Asika,Oct 15 [UDN}: The cluster-level children’s festival ‘Surabhi’ was organised at the premises of Sri Raj High School under the Dharakote Cluster in Ganjam district, providing a platform for schoolchildren to showcase their talents, creativity and enthusiasm.
The programme was organised under the coordination of Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC) Jagannath Padhiari and managed by teacher Suresh Kumar Patra.
Bishnu Narayan Jena, senior instructor at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Khalikote, attended the event as the chief guest. Block Resource Centre Coordinator (BRCC) Souri Shankar Behera, Assistant Block Education Officer (ABEO) Bibhuti Bhushan Patra, Headmistress Minati Kumari Patra and journalist Hrudananda Jena attended as guests of honour. The dignitaries encouraged the participating students and motivated them to develop their talents, confidence and creative abilities.
Around 200 students from Janabili, Dharakote, Majhisahi, Kotharisahi, Badadandasahi, Chancharapalli, OAV Kusaguma and A.N. Higher Secondary School participated in the festival. The event provided an opportunity for students from different educational institutions to demonstrate their abilities and participate in a healthy spirit of competition.
The judging panel included CRCC Kiranbala Nayak, Babru Bahan Nahak, R. Kuldeep, Pramod Sethi and Prabhat Kiran Sahu, who evaluated the participants’ performances and activities.
As part of the programme, 60 students were awarded prizes in recognition of their performances and achievements. The festival highlighted the importance of nurturing children’s talents, encouraging participation in co-curricular activities and promoting all-round development through school education.
The successful organisation of the Surabhi festival reflected the collective efforts of teachers, educational officials and participating institutions in creating a supportive environment for children to explore their abilities and express their creativity.

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