Ganjam, July 16: The Odisha Culture department on Tuesday granted a financial assistance worth Rs 3 lakh for care and nourishment of Padma Shri Gopinath Swain.
On being informed on the ill-health and financial problem of Padma Shri Swain , Minister for Odia Language, Literature & Culture Suryabanshi Suraj talked to Swain’s family members and extended financial help for his better care and suitable diet.
Sources said that, the maestro of Shree Krishna Lila, is reportedly languishing in pain and penury at his Govindpur home due to some geriatric related ailments.He was recently discharged from the Hinjilicut Hospital after spending a number of days on medical bed.