Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lay the foundation stone for 500 model primary schools across Odisha through the Godavarish Mishra Adarsh Pratama Vidyalaya Yojana. This initiative aims to establish high-quality educational infrastructure in rural areas.
Key Highlights of the Scheme
- Coverage: The scheme will cover all 314 blocks in the state, with one model primary school in every gram panchayat.
- Budget Allocation: ₹2,960 crore has been allocated for the scheme in the 2025-26 budget.
- Objective: The initiative aims to instill interest in education among students and provide quality education in rural areas.
Implementation Timeline
- Target: Establish model primary schools in 6,794 gram panchayats over the next five years.
- Foundation Stone Laying: The foundation stone-laying ceremony is scheduled to coincide with the BJP government's one-year anniversary in Odisha on June 12.