Raipur  The Swami Atmanand Government Excellent English Medium School, Jamgaon (M), located in Patan development block of Durg district, was held in an enthusiastic and dignified atmosphere. The chief guest of the program was Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai. Organized in the august presence of School Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav, the program was attended by Durg Rural MLA Shri Lalit Chandrakar, Saja MLA Shri Ishwar Sahu, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Khadi and Village Industries Board Shri Rakesh Pandey, Chairman of Oil Mill Development Board Shri Jitendra Sahu, School Education Secretary Dr. Kamalpreet Singh, Durg Division Commissioner Shri Satyanarayan Rathore, Inspector General of Police Shri Abhishek Shandilya, Commissioner of Comprehensive Education Smt. Kiran Kaushal and Collector Shri Abhijeet Singh. A large number of public representatives, officials, parents and students also participated in the program.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai and the guests warmly welcomed the children taking admission in the school for the first time by applying tilak and offering them sweets. He distributed books and uniforms to the selected students of class 1st, 6th and 9th and gave cycles to the eligible girl students of class 9th. The newly admitted students of class 1st included Bhupendra Singh Pahadi, Parth Yadav, Veer Chandrakar, Vivaan Thakur, Yash Markande, Dali Sinha, Divyanshi, Lavanya Sahu, Lishika Chandrakar and Manvi Sen. While wishing all the children, the Chief Minister said that they should study diligently and bring glory to the society and the state with their knowledge, talent and values.

Addressing the program, Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai stated that education is the key to development and the state government is committed to providing quality education to every child. He emphasized that education is not just a means to obtain a government job, but also the strongest foundation for social service, nation-building, and success in life. He explained that several innovative initiatives are being implemented in the state, such as smart classes, timely distribution of books and uniforms, additional nutritious meals, regular parent-teacher meetings, and invitation feasts. Chief Minister Shri Sai stated that the state currently operates 15 medical colleges and 24 Nalanda campuses have been developed. A 200-seat hostel has been established for students studying in Delhi. He added that after rationalization, no school in the state is without a teacher, and new educational centers are being developed in remote areas, including Bastar. An education hub is being developed in Jagargunda, which will provide better opportunities for quality education to the children there. Referring to the ancient Gurukul tradition, he said that the importance of education has always been paramount, and the state government strives to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that through the National Education Policy-2020, implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, special emphasis is being placed on inculcating values, skills, and employment-oriented education along with academics. In the last two and a half years, many innovations have been made in the field of education, and the future will be the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the coming time, smart classes will be started in 9,000 schools across the state. The Chief Minister informed that a 200-seater Tribal Youth Hostel is being operated in Delhi for tribal youth preparing for competitive examinations, where 13 students have succeeded in prestigious examinations like the UPSC this year. He urged parents to connect their children with education and motivate them to take competitive exams. 

School Education Minister Shri Gajendra Yadav said that the state government is implementing numerous innovations to continuously improve the quality of education. The Education Quality Campaign has yielded positive results, and board exam results have also been remarkable. He said that computer education is being developed in all schools in the state in a phased manner. Special efforts are being made to improve Hindi proficiency at the primary level, English proficiency at the middle level, and mathematics proficiency. He also informed that more than 8,000 toilets are being constructed for girls. 

Durg district received four major gifts of education and sports infrastructure.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai made four important announcements at the event to strengthen the education and sports infrastructure in Durg district. He announced the construction of a modern composite office building to replace the Education Department's JD, DEO, and BEO offices, a fully equipped auditorium in Durg city, a football field and athletics track for sports talent, and the establishment of 100-seater boys' and girls' hostels for students preparing for NEET and JEE. Students who excelled at the state level in the 2025-26 National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Examination were honored at the event. Among them, Ms. Payal Rajni (PM Shri Vidyalaya, Kumhari) secured first place in the state, Naitik Amte (PM Shri Vidyalaya, Kumhari) secured seventh place, and Ms. Shraddha Indoria (SEGES, Janjgiri) secured tenth place in the state. The Chief Minister and guests honored them and wished them a bright future.