Odisha government runs Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana, also known as the CM Education Award Scheme, to reward students, teachers, headmasters, schools and other stakeholders of the school education system. The scheme was launched on 16 November 2022 and is handled by the School and Mass Education Department. Applications for the 2025-26 award cycle were accepted on the official portal msp.odisha.gov.in, with the last date extended to 28 February 2026.
Under the scheme, awards go to more than 50,000 students, around 1,500 principals, school management committees, sarpanches and alumni associations. The main aim is to prepare students to face the challenges of the time and to improve the school education ecosystem in the state.
Odisha Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana 2026
The scheme was first announced by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik with an annual award budget of around Rs. 100 crore. The current Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi continues the scheme through the School and Mass Education Department. Awards are given at block, district and state level under two broad categories.
Every year the department selects the best performing districts, blocks, schools, head teachers, teachers, elected local bodies, school management committees and alumni committees. The awards are meant to recognise and reward good work and to create healthy competition among districts, blocks, clusters and schools.
Categories of CM Education Award Scheme in Odisha
There are two broad categories under which awards are given in Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana. Individual awards go to students, teachers and headmasters, while institutional awards go to schools, gram panchayats, school management committees and alumni associations.
- Individual award - These awards go to students, teachers, headmasters and headmistresses in Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana.
- Institutional award - These awards go to schools, other educational institutions, school management committees, alumni associations, gram panchayats and district administration.
Benefits of Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana
The award amounts differ by category and level. Students who score well in the 10th board exam get cash awards at state, district and block level. Top 100 students in the state get Rs. 50,000 each, top 3,000 students at district level get Rs. 10,000 each, and top 100 students from each block get Rs. 5,000 each. Students from poor families in the NFSA or SFSS category get a one time scholarship of Rs. 50,000 each.
Teachers and headmasters also get cash awards. Top 70 secondary school teachers in each of the seven subjects get Rs. 40,000 each at state level. Top 10 headmasters in the state get Rs. 50,000 each, and top 90 headmasters at district level get Rs. 40,000 each. Best performing block education officers get Rs. 60,000 each and top district education officers get Rs. 75,000 each.
Institutional awards are also given. Top 3 districts get Rs. 3 crore, Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 1 crore. Top 10 blocks get Rs. 50 lakh each. Top 10 schools at state level get Rs. 10 lakh each, and top 10 gram panchayats get Rs. 10 lakh each. School management committees and alumni committees also get cash awards at state, district and block level.
Highlights of Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana |
| Launched By | Odisha government |
| Launch Date | 16 November 2022 |
| Beneficiaries | Students, teachers, headmasters, schools, SMC, alumni |
| Benefit Amount | Up to Rs. 50,000 for students, up to Rs. 3 crore for districts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | msp.odisha.gov.in |
How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana
Applications for the 2025-26 award cycle were invited online. The last date was extended to 28 February 2026. The application process is given below.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at msp.odisha.gov.in and open the application form section.
STEP 2 - Select the award type and award name from the drop down list. For teacher awards, the details are auto filled when the applicant registers with the mobile number linked to the teacher profile.
STEP 3 - Fill in the required details and submit the application before the last date.
Eligibility for Mukhyamantri Sikshya Puraskar Yojana
Students who appear in the 10th board exam and score well are eligible for the student academic award. Teachers and headmasters who are in service at the district or block level as of 31 March 2024 are eligible for the teacher and headmaster awards. Schools, gram panchayats, school management committees and alumni committees are judged on the basis of the award rubric for each category.
Digi Locker for CHSE and BSE Council
Along with the award scheme, the state also launched Digi Locker for the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) and Board of Secondary Education (BSE). Certificates, mark sheets and other documents of students can be kept safe in this virtual locker and can be accessed easily. There is no risk of theft or loss of documents.
The Chief Minister has advised students to use their time well and to gain knowledge. He has also asked children to create a separate identity for themselves by doing well in fields such as sports, dance and music. He has said that change is a part of life and one has to move forward with time and accept change.
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