The state government has appointed former IAS officer Balram Sharma Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBSE). The board has been without a permanent chairman since the education scam rocked the institution.

Former Chairman of the board CL Gupta retired after his term ended just after the examination scam was exposed. After that additional charge of board Chairman was given to Deputy Commissioner, Kangra, RS Gupta.

Via TribuneIndia