Himachal to set up first science college, AIIMS-level ayurvedic institute in Hamirpur

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that Himachal Pradesh will establish its first science college and an AIIMS-level ayurvedic institute in Hamirpur. The science college, estimated to cost Rs 100 crore, will encompass 80 kanals (10 acres) of land. Additionally, an allied and healthcare college will also be opened in Hamirpur.

An AIIMS-level ayurvedic institute, spanning 74 acres, will be set up in the district. The CM stated that Hamirpur has been designated as the education capital of Himachal Pradesh, as students from the region have achieved recognition throughout the country. The state government aims to provide quality education to students, with over 156 CBSE schools already established.

Student enrollment has risen by 24,000 since these schools opened, and Rs 80 crore has been allocated for their maintenance and infrastructure. The government is addressing teacher shortages in higher education and rationalizing college resources to ensure their optimal use. Employment opportunities in the public sector are being prioritized, with recruitment examinations conducted through the State Selection Commission and Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Unlike the previous BJP government, no recruitment examination papers have been leaked during Sukhu's tenure. Sukhu inaugurated a state-of-the-art SRT Lab at a cost of Rs 8.64 crore, a CBT Lab at Hamirpur Degree College built for Rs 1.50 crore, and a library equipped with 70 tablets. A girls' hostel for the college has also been laid down at a cost of Rs 9 crore.