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PM Modi receives congratulatory messages from world leaders on victory in the 18th Lok Sabha Elections

Published By : Admin | June 5, 2024 | 16:45 IST
Thanks world leaders for their congratulatory messages

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked the world leaders for their congratulatory messages on securing a victory in the 18th Lok Sabha Elections held in India. Shri Modi replied to the messages by world leaders on the social media platform ‘X’.

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth ji for your heartfelt message. Mauritius plays a crucial role at the intersection of our Neighbourhood First policy, Vision SAGAR and our commitment for the Global South. I look forward to working together to further deepen our special partnership.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Mr Thsering Tobgay, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay for your warm wishes. Bharat-Bhutan relations will continue to grow strength to strength.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Nepal, Comrade Prachanda, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Comrade Prachanda ji for your kind wishes. Look forward to continued cooperation to strengthen India-Nepal friendship.”

In response to a post by the President of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe. I look forward to our continued cooperation on the India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership.”

In response to a post by the Executive President of Sri Lanka, Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your wishes, my friend Mahinda Rajapaksa. As the India-Sri Lanka partnership charts new frontiers, look forward to your continued support.”

In response to a post by the Field Marshal of Sri Lanka, Mr Sarath Fonseka, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Mr Sarath Fonseka. Our ties with Sri Lanka are special. We will continue to work with the people of Sri Lanka to further deepen and strengthen it.”

In response to a post by the Leader of Opposition of Sri Lanka, Mr Sajith Premadasa, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Sajith Premadasa for your warm wishes! Our relations with Sri Lanka are special and uniquely fraternal. We are committed to further strengthen our unbreakable bonds in keeping with our neighbourhood first policy!”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Italy, Ms Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your kind wishes PM Giorgia Meloni. We remain committed to deepening India-Italy strategic partnership which is underpinned by shared values and interests. Looking forward to working together for global good.”

Responding to a post by the President of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Mohamed Muizzu. Maldives is our valued partner and neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region. I too look forward to closer cooperation for further strengthening our bilateral ties.”

Responding to a post by the Vice President of Maldives, Mr Hussain Mohamed Latheef, the Prime Minister said;

“Appreciate your kind message Vice President Sembe. We will continue to work together to deepen bilateral partnership.”

Responding to a post by the Former President of Maldives, Mr Mohamed Nasheed, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Mohamed Nasheed for your kind wishes. We value your constant support for enhancement of India - Maldives relationship.”

Responding to a post by Maldivian Politician and Former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr Abdulla Shahid, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your warm wishes, Abdulla Shahid. We share your desire to see our relationship with Maldives achieving new heights.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Mr Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Andrew Holness. India-Jamaica relations are marked by centuries-old people-to-people ties. I look forward to working together with you for the welfare of our people.”

 

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Ms Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. I look forward to working with you for a strong partnership between India and Barbados for the welfare of our people.”

Replying to a post by Former President of Maldives, Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for your kind wishes. The special relationship between India and Maldives has witnessed all-round progress in recent years and we look forward to your continued support for its enhancement.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lawrence Wong, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for your kind greetings. I too look forward to closely working with you to further strengthen our multi-faceted partnership.”

Responding to a post by the Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Sher Bahadur Deuba. We will continue strengthening the unique relationship between India and Nepal further.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mr Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for your kind words of congratulations. Look forward to working together for further advancing India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership to the next high level.”

In response to a post by the President of Ukraine, Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. India will continue to support peace, security and prosperity for everyone in the region.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for your warm wishes. We deeply value our special partnership with Spain. Look forward to advancing our relationship with renewed vigour and energy.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for your warm wishes. Look forward to further enhancing India-Israel friendship and regional cooperation in the interest of peace, security and prosperity. Toda Raba!”

In response to a post by the President of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for your warm message. Nigeria's participation in the G20 Summit hosted by India last year was a momentous occasion. Look forward to further enhancing our partnership for the benefit of our people and the region.”

Replying to a post by the President of Serbia, Mr Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Aleksandar Vučić for the kind wishes. India and Serbia relations will continue to strengthen in coming years.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mr Petr Fiala, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Petr Fiala. I warmly recall our meeting earlier this year during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. Look forward to advancing our ties in the years to come.”

