Orissa Primary Education Programme Authority

Orissa Primary Education Programme Authority (OPEPA) came in to existence as a registered society on
30th January 1996. The School & Mass Education(S & ME) department in the Government of Orissa has the responsibility to achieve the goals of Universal Elementary Education (UEE).
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{ A unique attempt to hear the voice and issues of students, to understand them and to ensure their right to quality learning in a child friendly atmosphere } Toll Free No. : 18003456722 Email: schoolstudenthelplinesme@gmail.com About the Project : ‘School Student Helpline’ (SSH) is a mechanism to reach out to School Students across the State and take care of their needs and problems. It is a toll free phone number through which any student (Class I-X) whose right to education is at stake or has a suggestion to make, can dial the Toll Free No. or send electronic mail to draw the attention of the apex authorities. It is also a medium for students to draw the attention of the Govt. in case they are subjected to corporal punishment or sexual harassment in School/ hostel. Back Drop : In spite of continuous efforts through different plan & programme we are yet to reach all the un-reached across the state. Multiple causes result in drop-out of enrolled children. When the rights of students in the school are denied they have no one to complain to. More so the needs & problems of vulnerable children such as girls, children with special needs (CWSN), children of disadvantaged sections of society remain unaddressed. Harassment to Students in Schools: In spite of ban on corporal punishment, cases of students being victimized are reported from time to time. Sexual abuse of students in School / hostel, particularly of girl children in KGBV results in the drop-out of children. Objectives : Right to Education (RTE) guarantees Free & Compulsory Education up to Class-VIII and R.M.S.A. provides opportunity for universalization of Secondary Education. Thus the objectives of Helpline are: To ensure that every child in the state has the opportunity to ventilate his / her need for education and the protection of child rights pertaining to education. To ensure safe and conducive environment for all students to pursue their studies. To create a forum for students’ participation in programme planning and implementation. Time of Call : 8.00A.M to 8.00P.M (on all working days)

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