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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal secures 5th position in NAS survey
Jun 26, 2025 09:14 AM IST Himachal has achieved a significant milestone by securing the fifth position in the National Achievement Survey (NAS), 2025, also known as PARAKH 2025, a dramatic improvement from its 21st position in 2021. According to the survey, Himachal Pradesh ranked second at the Class 3 level, fifth at Class 6, and fourth at Class 9. (HT Photo) In significant improvement of ranking, Himachal is now fifth as against 21st position in 2021 survey conducted during the previous government. According to the survey, Himachal Pradesh ranked second at the Class 3 level, fifth at Class 6, and fourth at Class 9. 'Though lot needs to be done but we are moving in the right direction,' said education minister Rohit Thakur. 'When we came to power, Himachal Pradesh was lagging in every in terms of standards of education owing to failure of the previous BJP government to take corrective steps.' Rajesh Sharma, state project director Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan termed the state's performance in NAS 2025 as a major achievement. He stated that an official announcement regarding this ranking will be made on July 2 in Delhi, where he will represent the state.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HP makes big leap in education, rises to 5th spot in NAS 2025
1 2 3 Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has secured the 5th position in the overall national ranking in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025, also known as PARAKH 2025 — a sharp rise from its 21st rank in 2021. The state ranked 2nd at the Grade 3 level, 5th at Grade 6, and 4th at Grade 9, indicating marked qualitative improvements in its education system. Rajesh Sharma, state project director of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, called it a major achievement for the state. He credited the progress to key reforms implemented under chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's leadership, including the merger of low-enrolment schools, rationalisation of teaching staff, expedited recruitment for vacancies, and the phased rollout of Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools in every assembly constituency. In addition, exposure visits for teachers and students to international educational institutions have contributed to enhancing global learning perspectives and overall academic quality. These strategic steps led to measurable improvements in learning outcomes and overall educational quality, he said. Sharma added that an official announcement regarding this ranking will be made on July 2 in Delhi, where he will represent the state. He emphasised that the result is a direct outcome of the consistent and reform-driven policies of the state govt. The achievement reinforces Himachal's growing status as a model for quality education in the country, he added. MSID:: 122073129 413 |
United News of India
a day ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Himachal improves school education levels under Sukhu govt, leaps to 5th place from 21st
Shimla, June 25 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh has made a significant leap in the field of school education, moving from the 21st position in 2021 to 5th place, in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025, also known as PARAKH 2025. The survey, conducted by NCERT for the academic year 2024-25, highlights remarkable improvement in learning outcomes under the present government. The state secured 2nd rank in Grade 3, 5th in Grade 6, and 4th in Grade 9 nationally. The progress marks a sharp turnaround from the previous NAS report, which ranked Himachal Pradesh much lower during the tenure of the previous BJP-led government. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's government is attributing this success to education-focused reforms introduced over the past year. These include the merger of low-enrollment schools, rational deployment of teachers, fast-tracking recruitment for vacant posts, and establishing Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools in a phased manner across all constituencies. Additionally, exposure visits for teachers and students to international educational institutions have helped improve teaching practices and broaden learning perspectives. Rajesh Sharma, State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, termed the development a major achievement. He said an official announcement of the NAS 2025 rankings will be made in New Delhi on July 2, where he will represent the state. Sharma emphasised that the consistent reforms introduced by the current government have begun to yield tangible results. A government spokesperson added that the state's return to the top five reinforces Himachal Pradesh's growing image as a model for quality education. UNI ML RN
