Odisha CM launches 807 robotics labs and NIPUN App at Suravi-2026
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day state-level children's festival in Bhubaneswar to promote innovation and foundational learning.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state-level children's festival, ‘Suravi-2026’, at the Unit-3 Capital High School ground in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, according to Pragativadi. The three-day event, running from November 12 to 14, features the theme ‘Samruddha Bhasha, Samruddha Odisha’ and has brought together over 2,500 students and teachers.
During the event, the Chief Minister dedicated 807 robotics laboratories in government schools, established with an investment of ₹164.33 crore. These labs, intended to bridge the rural-urban digital divide, include computers, 3D printing facilities, and four robots per lab for students in Classes 6 to 10. Majhi also launched the ‘NIPUN App’ to support the ‘NIPUN Odisha’ mission by streamlining classroom observations and competency assessments.
The Chief Minister conferred the ‘Mukhyamantri Siksha Puraskar’ upon 375 individuals and institutions for the 2024 and 2025 cycles. The government has earmarked over ₹138.97 crore in financial incentives under this scheme, with Nabarangpur, Kataka, and Kalahandi districts recognised as top-performing administrative regions.
To support the Odia language, Majhi rolled out the ‘Mukhyamantri Odia Bhasha Brutti’, providing ₹7,500 annually to 7,350 meritorious students who excelled in Odia in their High School Certificate exams. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond stated that platforms like ‘Suravi’ nurture holistic growth through various cultural and academic activities.