 

In response to a post by the acting President and First Vice President of Iran, Mr Mohammad Mokhber, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Excellency Mohammad Mokhber for your message. India and Iran will continue to work together to advance bilateral relations and promote regional peace, security and prosperity.”

Responding to a post by the President of Kenya, Dr William Samoei Ruto, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Williams Ruto for your warm words. I fondly recall your State Visit to India last year which added many new dimensions to India- Kenya bilateral cooperation. I look forward to our continued engagement.”

Replying to a post by the President of the Republic of Lithuania, Mr Gitanas Nausėda, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Gitanas Nauseda. I also look forward to working together to further strengthen India-Lithuania friendship.”

In response to a post by the President of the Union of the Comoros, Mr Azali Assoumani, the Prime Minister said;

“Appreciate your kind wishes President Azali Assoumani. We are committed to deepen India-Comros partnership. Comros is key partner in our vision SAGAR and in the Africa Union.”

Replying to a post by the President of the Madagascar, Mr Andry Rajoelina, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Andry Rajoelina for your warm wishes. I look forward to continued cooperation with Madagascar, our partner in the Indian Ocean Region and Vision SAGAR.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Korea, Mr Yoon Suk Yeol, the Prime Minister said;

“Dear Friend President Yoon, thank you for your kind words. I look forward to deepening our Special Strategic Partnership and continuing the momentum of our high-level exchanges.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you my friend Prime Minister Kyriakos for your warm greetings. Your recent visit has elevated our strategic partnership between our two strong democracies. Look forward to maintaining the momentum in my third term.”

Replying to a post by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Ms Samia Suluhu, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Samia Suluhu for your message. Your landmark visit to India last year enhanced our cooperation in all areas. Look forward to working with you for the benefit of the people of our nations.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Moldova, Mr Dorin Recean, the Prime Minister said;

“Prime Minister Dorin Recean we value your sentiments. We are committed to advancing the close bonds of friendship between India and Moldova that are based on the shared belief in the values of freedom and democracy.”

Responding to a post by the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you dear brother Mohamed Bin Zayed for your warm words. Building on the high momentum and upward trajectory of India-UAE ties in the recent years, I look forward to working with you to achieve unprecedented heights in the years to come.”

Replying to a post by the President of Indonesia, Mr Joko Widodo, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Joko Widodo for your warm wishes. I recall my recent fruitful visits to Indonesia with great fondness. Look forward to our continued cooperation bilaterally as well as at multilateral forums.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Nikos Christodoulides. India-Cyprus strategic partnership will continue to gain new heights in the years to come.”

Responding to a post by the President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your warm wishes my friend Emmanuel Macron. 🇮🇳-🇫🇷 strategic partnership is underscored by exceptional trust and confidence. I look forward to working with you to realise our Horizon 2047 vision for the benefit of our people and the world.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr Jonas Gahr Støre, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Norway has been key Nordic partner. We look forward to further deepening our bilateral and regional cooperation for the benefit of our people.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Denmark, Ms Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you dear Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for your warm wishes. The vibrant and robust ties between India and Denmark continue to gain new dimensions. I look forward to our sustained engagement as we celebrate 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations this year.”

Responding to a post by the President of Egypt, Mr Abdelfattah Elsisi, the Prime Minister said;

“Grateful for your warm words President Abdelfattah Elsisi. Sustained engagement between India and Egypt have provided a new momentum to our ties. I look forward to working with you to attain unprecedented heights in the years to come.”

Replying to a post by the Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Ulf Kristersson, the Prime Minister said;

“Deeply value your greetings my friend Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. India and Sweden will build on our strong partnership, including in the area of sustainable and green development.”

In response to a post by the Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda, Mr Gaston Browne, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Excellency Gaston Browne. We cherish our long standing partnership with Antigua and Barbuda that are based on strong people to people ties, development partnership and sports ties. We are committed to enhance bilateral relations in the interest of our people.”

Responding to a post by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr Hun Manet, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Prime Minister Dr Hun Manet for your kind wishes. India and Cambodia partnership will further deepen in the times to come.”

