Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- Surabhi, the state-level children's festival organized by the Odisha School and Mass Education Department, has emerged as a unique platform to showcase students' talents, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Wednesday.

Inaugurating the festival at Capital High School, the Chief Minister emphasized that Surabhi is more than just a talent show.

"It is a platform for every child to nurture their dreams, creativity, critical thinking, and skills," he said.

This year, the festival saw participation from over 2,400 students and their teachers, along with more than 1,000 government officials.

Through the "Nipun Odisha - Nipun Bharat" initiative, students from classes one to three had the opportunity to participate ...