Himachal Pradesh to hire 4,000 teachers in six months, says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to appoint 4,000 teachers within six months, adding to over 10,000 recruitments made in the past three years. The announcement was made at a public gathering in Shimla district. The recruitment aims to strengthen government schools, particularly in rural and remote areas. Sukhu also highlighted the opening of over 150 CBSE schools with 2,000 teachers and the development of 300 Schools of Excellence to improve educational infrastructure. Sukhu claimed the state's education ranking improved from 21st in 2021 to fifth under his government. He also noted 500 doctors have been appointed and medical facilities are being upgraded, despite financial constraints.