Paperman Media ( Bhubaneswar )- As per the directions of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department will provide financial assistance of Rs 1Crore 8 Lakh for the celebration of the Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur district. This year, a total of 21 festival committees in the district will receive financial support amounting to Rs 1Crore 8 Lakh.
Welcoming the Chief Minister’s decision, Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj said, “Sital Sasthi is a vibrant celebration of Odisha's rich traditions, cultural heritage and spiritual ethos.The State Government remains committed towards preservation and promotion of such vibrant cultural traditions. This assistance will ensure the festival is celebrated with greater grandeur and enthusiasm, while further strengthening Odisha's distinct cultural identity at the national and global levels.”
