Bhubaneswar, Feb 21: Odia language lovers have reiterated their longstanding demand for setting up of an Odia Language Bhawan on the occasion of International Mother Language Day today.
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The Odisha government had taken initiative for construction of a unique building for Odia Bhasa Pratisthan – an institution committed for preservation, development and extension of Odia language. This Pratisthan was established on April 1, 2006 the very day of (Utkal Divas).
The state government sanctioned Rs 1 crore in 2005-6 financial year for setting up its own building – Odia Language Bhawan. In 2009, the state government provided a patch of around 54,000 sqft land in Kharvela Nagar. The IDC0 and works department laid out a budget along with design for the construction of a special building for the Odia Bhasa Pratisthan. Later, the works department issued work order in 2016, however, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited CEO ordered not to begin the construction work there.
