Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Odisha to Develop 835 Model Primary Schools at ₹7 Crore Each
The Odisha government is building new, improved primary schools!
They plan to create 835 model schools, each costing up to 7 crore rupees.
Schools with more than 100 students, a lot of land, and teaching kids from nursery to class 8 will be improved.
The goal is to make sure the kids have a great start in their education by improving the schools, teaching methods, and getting parents and others involved.
The Chief Minister wants to ensure that kids in faraway places can get to school with free transportation, also wanting to improve the teacher selection process and the overall learning experience of students.
Odisha government plans to develop 835 model primary schools.
Each school will cost up to Rs 7 crore.
Schools with over 100 students, over 2 acres, and nursery to class 8 education will be developed.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed officers to provide free transport and improve teacher selection.
The initiative aims to strengthen student foundations, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020.
- Who
- The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- What
- The Odisha government is developing 835 model primary schools.
- When
- The decision was made at a meeting on Monday.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To improve primary education, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020.
- Number of Schools
- 835
- Cost per School
- Up to Rs 7 crore
- Schools Targeted
- Schools with over 100 students, over 2 acres of land, and nursery to class 8 education
- Model School Name
- Godavarish Mishra Model Primary School
- Key Focus
- Infrastructure, teaching methods, stakeholder involvement
- Initiative Goal
- To improve student foundations in line with National Education Policy 2020
