GG News Bureau
Bhubaneswar, 17th Oct. The Odisha government has announced plans to install statues of prominent Odia personalities across various districts, aiming to educate the younger generation about their contributions to the country’s freedom struggle and the society at large. This initiative was decided during a meeting of the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, chaired by Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, as per an official release on Wednesday.
The meeting involved discussions on multiple proposals from public representatives, distinguished individuals, and district administrations. After extensive deliberations, a list was prepared for the construction and installation of statues of several notable figures throughout the state.
As part of this initiative, statues of Bhajan Samrat Bhikari Bal will be installed in Kendrapara, freedom fighter Dharma Singh Mandhata Majhi in Bolangir, poets Kuntala Kumari Sabat and Shekhar Chintamani Mohanty in Bhubaneswar, and Kabisamrat Upendra Bhanja in Berhampur. Additionally, the installation of statues for freedom fighters Gokulananda Mahanty in Bhadrak and Ratana Nayak in Keonjhar was also approved.
In Sambalpur, statues of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai will be set up, while Cuttack will host statues of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and poet Madhusudan Das. Other installations include writer Gangadhar Meher in Bargarh, Fakir Mohan Senapati and freedom fighter Bagha Jatin in Balasore, Buddhist scholar Dignaga in Puri’s Delang, Tamma Dora in Malkangiri, and Bajirao in Bhuban.
The statues of Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati and the first Odia Shankaracharya, Shridhara Swami, are also set for installation under this initiative.
Minister Suryabanshi Suraj emphasized the importance of recognizing the pivotal roles these figures played in shaping India’s independence and Odia identity. He highlighted their contributions to Odia language, literature, and cultural values, calling them an “enduring inspiration” for the youth. These efforts, he said, will ensure that the legacy and values of these icons continue to resonate with future generations.
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