Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri – District Administration, Malkangiri, Odisha

Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri
Nomination
- There was limited access to libraries and educational resources at the village level.
- Rural areas faced inadequate sports and fitness infrastructure.
- The district lacked common platforms designed for youth interaction and skill development.
- Existing public buildings and government assets were experiencing underutilization.
- There were limited opportunities for young people to engage constructively after their regular school and college hours were over.
Achievements
- Achieved 100% Gram Panchayat coverage by establishing 111 Youth Resource Centres, ensuring equitable access to learning, sports, and fitness.
- Successfully transformed underutilised and vacant government buildings into vibrant community assets.
- Increased access to books, newspapers, competitive examination materials, and career guidance resources at the village level through libraries and reading spaces.
- Created safe, constructive spaces after school/college hours that promoted physical fitness, sports participation, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and leadership.
- Mobilised Gram Panchayats, youth groups, community volunteers, and local institutions to actively participate in the management and utilisation of the centres.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water
Sub-Category: State Government – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water
Project: Pragati Pathe Yuva Malkangiri
Start Date: 2-01-2026
Organisation: District Administration, Malkangiri, Odisha
Respondent: Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke
https://malkangiri.odisha.gov.in/en
Level: Executive Plus
See Presentation
For more information, please contact:
Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke at dm-malkangiri@nic.in
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