5T Initiatives, Sundargarh’s students got wings to their dream

The landscape of high school education in Odisha is going through a whirlwind change. At the heart of this development is the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Sundargarh district now have a chance at better career opportunities unlocked with the help of High School Transformation Program under 5T.

With a total makeover of schools as part of state government’s flagship High School Transformation Program under 5T, the high school students have got wings to their dreams and can aspire to become future doctor, engineer, scientist, teacher, bureaucrats, etc.

The High School Transformation Programme is a unique program under the 5T initiative. School infrastructure is being made anew and surroundings being beautified as part of High School Transformation. Provision of smart classroom, advanced science lab, ICT Lab & e-Library, modern library, separate toilets for boys & girls, development of playground and sports infrastructure is another facet of the High School Transformation Programme.

383 Govt High Schools are present in Sundargarh District. Among the same, 21 High Schools managed under the ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department and ITDA Sundargarh sport a fresh look and new ambience. This has roused the interest of tribal students and infused new zeal for studies among them.

“High School Transformation Program is one among the state government’s long-term vision and action plan. The programme has not only revamped the teaching & learning methodology in Govt High Schools but also created opportunity for students to develop their skills in various domains. The modern learning pedagogy implemented through the initiative will be a catalyst to fulfilling the career dreams of students”, says Karna Majhi, Head Master of Deokaranpur Govt High School Sundargarh.

Till now, in 2 phases, 247 transformed high schools have been dedicated for the people in the tribal dominated Sundargarh district. 21 Govt High Schools supported by ITDA Sundargarh have also been dedicated among the same.