Punjab Newsline, Shimla, March 26-
The State Government has signed a MoU with the UNESCO to enhance the quality of education in the State. The agreement was signed by Education Secretary Rakesh Kanwar on behalf of the State Government and UNESCO Director and Representative Tim Curtis and Chief of Education Program Specialist Joyce Poan on behalf of the Organization in the presence of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.
Under this collaboration, the UNESCO will support Himachal Pradesh in modernizing its education system by strengthening teaching methods, curricula, teacher training and assessment systems, aiming to equip students with 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication. A key focus will be on making education more inclusive, sustainable and future-oriented.
The agreement also emphasizes ‘Greening Education’, integrating environmental awareness and sustainable development into school curricula, which will help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate change and environmental challenges. Additionally, value-based education through sports will be promoted to foster holistic development.
