Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Sets Deadline
The Himachal Pradesh Education Minister is telling promoted teachers they must start their new jobs by September 18th or they won't get the promotion.
He is also making sure schools damaged by heavy rains are fixed quickly and will provide temporary housing.
The government has already given money to help fix the schools.
Lost documents will be replaced at no cost.
The government wants to speed up investigations into sensitive cases and will make sure that schools are checked regularly.
Promoted lecturers must join duty by September 18 or forfeit promotion.
The government is addressing school restoration after extensive damage from heavy rains.
Rs 51.13 crore released for restoration work on 646 schools.
Duplicate certificates will be issued free of charge to students.
Pending inquiries into sensitive cases must be expedited.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur, promoted lecturers, and Deputy Directors.
- What
- The Education Minister set a deadline for promoted lecturers to join duty; addressed school restoration; and reviewed other education-related issues.
- When
- September 18 is the deadline for promoted lecturers. The review meeting was on Tuesday.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To ensure proper attendance and adherence to government policies; to address school damage from rains; and to expedite pending investigations.
- Deadline for Lecturers
- September 18
- Schools Affected by Rains
- 1,125
- Estimated Damage to Schools
- Rs 59.5 crore
- Funds Released for Restoration
- Rs 51.13 crore
- Funds Released (current monsoon)
- Rs 13.22 crore
- Duplicate Certificates
- Issued free of charge
