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What changed: 807 Odisha government schools now have robotics labs.
The cost: Rs 164.33 Crore for all 807 labs together.
Who it affects: students in Classes 6 to 10.
What to do: ask your school if it is on the 807 list.
Odisha robotics labs are now running in 807 government schools. The state spent Rs 164.33 crore to build them. Students in Classes 6 to 10 will learn coding, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and 3D printing.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi opened the labs on November 12, 2026. He did it at the Suravi-2026 children’s festival in Bhubaneswar. The festival runs from November 12 to 14.
The labs reach 807 schools. Odisha runs thousands of government schools. So most of them still have none.
What will students learn in the Odisha robotics labs?
Students in Classes 6 to 10 get hands-on training. They will learn robotics and coding. They will also study AI and machine learning.
AI means machines that can make choices. Machine learning lets software improve from data. The labs also teach 3D printing.
The Chief Minister’s Office says each lab supports more than 100 projects.
What is inside each Odisha robotics lab?
Each lab has four robots, robotics kits, computers and 3D printing machines. All 807 labs cost Rs 164.33 crore in total.
That works out to about Rs 20.36 Lakh for each school. CampusFeed worked out this per-school figure from the state’s own total.
| What | Figure |
|---|---|
| Schools with labs | 807 |
| Total cost | Rs 164.33 Crore |
| Cost per school | About Rs 20.36 Lakh |
| Robots per lab | 4 |
| Classes covered | 6 to 10 |
The cost per school is CampusFeed’s own figure. We divided Rs 164.33 crore by 807 labs.
Which Odisha schools get the robotics labs?
The labs sit in 807 government schools across the state. The government wants to reach rural students.
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It says the labs will link village children with modern science. Private schools are not part of this plan.
Mera sarkari school list me nahi hai, to kya robotics lab milega?
No. Only the 807 named government schools have the labs now.
A school outside this list does not get one yet. Ask your head teacher if your school is on the list.
What is the NIPUN App that Odisha launched?
Majhi also launched the NIPUN App on the same day. The app aims to build reading and maths skills.
It targets young children in primary school. The NIPUN App is free for schools.
Where did Odisha announce the robotics labs?
The launch took place at the Suravi-2026 festival. The venue was Capital High School Ground in Unit-III, Bhubaneswar.
The state also gave out the Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar awards. In all, 375 teachers, students and schools were honoured.
Nabarangpur, Cuttack and Kalahandi won the district award. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond spoke at the event.
Why is Odisha setting up robotics labs?
The state says the labs will cut the gap between rural and urban schools. Majhi told students that marks alone do not get jobs.
He asked them to build real skills. He said Odisha’s new factories will need skilled workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools in Odisha got robotics labs?
Odisha set up robotics labs in 807 government schools. The state spent Rs 164.33 crore on them. Students of Classes 6 to 10 can use the labs for coding, AI and 3D printing.
What will students learn in the Odisha robotics labs?
Students in these labs will learn robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, machine learning and 3D printing. The labs give hands-on training to children in Classes 6 to 10. Each lab supports more than 100 student projects.
What is inside each Odisha robotics lab?
Each lab has four robots, robotics kits, computers and 3D printing machines. All 807 labs together cost Rs 164.33 crore. That is about Rs 20.36 Lakh for each school, by CampusFeed’s count.
What is the NIPUN App launched in Odisha?
The NIPUN App is a learning tool launched by Odisha on November 12, 2026. It aims to build reading and maths skills in young primary-school children. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched it alongside the new labs.
Who launched the Odisha robotics labs?
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the robotics labs on November 12, 2026. He opened them at the Suravi-2026 children’s festival in Bhubaneswar. The labs are in 807 government schools across the state.
Last verified: November 13, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with the Odisha School and Mass Education Department before you act.
