In a function organised at Deepika Ispat Sikhya Sadan, the free school of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 13th July 2024, school bags and study material like books, note books, pencil, eraser were presented to the students of Class-I. It is worth mentioning here that Deepika Mahila Sanghati (DMS) a leading philanthropic organisation of the Steel City is managing the school.

Mrs. Seema Deb Bhowmick, President (DMS) presided over the function and launched the bag distribution programme for the current academic session. Present on the occasion were Mrs. Harshala Suryawansi and Mrs. Pravati Misra, both Vice Presidents of DMS, Ms. Munmun Mittra, GM (CSR), Mr. T B Toppo, AGM (CSR), Mrs. Nidhi Singhal, Secretary, DMS, members of Governing Body and volunteers of DMS, Mr. S Samal, Headmaster, DISS, Ms. Niharika Bal, Assistant Headmistresss, DISS,  parents, teachers and students.

 The dignitaries present also distributed School Bags to the newly admitted students of Class – I.  Rest of the students will get the bags in a phased manner.

It may be mentioned that at present 900 students are enrolled in Deepika Ispat Sikshya Sadan studying in classes 1 to 10. Every year the students get the entire set of study material, accessories and uniforms including shoes and school bags for free. Nutritious mid-day meal is also being provided to them through the Akshaya Patra project of RSP. A Science Lab, a crafts room and modern classrooms were recently inaugurated in the school to give a more meaningful academic environment to the students.