Bhubaneswar, 7 February (H.S.): To enhance students' understanding of the heritage and traditions of Bakulban, development will proceed in line with its original structure, along with improvements to the surrounding area. Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed officials accordingly.

This directive was given during a presentation on the reconstruction and development of Bakulban and Satvadi Ban school, organised by the Department of School and Mass Education at Lokseva Bhawan.

It is noteworthy that Satvadi's Bakulban, which exemplifies the Guru-Shishya tradition, was established in 1909 by Panchsakhya. At that time, many esteemed scholars and patriots from Odisha served as teachers at this school, making it one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the state. Today, it continues to be an independent historic school. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of developing the Bakulban area. To ensure the current generation understands the ideals and values of this institution, development will adhere to its original design. This will enable students from various parts of the state to visit, learn about its heritage, and attract tourists.

The Chief Minister also instructed the development of the area surrounding Bakulban.

Present at the meeting were School and Mass Education Minister Shri Nityananda Gande, Satvadi MLA Shri Om Prakash Mishra, Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja, the Chief Minister’s Additional Chief Secretary Shri Nikunj Bihari Dhal, Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department Smt. Shalini Pandit, Secretary of the Tourism Department Shri Balwant Singh, Puri District Collector Shri Siddhartha Shankar Swain, and other senior officials.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda