All Odias should make efforts to strengthen their bond with their motherland for promotion of the unique Odia culture and tradition, said Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan while addressing the Pravasi Odia Sammilani held at Gurgaon in Haryana on Sunday.
Organised by the Kalinga Bharati Foundation, the Odia Sammilani was also attended by Governor SC Jamir and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal Khattar.
Addressing the gathering of non-resident Odias, the Minister said, “Odisha was formed as separate State in 1936 and will complete 100 years in 2036. The State can be emerged as the number one developed State in the country and can create a special place for itself in the entire world.”
He further said the natural resources, vast coastal area, intellect power and hard work can take the State on the path of development. On behalf of the local Odia Samaj, the Minister later placed the demand for allocation of land in Gurgaon for setting up of a Jagannath temple there along with other assistance.