Education in Himachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh was under the direct control of the British colonial rule in the mid 19th century. Also, the state was the summer capital of India during the British colonial rule. Hence, the standard of education provided in the state has reached to a considerably high level. The state has several highly reputed educational institutions for higher studies.
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur and NIT Hamirpur are some of the pioneer institutions located in the state. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated Rs 45 million to Himachal Pradesh University in the 10th plan which is an increase of nearly 70% over the ninth one.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Bilasur district.
The government is working constantly to prepare various plans to strengthen the education system of Himachal. The state government has decided to start up with three major nursing colleges to develop the health system in the state.
Himachal has one of the highest literacy rates in India.
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