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Naveen Patnaik announced that the construction of 100 more hostels for SC and ST students in the state would be completed by December 2023. (Photo: IANS)
Patnaik made the announcement while addressing the concluding session of ‘Sargiful’ festival.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced that the construction of 100 more hostels for SC and ST students in the state would be completed by December 2023.
Patnaik made this announcement while addressing the concluding session of ‘Sargiful’ festival.
The event was attended by 1,200 students belonging to Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste categories.
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As many as 170 teachers imparting education to ST and SC students also participated in the function.
Noting that five lakh SC/ST children are currently living in various government hostels in the state, Patnaik said 100 more such facilities would be set up to accommodate more students.
He congratulated the children and teachers who successfully passed the matriculation examination.
“Proceed with a competitive attitude and achieved prestige in life. May you strive for success, my blessings are with you,” the CM told the students.
Citing the example of prominent player Dilip Tirkey, Patnaik said Dilip, an Odia man, became the captain of the Indian hockey team and is now the president of hockey. India Because of your skill and hard work.
The Chief Minister said that Tirkey is an ideal for the youth.
Patnaik also released a souvenir named ‘Sargiful’ and digitally launched a poster book on holistic education.
Scheduled Castes and Tribes Minister Jagannath Sarka highlighted various initiatives taken by his department for tribal children.
The ‘Sargiful’ festival is being organized for the last 12 years.
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