45,000 schools in Odisha to receive ‘magic pedagogy’ Kit
Published By : Bratati Baral
| April 29, 2025 3:22 PM
Bhubaneswar, April 29: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday visited the ‘Magic Pedagogy’ exhibit at Lok Seva Bhawan, designed for kindergarten children. He learned about the usefulness of the kit for young learners and observed the various items included in it. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, Shalini Pandit, explained the components of the kit to the Chief Minister.
The Chief Minister expressed his happiness after observing the materials in the kit. He stated that children can learn about locally used items and their practical applications through the toys included in the Magic Pedagogy kit. These toys not only promote learning through play but also help spark children's interest in academics.
It is noteworthy that the Magic Pedagogy kit has been developed as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, specifically targeting early childhood education. The kit has been prepared by NCERT and will be provided to children in Shishu Vatika (pre-school), Class 1, and Class 2. Each kit costs around ₹20,000.
The initiative will cover 45,000 schools across the state, with an estimated total expenditure of ₹90 crore.
