Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to open a model school in every panchayat, naming them after Pandit Godabarish Mishra. These schools will serve as feeder schools for the district-level smart schools. In the first phase, the government has allocated a budget to establish 114 such feeder schools under the scheme. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced this after the state cabinet approved the proposal from the School and Mass Education Department.
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To ensure smooth implementation, the government will acquire land, recruit teachers, and introduce modern curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). The plan covers 6,794 panchayats, aiming to bridge the educational gap between urban and rural Odisha.
Key Highlights of the Model School Initiative
- Every Panchayat to Get a Model Primary School
- ₹12,000 Crore Investment for Educational Infrastructure
- 114 Schools to Be Launched in the First Phase
- Smart Facilities and Feeder School Concept
- Implementation in Line with National Education Policy (NEP)
Transforming Odisha’s Primary Education System
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized that this initiative will strengthen the foundational education system in rural areas, ensuring that students get access to quality learning at the grassroots level. The first phase will see the establishment of 114 feeder schools, which will serve as a model for future expansion.“These schools will not just be classrooms but centers of excellence, providing smart classrooms, digital learning tools, and quality teachers. The focus is on holistic learning,” said the Chief Minister.
Budget and Implementation
The state government has earmarked ₹12,000 crore for the project, with additional funding from the Samagra Shiksha Yojana. Each school will receive a budget of ₹4 to ₹5 crore for infrastructure, smart learning tools, and faculty recruitment.To ensure smooth implementation, the government will acquire land, recruit teachers, and introduce modern curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). The plan covers 6,794 panchayats, aiming to bridge the educational gap between urban and rural Odisha.
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As the first 114 model schools roll out this year, all eyes are on the state government to see how effectively it implements and sustains this transformative vision. If successful, this could be a game-changer for primary education in Odisha.
Criticism of the School Transformation Program
The school transformation program initiated during the tenure of the previous government has been criticized by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who called it a "deception" to the people of Odisha. He claimed that only five schools were developed under the transformation program without proper planning or a Detailed Project Report (DPR). Instead of actual improvements, existing schools were repainted, smart boards and computers were placed, but no proper plan was made to ensure student enrollment.A Step Towards Educational Excellence
With this initiative, Odisha aims to set a national benchmark in rural education. The Chief Minister reaffirmed that the state is committed to empowering students through high-quality education, ensuring that every child, irrespective of location, gets the best learning opportunities.As the first 114 model schools roll out this year, all eyes are on the state government to see how effectively it implements and sustains this transformative vision. If successful, this could be a game-changer for primary education in Odisha.
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