The Odisha government announced on June 12, 2026, a landmark decision to provide free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level in all government educational institutions across the state. This covers government schools, colleges, and universities. The measure is expected to significantly improve access to education, reduce dropout rates, and promote social mobility. Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP) championed the initiative as a major welfare step.
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Odisha Announces Free Education from KG to Postgraduate Level in All Government Institutions
Key Points
- The Odisha government announced on June 12, 2026, a landmark decision to provide free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level in all government educational institutions across the state
- This covers government schools, colleges, and universities
- The measure is expected to significantly improve access to education, reduce dropout rates, and promote social mobility
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP) championed the initiative as a major welfare step
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• Odisha: Free education KG to PG in all govt institutions (June 12, 2026) • Odisha CM: Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP); Governor: Hari Babu Kambhampati • Odisha: 30 districts; capital Bhubaneswar; formed 1 April 1936 (Odisha Day) • National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: aims for universalisation of quality education
