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Odisha's Free Education Scheme Adds 14,758 UG Admissions, Enrolment Reaches 1.79 Lakh
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What Happened?
Odisha's free education scheme has led to an increase of 14,758 undergraduate admissions this year, bringing total enrolment to 1,78,937 students. Kalahandi district has the highest enrolment rate at 99.09%.
Key points
- The Gyanodaya Shiksharu Samruddhi scheme has been introduced this academic year.
- Total undergraduate enrolment has increased from 1,64,179 to 1,78,937.
- Kalahandi leads with a 99.09% enrolment rate among aspirational districts.
- Recruitment is underway for 1,819 teaching vacancies across colleges.
- 48 principal posts have been created in government degree colleges.
- 262 new posts have been established across 17 state universities.
Key insights
- The rise in enrolment reflects the effectiveness of the free education initiative.
- High enrolment rates in aspirational districts may lead to improved educational outcomes.
- Strengthening administrative roles in colleges could enhance educational quality.
Why it matters
This increase in admissions could enhance educational opportunities for students in Odisha.
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Odisha· StateKalahandi· DistrictSuryabanshi Suraj· PersonGyanodaya Shiksharu Samruddhi· Program
Source
India Today
