MIO 2022: Odisha Ensures Education For All: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Nveen Patnaik on Saturday said that the state’s visionary ‘Mo School’ and Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya Sangathan initiatives have ushered in a visible transformation in the school education sector, and made history in the national platform.

Speaking at the ‘Make In Odisha’ conclave in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said transformation in education is not a dream any more, but a  a reality now. “The transformation initiative of Odisha in the school education sector has delivered stellar results. Today, our government schools are highly sought-after schools, competing with their counterparts across the nation,” he said.

The school transformation initiative, driven by the 5T principles, unlocked new aspirations and opened the door of new horizons for the high school students of Odisha, said Naveen.

“ Today, we have smart classrooms, well-developed e-libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced sports infrastructure, and child-friendly campuses in government schools. It has resulted in increased enrolment in government and government-aided schools. Our schools have clinched top ranks in the national schools ranking survey,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that the Mo School initiative, one of the largest alumni connect programs of the world, has swiftly revamped over 50 thousand government schools of Odisha with the help of more than 30 lakh alumni and community members.

With the mission to ensure quality education to each deserving child, 315 Adarsh Vidyalayas and one iconic OAV are functional across the state, providing the best infrastructure and academic resources to nurture the future generation of Odisha, he said.

“We have instituted the CM’s Award for Education, a scheme worth more than Rs 125 crore to make the educational ecosystem aspirational by incorporating recognition and reward for all stakeholders. We invested in education. We took initiative to upscale our students with 21st-century skills to support industries with highly qualified and skilled human resources. Our priority is to make Odisha a global preference for aspiring young minds. We ensure education for all,” Naveen added.