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Himachal rises from 21st to 5th Position in Education Sector: Kewal Singh Pathania

Shahpur ( Kangra) Nov 4 (UNI) Shahpur MLA and Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania has said the state government's sustained efforts to improve the quality of education were yielding positive results, with Himachal Pradesh improving its ranking from 21st to fifth position in the education sector.
During his visit to Government Primary School Matti on Tuesday, Pathania interacted with students and apprised them of various initiatives being undertaken by the state government to strengthen the education system.
He said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had launched several important programmes to improve educational standards across the state, adding that Himachal Pradesh's rise from 21st to fifth position was a significant achievement.
Pathania said the government was working towards introducing the CBSE curriculum in schools and establishing Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools in every Assembly constituency. Construction of several such schools was already underway, he added.
He said the primary objective of the Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding School initiative was to provide students in rural areas with modern educational facilities and better opportunities to nurture their talent.
The MLA further said the state government was continuously working to strengthen the education system and provide better academic facilities to students. Vacant posts in schools were being filled in a phased manner to ensure that classroom teaching was not disrupted and students received quality education.
During the interaction, Pathania engaged warmly with the students, who appeared delighted by his visit to the school.
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