality healthcare.
Alongside increasing medical seats, the state is investing in modernising healthcare infrastructure. Advanced medical equipment is being installed in government hospitals and medical colleges, including RPGMC Tanda, to ensure patients receive specialised treatment within the state instead of travelling elsewhere.
According to the Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in India to introduce robotic surgery in the government healthcare system. He added that 3 Tesla MRI scanners are being installed in all government medical colleges, with the technology already operational at IGMC Shimla and the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS), Chamiyana. District and regional hospitals are also being equipped with 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners, PET scanners, CT scanners, advanced cancer treatment facilities, and upgraded medical equipment.
The announcements were made during the Chief Minister’s visit to Nagrota Bagwan, where he reviewed various developmental projects in the region.
Source: Indian Express