In a bid to observe the Utkal Divas in a most magnificent way, the State Government is all set to introduce a laser show depicting short profiles of Odia legends during the State-level celebration here on April 1 for the first time.
Source from the Information and Public Relations Department said the initiative has been mooted by the departmental Minister Arun Sahoo.
To be inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at 6 pm at the Exhibition Ground, the laser show will throw light on the achievements, dedication and life history of legends from Mahamegha Aira Kharavela, Kapilendra Dev, the first Gajapati emperor to Biju Patnaik and Naveen Patnaik.
This apart, efforts are on to disseminate the rich and traditional art, culture, literature, handlooms and handicrafts of the State to the other parts of the country on this occasion, sources also informed.
The Utkal Divas is celebrated April 1 to observe formation of separate Odisha State from the combined Bengal-Bihar-Orissa province. On this day in 1936 Odisha was separated from the combined province and became independent for Odia-speaking people.