CM Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates ‘Surabhi-2026’ and Education Awards Ceremony; Robotics Labs Launched in 807 Schools

Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi today formally inaugurated the State-Level Children’s Festival ‘Surabhi-2026’ and the ‘Chief Minister’s Education Awards Ceremony’ at the Unit-III Capital High School Ground in Bhubaneswar.

On this occasion, state-of-the-art Robotics Labs were inaugurated in 807 schools across Odisha to connect rural children with modern science, robotics, coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D printing. Additionally, the ‘NIPUN App’ was launched to strengthen the foundation of primary education.

Furthermore, the prestigious ‘Chief Minister’s Education Awards’ were presented to 375 outstanding teachers, students and educational institutions. Nabarangpur, Cuttack and Kalahandi districts were also honoured for their outstanding performance. In addition, 7,350 meritorious students were awarded the ‘Chief Minister’s Odia Language Scholarship’.

Addressing the students on the occasion, the Hon’ble Chief Minister urged them to use mobile phones primarily as a medium of learning rather than entertainment. He also encouraged students not to focus solely on obtaining degrees or securing higher marks, but to concentrate on developing their skills, knowledge and capabilities to become competent and self-reliant individuals.