post news network, Bhubaneswar, May 11: Many students from across the state who bagged above 94 per cent in the High School Certificate (HSC) examination 2015 were given citations and trophies by the Pujya Puja Prativa Parishad, a non-profit organisation, during a felicitation ceremony held at the Buddha Mandir in the city, Monday.
Chinmaya Maharana, a student of the Saraswati Sishu Vidya Mandir, Jajpur was a privileged winner. “I am really thankful to this body for encouraging me with this award. This award will help me toil hard in my higher studies. But one thing I must say that my teachers were the reason behind my scoring well in the exams. They taught us well during the classes,” said Maharana.
Among the award winning students, five came from other parts of the state. They, along with their parents and teachers, arrived in the city Sunday to be a part of this ceremony. Biswa Ranjan Jena who came all the way from Nayagarh got emotional while receiving the prize. “I had never thought that I can reach this stage. My mother always says work hard for better future. I obeyed it, as a result I scored well in my exams,” said Jena.
Parents and teachers appreciated the Parishad for organising the ceremony. “Students will surely get the required inspiration from this awards function. We came here all the way from Jajpur so that our students get encouraged after being felicitated. My students toiled hard in order to perform well in their exams. I congratulate them,” said Anil Ray, a teacher.
The award ceremony was organised by the outfit on the occasion of the 94th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter Bhabani Charan Patnaik. “We planned to felicitate the students on the eve of his birthday. He is a renowned freedom fighter of Orissa. The students were encouraged after being personally felicitated by the freedom fighter,” said Padmakar Guru, president of the outfit.
Patnaik also congratulated and wished the students well for all their future endeavours. Former ambassador of India Abasara Beuria, freedom fighter Dolo Gabinda Pradhan were also present during the programme.
