Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state government is extending the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) to more than 40,000 schools spread across all 35 districts, aiming to promote discipline, teamwork and overall development among students.
Sharing details of the initiative on social media platform X, Sarma said the state’s education system places equal emphasis on character-building and life skills alongside academic achievement.
“Beyond academic excellence, we prioritise building discipline and teamwork in our students. Through the Olympic Values Education Programme, we are taking these lessons to 40,000+ schools across Assam and nurturing a generation ready to excel both inside and outside the classroom,” the Chief Minister stated.
According to Sarma, the initiative seeks to instil Olympic values among students while encouraging healthy living, enhancing academic concentration and promoting social inclusion. The programme is also intended to equip students with essential life skills and support teachers in incorporating values-based learning into regular classroom activities.
Officials said OVEP has been designed around the core Olympic principles of excellence, friendship and respect, with the objective of fostering leadership qualities, teamwork and a spirit of fair play among young learners.
The state government expects the programme to reach lakhs of students across Assam, combining academic learning with character development and personal growth.
