Bhubaneswar: Gajapati district has been recognised as one of the top-performing districts in Odisha at the State-Level STEM Excellence Felicitation Ceremony organised by Khan Academy India in Bhubaneswar for exemplary implementation of Science and Mathematics learning initiatives.
The district award was received by Dr. Mayadhar Sahu, District Education Officer (DEO), Gajapati, in recognition of the collective efforts of the district administration, teachers and academic support teams. The achievement was made possible through the continuous monitoring and academic support provided by Sri S. Giridhar, ADEO, Gajapati, and Sri Ravi Kumar Ampolu, DSS, Gajapati.
Under the STEM Excellence programme, two State Resource Group (SRG) members—Sri Mohan Kumar Nayak and Sri Eswar Rao Gumpu—successfully completed seven-block cascade training, strengthening teacher capacity across the district. As a result, 145 schools were onboarded, with 25,269 students registered on the Khan Academy platform. Among them, 48% students became active learners, achieving an impressive 18% skill gain, placing Gajapati among the top districts across all 30 districts of Odisha.
In the school category, PM SHRI B.M. High School, Kharada, received the Best School Award for outstanding student activation and learning outcomes. Sri Mohan Rao Odisi, Teacher, was also individually honoured for his exemplary contribution in motivating students and ensuring effective use of the digital learning platform.
The district leadership acknowledged the academic guidance provided by Gayatri Patnaik of Khan Academy India, along with the dedicated efforts of Math and Science teachers across Gajapati district, whose commitment played a crucial role in achieving this milestone.
The recognition reflects Gajapati district’s strong commitment to quality education and its growing leadership in technology-enabled learning under the STEM programme.
