Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced "Mukhyamantri Siksha Purashkar Yojna" an award and scholarship programme to encourage healthy competition between different state schools and to recognise excellence in education. Speaking on the closing ceremony of State Level children’s day celebration, Patnaik stated, "Under the programme, annual awards to the tune of Rs 100 crore per year will be given to the school students, educational institutions and principals, teachers, school management committee for achieving excellence in education and alumni for their contribution under the programme."
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