Shimla, March 5 -- Himachal Pradesh Government has allowed CBSE-affiliated government senior secondary schools facing infrastructure constraints to operate in two shifts to address the growing enrolment pressure.

According to the Directorate of School Education, the decision was taken after it was observed that admissions in several CBSE-affiliated government schools have risen significantly across the state.

During a virtual meeting held on February 25 with school principals and members of School Management Committees (SMCs), concerns were raised about limited infrastructure and the need to accommodate all eligible students seeking admission.

It was decided that schools may temporarily operate in double shifts to address the growing enr...