Bhubaneswar: The application deadline for the Mukhyamantri Shikhya Puraskar 2025-26 has been extended to February 28, 2026. Eligible applicants can apply through the official website https://msp.odisha.gov.in.
The relaxation has been made for District Education Officers and Block Education Officers applying for the award. Those who joined their duties by March 31, 2024, in the district or block are eligible to apply.
School and Mass Education Department has made this announcement.
It is pertinent to mention that the Mukhyamantri Shikhya Puraskar was launched by the state government of Odisha on November 16, 2022 to recognsie outstanding efforts in achieving academic brilliance and holistic development of schools.
The Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar honours more than 50,000 students, 1,500 principals, the school management committee, alumni, the gram panchayat, and the district administrators. The scheme is implemented by the Department of School and Mass Education.
