Shimla, Nov. 12 -- Education minister Rohit Thakur on Tuesday said that repair and reconstruction work of the disaster-affected school buildings was the top priority of the state government, adding that the deputy directors of the department have been directed to immediately release funds to HIMUDA for the reconstruction and repair of these buildings, ensuring that student's studies are not disrupted. He stated that damage estimated at Rs.126.73 crore has been incurred in approximately 1,411 educational institutions across the state during this monsoon season.

While presiding over a review meeting of the education department in Shimla on Tuesday, the education minister stated that the state government is taking significant steps to enhan...