Shimla, Sept. 10 -- In the rain ravaged state, disaster management, climate change, green energy and sustainable development along with Himachal's history and heritage to be incorporated in the school curriculum, said Himachal education minister Rohit Thakur. The minister directed to prepare a curriculum that must include ancient temples, monasteries, forts, heritage sites, traditional architecture, dialects, folk arts, handicrafts, fairs, festivals and historic movements of the state. He asked officers to contextualise NCERT textbooks for classes 6 to 12 with local Himachal references to help children develop a sense of pride and belonging. He directed the State Council of Educational Research and Training to provide open access to resources in Himachal via their website and portal, with QR codes and digital links for easy access. During meeting a decision was taken to constitute a committee to develop revised curriculum. The committee will review NCERT textbooks in the Himachal context, make necessary modifications and prepare supplementary material for balanced, locally relevant education. htc...