Naveen Patnaik's demand came a day after the Congress threatened an 'Odisha bandh' if the Minister did not step down in a week, holding him responsible for thousands of errors in textbooks for Classes I to VIII.
Aimed at making quality education more accessible, equitable and affordable for students, the scheme says eligible students admitted to regular mode courses in government and government-aided institutions will be provided complete waiver of admission fees.
Additional members including subject experts and educationists have been roped in to review and proof-read the books before their printing