Delhi SCERT Delegation All Praise For Odisha’s High School Transformation Initiative

Bhubaneswar: A 10-member delegation from State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi has applauded the school transformation initiative of Odisha government.

During their visit to the state office of Mo School on Friday, the team led by Preeti khatri, Nodal Officer (International and National Exposure), SCERT, Delhi appreciated the series of reforms brought by the state government as part of its comprehensive policy. She praised the state for undertaking several initiatives to up-skill students and teachers of government and aided schools.

“The transformed schools of Odisha have been equipped with smart digital equipment and it’s heartening to see that teachers and students of rural schools are being trained with advanced technologies and 21st century skills. The High School Transformation Programme of the state government is a game changer initiative in education sector as it ensures inclusive and equitable education to students from all backgrounds,” the delegates said.

They also appreciated that the high schools are equipped with infrastructure, basic resource materials and separate space for conducting visual and performing arts to promote art and culture at school level. “The Mo School Abhiyan of the government is a unique and one-its-kind initiative in the country. The way alumni are being connected with their alma mater and contributing towards development of their schools is exemplary,” they said.

Appreciating the Mukhyamantri Shikhya Puraskar and Aspirational Programme of School & Mass Education department, the delegates said these initiatives will help reduce dropout rates and increase aspirations of students. It will also strengthen learning environment of government and government-aided schools of the state, they added.

The team interacted with Amarjit Jena, Chief Operating Officer, Mo School and held a detailed discussion with Mo School team.