Replying to a post by the President of Honduras, Ms Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, the Prime Minister said;

“President Xiomara Castro Z, we value your greetings. We too look forward to continued cooperation for strengthening India-Honduras partnership for the benefit of our people.”

 

In response to a post by the President of the European Union Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Ursula von der Leyen. India-EU strategic partnership is defined by the depth of our shared democratic values, interests and the unlimited opportunities. Looking forward to elevate the India-EU ties to greater heights. Best wishes on behalf of the world's largest democracy for the EU elections.”

Responding to a post by the Chancellor of the Republic of Austria, Mr Karl Nehammer, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you Chancellor Karl Nehammer. I too look forward to continued joint cooperation to advance India-Austria bilateral ties in all areas.”

In response to a post by the Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr K P Sharma Oli, the Prime Minister said;
“Thank you K P Sharma Oli for your warm wishes. We remain committed to advancing our bilateral partnership for the benefit of our people.”

Replying to a post by the Chancellor of Germany, Mr Olaf Scholz, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you for your wishes Chancellor Olaf Scholz. I am confident that India- Germany strategic Partnership will scale new heights in the times to come.”

In response to a post by the President of Argentina, Mr Javier Milei, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Javier Milei for your warm greetings. Looking forward to working with you to further deepen Strategic Partnership between our two vibrant democracies 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇷.”

Replying to a post by the Vice President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you, Your Highness, for your warm wishes. Your affection for India and your exemplary leadership have been a source of great strength for our ties. Look forward to our continued engagement in the coming years.”

Responding to a post by the President of the European Council, Mr Charles Michel, the Prime Minister said;

“Dear Charles Michel, we appreciate you for your kind words for the Indian democracy. We are committed to strengthening mutually beneficial India- EU strategic partnership.”

In response to a post by the President of the Republic of Latvia, Mr Edgars Rinkēvičs, the Prime Minister said;

“Thank you President Edgars Rinkēvičs for your warm message. We value our friendship with Latvia and look forward to deepening this partnership.”

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ celebrations
November 24, 2024
Delighted to take part in the Odisha Parba in Delhi, the state plays a pivotal role in India's growth and is blessed with cultural heritage admired across the country and the world: PM
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We are working fast in every sector for the development of Odisha,it has immense possibilities of port based industrial development: PM
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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ celebrations today at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he greeted all the brothers and sisters of Odisha who were present at the event. He remarked that this year marked the centenary of the death anniversary of Swabhav Kavi Gangadhar Meher and paid tributes to him. He also paid tributes to Bhakta Dasia Bhauri, Bhakta Salabega and the writer of Oriya Bhagavatha, Shri Jagannath Das on the occasion.

“Odisha has always been the abode of Saints and Scholars”, said Shri Modi. He remarked that the saints and scholars have played a great role in nourishing the cultural richness by ensuring the great literature like Saral Mahabharat, Odiya Bhagawat have reached the common people at their doorsteps. He added that there is extensive literature related to Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Oriya language. Remembering a saga of Mahaprabhu Jagannatha, the Prime Minister said that Lord Jagannath led the war from the forefront and praised the Lord’s simplicity that he had partaken the curd from the hands of a devotee named Manika Gaudini while entering the battlefield. He added that there were a lot of lessons from the above saga, Shri Modi said one of the important lessons was that if we work with good intentions then God himself leads that work. He further added that God was always with us and we should never feel that we are alone in any dire situation.

Reciting a line of Odisha poet Bhim Bhoi that no matter how much pain one has to suffer, the world must be saved, the Prime Minister said that this has been the culture of Odisha. Shri Modi remarked that Puri Dham strengthened the feeling of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. He added that the brave sons of Odisha also showed direction to the country by taking part in the freedom struggle. He said that we can never repay the debt of the martyrs of Paika Kranti. Shri Modi remarked that it was the good fortune of the government that it had the opportunity to issue a commemorative postage stamp and coin on Paika Kranti.

