Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Odisha CM: Improving Education Quality and Infrastructure Top Priority
The leader of Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, said that making schools better and teaching kids more effectively is the most important job for his government.
He spoke at a big festival for kids called 'Suravi', where many students show their talents.
He said they are working hard to make sure all schools are good, from the very first classes up to college.
They are also using a new national plan for education and giving money to help students who might otherwise stop going to school.
The government has also put a lot of money in the budget to help schools and students.
The Education Minister also said that helping schools at all levels is key to making things better.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi declared enhancing education quality and school infrastructure a top priority.
The government is implementing the PM-Shri Yojana and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
A scheme provides Rs 5,000 financial assistance to tribal students to prevent school dropouts.
Odisha's education sector received a record budget allocation of Rs 41,273 crore.
The state-level children's festival 'Suravi' was inaugurated, featuring over 2,400 participating students.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond
- What
- Stated that improving education quality and school infrastructure is a top priority for the state government. The CM highlighted ongoing efforts in education, including the implementation of PM-Shri Yojana and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and financial assistance for tribal students to reduce dropout rates. A significant budget has been allocated to the education sector.
- When
- Wednesday (Inauguration of 'Suravi' festival)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To emphasize the government's commitment to enhancing the quality of education and supporting students from pre-primary to university levels, aiming to realize children's dreams and guide their future.
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Children's Festival Name
- Suravi
- Festival Dates
- Wednesday (Inauguration) to November 14
- Participants in Suravi
- More than 2,400 students
- Education Budget Allocation
- Rs 41,273 crore
- Education Allocation Percentage of Budget
- 14.2%
- Education Allocation Percentage of GSDP
- 3.9%