Ms. Namrata Verma, President (DMS) was the Chief Guest of the event and felicitated the dance Teacher Ms. Pragya Paramita Nayak, a former student of DISS. Present on the occasion were Mrs. Pratijna Palai and Mrs. Rita Rani, both Vice presidents of DMS, Ms. Sarika Kumar, Secretary (DMS), Mr. S K Mishra, School Administrator, Governing Body members of DMS, teachers and staff of the school.

The 11 students of the school, trained for  10 days  under the tutorship of a distinguished alumna of DISS presented a graceful and captivating Odissi dance performance showcasing the rich heritage of Odissi dance.

Notably, Ms. Pragya Paramita Nayak, daughter of Mr. Gautam Nayak, a Canteen Manager at SAIL, RSP, is a 2020 batch pass-out of DISS. She is s currently pursuing her third year in Bachelor of Performing Arts (Odissi Dance) at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Bhubaneswar. A bright and promising student during her school days, she excelled in the Annual HSC Examination 2020 and actively participated in numerous cultural and co-curricular events organized at the school, and also in Block and District levels. She was also a notable participant in Scouts and Guides programs and won accolades, including a prize at a drama competition at CISC Centre in 2019.

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Subhalaxmi Sahoo, who stood first, lives with her maternal uncle and aunt far away from her parents who reside in a remote village. Her uncle and aunt have supported her through every challenge, standing by her like a pillar. “They provided me with everything I needed during my journey. A gifted painter and debater, Subhalaxmi now dreams of a career in banking.

For Suprava Tandi, who secured the second position, the challenges began at home. Living in the slums of Sector-20, she studied through power cuts, noise, and constant financial uncertainty — and all without the help of tuition classes. Her father, a private driver in Bhubaneswar, lived away from the family to send money home for his three children’s education. Her mother, once a homemaker, began working as a maid, moving from house to house just to put food on the table. “There were days we didn’t have proper meals, but my parents never gave up,” Suprava says. Her dream is to become an IAS officer — a goal she holds tightly, not just for herself, but for the parents who gave up everything so she could have a chance at a better life. “I’ll make them proud,” she says simply.

Srutismita Pattanayak, who came third, credits her success entirely to her parents. “They took all the pain on themselves so I could study in peace,” she says. Cheerful about her results, Srutismita says she has no regrets, only a stronger resolve to work harder. She, too, dreams of joining the civil services and making her parents and country proud.

Behind these results lie stories not of privilege, but of perseverance. What unites Subhalaxmi, Suprava, and Srutismita is not just their academic ranking, but the fierce belief that education could change their lives — and the unwavering support of a school that believed in them. They all express deep gratitude to SAIL RSP and Deepika Mahila Sanghati for making education accessible and dignified. In a city that forges steel, these three girls have shown how strong the human spirit can be.

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