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Odisha's Ambitious ₹5,467 Crore Plan for Free Education from KG to PG

In a significant move to enhance educational access, Odisha has announced a ₹5,467 crore initiative aimed at providing free education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate levels over the next five years.

Editorial Staff · 2026-07-02 · 1 MIN READ
Odisha's Ambitious ₹5,467 Crore Plan for Free Education from KG to PG

Odisha's government has unveiled a substantial initiative to make quality education more accessible and affordable. The program, which will span five years, is set to benefit students from Kindergarten through to Postgraduate levels.

Under this initiative, eligible students enrolled in government and government-aided institutions will receive a complete waiver of their fees. This is expected to alleviate financial burdens for many families.

As the implementation begins, it remains to be seen how effectively the program will address educational disparities and improve overall access to quality education in the state.

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Update at 01:55 UTC on 2026-07-02

The Hindu reported Aimed at making quality education more accessible, equitable and affordable for students, the scheme says eligible students admitted to regular mode courses in government and government-aided institutions will be provided complete waiver of.

Sources: The Hindu