What is the 'Ame Padhiba Ama Bhasare' scheme in Odisha?

It's a new scheme by the Odisha government to provide early education in mother tongues for children aged three to six years.

How is Odisha combating child marriage?

Odisha has launched a 100-day campaign to raise awareness, educate, and protect children, aiming to make the state child marriage-free by 2030.

Which districts are part of Odisha's new education pilot program?

The pilot phase for the mother tongue education scheme covers Keonjhar, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri districts.

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Odisha Launches Mother Tongue Education Scheme for Children

13 Jan

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Summary

New scheme 'Ame Padhiba Ama Bhasare' promotes early education in mother tongues.
A 100-day campaign targets child marriage through community awareness and participation.
Pilot districts for education include Keonjhar, Kandhamal, and Malkangiri.

Odisha Launches Mother Tongue Education Scheme for Children

The Odisha government has introduced the 'Ame Padhiba Ama Bhasare' scheme, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. This five-year program will provide early education in mother tongues for children aged three to six years. Initially, it will be implemented in Keonjhar, Kandhamal, Gajapati, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri districts, offering education in tribal languages like Munda, Kui, Saura, Kuvi, Gondi, and Koya.

Alongside educational initiatives, a 100-day campaign against child marriage was launched to foster awareness and protection via community involvement. This campaign will initially run in Mayurbhanj and Malkangiri districts. The state recorded 8,159 child marriages between 2019 and February 2025, with Nabarangpur district reporting the highest number. Odisha is striving to become a child marriage-free state by 2030.