Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated the 35th Konark Festival 2024 at Konark in Puri district.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida graced the occasion along with Pipili MLA Ashrit Kumar Pattnayak, Satyabadi MLA Om Prakash Mishra, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Tourism, Director Tourism, Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain, SP Puri, Secretary OSNA and other dignitaries.
The Chief Minister also visited the art exhibition of 129 sand artists who participated in this exhibition from 8 countries of the world including India. Describing the event as very unique and interesting, Majhi said, “Such programs will play an important role in giving a unique recognition to the talent of sand artists.”