Koraput – A farewell felicitation ceremony was organized today at the Government SSD Higher Secondary School in Machhput, located under Dasmantpur Block of Koraput district, to honor the beloved sports teacher Ramachandra Jali, who served the school with dedication for 13 long years. Throughout his tenure, he stood by the students through happiness, hardship, and all circumstances, winning the hearts of more than 500 students as well as fellow staff.
The farewell ceremony was conducted under the esteemed chairmanship of the school’s Head Teacher, Narendra Khosla. The event saw the presence of Pradeep Kumar Nayak, a local officer from the Mangal Community, as the chief guest. He praised the retiring teacher’s qualities and offered his valuable suggestions and insights.
Along with the chief guest, other teachers, students, and staff members also spoke highly of Ramachandra Jali’s contributions, dedication, and admirable character. On this special occasion, the school presented him with a certificate of honor and gifts as tokens of appreciation.
Notable attendees included School Committee Chairman Gopal Jani, Suresh Chandra Behera, Manisa Tripathy, Raja Kumar Bidika, Jagannath Nayak, Padaskara Sabar, Niharika Khura, and Satyabhama Nath, among others. The entire program—from start to finish—was beautifully coordinated by teacher Krushna Sisa. The ceremony was formally concluded with closing remarks by the Head Teacher Surendra Khosla.