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Chhattisgarh Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA O.P. Choudhary performs the ground-breaking ritual for the ₹5.30-crore model school building in Mahloi, Raigarh district, on 12 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
The new building will bring modern laboratories, smart classrooms and a computer room to the government higher secondary school, serving students from Mahloi and nearby villages.
Key Highlights
- The ₹5.30-crore school building will be funded through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds.
- The project will upgrade the Government Higher Secondary School in Mahloi, in Raigarh district’s Pusaur block.
- Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary spoke with students about their aspirations and urged them to set goals, study regularly and learn from setbacks.
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Finance Minister and Raigarh MLA O.P. Choudhary performed the ground-breaking ceremony for a ₹5.30-crore model school building in Mahloi on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The project will upgrade the Government Higher Secondary School in Raigarh district’s Pusaur block, giving students from Mahloi and neighbouring villages access to better-equipped classrooms and practical learning facilities closer to home.
Modern laboratories and smart classrooms planned
Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary addresses the gathering at the ground-breaking ceremony for the model school building in Mahloi, Raigarh district, on 12 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
The CSR-funded building will include laboratories for different subjects, a computer room and smart classrooms. The facilities will give students more opportunities to conduct experiments, work with computers and develop practical skills alongside their classroom studies.
Choudhary said the Mahloi project was part of an effort to give rural students access to the kinds of educational facilities available in cities.
“Education is the foundation of a community’s progress. It is our shared responsibility to give children a quality education and a good learning environment,” Choudhary said.
Choudhary urges students to set goals and work with discipline
During his interaction with students, Choudhary asked about their experiences at school and what they hoped to pursue after their studies. He encouraged them to choose a direction based on their interests and strengths, and spoke about opportunities in technology, medicine, engineering, education and the civil services.
“The first step towards success is to set a goal. Every student should recognise their interests, abilities and talents, and use that understanding to decide what they want to pursue,” he told students.
He said school should help students develop knowledge, confidence, discipline and practical skills. He also urged them to build consistent study habits and draw lessons from setbacks.
“Make good use of your time, study regularly and keep working towards your goal. Learn from setbacks and move forward with determination,” Choudhary said.
Students from neighbouring villages to benefit
Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary unveils the foundation plaque for the new model school building at Government Higher Secondary School in Mahloi, Raigarh district, on 12 November 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
The upgrade will serve students from Mahloi and surrounding rural areas. The new facilities are expected to give them more opportunities to develop their skills, take part in academic competitions and prepare for further study.
Janpad Panchayat President Hemlata Chauhan, Zila Panchayat member Brajesh Gupta, Nagar Panchayat President Mani Mohit Satpathy, and NTPC executive directors Subhash Singh Thakur and Zakir Hussain attended the ceremony, along with the school principal, teachers, students and other public representatives.
