Odisha govt to provide support to year long celebrations of Gandhi's 150th anniversary

The Odisha government would provide all support for the year-long celebration of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary beginning from October 2, 2018.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik assured a delegation of the Gandhians led by Gandhi Peace Foundation (GPF) Chairman Kumar Prashant. Patnaik had met the delegation yesterday.

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, a vehicle carrying Gandhiji's portrait will visit all the blocks of the state. Odia translation of books which have the articles and write-ups of Gandhiji, will also be distributed among students.

Kumar Prashant also urged Patnaik to facilitate setting up of an office of the Gandhi Peace Foundation in the state. Patnaik assured that his government will extend all help to make the programme a success in the state.

Prominent Gandhian Krishna Mohanty drew the attention of the chief minister to the problems of the Baji Rout Hostel, Angul. On this occasion, Naveen released the Odia version of a book on Gandhiji's life.

Among others, GPF member Birupakhya Tripathy, Mihir Pratap Das, Biswajit Ray and Manoranjan Mohanty were present during the meeting.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)