Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Odisha CM Majhi Urges Students to Shun Social Media
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi spoke to students at a Teachers’ Day event.
He told them not to spend too much time on social media.
He also warned them to stay away from misinformation and activities that could hurt their careers.
He asked students to study, learn useful skills and help their country.
Majhi said teachers and students should have friendly relationships.
He praised teachers for helping shape successful people.
He described plans for free education from preschool to postgraduate studies.
He also discussed new schools, student support and the recruitment of more teachers.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged students to avoid excessive social media use and misinformation.
He asked students to focus on studies, develop skills and prepare for their careers.
Majhi said Odisha provides free education from Shishu Vatika through postgraduate level under its KG to PG scheme.
He announced 2,200 model primary schools, 45,000 Shishu Vatika centres and plans to fill 45,000 teacher posts within three years.
He called for stronger teacher-student relationships and cooperation among schools, alumni, communities and the public.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressed students, teachers and others at the event.
- What
- He urged students to avoid excessive social media use and misinformation, focus on education and build career-related skills.
- When
- Saturday, during a Teachers’ Day celebration.
- Where
- Secondary Board High School in Cuttack, Odisha.
- Why
- Majhi said students should concentrate on their studies and development to build careers and contribute to the country.
- Education scheme
- Majhi said Odisha had become the first state to provide universally free education from Shishu Vatika to postgraduate level through its KG to PG scheme.
- Model primary schools
- The government is constructing 2,200 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary Schools at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
- Preschool centres
- According to Majhi, 45,000 Shishu Vatika centres have been opened.
- Teacher recruitment
- The government plans to fill 45,000 teacher posts over the next three years.
- Student support
- Mid-day meals and textbooks will be provided to Class IX and X students, while tribal students will receive financial assistance under the Shaheed Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana.
- School transformation
- The Panchasakha Shiksha Setu initiative seeks to involve alumni in transforming schools.
- Teacher felicitations
- Majhi felicitated five teachers for their dedicated service.
