Odisha CM launches robotics labs in 807 government schools
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also unveiled the Nipun App and distributed education awards during the Suravi-2026 children's festival.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched robotic laboratories in 807 government schools on Thursday. The initiative, developed at a cost of ₹164.33 crore, was inaugurated during the three-day 'Suravi-2026' children's festival at the Capital High School ground in Bhubaneswar.
According to reports from Hindustan Times and The New Indian Express, the labs will provide students in classes 6 to 10 with practical training in coding, artificial intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, and robotics. Each facility includes computers, 3D printing equipment, robotics kits, and four robots.
During the event, Majhi also introduced the 'Nipun App', a free Android-based platform designed to improve foundational learning and assess academic progress. The festival, which runs from November 12 to 14, includes more than 2,500 meritorious students from across the state.
The Chief Minister presented the Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar to 375 individuals and institutions for the 2024 and 2025 cycles. The state has provisioned nearly ₹139 crore in incentives for these awards, which span from the block to the state level.
Majhi also distributed the 'Mukhyamantri Odia Bhasha Brutti', providing an annual grant of ₹7,500 to 7,350 students for excellence in studying Odia. Addressing the students, the Chief Minister advised them to focus on acquiring skills rather than just degrees, noting that skills serve as a genuine guarantee for livelihood.