Bhubaneswar, Odisha : The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha celebrated its 43rd Foundation Day today with a grand ceremony at the Council headquarters. The event highlighted CHSE’s long-standing commitment to quality education and its pivotal role in shaping the academic and extracurricular development of students across the state.
Addressing the gathering, Minister of School & Mass Education, Shri Nityananda Gond, said that education is the benchmark of a Samruddh Bharat, helping build a healthy society and nurturing personalities. He congratulated the Council staff for their 43 years of dedicated service, emphasizing their continuous contribution toward students’ future and academic excellence.
On the occasion, the souvenir ‘Pragyan’ and the NSS annual report book were released by Shri Gond along with other dignitaries. Outstanding sportspersons who excelled in the SGFI National Sports Competition were felicitated for their remarkable achievements. The celebrations concluded with a social play, “Gurudakshina,” performed by Council staff, which reflected the spirit of education and societal values.
Guests of honour included Additional Secretary, Ms. Subhashree Nanda, and Shri Srikant Tarai from the Board of Secondary Education. The Council Chairman, Shri Mrunal Kanti Das, delivered the welcome address, while Secretary Ms. Subhrabala Behera conducted the programme. Students, educators, intellectuals, and Council staff participated in large numbers, making the event a memorable celebration of Odisha’s educational journey.
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