Tata Steel will construct 30 model schools in 30 blocks across Odisha at a cost of Rs135 crore, thereby bringing quality education infrastructure to students in far-flung areas of the State.The foundation stone for the first such school was laid by Prafulla Kumar Mallik, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Steel & Mines, labour & Employees’ State Insurance at Jantaribol of Kamakshyanagar block in Dhenkanal District.
To be built on 20.52 acres of land, the school at Jantaribol will include a two-storey school building of 25,000 square feet built up area.Along with the building, Tata Steel will also provide the required furniture for each school. After completion of the construction, the schools will be handed over to the State Government.
Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (JUSCO), a Tata Steel subsidiary company, will be constructing the schools. This initiative of the steel major is part of the grand plan of Government of Odisha for setting up such Model Schools in each Block of the State.Speaking on the occasion, Mallik appreciated the initiative of Tata Steel in education sector and hoped it will promote quality education in the State.
Reaffirming the company’s commitment to partner in the progress of Odisha, vice president, corporate services, Tata Steel, Sunil Bhaskaran said that for inclusive growth of the society the company will take many more such initiatives in education and social sector in the State in the coming days.
Others present on the occasion included District Collector, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Premananda Khuntia, State Project Director, Odisha Madhyamik Shiksha Mission.