Bhubaneswar, Sept. 13 -- The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) have launched a Dual Mode Vocational Education initiative in 26 PM SHRI Government Secondary Schools across the state to provide students with hands-on training and field-based learning in agriculture and allied sectors.

An orientation programme to mark the launch was held on Sunday with headmasters, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) scientists and in-charges, SC/ST Education Coordinators and ADEOs (Scheme) from 20 districts participating virtually.

OSEPA State Project Director Sangita Behera and OUAT Dean, Extension Education, Prof Susanta Kumar Swain attended the programme.

Addressing the gathering, Beher...