Shimla, April 18: A fresh concern has emerged from Himachal Pradesh’s education sector, with Art & Craft teachers flagging serious challenges in implementing the newly revised syllabus for classes VI to VIII.
In an official communication issued by the Directorate of School Education, the C&V Teachers’ Union has urged authorities to roll out a structured training programme for teachers in view of major curriculum changes. The revised syllabus marks a significant shift by introducing substantial components of dance and music alongside traditional art and craft.
While the move is being seen as a step towards holistic arts education, teachers have pointed out that most of them are trained specifically in drawing and craft, not in performing arts. This mismatch, they say, is making it difficult to effectively deliver the updated curriculum in classrooms.
Officials acknowledged that without proper training aligned to the revised syllabus, maintaining the quality of learning could become a challenge, ultimately affecting students’ overall learning experience.
The Directorate has now requested the State Project Director (Samagra Shiksha) to design and implement a comprehensive training programme. It has been suggested that the training be conducted in a phased or district-wise manner to avoid disruption of regular academic activities.
The issue highlights growing gaps between policy changes and on-ground preparedness, raising questions about how smoothly the new syllabus can be executed without immediate capacity building of teachers.
