Odisha CM lays foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools in second phase
On 7 June 2026 at Kumarbasta near Jatni in Khurda district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools across 30 districts.
Summary
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools across the State's 30 districts at a function at Kumarbasta near Jatni in Khurda district on 7 June 2026, marking the second phase of the scheme. The first phase was launched in January 2026 at Banpur in Khurda district, the birthplace of educationist Pandit Godabarisha Mishra, with foundation stones for 118 schools. With the second phase, construction has begun for 322 schools. The State plans 2,200 such model primary schools with an investment of ₹12,000 crore to improve primary education infrastructure and learning outcomes.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 7 June 2026, Kumarbasta near Jatni, Khurda district
- Phase II
- 204 schools across 30 districts
- Phase I
- 118 schools, January 2026, Banpur
- Total under construction
- 322
- Target
- 2,200 schools, ₹12,000 crore
- Named after
- Pandit Godabarisha Mishra (born at Banpur)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools had their foundation stones laid in the second phase on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 204
Foundation stones were laid for 204 schools across 30 districts in the second phase.
The first phase of the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme was launched in January 2026 at which place, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra?
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Correct answer: B — Banpur
The scheme was launched at Banpur in Khurda district, the birthplace of Pandit Godabarisha Mishra, with 118 schools.
Consider the following statements about the Godabarish Mishra Model Primary School scheme: 1. Odisha plans 2,200 such schools with an investment of ₹12,000 crore. 2. With the second phase, construction has begun for 322 schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both figures are reported by The Times of India and The New Indian Express.