Jharsuguda 27th Oct 2025: The Lakhanpur Block-Level Children’s Festival “Surabhi 2025” was held at Kshamanidhu Bhui High School, Katarbaga, under the chairmanship of Cluster Education Officer Rajendra Prasad Sahu.
At the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Guest, District Education Officer Dr. Radhakanta Gadatia, addressed the gathering of teachers and students, encouraging them to develop their talents through participation in such events.
Distinguished guests at the event included Sumitra Khamari, Sarpanch of Katarbaga Gram Panchayat; Arjun Padha, education enthusiast; Additional Cluster Education Officers — Tikeswar Jagat and Hemsagar Choudhury; and Headmaster of the local high school, Manohar Padha, who jointly inaugurated the festival.
As part of the event, various competitions such as debate, essay writing, beautiful handwriting, quiz, painting, PM Poshan activities, cultural programs, and dance competitions were organized. Students from 20 clusters across Lakhanpur Block participated enthusiastically in these events.
Winners of the different competitions were awarded prizes and certificates.
At the closing ceremony, Lakhanpur Block Chairperson Huteshwari Tihiria attended as Chief Guest, while Aksaya Kumar Sahu, Vice-President of Jharsuguda Zilla Parishad; Pushpalata Seth, Zilla Parishad Member of Zone-3; and Prasanna Kumar Patel, Tahasildar of Lakhanpur, joined as Honoured Guests and presented awards to the meritorious students.
Teacher Dinesh Khamari of the local upper primary school conducted the proceedings, while Cluster CRC Coordinator Neelambar Argala delivered the vote of thanks.
The event concluded successfully with the active cooperation of all CRCs, teachers, and staff members of Lakhanpur Block.
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