Himachal Pradesh to Staff 147 CBSE Schools and Add Computer Labs
Himachal Pradesh will provide teachers to 147 CBSE schools, fund computer labs with ₹80 crore, and consider salary changes for scheme-based teachers.
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Himachal Pradesh is set to fill teacher posts in 147 CBSE schools before 30 September 2026. The state government has also announced a budget of ₹80 crore for computer labs in these schools.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made the announcement during Question Hour in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. He said the move aims to improve the quality of education in government schools and give students access to better learning tools.
Teachers to be appointed before 30 September
The 147 schools will receive teachers for a wide range of subjects. The plan covers subjects from geography to music, so students do not have to treat the timetable like a puzzle with missing pieces.
The government says the schools need teachers across key subject areas to meet CBSE requirements. The appointments are part of a wider plan to improve school facilities, teaching standards and student access to modern education.
According to the Chief Minister, the move to bring these schools under the CBSE system has already helped increase enrolment in government schools. The state has recorded a rise of 24,000 students in government school enrolment, as stated in the Assembly.
Another 100 schools may join the CBSE system
The state government plans to add 100 more schools to the CBSE system after completing the current process. This could expand access to CBSE education in more parts of Himachal Pradesh.
However, the choice of schools has led to questions from members of the Opposition. BJP MLA Dr Janak Raj said that only one school from his constituency had been selected. BJP MLA Randhir Sharma also asked about the criteria used to choose the schools.
Sharma said that only two schools had been selected from one of his three education blocks. He wanted to know why some blocks received more attention than others.
Education Minister Rohit Thakur said the government checked the infrastructure available at each school. Schools that met CBSE standards were selected. Some schools were rejected because they did not have the facilities needed for the change.
Computer labs to receive ₹80 crore
The government will spend ₹80 crore to set up computer labs in the selected CBSE schools. These labs can help students learn basic computer skills, coding, digital research and other technology-based subjects.
For students in remote and rural areas, access to a proper computer lab can make a clear difference. A shared phone at home is not the same as a school lab where every student gets time to practise. Computers also support lessons in science, maths, languages and vocational subjects.
The funding will need careful planning. Schools will need computers, network connections, power backup, furniture and staff who can maintain the equipment. A computer lab full of locked machines would be less useful than a library with no books, so regular use and upkeep will matter.
Government may review salary rules for teachers
The Assembly also discussed the pay and service terms of scheme-based teachers. BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma said these teachers receive salaries for only 10 months each year. He also pointed out that they do not have a clear right to regularisation.
In response, the Chief Minister said the government would consider both issues. The review may cover 10-month salaries and the possibility of regularising services.
The matter is important because schools need teachers for the full academic cycle. Stable service conditions can help schools retain experienced staff. They can also give teachers more confidence when they plan lessons, work with families and support students through the year.
Why the school selection process matters
Moving a school to the CBSE system involves more than changing its name. Schools must meet requirements related to classrooms, laboratories, libraries, toilets, safety, staff and other facilities. The government’s infrastructure-based process is meant to check whether a school can meet these needs.
At the same time, clear information about the selection process can help reduce concerns among local communities. Parents and teachers will want to know why one school was chosen while another was left out. Details about inspection reports, facilities and future upgrades could make the process easier to follow.
For now, the key dates are clear. Teachers are expected to be provided to 147 schools before 30 September, computer lab work will use the ₹80 crore allocation, and the government plans to bring 100 more schools into the CBSE system after the current phase.
