Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has placed ‘Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Prathamika Vidyalaya’ project as a flagship programme for the development of primary education in the state.
In a bid to ensure speedy implementation of this project, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday asked all district Collectors to complete land identification for 2,200 Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary Schools in the first phase by March 2027.
Chairing a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister said the project is a flagship initiative to provide world-class primary education at the panchayat level. The ambitious programme seeks to fulfil the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education Act, 2009.
Stating that every gram panchayat in Odisha should have an Adarsh Primary School, he said this is not just
about constructing buildings — it is about building the future of our children through coordinated action.
Majhi also directed district Collectors to personally monitor the project every week and submit detailed reports to the School & Mass Education Department. He also announced that he would personally review the scheme once every month.
The state government has already earmarked more than Rs 2,200 crore for the project in the current financial year. So far, foundation stones have been laid, and construction work has begun for 322 schools. The Chief Minister asked Collectors to immediately fast-track land identification for the remaining schools.
In a significant suggestion to speed up the process, the Chief Minister advised involving local MLAs in land identification. “Their participation will make the process smoother and faster,” he noted.
Highlighting the importance of the project, the CM told the Collectors that the success of this initiative depends entirely on their active involvement and administrative efficiency. “Treat this as a top priority. Work with full commitment and ensure we meet our targets on time,” he said.
School & Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond joined the meeting virtually. Senior officials including Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, School & Mass Education Secretary N. Tirumala, and OSEPA Director Ananya Das were also present. All District Collectors participated through video conferencing