Bhubaneswar, Ap 22: This summer, classes will continue during the vacation as the Odisha government rolls out a WhatsApp-based “Summer Learning” program to ensure students remain connected with academics.
The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has issued new directions to keep children engaged in learning from home.
Under the program, students from nursery to Class 8 will receive lessons via WhatsApp. Class-specific parent groups will be created in all government and government-aided schools to share daily lessons.
OSEPA has instructed all district education officers to form these WhatsApp groups by April 25, 2026.
The initiative aims to strengthen digital education and increase parental involvement in learning. Teachers will coordinate with parents to ensure completion of assignments and monitor students’ progress. Teaching materials will include short videos, worksheets, quizzes, and activity-based tasks aligned with the curriculum.
OSEPA officials stated that the scheme’s expenses will be covered under the composite grant of the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The department expects this initiative to promote the new education system in Odisha and address learning loss during vacations.
