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On the fifth day of the second phase of school transformation under the 5T initiative, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 445 transformed high schools in five districts.
According to an official press release, 135 of these transformed high schools are in Balasore district, 95 in Puri district, 60 in Nayagarh, 75 in Jagatsinghpur, and 80 in Bhadrak district.
The Chief Minister stated on the occasion that the transformation of schools has brought joy and excitement to the children. He went on to say that it had given them new hope and aspirations.
The Chief Minister stated that time spent in school is the best time in one’s life and that this transformation has provided us with an opportunity to groom our children to be the best. He encouraged the students to excel in their respective fields, whether it was academics or sports.
For the success of the 5T high school transformation programme, the Chief Minister thanked the School Management Committee, Panchayat representatives, alumnus, and teachers.
He urged the students to make the most of this pivotal time in their lives by forging a new identity for themselves, their families, and Odisha.
Ministers Aswini Patra and Samir Ranjan Dash, MLAs Arun Sahoo and Byomkesh Ray, and Government Chief Whip Prasanta Kumar Muduli spoke at the event, praising the Chief Minister and stating that school transformation has brought about a revolutionary change in the transformation of education.
VK Pandian, Secretary to the Chief Minister (5T), organized the event. Suresh Mohapatra, Chief Secretary, and other senior officials were also present.
Bishnupada Sethi, Principal Secretary School & Mass Education Department, read the welcome address, and OSEPA Project Director gave the vote of thanks.
