No phones allowed in Himachal Pradesh schools from March 2026
Starting March 1, 2026, Himachal Pradesh is banning mobile phones in all government and private schools.
The move, announced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at a school sports event, is meant to help students focus better and connect more with each other during school hours.
What happens if you break the rules?
If you're caught using your phone at school, you'll pay a ₹500 fine and lose your device.
Plus, your parents will have to attend counseling sessions.
The Education Department is working on clear steps for handling repeat offenders.
Meanwhile, the state is also boosting sports
Alongside the phone ban, the state is stepping up for young athletes—offering jobs to female athletes from Himachal Pradesh who have recently competed in the Asian Games and giving national handball champs a ₹20 lakh reward.
Student-athletes will also get daily diet allowances for competitions.
On top of that, new sports facilities, like an indoor stadium, are in the works, and a girls' hostel is also planned; these measures aim to boost sports while keeping school discipline strong.