CM presides over meeting of Education Department
Directs to introduce moral Science from Class I to inculcate ethical values and sense of responsibility among children
21 October, 2026
(Viren Thakur)
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here presided over a meeting with senior officers of the Education Department and directed the introduction of Moral Science from Class I to inculcate ethical values, discipline, compassion, respect for elders and a sense of responsibility among children from an early age.
The Chief Minister emphasised that education should focus not only on academic achievements but also on character-building and the overall development of students.
During the meeting, he reviewed the implementation of the CBSE curriculum in government schools and stressed the need to ensure qualified teachers, adequate administrative staff and a conducive learning environment.
He directed to speed-up the recruitment and deployment of 600 Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) posts for CBSE schools and the provision of teachers in 100 new schools. He directed the department to address staffing requirements in a planned manner to ensure the smooth functioning of these institutions.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the requirement for ministerial staff and Class-IV employees in CBSE schools and directed officers to assess staffing needs and take necessary action as per prescribed norms.
He further reviewed key education initiatives, including filling of 3,900 teaching and 900 non-teaching posts under New Scheme Based Recruitment.
The Chief Minister said that the state government was committed to improve the quality of education, strengthening government schools and ensuring timely implementation of decisions through effective monitoring and accountability.
Secretary Education Dr. Yunus, Director School Education Ashish Kohli and other senior officers of the Education Department were present in the meeting.
