Bhubaneswar: A total of 4,166 teachers joined different government secondary schools of Odisha on Wednesday. A ‘Nijukti Parba’ was organised at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar for their induction.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the programme and called upon the newly appointed teachers to instil confidence in the children. He also advised them to inspire children to love the great country, great nation and great culture and feel proud of it.
The Chief Minister advised the students to dream big and strive to achieve their goals. He said teachers will have an important contribution in building a new Odisha, a strong Odisha in the 21st century.
Congratulating the newly appointed teachers, the Chief Minister said education provides basic knowledge and skills to students. It inculcates a competitive spirit in them and helps transform them into transformed citizens.
The Chief Minister also said the goal of teachers is not only to create good students but also to create good human beings. He said teaching is not just a profession but a mission to prepare Odisha for the future.
Stating that the state government has given utmost importance to education, Naveen said 6,883 high schools have been transformed under the 5T initiative so far. This has resulted in a huge change in the environment of the school. This has transformed the education landscape of the state. Enrolment in government schools has increased significantly due to this, he said.
Stating that the state government has launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Education Award’ scheme for promotion in the education sector, he said that there is a provision for giving awards to all involved in the education sector. He said a budget of Rs 138 crores per year has been earmarked for this. These awards will be given to teachers, students, government schools, village panchayats, school management committees, students and district and block-level education officials.
School and Mass Education Minister Sudam Marndi also addressed the newly appointed teachers and students.
5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V K Pandian exchanged views with the newly appointed teachers and said it is their responsibility to create a bright future for the students.
Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena advised the teachers to make efforts to strengthen our education system.
