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Students of Govt Schools will receive textbooks by April 15 –Haryana CM Nayab Saini
Students studying in private schools can purchase their textbooks from any bookshop; they are not bound to buy from a single shop- Nayab Singh Saini
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 9, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that all students studying in government schools across the state will receive their textbooks by April 15.
He said that students of private schools are free to purchase their books from any bookshop and are not bound to buy from a single designated shop.
Nayab Singh Saini said this while chairing a meeting on wednesday with officers of the School Education, Technical Education, and Higher Education Departments regarding the implementation of the National Education Policy. Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda was also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister directed officers to identify all the subjects related to the education sector mentioned in the Budget Speech for the financial year 2025–26 and to initiate swift action on them. He said that collective efforts must be made to provide quality education in the state.
Previous 10 years’ question papers and mock tests to be uploaded on the Education Board Website- CM
The Chief Minister directed officers to upload the previous 10 years’ question papers and mock tests of board classes on the Board of School Education Haryana’s website so that students can benefit from studying them.
He further directed officers concerned to form a committee to make necessary changes in the board examination question papers in line with the National Education Policy.
Focus to be laid on cleanliness, greenery, painting, and slogans in Educational Institutions-CM
Nayab Singh Saini said that special classes on sports and cleanliness should be initiated in schools and cleanliness activities must be carried out at the school level.
He also directed that special attention be given to cleanliness, greenery, painting, and motivational slogans in educational institutions so that students feel inspired to attend school.
The Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to ensure that no seat remains vacant in any school under the Right to Education (RTE) Act and that all seats in higher educational institutions are filled.
He further said that it is mandatory for Group A and B officers to dedicate one day every month to spend time in a government school, and directed the preparation of a proper plan for its implementation.
National Education Policy to be fully implemented in Haryana this year
The Chief Minister directed officers to ensure the complete implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) in the state this year.He emphasized the importance of creating awareness about the policy through discussions with youth and students.
He further added that students should be strengthened from the school level itself with regard to NEP-related reforms. The Chief Minister said that students and teachers who perform well will be duly encouraged and rewarded.
Framework to be prepared soon for organizing Haryana Math Olympiad and visits to Research Centers
To promote mathematical thinking among students, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini informed that a framework will soon be prepared for organizing the Haryana Math Olympiad for students of Classes 10 to 12. Additionally, meritorious students from Classes 6 to 12 will be taken on educational visits to premier technical institutions such as ISRO, DRDO, and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
The Chief Minister directed officers to develop a tracking portal for higher educational institutions similar to the existing portal used for tracking schools. He further directed that a list be prepared of those colleges in the state whose applications for accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) were rejected, so that necessary steps can be taken to address the shortcomings that led to their rejection.
One Government college in every district to be developed as a Model Sanskriti College
The Chief Minister was apprised that one government college in each district of Haryana has been identified to be developed as a Model Sanskriti College. These institutions will focus on achieving high academic standards, dedicated teaching infrastructure, and special emphasis on student welfare.The Chief Minister directed the officers to expedite the construction of new college buildings currently underway across the state.
Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Principal Secretary, School Education Department Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Yashpal, OSD to Chief Minister Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti, Sh. Raj Nehru, Chairman, Haryana State Higher Education Council Sh. Kailash Chand Sharma, Chairman, Board of School Education, Haryana, Sh. Pawan Kumar, and other senior officers from the School, Technical, and Higher Education Departments also remained present.