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Odisha Disburses ₹14.34 crore as Second Installment of Gyanodaya KG‑to‑PG Free Education Scheme
✍️ pragativadi.com
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Odisha government has released a second instalment of ₹14.34 crore under the Gyanodaya KG‑to‑PG free education scheme, continuing its commitment to universal schooling.
The state of Odisha has transferred ₹14.34 crore to the Gyanodaya KG‑to‑PG free education scheme as the second instalment of the program. The disbursement follows the initial funding released earlier this fiscal year and is intended to support the continuation of free schooling from kindergarten through postgraduate levels.
The Gyanodaya initiative, launched by the Odisha government, aims to provide uninterrupted, tuition‑free education to children across the state, covering infrastructure, teaching aids, and scholarships. The latest payment is expected to fund the procurement of learning materials, school upgrades, and stipend programs for students from economically weaker sections.
State officials confirmed that the funds will be routed through the Department of School and Mass Education, which will monitor implementation at the district level. The release underscores Odisha's focus on expanding educational access and improving enrollment rates, especially in rural and tribal areas.
Education experts have welcomed the move, noting that sustained financial support is crucial for achieving the state's long‑term goal of universal education and higher learning outcomes. The next instalment is slated for release later in the year, pending audit and performance reviews.
The Gyanodaya initiative, launched by the Odisha government, aims to provide uninterrupted, tuition‑free education to children across the state, covering infrastructure, teaching aids, and scholarships. The latest payment is expected to fund the procurement of learning materials, school upgrades, and stipend programs for students from economically weaker sections.
State officials confirmed that the funds will be routed through the Department of School and Mass Education, which will monitor implementation at the district level. The release underscores Odisha's focus on expanding educational access and improving enrollment rates, especially in rural and tribal areas.
Education experts have welcomed the move, noting that sustained financial support is crucial for achieving the state's long‑term goal of universal education and higher learning outcomes. The next instalment is slated for release later in the year, pending audit and performance reviews.