Kalahandi, YNN (Lingaraj Mishra): Tapimani Jani, Senior Block Education Officer (BEO) of Narla, has brought pride to Kalahandi by receiving the state-level Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar for the second consecutive year. Recognised for his effective management of the education system and successful implementation of various government schemes for educational development, he was among the top 10 BEOs in the state for the year 2023-24 and has maintained this distinction in 2024-25. The award was presented at a state-level Teacher’s Day and Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar ceremony, organised by the School and Mass Education Department, held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department Shalini Pandit, and State Project Director of the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) Ananya Das. Mr Jani credited the award to the collective efforts of his colleagues and the teachers of the block, stating that he views this recognition as both an inspiration and a responsibility to continue working diligently in the field of education. He has received congratulations from various quarters of the block and district.
