The future of Odia language is uncertain as there is lack of usage of the language in several employment-based examinations and all Government works, rued member Secretary of the Institute of Odia Studies and Research Dr Subrat Kumar Prusty while addressing students at the Modern School here on the occasion of the Independence Day on Friday last.
The future of nearly six lakh Odia medium students every year is insecure, added Prusty. He, therefore, stressed the need for establishment of an Odia University.
Prusty said regular workshops would be held to spread public awareness about the importance of setting up of an Odia University in the State.
Among others, Arun Swain and Bharat Behera from the organisation Odia Sathi and Modern School Founder Secretary Kranti Kumar were present. later, Dr Prusty felicitated winning students of a language-based competition held by the Odia Sathi earlier.