NAHAN, Sept 17: Higher education facilities would soon be provided in remote and backward areas of the State. This was stated by Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Ishwar Dass Dhiman, he was addressing a gathering at Sanora, in Rajgarh area of Sirmaur district on the closing day of girls sports meet, on Tuesday.He said that schools would be opened at short distances and hostel facilities would also be provided to encourage the students. He sanctioned Rs 75,000 for the construction of two rooms in the senior secondary school Sahora. He upgraded the primary school Manuka to middle school, sanctioned Rs 25,000 for the construction of boundary wall of Sanora school and Rs 15,000 for uniforms.