Colour of ID card, House uniform changed for Odisha Primary school students

Bhubaneswar: School students in Odisha will be issued with new ID cards which will be in orange colour. It was known from a letter issued by the Education Department today. This will be applicable for the 2025-26 academic year when orange-colored ID cards for students in classes I to VIII will be issued. The move aims to enhance security and identification within school premises.

The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) issued a letter in this to all DEOs.

As per a departmental letter, the new ID cards will feature essential student information, including name, class, date of birth, roll number, and phone number. The cards will also bear the signature of the headmaster and teacher, adding an extra layer of authentication.

The decision to make ID cards mandatory comes in light of instances where outsiders enter school campuses unnoticed. Students will be required to wear the ID cards around their necks while on school premises.

This change is part of a broader effort to revamp school uniforms and branding. The state government has also introduced a new slogan, “Vidyavant Vidyarthi, Bikashit Odisha,” and updated the logo for house uniforms and caps.

The Education Department has communicated these changes to all District Education Officers, ensuring a uniform implementation across the state. The new ID cards and updated branding aim to promote a sense of identity and unity among students while enhancing school security.