Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated Pandit Antaryami Mishra, a renowned Odia scholar and litterateur from Dhenkanal district, here on on Saturday.
The Chief Minister felicitated Pandit Mishra, who is going to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian honours of India, at Naveen Niwas.
Taking to Twitter, the Chief Minister said that he was very glad to meet Antaryami Mishra, a distinguished litterateur who is soon to be honoured with the Padma Shri. Mishra’s contribution to spread of Odia language and literature will inspire everyone, the CM said.
The CM also wished him a bright future with continued efforts towards enriching Odia literature.
OSD to CM Manoj Kumar Mishra was present on the occasion.
Pandit Antaryami Mishra Is the first scholar who had expressed historical studies, growth, development and Classical Status of Odia language in his research book Odia-Eka Sastriya Bhasa. He has made immense contribution towards the research in Odia language, grammar and culture for the last five decades. He has authored several books. Many of his literary works have featured in textbooks.
Comments are closed.