Reiterating that the entire country was remembering the contribution of Utkal Kesari Hare Krishna Mehtab ji at this time, Shri Modi said that the Government was celebrating his 125th birth anniversary on a large scale. The Prime Minister also touched upon the able leadership Odisha has given to the country from the past till now. He added that Draupadi Murmu ji, hailing from a tribal community, was the President of India. And it was a matter of great pride for all of us. He further added that it was due to her inspiration, schemes worth thousands of crores of rupees for tribal welfare were implemented in India today and these schemes were benefiting the tribal society not only of Odisha but of the entire India.

Remarking that Odisha is the land of women power and its strength in the form of Mata Subhadra, the Prime Minister said that Odisha will progress only when the women of Odisha progress. He added that he had the great opportunity to launch the Subhadra Yojana for my mothers and sisters of Odisha a few days back which will benefit the women of Odisha.

Shri Modi highlighted the contribution of Odisha in giving a new dimension to India's maritime power. He noted that the Bali Jatra was concluded yesterday in Odisha, which was organised in a grand manner on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack on the day of Kartik Purnima. Further, Shri Modi remarked that Bali Jatra was a symbol of India's maritime power. Lauding the courage of the sailors of the past, the Prime Minister said that they were brave enough to sail and cross the seas despite the absence of modern technology like today. He added that the traders used to travel by ships to places like Bali, Sumatra, Java in Indonesia, which helped promote trade and enhance the reach of culture to various places. Shri Modi emphasised that today Odisha's maritime power had an important role in the achievement of a developed India's resolve.

The Prime Minister underlined that today there is hope for a new future for Odisha after continuous efforts for 10 years to take Odisha to new heights. Thanking the people of Odisha for their unprecedented blessings, Shri Modi said that this had given new courage to this hope and the Government had big dreams and had set big goals. Noting that Odisha will be celebrating the centenary year of statehood in 2036, he said that the Government’s endeavour was to make Odisha one of the strong, prosperous and fast-growing states of the country.

Noting that there was a time when the eastern part of India including states like Odisha were considered backward, Shri Modi said that he considered the eastern part of India to be the growth engine of the country's development. Therefore, he added that the Government has made the development of eastern India a priority and today all the work related to connectivity, health, education in the entire eastern India had been expedited. Shri Modi highlighted that today Odisha was getting three times more budget than the central government used to give it 10 years ago. He added that this year, 30 percent more budget had been given for the development of Odisha as compared to last year. He assured that the Government was working at a fast pace in every sector for the holistic development of Odisha.

“Odisha has immense potential for port-based industrial development”, exclaimed the Prime Minister. Therefore, he added that trade will be promoted by developing ports at Dhamra, Gopalpur, Astaranga, Palur, and Subarnarekha. Remarking that Odisha was the mining and metal powerhouse of India, Shri Modi said that this strengthened Odisha's position in the steel, aluminium and energy sectors. He added that by focusing on these sectors, new avenues of prosperity can be opened in Odisha.

Noting that the production of cashew, jute, cotton, turmeric and oilseeds was in abundance in Odisha, Shri Modi said that the Government's effort was to ensure that these products reach the big markets and thereby benefit the farmers. He added that there was also a lot of scope for expansion in the sea-food processing industry of Odisha and Government’s effort was to make Odisha sea-food a brand that is in demand in the global market.

Emphasising that Government’s effort was to make Odisha a preferred destination for investors, the Prime Minister said that his government was committed to promoting ease of doing business in Odisha and investment was being promoted through Utkarsh Utkal. Shri Modi highlighted that as soon as the new government was formed in Odisha, an investment of Rs 45 thousand crore was approved within the first 100 days. He added that today Odisha had its own vision as well as a roadmap, which would promote investment and create new employment opportunities. He congratulated the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi ji and his team for their efforts.

Shri Modi remarked that by utilising the potential of Odisha in the right direction, it can be taken to new heights of development. Emphasising that Odisha can benefit from its strategic location, the Prime Minister said that access to domestic and international markets was easy from there. “Odisha was an important hub of trade for East and South-East Asia”, said Shri Modi and added that Odisha's importance in global value chains would further increase in the times to come. He further added that the government was also working on the goal of increasing exports from the state.

