Bhubaneswar: Marking the Birth Anniversary of the legendary Biju Pattnaik, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also inaugurated the Nabin Odisha Magic Card web portal to facilitate online applications for the card, emphasizing its commitment to providing students with enhanced opportunities and benefits.
The registration process for the much-anticipated Nabin Odisha Magic Card, a revolutionary smart card for students has commenced on Tuesday. The program aims to foster personality development, alleviate financial burdens on parents, and create avenues for career progression and employment.
Scheduled for distribution by August 15, the Nabin Odisha Magic Card is a points-based system designed to engage and empower students in various aspects of their academic and personal development. The card’s unique feature lies in its tiered structure, with students having the opportunity to upgrade their cards to silver, gold, and platinum levels based on their performance.
Underlining the pivotal role of the youth in steering the progress and prosperity of the state and the nation, Chief Minister Patnaik introduced the Nabin Odisha Magic Card as a comprehensive tool offering benefits to students pursuing Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses across the state.
The Nabin Odisha Magic Card serves as a comprehensive “Passport to Prosperity” for students, offering a wide range of benefits. These include discounts on bus, train, and even air travel, making it an invaluable companion for students on the move. Additionally, the card opens doors to various academic resources, such as free WiFi, online courses, e-library access, and skill development courses.
One of the standout features of the card is its role in facilitating students’ access to stadiums during national and international tournaments, fostering a sense of participation and engagement in the sporting world.
The card’s influence extends to the realm of communication, with provisions for phone and data recharge, ensuring that students stay connected in the digital age. It also supports coaching and tuition classes, providing additional educational support.
The card is poised to be a game-changer, promoting a holistic approach to student development by recognizing and rewarding achievements in academic, creative, sports, and social/community domains.