Government Schemes and Policy · 14 June 2026

Odisha Government announces free and universal education from KG to PG

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Odisha government announced free and universal education from kindergarten to postgraduate (KG to PG) level.
  • The decision is expected to benefit more than 10 lakh students, particularly those from economically backward sections.
  • The provision of free education in government colleges and universities is estimated to cost the state exchequer nearly ₹30 crore annually.
  • The state government plans to appoint more than 45,000 teachers in the coming years, in addition to over 26,000 teachers recruited during the past two years.
  • Four new universities will be set up in Odisha to expand higher education capacity.

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