Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Rameshkumar Sanghavi, inaugurated Odisha Parab 2026 at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad on Saturday, marking the commencement of a three-day cultural and tourism showcase.
Organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in association with FICCI as the industry partner, the event is being held from March 21 to March 23, showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage, vibrant traditions, handicrafts, handlooms, authentic cuisine and diverse tourism experiences, while strengthening cultural and people-to-people ties between Odisha and Gujarat.
Odisha Parab 2026 is being organised with the support of the Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, ORMAS, and Mission Shakti.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy CM Parida highlighted Odisha Parab as a flagship cultural outreach initiative, positioning Odisha as an experiential destination that seamlessly blends heritage, spirituality, nature, cuisine and modern tourism infrastructure.
Deputy CM Sanghavi emphasised the importance of inter-state collaboration in tourism and appreciated Odisha’s initiative in bringing its cultural richness to Gujarat, strengthening ties between the two states.
The three-day event features a curated exhibition of Odisha’s arts, handicrafts, textiles and handlooms, live culinary showcases of authentic Odia cuisine, classical, folk and tribal cultural performances, and a dedicated tourism pavilion highlighting Odisha’s key destinations and tourism products. It also includes B2B, G2B and diaspora interactions to deepen tourism and cultural partnerships.
The event is open to the public and invites people in Ahmedabad to experience the spirit, stories and soul of Odisha.
The inaugural ceremony was also attended by Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchanidhi Pani, Tourism Commissioner-cum-Secretary Balwant Singh, and Tourism Director Deepankar Mohapatra, along with tourism stakeholders, industry leaders, members of the Odia diaspora and invited guests.
