The correct answer is: d) Department of School and Mass Education.
The Department of School and Mass Education is the government department responsible for school education in Odisha. It is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all aspects of school education in the state, including curriculum development, teacher training, school infrastructure, and student assessment.
The Department of Higher Education is responsible for higher education in Odisha. It is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all aspects of higher education in the state, including university education, technical education, and professional education.
The Department of Skill Development and Technical Education is responsible for skill development and technical education in Odisha. It is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all aspects of skill development and technical education in the state, including vocational education, apprenticeship training, and industrial training.
The Department of Sports and Youth Services is responsible for sports and youth services in Odisha. It is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all aspects of sports and youth services in the state, including sports development, youth development, and sports promotion.