Odisha govt recruits 16,000 junior teachers aiming to improve quality of education

NEW DELHI: The Odisha government on Saturday recruited 16,009 junior teachers in primary and upper primary schools under various schemes. The event was held at Kalinga Stadium and was attended by Odisha’s chief minister Mohan Majhi and union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday. The teachers were appointed from all the 30 districts of the state.

CM Mohan Majhi handed over some of the appointment letters in the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan.

Addressing the gathering, CM Mohan Majhi said: “Teaching is the most respectful profession and teachers shape the future of society,” Majhi said, addressing the gathering. “In ancient times, gurus (teachers) were compared to Lords like Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswar.”

"This large-scale recruitment is a massive step towards improving the quality of education, ensuring better learning outcomes, and securing a bright future for Odisha's children. CM Shri @MohanMOdisha 's govt under the guidance of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi is working 24x7 to realise aspirations, fulfill poll promises and achieve the goal of Viksit Odisha by 2036," Pradhan said in a post on X.

CM Mohan Majhi said the government has substantially raised the budgetary allocation for education.

More than 16,000 newly-inducted teachers were handed over appointment letters for strengthening the school's education and its landscape.

The large-scale recruitment is a major step towards improving the quality of education. The recruitment ensures better learning outcomes, and securing a bright future for Odisha’s students in higher education.