Odisha to spend ₹5,467 crore for free education from KG to PG over next five years
The Odisha government has approved the 'Gyanodaya - Shiksharu Samruddhi' scheme, which provides a full waiver of admission fees for students from Class IX through postgraduate levels. This initiative aims to complete the state's vision of providing free education from kindergarten to postgraduate studies, benefiting over 32 lakh students annually.
Why it matters
By investing ₹5,467 crore over five years, the state aims to significantly reduce financial barriers to education, potentially increasing enrollment and retention rates for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Taking forward its previous announcement on making education from kindergarten to postgraduate level free in Odisha, the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi-chaired cabinet on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) approved ‘Gyanodaya - Shiksharu Samruddhi’, a new scheme, waiving admission fees beginning with the academic session 2026–27.
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