Politics

Delhi CM expresses concern over government-school going students in Himachal Pradesh

ANI Jun 11, 2022 20:51 IST

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 11 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday expressed concern regarding the future of the school-going children in Himachal Pradesh.
"In Himachal Pradesh, 14 lakhs students go to schools, of which 8.5 lakh go to the government schools while other 5.5 lakhs go to the private schools. This indicates the state of poverty here as most of them go to the government-run schools," said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Expressing concern, he said, "Looking at the education system of Himachal Pradesh, the future of these 8.5 lakhs students remains in darkness."
In his address, he further added that there are 2,000 schools in the state which have only one teacher and as many as 722 schools in the state have only one room.
The Delhi CM's visit to Himachal Pradesh comes months before the assembly elections in the state that are scheduled to be held in November 2022.
Arvind Kejriwal's remarks came days after state chief minister Jai Ram Thakur compared its state literacy rate with that of Kerala and said that the state is ahead of Kerala in literacy rate.
"If we talk about Himachal Pradesh, there was a time when there were talks about who is ahead in literacy rate. There was usually a competition between Himachal and Kerala. Today, I can say that, as per the literacy rate, we are not behind Kerala. Himachal Pradesh is better than Kerala and ahead. It is a matter of happiness for us," he said in an address.
"Now we would want to focus on the quality of education, along with strengthening of the infrastructure. There was just one State University in Shimla, but we've seen an increase in the number of colleges, and also in the strength of students...the State Government has opened a new State University in Mandi to facilitate the students of nearby districts to get higher education nearer their homes," Thakur had announced. (ANI)

Tags:

Arvind Kejriwal in Himachal Pradesh Kejriwal expresses concern on government schools in Himachal Arvind Kejriwal Jai Ram Thakur Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections future in darkness Kejriwal on govt schools in Himachal Kejriwal on future of govt school-going children in Himachal

Get the App

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

2026-03-12T21:13:11.328266+00:00 IST

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Singh said the opposition had sought permission to speak on the issue of LPG, but did not adhere to the subject.

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

2026-03-12T21:06:39.168097+00:00 IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister Gudivada Amarnath on Thursday said that the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the land policy of the state government, alleging that large extents of valuable public land are being allotted to a few real estate companies at very low prices.

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

2026-03-12T21:05:15.181660+00:00 IST

"Most of the hotels are closed. Even in the few that are open, we are not getting proper food. This situation is affecting families as well. Therefore, we request the Central Government to intervene in this matter and take strong action to ensure the supply of LPG gas," Muraleedharan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

2026-03-12T20:55:38.480901+00:00 IST

According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road informed the beat staff that Room No. 205 was locked and the guest inside was not responding despite repeated knocking.

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

2026-03-12T20:53:08.788894+00:00 IST

In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country's energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas.

Delhi CM expresses concern over government-school going students in Himachal Pradesh

Tags:

Get the App

Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over conduct in Parliament

YSRCP files PIL challenging Andhra Pradesh govt’s land policy

Congress' Muraleedharan says LPG shortage "affecting families"

Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi

"No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG": Hardeep Singh Puri

29 lakh women received funds under Mahila Udyamita Scheme: Sarma

FCI workers' demands raised before Labour Authority

Fire breaks out at Sheikh Sarai Transport Authority record room

Creamy layer cannot be decided on parents income alone: SC

ED attaches 31 immovable properties worth Rs 581.65 crore in...