literary monthly journal the Yugashree Yuganari organised a monsoon poetry recitation and Odia literature deliberation programme on Monday. Eminent personalities and scholars discussed on enhancement of the Odia language and literature.
Dr Prabhabati Pandia presided over the meeting. Journal editor Mamata Mohapatra discussed about the iconic poems on monsoon written by legendary writers Kalidas, Upendra Bhanja and Radhanath Ray.
Former Minister Dinesh Kumar Sarangi expressed concern over 50 lakh nonresident Odias residing outside the State. Time has already come to protect the language, literature and culture, he added.
AIIMS Director Dr Ashok Mohapatra said, “Our society need good persons to protect and enrich education, healthcare and literature.”
Artist Biswajit Parmanik was felicitated on the occasion. Poets, writers, columnists and critics were present at the meet.