Bhubaneswar, Feb, 19: In September 2025, at the National Model Youth Gram Sabha Award ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, students from Nabarangpur district earned national recognition for their outstanding performance.
The initiative began with a training camp organized by the Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Institution. Later, a simulated Gram Sabha environment was created to provide practical training. The students acted in different official roles and gained real-life experience of how a Gram Sabha functions, including performing as Child Development Department officers.
Union Minister S. P. Singh Baghel attended the ceremony and presented the awards. Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department Minister Rabi Narayan Naik praised the winning students and said that such initiatives help build skilled citizens for a “Developed India.” Departmental Secretary Girish S.A. congratulated the participants and said that Nabarangpur district has made the entire state proud. Panchayati Raj Institution Director Madhusmita Samal also congratulated the winning students, teachers, district administration, and institutional officials for the achievement.
Eklavya Adarsha Vidyalaya secured the second position at the national level. For this success, the school received a cash award of Rs75 lakh along with a trophy and certificate of honor. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the success journey of the Hirli Eklavya Adarsha Residential School.
During the process, students played the roles of Sarpanch, Naib Sarpanch, ward members, Panchayat Executive Officer, Gram Rozgar Sevak, ASHA worker, Anganwadi worker, and Self-Help Group representatives, and discussed issues related to health, education, and women’s welfare.
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