# Odisha Extends Free Textbooks, Mid-Day Meals To Classes 9 and 10

2026-08-15T08:52:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Odisha will provide free textbooks and mid-day meals to students in Classes 9 and 10, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced, Times Now reports. The state previously covered textbook costs up to Class 8. The meal support is intended to improve nutrition and attendance while helping students continue their studies. The announcements form part of the government’s stated plan to provide free education from KG to PG. The move follows errors found in SCERT textbooks, including problems with sequencing and spelling. Majhi ordered the Crime Branch to investigate those issues. The new support could reduce education costs for families, but its reach will depend on timely textbook distribution and regular meal delivery.

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- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/education/odisha-announces-free-textbooks-mid-day-meals-for-class-9-10-students-article-155663608>

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