Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Himachal Pradesh Adds State History, Culture to Middle School Curriculum
Himachal Pradesh is planning to add lessons about its own history, languages, food, folk songs, and government to middle school books.
The new books will start in the 2027-28 school year.
They will teach kids about the state’s geography, people, economy, and the heroes who fought for freedom.
The changes were announced by the state’s education minister, Rohit Thakur, during a board meeting.
The goal is to help students learn more about where they live and what makes their state special.
Himachal Pradesh will include state history, dialects, cuisine, folk culture, and political system in classes 6‑8 starting 2027‑28.
Education Minister Rohit Thakur announced the curriculum revision at a board meeting.
Revised textbooks will cover geography, society, economy, and contemporary challenges of the state.
The books will trace the region’s history from prehistoric times to its formation as a state.
Implementation applies to schools affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.
- Who
- Education Minister Rohit Thakur
- What
- Introduction of Himachal Pradesh’s history, dialects, cuisine, folk culture, and political system into the school curriculum
- When
- From the 2027-28 academic session
- Where
- Schools affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education
- Why
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the state’s heritage and identity
- Curriculum change
- Inclusion of state history, dialects, cuisine, folk culture, and political system
- Start academic year
- 2027-28
- Target classes
- 6 to 8
- Scope
- Geography, society, economy, contemporary challenges
- Implementing body
- Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education