Himachal Pradesh has one of the highest literacy rates in India. Hamirpur District is among the top districts in the country for literacy. Education rates among women are quite encouraging in the state.
Himachal Pradesh was under the British control in the mid 19th century. The state was also the summer capital of India during the British colonial Rule. Hence, the standard of education in the state has reached to a considerably high level as compared to other states. The state has several reputed educational institutes for higher studies.
The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) and the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur are some of the pioneer institutes located in the state. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry has earned a unique distinction in India for imparting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines.
The government is working constantly to prepare various plans and projects in order to strengthen the education system of the state. Recently, the State Government has decided to start three nursing colleges to develop the health system in the state.
