Himachal Pradesh to introduce state history, dialects, cuisine in Classes 6-8 curriculum from 2027-28

2 min readNew DelhiJul 31, 2026 02:10 PM IST The new books will be introduced in schools affiliated with the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education from the 2027-28 academic session. (Image: AI generated)Himachal Pradesh’s history, dialects, traditional cuisine, folk culture and political system will be incorporated into the school curriculum for Classes 6 to 8 from the 2027-28 academic session, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday. Chairing a meeting on the revision of textbooks for Classes 6, 7 and 8, Thakur said the revamped curriculum would provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the state’s geography, society, history, folk culture, economy and political system.According to an official statement, the revised textbooks will trace Himachal Pradesh’s journe