Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid his humble tributes to great educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary today.
“Humble tributes to the great educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary. His contribution towards women empowerment, social reform and promotion of Sanskrit will be remembered with great respect”, the CM tweeted.
Humble tributes to the great educationist and social reformer #IshwarChandraVidyasagar on his birth anniversary. His contribution towards women empowerment, social reform and promotion of Sanskrit will be remembered with great respect. pic.twitter.com/Ql7v8z00oz
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) September 26, 2021
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born on September 26, 1820. The late Sanskrit scholar, writer, educator and philanthropist is known for his work on social emancipation and women upliftment. Vidyasagar continued social reform movements during the mid-19th century. He always had a strong voice against the oppression inflicted on women by society.