Himachal Pradesh Implements Mobile-Free Schools for Enhanced Education

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, announced a ban on students using mobile phones in schools. This initiative is part of broader educational reforms to boost digital education governance. Noteworthy advancements include the establishment of the Vidya Samiksha Kendra and a rise in national education quality rankings.

In a significant move to enhance academic focus, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has declared a complete ban on mobile phones for students from pre-nursery to Class XII starting the upcoming academic session.

Teachers, however, will still have access to their devices, limited to staff rooms or when stored in their bags, according to the CM's statement.

The announcement came as part of the inauguration of state-of-the-art facilities at the Directorate of Samagra Shiksha, ushering in new advancements such as the Vidya Samiksha Kendra, aimed at revolutionizing digital education governance in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)