Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched robotics laboratories in 807 government schools. The project has been set up with a Rs. 164.33 Crore budget. The initiative will enable students in classes 6 to 10 to receive practical training in robotics, coding, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and 3D printing.
The CM launched the initiative while inaugurating the three-day children's festival ‘Surabh 2026 ’, where more than 2500 meritorious students from across the state are participating. The CM also launched the free Android-based ‘Nipun App’ to strengthen foundational learning among primary school students. The CM also presented the Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar to meritorious teachers, students and educational institutions for their contribution to the state education sector. As per reports, a total of 375 individuals and institutions were honoured under the state-level award scheme for 2024 and 2025.
The Chief Minister also distributed the ‘Mukhymantri Odia Bhasha Brutti ’, under which 7350 meritorious students receive an annual grant of Rs. 7500 each for excellence in the study of Odia. Ten high-achieving students and four CHSE toppers were also felicitated at the event.
When speaking at the ‘Surabh 2026’, the CM mentioned that the festival was a celebration of children's dreams, creativity, talent and potential. The CM who was also a teacher in his earlier years advised students to keep up with the changing times and develop the availability to distinguish reliable information from misleading content available online. He mentioned that mobile phones should be used as a primary tool for learning rather than entertainment and also urged students not to get caught up in the race for government jobs or high academic marks. He emphasised that skills and a degree serve as the genuine guarantee for securing a livelihood. He also urged students to focus on their studies and prepare themselves for the future.
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