India, Aug. 19 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to provide free uniforms and other items to Shishu Vatika students across the state.
According to official sources, a total of 3,10,839 children enrolled in Shishu Vatikas will receive uniforms, shoes, socks, T-shirts, track pants, caps and identity cards. For this purpose, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has written to the School and Mass Education Department seeking approval of Rs1,000 per child.
"While Shishu Vatika has been opened in 45,000 primary schools across the state, now children will be provided with uniforms, shoes, socks, and track pants. A total of 3,10,849 children will be given uniforms. Arrangements have been made to provide Rs1,000...