Policies & Guidelines
Education Policies
- Right to Education (RTE) Act Implementation: Aligning with the national Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Himachal Pradesh established its own rules in 2011 to ensure free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
- Recruitment and Promotion (R&P) Rules: The state has specific R&P rules for various teaching positions, including:
- Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)
- Junior Basic Teachers (JBT)
- Classical and Vernacular (C&V) Teachers
- Clerks & Junior Office Assistants (IT)
These rules define qualifications, experience, and procedures for recruitment and promotion.
- School Safety and Security Guidelines: Issued in February 2025 to enhance safety measures and create a secure learning environment for students.
- Transformation to English Medium Schools: Since the 2024-25 academic year, certain government schools have been converted into English medium institutions to improve English proficiency among students.
- School Adoption Programme: The "Apna Vidyalaya" initiative encourages community and stakeholder participation to support local schools and enhance educational outcomes.
- Age Criteria for Admissions: Implemented in December 2024 in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, standardizing entry ages from Nursery to Class 1.
For more details, visit himachal.nic.in.
