CM Majhi Launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Prathamika Vidyalaya Initiative

BHUBANESWAR: During the Children’s Day celebrations on Thursday Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched several initiatives to boost school education in the state. Prominent among them was Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Prathamika Vidyalaya.

Aimed at providing quality primary education, this program will establish one ultra-modern primary school in each panchayat, totaling 6,794 schools statewide. These schools, inspired by the learning environment of Satyabadi Vana Vidyalaya, will focus on language and basic arithmetic skills, with facilities including modern classrooms, digital libraries, and play areas to support holistic development.

Heritage Schools Scheme: To preserve the historical significance of Odisha’s oldest schools, Heritage Schools Scheme was rolled out. This is likely to restore and develop 51 schools that are over 100 years old, with a goal of preserving their cultural heritage.

Majhi also introduced Free Hostel Facilities for Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya Students. Recognizing the financial burdens on families, the state government will now cover monthly boarding expenses for students in all hostels of Odisha Adarsh Vidyalayas. This will ensure free accommodation and food for students, costing the government approximately ₹187.15 crore annually after capital costs.