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Himachal Chief Minister announces new CBSE school, special leave policy for athletes

Himachal Chief Minister announces new CBSE school, special leave policy for athletes

India Today03-07-2025
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, during his recent visit to Sarkaghat in Mandi district, announced the establishment of a new CBSE-affiliated school in the region. The move is aimed at strengthening access to quality education for students in the area.The announcement was made during his visit to a girls' sports hostel, where he met with young athletes and assured them of improved sports infrastructure and support. The Chief Minister also shared a significant update for students participating in sports at the national or international level.advertisementIn a step to encourage student athletes, Sukhu declared that such students will no longer be marked absent from school during tournaments. Instead, they will be granted 'special leave' under the guidelines of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). 'Instructions have already been passed on to the teaching staff,' he added, reaffirming the government's focus on integrating sports with academics.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister also assessed the damage caused by recent heavy rainfall in the region. He directed the deputy commissioner to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts for the affected families.The visit highlighted the state government's dual focus on expanding educational infrastructure and supporting students both academically and athletically.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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