Bhubaneswar: In a major push to modernize public education and equip students for emerging technology careers, the Odisha government has inaugurated dedicated robotics laboratories across 807 government schools. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi officially launched the initiative, which has been developed with a total outlay of INR 164.33 crore, during the state-level children's festival Surabhi-2026 in Bhubaneswar.
Designed to shift classroom instruction from rote memorization to hands-on experimentation, the new facilities will cater to students from Classes 6 to 10. The curriculum integrates practical training across five core technological domains:
Robotics and Movement: Understanding mechanical design and automated systems.
Computer Coding: Building foundational logic and problem-solving skills.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Exploring AI concepts and real-world applications.
Machine Learning: Learning how computer systems analyze data and adapt.
3D Printing: Practicing digital design and physical prototyping.
Each laboratory is equipped with four types of robots, specialized programming kits, computers, and 3D printing hardware to ensure students gain direct industry-relevant exposure.
Addressing over 2,500 meritorious students attending the three-day festival, Chief Minister Majhi emphasized that practical skills—alongside formal degrees—are the true foundation for future livelihoods. He urged students to look beyond the race for high exam scores or traditional government jobs, advising them to treat mobile devices as instruments for education rather than mere entertainment.
Alongside the robotics labs, the Chief Minister unveiled several complementary educational measures:
NIPUN App: A free Android-based learning platform introduced to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy while tracking academic progress among primary school students.
Mukhyamantri Odia Bhasa Bruti: Financial scholarships of INR 7,500 per year distributed to 7,350 meritorious students demonstrating excellence in Odia language studies.
Mukhyamantri Siksha Puraskar: Recognition and financial incentives worth INR 138.97 crore earmarked to honor 375 high-performing teachers, students, and educational institutions across block, district, and state levels.
By pairing primary-level foundational tools with advanced secondary-level laboratories, the state aims to build a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem for government school students across Odisha.
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