Panchasakha Shikhya Setu

Meet Mr. SK Zulfuquar, a dedicated teacher from Chadakamohala U.G.M.E. School, Bhadrak, who has been transforming classrooms into spaces of curiosity, confidence and values for the last 20 years. #TeacherInspiration #EducationWithValues @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official @BhadrakDeo

Established in 1882, the institution stands as a timeless symbol of heritage, progressive learning and academic excellence.

From Royal Heritage to Timeless Excellence; Raja Basudev High School, Deogarh continues to inspire generations through its glorious legacy, academic brilliance and enduring pride. #heritageschool #inspiration #schooldevelopment @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official

The valedictory ceremony was graced by Smt. Niyati Pattnaik, IAS ( Director, DHSE), Smt. Mousumi Sahoo, (JD, OAVs), Dr. Mayadhar Sahu, (DEO, Gajapati), Mr. Nityananda Barik( DEO, Cuttack) and Mr. Tapas Kumar Bisi (Under secretary, S&ME).

Centered on the theme ‘Shaping Future, Young People Solving Learning and Exploring Emerging Technologies’, the hackathon brought together Govt Secondary School students from across Odisha to showcase technology driven projects and engage in hands on learning in AI and technology.

Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition concluded successfully at IIT Bhubaneswar after four inspiring days of innovation and learning. The event celebrated the students’ creativity, problem-solving abilities and vision for a progressive and empowered Odisha.

Through UDAAN, the team aims to empower girls with the right information, encourage community awareness and provide access to support systems for a safer and brighter future. The project was presented as part of Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition.

The app includes sections on awareness, parent guidance, government schemes for girl children, rights & laws, help & support and success stories to educate and support girls vulnerable to child marriage.

Meet Arati Pradhan, Sweet Pradhan and Rudra Pratap Sahu from Ganjam district, who developed “UDAAN” - a mobile application designed to spread awareness and help prevent early marriage. @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official @questalliance @iitbbs

Their innovative solution aims to support timely intervention, reduce damage to forests and wildlife and contribute towards environmental protection through technology-driven solutions.

The team designed a web and mobile application that can help in the early detection of forest fires by identifying fire-prone situations, providing the exact location of the incident and sending alert signals for quick response and action.

As part of Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition, Dibya Nag, Swati Bachha, and Mamashri Sahu, class 10th students from Kalahandi district, developed an innovative project on "Forest Fire Detection". @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official @questalliance

Session Two engaged participants through interactive case studies, data co-relation activities, and an exciting student role-play envisioning the impact of Artificial Intelligence on schools in 2035.

In Session One, students refined their problem statements using the “5 Why” root-cause analysis method under the guidance of QA professionals and IIT mentors, strengthening their critical thinking and solution-building approaches.

Day -2 of the Hack to the future-3.0 Odisha Edition featured a dual-session experience that combined hands-on prototyping with futuristic AI exploration at IIT Bhubaneswar. #DigitalLearning #ArtificialIntelligence @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official @questalliance

Students also refined their problem statements and strengthened their solutions using structured frameworks that foster critical thinking, creativity and collaborative learning. @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official @questalliance @iitbbs

The opening session focused on creating awareness about safe and responsible participation, introducing students to the hackathon process and objectives and reviewing project ideas to guide teams towards better execution and innovation.

The opening session of ‘Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition’ commenced today at IIT Bhubaneswar. Centered on the theme “Shaping Futures, Young People Solving, Learning and Exploring Emerging Technologies,” the event brings together students from 13 districts of Odisha.

Get ready for “Hack to the Future 3.0 – Odisha Edition”, an inspiring learning and innovation experience where students will explore technology, creativity, problem-solving and emerging digital skills through engaging activities and hands-on participation.

Established in 1910, Jeypore Government High School of Koraput has been shaping generations of achievers for more than a century. Today, the school nurtures over 1100 students through quality education and a vibrant learning environment. @SMEOdisha @OSEPA_Official