Education in Himachal Pradesh
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| Facts and Figures | |
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Primary Schools | 10484 |
| Middle Schools | 1056 |
| Secondary / Higher Secondary Schools | 1339 |
| General Colleges | 64 |
| Medical Colleges | 2 |
| Engineering | 4 |
| Universities | 4 |
| S.S.I. Units | 30176 |
Himachal Pradesh was under the direct control of the British colonial rule in the mid 19th century. Also, the state was the summer capital of India during the British colonial rule. Hence, the standard of education provided in the state has reached to a considerably high level. The state has several highly reputed educational institutions for higher studies.
The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) and the National Institute of Technology (NIT), NIT Hamirpur are some of the pioneer institutions located in the state. The University Grants Commission or (UGC) has allocated Rs 4.5 crore to Himachal Pradesh University in the 10th plan which is an increase of nearly 70% over the ninth one.[1] Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry has gained a unique distinction not only in the nation but also in whole of Asia for imparting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines.
The government is working constantly to prepare various plans in order to strengthen the education system of Himachal. The state government has decided to start up with 3 major nursing colleges to develop the health system in the state.[2]
Himachal has one of the highest literacy rates in India. Hamirpur District is among the top districts in the country for literacy. Education rates among women are quite encouraging in the state.
Himachal Pradesh is home to many educational institutions offering a wide variety of courses. There are five universities, two medical colleges, four dental colleges and two engineering colleges in the state. There are over 10,000 primary schools, 1,000 secondary schools and more than 1,300 high schools in Himachal.[3] In meeting the constitutional obligation to make primary education compulsory, Himachal has now became the first state in India to make elementary education accessible to every child in the state.[4]
[edit] Engineering Institutions
- National Institute of Technology,Hamirpur
- Jaypee University of Information Technology,Waknaghat
- Institute of Engineering and Emerging Technologies,Baddi
- Green Hills Engineering College,Kumarhatti
- IITT college of Engineering,Kala Amb
[edit] Reference
- ^ Dua, H.K.. UGC 10th plan. The Tribune Trust, 2006. The Tribune House. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ Education profile of Himachal Educational Profile of Himachal Pradesh. General Overview of Education in Himachal. State government of Himachal Pradesh. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ Himachal Govt. Website Factual source on Education in Himachal. Government of India. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ Dua, H.K.. Educational updates- Himachal. The Tribune Trust, 2006. The Tribune House. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
