Reading improvement Programme (RIP) is
launched in 15 villages of Rayagada and Kolnara Block, of Rayagada
District. On 14th Sep.2015 formally this programme was launched in BN
Pur. In the inaugural function Mr. Keshab Meher (BEO), Mr. Gopal Krushna
Rao (ABDO), Mrs. Mamita Huika (Sarapanch of Katapeta GP), Mr. Jagarao
Saraka (President of SMC), Head Master and all teachers of BN Pur UG UP
School attened as guest. Similarly in other 14 centres it was
inaugurated by the concerned RIP volunteer, Community Mobilizer,
Community Animator, SMC Member, School teachers and Local leaders of the
concern villages. Mr. Alok Ranjan Dash (Project Manager, Shakti Child
Development Programme) shared the aim and objectives of the programme.
Mr. Keshab Meher (BEO, Rayagada) praised Shakti Child Development
Programme for implementation of RIP and he also told that this is a good
programme and this type of programme should be implemented in the
remote areas of the block so that more and more students would be
benefitted. Rayagada ABDO, Mr. Gopal Krushna Rao, also praised this
programme and Shakti Child development Programme for the implementation
of this type of programmes and he told that he is always ready to join
in any programme or any campaign to create awareness among the students,
parents and the community as a whole to increase the importance of
education and to reduce the drop out and irregularity at schools. Among others the parents of the students were present in the programme.