Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said the state government is considering introducing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course immediately after Class 12. Speaking at the Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony of St. Bede’s College here, he said the state government has introduced several modern courses including Artificial Intelligence and Data Storage to equip the youth with future-ready skills. The chief minister announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for outstanding students of the college and reiterated the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment.