By KS Tomar
Himachal鈥檚 trajectory in NAS assessments reflects a rollercoaster ride鈥攕trong groundwork laid in the early 2000s, stagnation by 2017, and a post-pandemic dip in 2021. Yet, 2025 has emerged as the inflection point, powered by reforms grounded in foundational learning, administrative rationalization, and evidence-based governance.