Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Himachal Pradesh Govt Prioritizes Repair of Disaster-Hit School Buildings
Imagine schools in Himachal Pradesh got damaged by heavy rain.
The education minister said fixing these schools is the most important thing right now.
They are sending money to a special group called HIMUDA to start the repairs right away.
This way, kids can go back to learning without interruption.
The damage is quite a lot, costing over 126 crore rupees to fix about 1,400 schools!
Also, new teachers who are still learning will practice teaching in schools near their homes, with only a few new teachers in each school.
They are also making a new system for schools so that kids can get a better education, and schools can use their resources wisely.
Himachal Pradesh government is prioritizing the repair and reconstruction of disaster-affected school buildings.
Funds are being directed to HIMUDA for immediate repair and reconstruction work.
An estimated Rs 126.73 crore in damage has been incurred in approximately 1,411 educational institutions due to the monsoon.
BEd and DELEd students will undertake teaching practice in their native areas with a maximum of five trainees per school.
The Complex School System has been introduced to improve educational opportunities and optimize school resource utilization.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Deputy Directors, HIMUDA, BEd and DELEd students
- What
- Prioritizing repair and reconstruction of disaster-affected school buildings, directing fund release to HIMUDA, and implementing the Complex School System.
- When
- Tuesday (as stated in the article)
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure students' studies are not disrupted due to damage to school buildings caused by the monsoon season and to enhance the quality of education.
- Estimated Damage to Educational Institutions
- Rs 126.73 crore
- Number of Affected Educational Institutions
- Approximately 1,411
- Initiatives for Educational Quality
- Complex School System
- Teacher Training Practice
- BEd and DELEd students sent to native areas, max 5 trainees per school