New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: ‘Odisha State Day Celebrations’ was organised at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended this special event as the chief guest and said that it is particularly helpful in promoting the rich art, culture and traditions of Odisha.
“The unique handicrafts and handlooms of Odisha have gained international fame today. Odisha is showcasing it at the ongoing India International Trade Fair. As a result, people from all over the country are getting the opportunity to know about this art and craft of Odisha,” said Chief Minister Majhi.
The Chief Minister further said, ”Odisha will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of separate Utkal Pradesh in 2036. For this, the state government is moving forward in the direction of our commitment to build a new and prosperous Odisha.”
”Odisha has a strong infrastructure for establishing modern industries. The state government has also implemented a special policy for this. Odisha’s mineral resources, long coastline and vast forests attract industrialists and entrepreneurs from India and abroad, Majhi said, adding, “A ‘Make in Odisha’ Conclave is being organised in January 2025 to discuss how more industries can be established in Odisha in the coming days.”
On this occasion, the Chief Minister visited the ‘Odisha Mandap’. He visited various stalls displaying handicrafts and handicrafts of Mission Shakti women, tribal culture and artefacts and various rural products. The Chief Minister appreciated the ‘Odisha Mandap’ designed on the theme ‘Developed India, Developed Odisha’.
The ‘Odisha State Day Celebration’ was celebrated at Amphitheater-1 of the India International Trade Fair where Odissi dance guru Shashwat Joshi and his companions performed a dance drama and Sambalpuri folk dance to the tune of ‘Rasgola’ and the popular Ja’ Ja’ Ja’.
Ghoomura dance was performed by the Vrindavan Cultural Institute of Kalahandi and Ghooduka dance was performed by the Duluduli Kala Parishad of Bolangir. Popular Odisha singer Sushmita Das performed fusion music. This rich dance and music of Odisha enchanted the Delhi audience.
On this occasion, special editions of the monthly magazines ‘Utkal Lusaka’ and ‘Odisha Review’ published by the state government were launched.
