Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ShaktiShree app and an internship guideline book on May 2, 2026 , during a two-day national workshop in Bhubaneswar.

The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. Officials said the app and guideline release are part of state efforts to strengthen higher education support systems.

ShaktiShree app: safety features for girl students

The ShaktiShree app offers 24/7 SOS alerts , anonymous harassment reporting, mental health support features and a direct connection to institutional Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs). The state government described the app as a tool to improve safety and accessibility for girl students in higher education institutions.

Mohan Charan Majhi said education goes beyond textbooks and highlighted the government's vision to turn Odisha into a knowledge hub. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called NEP 2020 “not merely a policy but a national mission” and emphasised skill development and innovation.

ShaktiShree app and internship guidelines: what students get

Alongside the app, Majhi released internship guidelines aimed at integrating academic learning with real-world exposure. The guidelines promote skill-based learning, community engagement and industry-ready internships, aligning with NEP 2020 objectives.

Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj described the launch as transformative, saying it “marks a new phase in Odisha’s higher education journey” and will equip students, especially young women, with tools and exposure needed for a changing job market.

The two-day national workshop served as a forum for policymakers, academics and institutional leaders. Discussions focused on raising the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), promoting multidisciplinary education and strengthening industry-academia collaboration.

Officials did not provide technical rollout details at the launch. The announcement concentrated on the app’s core support features and the policy direction of the internship guidelines.

Students in Odisha’s colleges and universities can expect a coordinated push on campus safety measures and structured internship opportunities that follow the state’s new guidelines. Institutional leaders at the workshop discussed implementation strategies for the guidelines within the NEP 2020 framework.

The launch highlights state-level action on student safety and employability. The ShaktiShree app and the internship guidelines were unveiled on May 2, 2026 during the Bhubaneswar workshop attended by national and state education ministers.

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