Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik marked the birthday of legendary Biju Patnaik by inaugurating the Nabin Odisha Magic Card web portal in Malkangiri district today. Patnaik emphasized the importance of empowering youth, calling them the nation’s wealth. He highlighted the State Government’s commitment to enabling youth to realize their potential and contribute to society. This vision has led to initiatives like the Nua O program and Nua O Scholarship. The newly launched Nabin Odisha Magic Card aims to further this goal, assisting students in personality development, easing financial burdens on parents, and creating pathways for career growth and employment.
Students pursuing UG and PG courses across the state can now register for the Nabin Odisha Magic Card at www.magiccard.odisha.gov.in, as announced in an official press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha Kartik Pandian, under the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, visited Malkangiri district for the launch. Pandian participated in the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme at the Sports Complex in Malkangiri, where he engaged with students from various colleges. He shared that 5,069 eligible students from 10 colleges in the district would receive scholarships today, amounting to Rs 5.19 Crore. Pandian personally distributed Nua-O Scholarship Sanction Orders to the students.
During the event, Pandian elaborated on the Nabin Odisha Magic Card, describing it as a points-based smart card designed to engage and empower youth. This card will aid in academic development, personality enhancement, skill building, and employment opportunities. All UG and PG students from government, aided, and private institutions admitting students through the SAMS portal are eligible for the card. He encouraged students to dream big and work hard towards their goals, assuring them of the government’s support.
Later in the day, Pandian attended the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme at Utkal University, Rama Devi Women’s University, and BJB Autonomous College in Bhubaneswar. He announced that 8,480 eligible students from these institutions would receive scholarships, totaling Rs 8.53 Crore. Pandian distributed Nua-O Scholarship Sanction Orders to the deserving students and urged all students to enroll through the Nabin Odisha Magic Card web portal. Distribution of the cards will commence from August 15th onwards, he added, closing the event on a note of encouragement for the youth to seize opportunities for their future.
