Chandigarh, July 19 -- Haryana is set to expand vocational education in government schools, introduce emerging subjects such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology (FinTech), and strengthen digital and skill-based learning as part of a comprehensive strategy to prepare students for future careers. This was stated by chief secretary Anurag Rastogi during a review of Samagra Shiksha Scheme with deputy commissioners (DCs) on Saturday. Rastogi asked DCs to work towards achieving 100% enrolment and improving learning outcomes in their respective districts. Vijay Singh Dahiya, principal secretary, school education, said a plan has been prepared to expand vocational education to 306 additional government schools in the first phase. This will increase vocational education coverage from 31% to 60% for secondary students in 2026-27. Rastogi said that during 2025-26, 1.58 lakh students in Classes VI to VIII received vocational exposure through workshops, internships, projects and Kaushal Melas in 1,382 government schools. At the secondary level, 2.13 lakh students are enrolled in vocational education across 1,398 government schools, with nearly 45% opting for skill-based courses....