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CM Naveen Patnaik has Inaugurated the Second International Craft Summit held in Jajpur,

Bhubaneswar:12/1/24:Inaugurating the Second International Craft Summit being held in Jajpur, CM Naveen Patnaik said Odisha’s civilisational journey is intricately woven with the threads of artistic expression. CM added the skills & craftsmanship of the talented artisans have left an indelible mark, visible in every nook and cranny of the state.

CM said that Odisha is the ‘Land of Art and Crafts’ and added that it is the state’s identity. CM added Odisha Govt is making sincere efforts to develop the state as a global hotspot for tourists, provide livelihoods and employment opportunities, and make the state attractive for investors.

Welcoming national & international delegates, CM said the principles of governance are best explained in the 5T Model. CM added the 5T model has reinforced the state’s commitment to ‘Leave No One Behind’ in the pursuit of equitable & inclusive development. CM underlined that the state has one of the best craftsmanship in the country – having the highest number of artisans honoured with national awards including the Padma Awards.

CM said the spiritual Odisha is deeply embedded in the worship of Lord Jagannath. The Jagannath culture is a narrative of values in respecting all religions and cultures. CM added apart from being a significant symbol of transformation, this will also be a manifestation of the great artistic heritage.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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