To be established under the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, the directorate will have a better connect with the Pravasi Odias within the country and across the world
The Orissa Cabinet on April 9 approved a proposal to establish a “Directorate of Odisha Paribar” to look after the interest of Odia Diaspora living outside the State and country. It will create a one stop point of contact and support system for Pravasi Odias, who live in other parts of the country and across the world, reported Pragativadi.
To be established under the Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture, the directorate will have a better connect with the Pravasi Odias within the country and across the world.
In the era of globalization and with enhanced skilling, people from Odisha have been moving to different parts of world and within the country for higher education, research, entrepreneurship, employment. They have made a name for themselves in diverse fields and regularly evince a keen interest in the development of their motherland and showcase the cultural heritage of Odisha in the national and international arena.
During his current trip to Japan, the Orissa Chief Minister met people from Odisha who requested him for a formal mechanism where the efforts of people of the Odisha in spreading the Odia language literature art culture including the Jagannath Culture could be made more effective
Some States Governments in India have set up dedicated bodies to look after the interest and welfare of their non-resident citizens. While the Government of Odisha has been engaging with these Pravasi Odias in different ways and circumstances, there was a need for a single point of connect for the people of Odisha staying both within and outside the country with the State Government. This Directorate will strengthen the relation between NROs and the State government and its people through an organized liaisoning framework.
In his numerous visits to different parts of the States and few Countries, most of these associations have been requesting the Chief Minister of Orissa to have a mechanism where people from Odisha spread across the states and other countries can contribute and be a part of this transformative journey.
During his current trip to Japan, the Orissa Chief Minister met people from Odisha who requested him for a formal mechanism where the efforts of people of the Odisha in spreading the Odia language literature art culture including the Jagannath Culture could be made more effective.
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