Orissa was renamed Odisha in 2011.
New Delhi:
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings on Odisha Day and said the resilient people of the state have contributed greatly to the development of Odisha and the country.
Odisha Day or ‘Utkala Dibasa’ marks the formation of Odisha as a separate state on this day in 1936. The state was formed with the bifurcation of the provinces of Bihar and Orissa. Orissa was renamed Odisha in 2011.
“Warm greetings to people on Odisha Day! Odisha is known for its vast natural wealth and rich cultural heritage. The resilient people of this state have contributed greatly to the development of Odisha and the country.
“Odisha has produced many icons over the centuries, including several creators of modern India. May Lord Jagannath bless the state and its people with greater success and prosperity!” she said in a post on X.
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