Nagrota (Kangra), Jan. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Tourism Development Board (Cabinet Rank), R.S. Bali said that school platforms play a crucial role in building students' confidence and shaping their future direction.

Speaking as the chief guest at the annual prize distribution ceremony of Shaheed Naik Anil Kumar Government Senior Secondary School, Thana Bargran on Tuesday (yesterday), he highlighted the state government's initiatives, saying that 850 institutions are being developed as Centres of Excellence to ensure quality and inclusive education.

He said the government has fulfilled its promise of introducing English-medium education from Class I in government school...