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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Horticulture to be introduced as vocational subject in HP Schools
Horticulture will be introduced as a vocational subject in schools affiliated with Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday. Chairing a review meeting with senior officers of the Education Department and the HPBOSE to assess the progress of various educational schemes and discuss key matters concerning the department, Thakur said the decision to include Horticulture as a vocational subject in schools was taken in the meeting. He instructed HPBOSE to prepare a suitable curriculum for the subject and submit the proposal within two weeks and also emphasised the need to revive important academic subjects, such as Public Administration, in colleges to offer students a broader choice of disciplines, a statement issued here said. The minister reviewed the implementation of several important initiatives, including the Rajiv Gandhi Model Day Boarding Schools and Atal AdarshVidyalayas. He directed officials to expedite the recruitment process to ensure timely filling of vacancies in schools and colleges. Addressing recruitment-related issues, he said that all genuine demands of school management committee (SMC) teachers would be sympathetically considered and taken to the cabinet for appropriate action. He mentioned that the department has completed all formalities related to pending promotions and the matter of promotion of Principals has been forwarded to the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for necessary steps. He instructed officials to ensure early completion of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessments for colleges and to work towards setting up well-equipped libraries to promote academic excellence and learning resources for students. Thakur expressed serious concern over the widespread damage to educational institutions caused by recent natural disasters. He said that around 510 institutions have been affected, with estimated losses amounting to Rs 30 crore. The Minister stressed the importance of engaging young minds in educational and creative activities and proposed organizing a plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative near disaster-affected areas. He also directed officials to hold Bal Melas and science exhibitions for children under 12 years of age to provide them with new experiences and inspire curiosity at an early age. The Education Minister during his recent visit to Delhi, he held discussions with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He had apprised him of the damages caused to educational institutions in the State and urged the Centre to release the pending Rs 180 crore under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) scheme, the statement said.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Horticulture to be introduced as vocational subject in schools: Himachal education minister
The education department has decided to introduce horticulture as a vocational subject in schools, said education minister Rohit Thakur during a meeting held to assess the progress of various educational schemes on Thursday. Himachal Pradesh education minister Rohit Thakur (File) Key matters, concerning the department, were also deliberated upon with the senior officers of the education department and the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) during the meeting. Thakur instructed education department to prepare a suitable curriculum for the subject and submit the proposal within two weeks. He also emphasised the need to revive important academic subjects, including Public Administration, in colleges to offer students a broader choice of disciplines. The minister reviewed the implementation of several important initiatives, including the Rajiv Gandhi Model Day Boarding Schools and Atal AdarshVidyalayas. He directed officials to expedite the recruitment process to ensure timely filling of vacancies in schools and colleges. Thakur said that it was important to recognise the dedication and hard work of teachers, especially those posted in remote and tribal areas. He instructed officials to ensure early completion of NAAC assessments for colleges and to work towards setting up well-equipped libraries to promote academic excellence and learning resources for students. He also expressed serious concern over the widespread damage to educational institutions caused by recent natural calamities. He said that around 510 institutions have been affected, with estimated losses amounting to ₹30 crore. He directed the concerned officials to utilise funds received under the PDNA (Post Disaster Needs Assessment) in a judicious manner, giving top priority to schools that have sustained more than 75% damage. He stressed that physical monitoring of reconstruction works should be carried out regularly to ensure timely and quality completion of repair and restoration efforts.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Horticulture to be introduced as vocational subject in Himachal's govt schools
Shimla: The state education department Thursday decided to include horticulture as a vocational subject in govt-run schools. Education minister Rohit Thakur asked the state board of school education to prepare a suitable curriculum for horticulture and submit the proposal within two weeks. He also emphasised on the need to revive important academic subjects, such as public administration, in colleges to offer students a broader choice of disciplines. Chairing a review meeting of his department, the education minister expressed serious concern over the widespread damage to educational institutions caused by the recent torrential rains across the state. He said about 510 educational institutions were affected, with estimated losses amounting to Rs 30 crore. He directed the officials concerned to utilise the funds received as part of post-disaster needs assessment in a judicious manner, giving top priority to schools that sustained more than 75% damage. He stressed that physical monitoring of repair and restoration works should be carried out regularly to ensure timely completion. Thakur also asked the officials to expedite the recruitment process to ensure timely filling of vacancies in schools and colleges. On recruitment-related issues, the minister said the genuine demands of school management committee teachers would be considered and taken up with the cabinet for appropriate action. He said the department has completed the formalities related to pending promotions and the matter of promotion of principals has been forwarded to the state public service commission for necessary steps. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Climate
- Business Standard
Rain batters North India; Yamuna rises in Delhi, floods hit hill states
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday, 0.8 degrees Celsius below the season's average. Relative humidity was measured at 64 per cent. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle throughout the day, with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 34 degrees Celsius. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'satisfactory' category on Thursday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 111 at 12 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). 0 – 50 Good 51 – 100 Satisfactory 101 – 200 Moderate 201 – 300 Poor 301 – 400 Very Poor 401 – 500 Severe [*According to Central Pollution Control Board classification] Yamuna river crossed warning mark in Delhi The Yamuna River's water level in Delhi rose to 204.79 metres at 7 am on Thursday, surpassing the warning mark of 204.50 metres and marking the highest level so far this season, reported news agency ANI. The steady rise has been attributed to persistent rainfall during the monsoon, leading to flooding and waterlogging in various parts of the country. Continuous downpours have pushed several rivers near or past danger marks. Flood-like situation in Uttar Pradesh Himachal schools shut after heavy rainfall In Himachal Pradesh, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said district administrations have been asked to declare local-level monsoon holidays. Citing difficulty in children reaching schools, the minister said many decisions have already been taken, especially in parts of Mandi and Shimla where local holidays have been declared. Over 300 educational institutions in the state have been affected so far. Rainfall in Himachal to persist till Aug 12 The IMD has issued a fresh warning for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall until August 12. The persistent downpours are being driven by the combined influence of an active southwest monsoon and a western disturbance. Several districts are likely to experience more rain, exacerbating the ongoing disruption to infrastructure and daily life, particularly in hilly and low-lying areas. Cloudburst hits Uttarkashi, 190 rescued Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said 190 people have been rescued from Dharali village in Uttarkashi, which was struck by a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river. Speaking to PTI, Dhami said evacuation plans are underway for pilgrims stranded in Gangotri Dham via the Nelong Valley. 'All arrangements have been made and they will be evacuated very soon,' he said. He confirmed that all 190 rescued individuals are safe and have been moved to secure locations.
Deccan Herald
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Carmel High School cadet shines at national NCC camp
Cadet Sergeant Lahiri G of Carmel High School, Basaveshwaranagar, successfully completed the National Level EIG Shresht Bharat 12-day camp held in Hassan. Guided by Camp Commanding Officer Colonel Rohit Thakur and ANO F/O Roopashree K, Lahiri secured first place in the Inter-Directorate Group Dance Competition.
