In a significant move to promote national unity and preparedness, the Odisha government has directed all educational institutions, autonomous bodies, schools, and higher education establishments across the state to implement the nation-first campaign following the success of Operation Sindoor.
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education and the School and Mass Education Department have jointly issued an advisory, aligning with the Centre’s earlier campaign directive, to ensure comprehensive implementation of the guidelines at the grassroots level.
The state government has called upon schools, colleges, and educational bodies to ensure full compliance with the following operational protocols:
Official Guidelines for Educational Institutions
- Rely on Verified Sources
- Stay updated through official channels of the local administration, State Government, and Central Government of India.
- Do not speculate or spread unverified updates. Avoid contributing to misinformation or rumors.
- Avoid Circulation of Unverified Content
- Do not forward, share, or act upon any unverified information circulating on social media or messaging platforms.
- Promote National Unity
- Encourage unwavering support for the Indian Armed Forces, Government, and national security agencies.
- Discourage internal blame games, divisive debates, or narratives that create disharmony.
- Community Vigilance
- Remain observant in your neighbourhood, workplace, and social circles.
- Be alert to any signs of internal chaos, riots, or communal tensions, and immediately inform local authorities of disturbances.
- Emergency Preparedness in Educational Institutions
- Educate students and staff on safety protocols during civil emergencies (air raids, sabotage threats, hostile situations) in consultation with the local administration.
- Provide basic training in civil defence measures to enable self-protection during potential attacks.
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Be vigilant against phishing links, fake websites, and suspicious emails or messages claiming to show exclusive footage or news.
- Such tactics may be used by enemy cyber cells to gather intelligence or spread malware.
- Mobilizing National Service Units
- Groups like National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), present in educational institutions, should actively participate in the nation-first campaign.
- Safety and Health Arrangements
- Ensure fire safety systems in buildings and campuses are operational and ready for deployment.
- Prepare health facilities in institutions for first aid and emergency response, as required.
- Evacuation Planning
- Develop an evacuation plan and conduct mock drills to familiarize all residents with safety procedures.
- Ensure preparedness for orderly evacuation if the situation demands.
The Odisha government’s proactive directive reflects its firm commitment to safeguarding national security, fostering unity, and ensuring the preparedness of educational institutions as critical nodes of civil resilience.
Educational heads and administrators across the state are urged to prioritize the implementation of these guidelines and work closely with local authorities to maintain vigilance, preparedness, and unity in these critical times.
For further updates and clarifications, stakeholders are advised to stay connected through official channels.