Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav (centre) and School Education Secretary Dr Kamalpreet Singh (left) jointly address a press conference on the department’s activities and achievements at the Chhattisgarh Samvad Auditorium in Raipur on Thursday, August 20, 2026-Photo Credit”channel24india.com via VG/DPR
Officials highlight teacher recruitment, school infrastructure, learning outcomes and technology-driven reforms during press briefing
Key Highlights
- School Education Department reviews ongoing reforms across government schools
- Focus on filling teacher vacancies and improving classroom learning
- Greater emphasis on school infrastructure and digital education
- Monitoring of learning outcomes to receive increased attention
- Department says reforms are aimed at improving the quality of government education across Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh School Education Department has outlined a series of measures aimed at strengthening the state’s school education system, with renewed emphasis on teacher availability, improved infrastructure, digital learning and better academic outcomes for students.
During a press conference organised by the department, senior officials reviewed the progress of ongoing education initiatives and explained the government’s priorities for improving the functioning of government schools across the state.
The briefing focused on efforts to address teacher shortages, enhance classroom teaching and ensure that schools are equipped with the facilities required to provide a better learning environment for students. Officials said that improving educational quality remains a central objective of the department’s reforms. <Cite ref=turn0search0/>
Focus on Teachers, Infrastructure and Learning Outcomes
Officials said the department is working to fill vacant teaching posts and strengthen the academic support system in schools. Alongside recruitment, greater attention is being given to teacher training and classroom practices so that students benefit from improved teaching methods.
School infrastructure also remains a major area of focus. The department is working to improve classrooms, sanitation facilities and other basic amenities while expanding the use of digital tools in education.
The press conference also highlighted the importance of regularly assessing learning outcomes rather than concentrating solely on enrolment figures. Officials indicated that monitoring student performance would help identify areas where additional academic support is required.
Technology is expected to play a larger role in the state’s education strategy, with digital resources and technology-based learning increasingly being integrated into government schools to supplement conventional classroom teaching.
The department said these initiatives are intended to create a more effective and inclusive education system that benefits students in both urban and rural areas of Chhattisgarh.
Officials maintained that the reforms are not limited to expanding access to schools but are aimed at improving the overall quality of education, ensuring that students receive stronger academic support and better opportunities for future studies and employment.
The briefing reflected the School Education Department’s broader effort to combine teacher recruitment, infrastructure development and technology with closer monitoring of educational outcomes as part of its programme to strengthen government schooling across Chhattisgarh.
