Reforms in Higher Education: Chief Minister Prioritizes Quality and Innovation

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced at a principal's conference that despite financial constraints, education budgets remain untouched. He launched the Internal Ranking of Government Colleges and emphasized the importance of new-age courses. Specialized science and commerce colleges are planned, and teacher recruitment is underway to support these initiatives.

Balancing financial pressures, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assured that budgets for the education and health sectors will stay intact. He underscored the significance of boosting student self-confidence during a principal's conference focused on higher education reforms.

Sukhu announced the introduction of an Internal Ranking system for Government Colleges to ensure quality education. He called for modern courses and additional language programs to enhance employability and emphasized opening specialized colleges in science, commerce, and fine arts across the state.

Efforts to bridge educational gaps include recruiting 400 assistant professors and restructuring the education department. The push to integrate CBSE schools has improved student enrollment, and Sukhu committed to staffing these institutions within two months. He honored top-ranked colleges and initiated digital projects for the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)