By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Some 4,166 secondary teachers joined various schools of the state government at an induction programme ‘Nijukti Parba’ organised at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the program and called upon the newly appointed teachers to instill deep confidence in the children. Along with this, he advised to inspire children to love our great country, great race and great culture and feel proud of it.
Chief Minister said that 6,883 high schools have been transformed under the 5T initiative so far. He said that a budget of Rs 138 crores per year has been earmarked for this.
Minister of School and Public Education Mr. Sudam Marndi addressed the newly appointed teachers and students. 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V.K. Pandian exchanged views with the newly appointed teachers and said that it is their responsibility to create a bright future for the children in the state.
Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena advised the newly appointed to make efforts to strengthen our education system. School and Mass Education Department Commissionercum-Secretary Ashwathi S delivered the welcome address.
