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PREFACE
Knowledge is fast expanding and the problems are also increasing side
by side. There have been major technological advancements changing the way people and
Government interact with each other for better service delivery. Modern world is engulfed with
two problems viz. information explosion and population explosion. So more things to learn and
more people to be taught has become need of the hour.
In view of what has been said above it was felt necessary a few years
back in 2001 that in order to cater to the educational needs of the students of the state in all
seriousness and earnestness, the department of Education must have a document which gives
all guidelines and directions for smooth running of the institutions in close coordination with
the higher authorities. And thus came the Himachal Pradesh Education Code, 2001 into
existence which served as a very useful guide to the school managements in achieving the
targets.
However, with the drastic changes during the last eleven years
particularly in the field of Information Technology, Teaching Learning Methodology and
Educational Administration, it was considered imperative to revise the Himachal Pradesh
Education Code, 2001.
New programmes, policies and amendment in overall structure of
education needed coverage. PMIS, e-Governance, ICT@ School etc. have been introduced to
maintain records in a transparent and easily retrievable manner and to make teaching learning
process interesting.
Various instructions issued from time to time have been incorporated.
Vacation schedule and much other additional information have been core issues which needed
to be taken care of. A summary of Central and Himachal Pradesh Government Scholarship
Schemes have also been incorporated. Inspection norms, building norms, co-curricular
activities, value education, professional ethics for teachers, career guidance and counselling
cells for students and general administrative guidelines have been given due weightage
I believe this code will provide comprehensive information and
guidelines for efficient institutional management and administration. It will immensely benefit
our educational institutes, educationists, educational administrators and teachers. This
document is being published with a view that it is going to serve as a very important document,
self speaking in itself and giving details in all aspects.
I record my appreciation for sincere and strenuous efforts put in by Sh.
Rajesh Gupta, Retd. Dy. Director of Hr. Education and Dr. Arun Dev Bhardwaj, Retd. Lecturer
under the able guidance of Sh. Shashi Bhushan Sekhari, Joint Director (Colleges) in compiling
and putting their valuable suggestions in preparing this code.
Shimla March 21, 2012
Dr. O.P. Sharma
Director of Hr. Education
Himachal Pradesh