“Odisha has immense potential to promote urbanisation”, highlighted the Prime Minister and added that his Government was undertaking concrete steps in that direction. He further added that the Government was committed to build a large number of dynamic and well-connected cities. Shri Modi underscored that the Government was also creating new possibilities in the tier two cities of Odisha, especially in the districts of western Odisha where development of new infrastructure can lead to creation of new opportunities.

Touching upon the field of higher education, Shri Modi said that Odisha was a new hope for students across the country and there were many national and international institutes, which inspired the state to take the lead in the education sector. He added that these efforts were promoting the startup ecosystem in the state.

Highlighting that Odisha has always been special because of its cultural richness, Shri Modi said the art forms of Odisha fascinate everyone, be it the Odissi dance or the paintings of Odisha or the liveliness that is seen in the Pattachitras or the Saura paintings, a symbol of the tribal art. He added that one got to see the craftsmanship of Sambalpuri, Bomkai and Kotpad weavers in Odisha. The Prime Minister remarked that the more we spread and preserve the art and craftsmanship, the more the respect for Odia people would increase.

Touching upon the abundant heritage of architecture and science of Odisha, the Prime Minister remarked that the science, architecture and vastness of the ancient temples like Sun Temple of Konark, the Lingaraj and Mukteshwar amazed everyone with their exquisiteness and craftsmanship.

Noting that Odisha was a land of immense possibilities in terms of tourism, Shri Modi said there was a need to work across multiple dimensions to bring these possibilities to the ground. He added that today along with Odisha, the country also had a Government that respects Odisha's heritage and its identity. Underlining that one of the conferences of G-20 was held in Odisha last year, Shri Modi said that the Government presented the grand spectacle of the Sun Temple in front of the heads of states and diplomats of so many countries. The Prime Minister said he was pleased that all the four gates of the Mahaprabhu Jagannath Temple complex have been opened along with the Ratna Bhandar of the temple.

The Prime Minister emphasised that there was a need to undertake more innovative steps to tell the world about every identity of Odisha. He cited an example that Bali Jatra Day can be declared and celebrated to make Bali Jatra more popular and promote it on the international platform. He further added that celebrating Odissi Day for arts like Odissi dance could also be explored along with days to celebrate various tribal heritages. Shri Modi said that special events could be organised in schools and colleges, which would create awareness among people about the opportunities related to tourism and small scale industries. He added that Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan was also going to be held in Bhubaneswar in the upcoming days and was a huge opportunity for Odisha.

Noting the rising trend of people forgetting their mother tongue and culture across the globe, Shri Modi was pleased that the Oriya community, wherever it lives, had always been very enthusiastic about its culture, its language and its festivals. He added that his recent visit to Guyana had reaffirmed how the power of mother tongue and culture kept one connected to their motherland. He added that about two hundred years ago, hundreds of labourers left India, but they took Ramcharit Manas with them and even today they are connected to the land of India. Shri Modi emphasised that by preserving our heritage, its benefits could reach everyone even when development and changes take place. He added that in the same way, Odisha can be propelled to new heights.

The Prime Minister underscored that in today's modern era, it was important to assimilate modern changes while strengthening our roots. He added that events like the Odisha Festival could become a medium for this. He further added that events like Odisha Parba should be expanded even more in the coming years and should not be limited to Delhi only. Shri Modi underlined that efforts must be undertaken to ensure that more and more people join it and the participation of schools and colleges also increases. He urged the people from other states in Delhi to participate and get to know Odisha more closely.

Concluding the address, Shri Modi expressed confidence that in the times to come, the colours of this festival would reach every nook and corner of Odisha as well as India by becoming an effective platform for public participation.

Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, President of Odia Samaj, Shri Siddharth Pradhan were present on the occasion among others.

Background

Odisha Parba is a flagship event conducted by Odia Samaj, a trust in New Delhi. Through it, they have been engaged in providing valuable support towards preservation and promotion of Odia heritage. Continuing with the tradition, this year Odisha Parba was organised from 22nd to 24th November. It showcased the rich heritage of Odisha displaying colourful cultural forms and will exhibit the vibrant social, cultural and political ethos of the State. A National Seminar or Conclave led by prominent experts and distinguished professionals across various domains was conducted.