Chhatrapur, Nov 9 (UDN): In a heartening gesture of support for children affected by the recent floods, Ganjam Police has stepped forward to help students get back on track with their education by distributing study materials among children at three flood-hit schools in Chhatrapur police station limits.

Ganjam Superintendent of Police (SP) Harish Bisi visited Sarbhimapur, Potalampur and Nuapalli schools and personally distributed educational kits containing notebooks, pens, pencils, colour pencils and other essential learning materials. Sweets and chocolates were also given to the children, bringing smiles to their faces during a difficult time.

The recent floods had severely affected several families in the region, damaging houses and destroying essential belongings. Among the losses were children’s textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies, creating additional challenges for students hoping to continue their studies.

Recognising the difficulties faced by these young learners, SP Bisi initiated the programme to ensure that the natural disaster did not become an obstacle to their education. The initiative aims to provide much-needed assistance and encourage children to return to their classrooms with renewed confidence.

The gesture received an encouraging response from students, parents and local residents, who appreciated the police department’s efforts to stand by the community during the recovery phase.

This educational outreach follows Ganjam Police’s active involvement in flood rescue and relief operations. During the crisis, police personnel worked under challenging conditions to evacuate stranded people and provide food and other essential supplies to affected families.

Earlier, SP Bisi had also visited flood-affected areas of Purushottampur block, where relief materials, including sarees, blankets and food items, were distributed among affected households.

Speaking on the occasion, Bisi said that such public welfare initiatives would continue in the coming days, reaffirming the department’s commitment to supporting communities beyond its conventional policing responsibilities.

Chhatrapur SDPO Chandan Ghadai, Chhatrapur police station IIC Sabyasachi Mallick, local public representatives and teachers were present during the programme.