Naveen Inaugurates 361 Transformed Schools In 5 Districts

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 361 transformed schools in 5 districts on the third day of the 4th phase of school transformation programme under 5T initiative of the state government.

As many as 105 high schools in Mayurbhanj district, 100 in Balangir, 63 in Sambalpur, 60 in Rayagada and 33 in Nuapada were inaugurated after transformation under the government initiative.

The chief minister had inaugurated 389 schools in 5 districts on the first day of the 4th phase, 327 schools in 6 districts on second day.

Total 1,794 schools across the state will be covered in this phase of the transformation programme. In the earlier 3 phases, 6,883 schools have undergone developmental changes.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the government has taken up transformation of schools, colleges, tourist places, temples, mutts and hospitals as part of the government’s efforts to build a strong Odisha.

“Schools play an important role in deciding the future of any race. Education shows the way to the society to development and progress. Hence, the government attaches importance to school transformation,” he said.