Bhubaneswar, India: The Odisha government will develop 835 model primary schools under the first phase of its flagship Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya scheme.These high-quality primary schools will function as feeder schools for high schools across the state.The government plans to spend Rs 7 crore per school. Schools with over 100 students, classes from pre-primary (Shishu Vatika) to Class 8, and more than two acres of land will be developed as model schools under the scheme.During a review meeting on the scheme’s implementation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised establishing one model school in each gram panchayat headquarters based on geographical considerations.He stressed providing national-level quality education within the socio-economic context and ensuring transport facilities for students.Majhi instructed authorities to provide free transportation for students in remote and inaccessible areas.He directed that schools with adequate land be selected for development in a way that facilitates future upgradation to high schools.The Chief Minister urged departmental secretaries and officials to improve results by adopting technology and following best practices in teacher recruitment.He also highlighted strengthening infrastructure, modern teaching methods, and encouraging involvement of parents, alumni, and local stakeholders.Majhi emphasised strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy to achieve basic competencies by Class 3, in line with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020).Discussions also covered the government’s aim to promote diverse education forms, including STEM-based learning and vocational skills, to support holistic student development, creativity, critical thinking, and life skills. IANS.
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