CM: We need knowledge to solve problems

Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged newly appointed college teachers to develop a problem-solving attitude among the students.
Taking part in the orientation programme organized by the state higher education department virtually, Naveen said society grows and gets ahead by solving its issues. “It is therefore essential to develop a problem-solving attitude, especially among the youth. We need knowledge that solves our problem, and transforms lives,” the CM said.
The orientation programme was organised for 908 selected lecturers, of whom 639 joined duty in government aided colleges while the rest will join soon. “You are here by the potency of your education, and also going to make a career in education. So, no one understands the importance of education better than you,” Naveen said. Naveen said that since 2016, the state has initiated recruitment process for 3,768 college teachers, out of whom 2,320 have been appointed.