24 minor girls got pregnant in 2 years in Odisha tribal school hostels

Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond has informed the state assembly that 24 minor girls staying in government-run tribal school hostels in the state got pregnant during the last two academic years. Gond said nine cases were reported in 2024-25 and 15 in 2025-26. The disclosures come amid concerns over teenage pregnancy and the safety of minors staying in residential educational institutions.