WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesOdisha Cabinet Approves Free Textbooks for 28.7 Lakh Students
The Odisha government approved free textbooks for about 28.7 lakh students in state-run schools, excluding those already covered under SC/ST provisions. This aims to improve education access, reduce financial burdens, and lower dropout rates. Additionally, a ₹500-crore urban drainage scheme was approved to tackle flooding. These decisions were made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Hindustan Times··Bhubaneswar


