Shimla, March 17 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a one-day Principal's Conference on reforms in higher education on Tuesday, said that despite financial challenges, the budget for the education and health sectors would not be curtailed.

He said that education was a top priority for the state government and that focused efforts were being made to provide quality education to students, even in far-flung areas.

CM Sukhu said, "To boost self-confidence was of paramount importance so that students can effectively take on future challenges. In this direction, the role of teachers and education is vital." He said that the state government has undertaken numerous initiatives to transform the educa...