On the eve of the 36th KIIT National Baisakhi Festival 2015 organised by Chinta O Chetana, a Press meet was held at the Jayadev Bhawan here on Thursday. Chinta O Chetana secretary general Surendra Das said the purpose is to promote the culture of Odisha.
Governor Dr SC Jamir would inaugurate the fest which would span for a period of three days commencing on April 15 at the Utkal Bhawan premises. Highlighting the programme details, Das said Vice-Chancellor of Tirupati Rashtriya Sanskrit University Prof Harekrushna Satapathy would be felicitated with the Nilachakra’ Award 2015.
He added that 23 deserving candidates from various parts of the country would be awarded the Chinta O Chetana National Award, for their contributions to their respective fields of work.