PANKAJ SAHOO FILIGREE ARTIST Silver filigree work is a highly skilled art form traditionally done by local artisans on the Eastern shores of Odisha. Creativity takes courage and this man has kept the legacy alive. His creativity and intricate pieces of beautiful art work got global repute which eventually helped his birthplace – Cuttack to…
PADMINI ROUT CHESS PLAYER Chess is not a game of chance. Chess requires a very high level of concentration and this young lady from the tender age of 9 took to playing this game. Her father was the source of inspiration who always motivated her to become what she is today. Without a proper coach…
DR. OMKAR HOTA DOCTOR Being a doctor is one of the noblest professions. Pledged to serve the poor and needy selflessly since his school days, this man chose the profession of a doctor to heal the sick and save lives. He was a messiah for the villagers as he changed the perception of a doctor…
NILA MADHAB PANDA FILM MAKER Hailing from a rural Indian village of Odisha, this man was enthusiastic to bring smile and happiness to the children. His zeal to entertain everyone encouraged him to foray into Cinema. Fortune favoured him to become the new age sensation of Indian Cinema. For a man who started his career…
DR. MRUTYUNJAY MOHAPATRA DG, IMD Necessity is the mother of invention. Consequently, the devastation from cyclones in Odisha established the resolve of inventing a reliable warning system in a small boy’s mind for a safer future ahead. In 1971, a furious cyclone hit the Indian East coast and caused widespread devastation in the coastal villages…
PROF. DR. MANORANJAN NAYAK EDUCATIONIST, ENTREPRENEUR Odisha, a land rich in all aspects, is known worldwide as a piligrimage destination, with beautiful beaches, majestic temples, abundent in art and culture but was lacking in infrastructure and facilities. This drove affluent students migrate to universities in other states or countries to pursue careers in professional courses….
KAMALA PUJARI FARMER & SOCIAL WORKER Agriculture has been practiced for several thousands of years, with people starting to adopt different methods of farming over the years for better yielding of crops. This lady, in spite of not having any formal education has vast knowledge of organic farming and its advantages. She worked relentlessly to…
JITENDRA HARIPAL SINGER Odisha is a land of excellent art. Here, people are known for their wealth in art and culture more than material possessions. According to him “Music is not for safe source of earning”, hence he worked as a construction labourer for his livelihood. Proving that art knows no boundaries, this man’s melodious…
JATIN DAS PAINTER He is a painter, sculptor, muralist, print-maker, teacher and cultural expert. Besides this, he is a renowned poet and a great cook too! Born in December 1941 in Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, he went to study at Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, at age 17. Heis work describes his work as being…
HALDHAR NAG POET Nature has played an influential role in shaping up his poetic instincts and connecting his poetry with real life. The themes of his poems are mostly based on nature, society, mythology and religion. His writings are in Koshali language. His literary works mostly include a fighter who fights his own struggles, social…
