Raja Festival 2021: OTDC Launches ‘Pitha on Wheels’ Programme

Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has launched ‘Pitha on Wheels’ programme on the occasion of the Raja festival.
Through this programme, the OTDC will sell pithas at the doorsteps in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur.

Flagging off mobile vehicles for the programme on Sunday,
OTDC Chairperson Shreemayee Mishra said, “In view of the shutdown, the Bhubaneswar Pantha Niwas will deliver Pithas to the people at six places from morning 7 to 11 AM. City dwellers will enjoy different types of Pitha (pancakes) like Manda, Arisha, Kakara, Chakuli, Chandrakala at Bhubaneswar Pantha Nivas”.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also extended his wishes to everyone especially to daughters, mothers and OTDC staff on the occasion of Raja festival.

“It is a unique tradition to honour Basudha, nature and greatness of women. It is a celebration of women’s invaluable contribution to society”, the CM said.

He congratulated “Pitha on Wheels” organised by OTDC’s Panthaniwas and Mission Shakti mothers.

He also conveyed that everyone should celebrate adhering to Covid guidelines.

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