Bhubaneswar: On the instructions of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian proceeded to Cuttack on Saturday morning and visited the birthplace of Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das.
After paying tributes to Madhubabu, Pandian discussed the development of the area, with the local people and administration. Development work will be done under the 5T initiative and by April 15, the plan will be prepared and presented to the Chief Minister for approval, reports stated.
A museum will be established in Das’ birthplace. The hundred-year-old birthplace and place of work ground will be developed as a single museum complex.
It is worth noting that after returning from Calcutta, Madhu Babu stayed in a house near his birthplace and engaged himself in the service of Odisha.
The street connecting his birthplace and workplace will be improved and rehabilitated. It is said that Madhubabu’s mother used to bring food from her native place to his workplace every day on this road.
A light and sound show will also be arranged here. It will explain the glorious biography of Madhu Babu and his achievements. There will be a multilingual interpretation centre for the convenience of viewers from Odisha and outside the state.
The museum will be developed in consultation with all concerned persons related to Madhu Babu’s life and the heritage sites. Pandian directed to ensure top-quality work for the project.
Khandolite stones from Sathavamapur will be used to build the entry gate of the site. A parking lot will also be constructed near the work site.
On this occasion, Pandian wished inmates of the childcare institution run by the Kasturba National Memorial Trust at Das’ birthplace on the occasion of Utkal Divas.
