A high-level review meeting of the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department was held in the Conference Hall of the Department under the chairmanship of Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj.
Several key decisions were taken during the meeting.
1. Restoration of “Pather Puri” at Puri: The ancestral residence of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, “Pather Puri”, located in Puri, will be restored and developed into a museum dedicated to the memory of the great poet.
2. Theme Pavilion at Cuttack Bali Jatra : During the upcoming Bali Jatra at Cuttack, which will commence on 5th November, a Theme Pavilion will be set up showcasing eminent Odia writers and their literary contributions. Indonesia will be invited as the Partner Country for this year’s event. Under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative, an Indian state will also be invited as the Partner State. Additionally, cultural troupes from several South Asian countries will be invited to participate and showcase their traditional performances.
3. Financial Aid for Kendrapada Gajalaxmi Puja: Following the financial assistance provided to Dhenkanal’s Gajalaxmi Puja, the Culture Department will also extend financial support to the Kendrapada Gajalaxmi Puja.
4. Filling up Vacant Posts :The Department has decided to expedite the process of filling up all vacant posts in Culture University, Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Bibhuti Kanungo College of Art and Crafts, Govt. College of Art and Crafts, Khalikote.
5. Restoration of Kalidas Temple, Kendrapada: The State Archaeology will undertake the restoration and conservation work of the Kalidas Temple in Kendrapada district.
6. Odia Asmita Bhawan Construction :The Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC) has been directed to expedite the construction work of the Odia Asmita Bhawan, located near Sainik School, Bhubaneswar.
