'Sishu Sebikas' to be appointed in Odisha pre-primary schools to support young learners

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In a move to strengthen early childhood education, Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi approved the appointment of 'Sishu Sebikas' in all Sishu Vatikas (pre-primary classes) of government primary schools across the State, on Sunday.

This initiative aims to ease the non-teaching workload of educators and improve the quality of care for children aged five to six years.

Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), Odisha has introduced Sishu Vatikas in nearly 45,000 government primary schools starting this academic year. These foundational classes prepare children for formal schooling, and with rising enrollment, the need f...