The 88th Utkal Divas was celebrated by the Literary and Cultural Council of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. On this occasion, a session titled "Sampratika Sthitire Odisha ( Current Situation of Odisha)" has been organized under the patronage of Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy. The meeting began with singing of "Bande Utkal Janni" by the University student in unison. In his presidential address, Prof. Satapathy welcomed everyone and spoked about how Odisha is leading the way in many aspects, there is still a lot of progress to be made in the fields of education, health and employment. The Principal of SCB degree college in Ragdha, Dr. Aseema Sahu, who was the Chief Speaker paid tribute to the distinguished individuals whose dedicated efforts towards building the independent Utkal State. She also gave a detailed account of many Odias who are making India proud nationally and internationally. She opined that more and more programmes about Utkal Divas should be carried out to create awareness among the next generation. Secretary of the Literary & Cultural Council, Dr. Bichitranath Sahu in his speech, gave the orientation of the meeting. Stressing on the self-pride of Odia, he said that if we can make good use of the resources available to us, the intentions of our great forefathers for this state can be achieved. He expressed the opinion that if it is accepted as a day of celebration instead of a holiday at the college and university level, it will create a sense of nationalism among the students. Associate Professor of the University's Department of Economics Dr. Aditya Kumar Patra in his speech, detailed about the current state of economic development in Odisha and also gave a picture of how Mission Shakti programme is contributing to economic development. Finally, Associate Professor of Zoology Department and Vice President of Literature and Cultural Council Dr. Puspanjali Parida offered vote of thanks.
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