Ganjam Collector Celebrates Children’s Day with Flood-Affected Students in Asika and Dharakote
Educational Kits Distributed Among Students; Collector Shares Mid-Day Meal and Interacts with Children
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Asika/Dharakote, November 14, 2026: In a special initiative to bring smiles to the faces of children affected by floods and encourage them to return to the mainstream of education, Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan visited several schools and a child care institution in Asika and Dharakote areas on Saturday and celebrated Children’s Day with the students.
Asika MLA Saroj Kumar Padhi was also present during the programme.
During the visit, the Collector distributed educational kits among students of seven schools in the two blocks. The beneficiaries included 378 students of flood-affected Harihar High School in Asika, 35 students of Bus Stand Primary School, 46 students of K. Nuapalli School, 215 students of Jahada High School in Dharakote Block, 59 students of Swapneswar Primary School, 119 students of Jahada Nuasahi Primary School and 227 students of Basudev Upper Primary School.
The educational kits contained school bags, geometry boxes, pens, pencils, water bottles and other essential learning materials. The students expressed happiness over receiving the educational supplies on the occasion of Children’s Day.
In a heartwarming gesture, the Collector personally served mid-day meals to the children and sat with them to share the meal. After lunch, he interacted with the students and encouraged them through an engaging question-and-answer session.
He motivated the children to pursue their studies with sincerity, hard work, self-confidence and concentration, urging them to work towards becoming successful individuals in life.
Later, the Collector visited the Balmikeswar Child Care Institution at Dharakote and distributed educational kits among the children residing there.
During the visit, Bhanjanagar Sub-Collector Umashankar Behera, senior administrative officer Danish Behera, Asika BDO Rajendra Nayak, Asika Tehsildar Sangeeta Sen, Dharakote BDO Lipina Dash, Dharakote Tehsildar Lambodar Marandi, Panchayat Executive Officer Rakesh Panigrahi, local public representatives and officials from various departments were present.
The initiative by the Ganjam district administration reflected its commitment to supporting children from flood-affected families, encouraging their education and ensuring that temporary hardships do not disrupt their academic journey.
Ganjam Administration Distributes Educational Kits to Students on Children’s Day
Initiative Brings Smiles to Young Faces Through Distribution of Essential Learning Materials
Sheragada, November 14, 2026: With the objective of encouraging and motivating students on the occasion of Children’s Day, educational kits were distributed among students of Karadakan High School, Upper Primary School and Kanjiama High School in Sheragada Block under the guidance of Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan.
Sheragada Block Chairman Krushna Chandra Nayak, Zilla Parishad Member Chittaranjan Panigrahi, BDO Truptimayee Jena, Boudh Tehsildar Anita Sahu and BEO Pananga Bhushan Majhi, along with Sarpanches, Samiti Members, School Management Committee members and other public representatives, attended the programme and distributed educational kits among the students.
On the occasion, the dignitaries highlighted the importance of education and the role of children in shaping the nation’s future. They encouraged the students to pursue their studies with dedication and make the best use of the educational materials provided to them.
The initiative by the Ganjam district administration was aimed at motivating young learners and bringing smiles to their faces by providing essential educational supplies on this special occasion.
