Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Odisha Approves 235 New Hostels for ST, OBC Students
The Odisha government has decided to build 235 new hostels for students from tribal and backward classes.
This is to help more students get a good education.
Right now, there are already 1,765 schools and 5,963 hostels in Odisha, with over 5.5 lakh students enrolled.
The government also gives money to help students in classes 9 and 11.
There is a festival called Sargiful where these students can show their talents.
The minister said this festival makes students happy and helps them do better in life.
Odisha government approves 235 new hostels for ST and OBC students.
Currently, 5.5 lakh students are enrolled in 1,765 educational institutions and 5,963 hostels.
Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme provides incentives to students in classes 9 and 11.
Enhanced pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for SC and ST students.
Sargiful festival showcases and nurtures talents of ST and SC students.
- Who
- Odisha government, Nityanand Gond, ST and OBC students
- What
- Approval of 235 new hostels for ST and OBC students
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To boost educational development and provide accommodation for students
- Number of New Hostels
- 235
- Current Educational Institutions
- 1,765
- Current Hostels
- 5,963
- Current Enrolled Students
- 5.5 lakh
- Festival Name
- Sargiful
- Organizing Body
- Academy of Tribal Language and Culture
- Department
- Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development, Minority and Backward Classes Welfare Department
- Announcer
- Nityanand Gond