Mumbai: News18 Odia, the Odia news channel of News18 network, on Friday announced that it will host Education Eminence 2021 on 5 September. The award ceremony will take place between 9 a.m and 6.30 p.m only on News18 Odia.

Education Eminence is the recognition initiative from News18 to felicitate educational institutions in Odisha that have worked tirelessly during this critical period of a global covid-19 pandemic.

"Education Eminence 2021 will honour 16 educational institutions in various categories for their outstanding performance in building knowledge and for their contributions to our society," said the channel in a statement.

The award ceremony will be in the form of a day-long program and the minister of higher education will inaugurate the program.

The honourable guests for the event include - Padma Shri awardee and renowned sand artist, Suadarshan Patnaik; Film star and activist, Sabyasachi Mishra; Council of Higher Secondary Education, secretary, Gangadhar Sahoo, and State Information Commission's Dillip Bisoi.

News18 Odia is a dedicated 24 hour Odia news channel that offers the latest national and international news on current affairs, politics, sports, entertainment, business, health, career, lifestyle, food, etc.