The Bharatiya Shiksha Vikash Sansthan, Odisha celebrated its 13th foundation day at the Jayadev Bhavan here on Friday.
The Sansthan awarded 160 students from 846 Saraswati Sisu Vidyamandirs of the State, who secured distinction in the recently-declared Board examination resulta.
“Character development of children is everyone’s responsibility. The State Government is keen on development of children’s education,” said former Minister Surjya Narayan Patro at the function.
“Concern must be shown to improvement of students’ knowledge which would help them boost chances of securing better jobs,” said former Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University of Culture Dr Bimalendu Mohanty.
Padmashree Tulasi Munda lauded the efforts of the Sansthan for playing a key role in bringing a drastic change in the education sector by imparting education in remote villages.
The Sansthan’s State president Bedaprakash Goel highlighted the activities of the institution. He said the Sansthan has been making the students aware about the rich culture, tradition and heritage of Odisha.
Among others, former Director of Mass Education Department Dr Sarat Kumar Biswal and Sansthan general secretary Dr Karunakar Pradhan also spoke.
A colourful cultural programme including traditional and patriotic dance and music performances by students of different schools was highly appreciated by the audience.