Mahanadi Ustav kick started at various locations in Odisha along river Mahanadi

Bhubaneswar : Mahanadi Utsav is being celebrated along river Mahanadi at various locations in Sambalpur, Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts in Odisha.

With other major rivers of the country, the Mahanadi celebration which commenced on December 15 and will continue till December 25 on the sidelines of conduct of Azadi Ka Amrit Mohotsav.

Needless to say, Mahanadi, the lifeline of the state, is the 6th largest river basin of India and is also central to the socio-cultural ethos of the state.

The celebration is being organized by the Water Resource department of Odisha government.

Other stakeholder Departments in this collaboration areTourism,Odia Language,Literature & Culture, Forest, Environment & Climate Change; Information & Public Relations and Sports & Youth Services.

Apart from the community, local bodies, NGOs, schools, colleges, NCC, NYKS, NSS are also playing an important part in the event.A host of activities centering Mahanadi are being organised in Sambalpur, Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts.

They included the River cleaning, pledge for clean river, nature walk, signature campaign, human chain and procession ,Sand Art,painting, rangoli and debate competitions on river ecosystem, exhibitions, storytelling and deepotsava.

Cultural programs, including folk dance and music. Plantation on the river bank, discussion on conservation of biodiversity, exhibition on local flora & fauna, Boat Racing, yoga & meditation, mini marathon, sports competitions are also being held besides the story telling on local freedom fighters.

The events are organized adhering to COVID protocols and taking all precautions.

The Water Resources department through these celebrations is trying to bring people closer to the rivers and generate awareness on the need for their conservation and protection.

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