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Himachal teacher shortage leaves 150 schools empty; 3,500 with one teacher

Many Himachal Pradesh schools operate without teachers, and thousands have only one. Remote areas face significant staffing challenges, impacting education delivery. The state government is working to fill vacant teaching positions through rationalization. Despite recent recruitment efforts, numerous schools remain understaffed. A new policy is being formulated for single-teacher school appointments.

2 Sep 2026 9:02 pm