Shimla, March 12 -- The Himachal Pradesh Education Department has issued a circular regarding a dress code for teachers in schools.

Speaking to ANI, State Education Minister Rohit Thakur explained the rationale behind the decision. "The Education Department has issued a circular with the intent that teachers, who hold a special place in our society, should come to school in a dignified and decent dress. This has a positive impact on our society, especially on students. Such guidelines have been issued by the Education Department," said Rohit Thakur.

However, the minister clarified that the government is not imposing the dress code strictly across the state. He pointed out that in Hamirpur, a school independently implemented a dress code...