Within the Thirteenth edition of the prestigious annual Odisha Citizens Award, instituted by the Odisha Television Community (OTV), as many as nine eminent personalities had been awarded for his or her gargantuan contribution to society of their respective fields. The awards had been presented at a sure feature in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Within the education class, Professor Chandiprasad Nanda grow to be once honoured, whereas Bichitrananad Panda received the award for social service. Successful farmer Saurav Pattanayak grow to be once honoured in the agriculture class. Entrepreneurs Rita and Shanti Baliarsingh received the award in the industry class.
Similarly, Dr. Satyanarayan Rautaray grow to be once awarded for his contribution to the successfully being sector, hockey participant Sunelita Toppo grow to be once honoured in the sports activities class, and Sofia Firdous and Irashish Acharya had been declared joint winners in the politics class. Within the art and custom class, painter and architect Rabi Narayan Rath grow to be once awarded, whereas theatre director Chittaranjan Tripathy grow to be once recognised for his contribution to leisure.
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This year, OTV chosen outstanding americans in nine lessons—agriculture, art and custom, industry, education, leisure, successfully being, politics, social service, and sports activities. A panel of fair selectors shortlisted three nominees from each and every class, after which the final winners had been chosen thru on-line balloting in step with public opinion.
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati attended on the present time’s award ceremony as the Chief Customer. Talking on the occasion, the Governor acknowledged that it grow to be once not factual an event but a meaningful receive together. Appreciating Odisha Television’s initiative, he acknowledged the awardees need to encourage others thru their exemplary work.
“This recognition from OTV holds special significance for me. Receiving the Citizen Award has made us more aware of our responsibilities towards society. It is not just an honour, but also a call to action. We may have achieved excellence in our respective fields, but now is the time to reflect on the contributions we have made to society,” acknowledged Professor Chandiprasad Nanda who grow to be once awarded in the education class.
“We always wish for a drug-free society. Drugs have severely affected our communities. If anything can be called a devil, it is drugs – the real demon that destroys human lives. In the past year alone, as many as 24 of our youths lost their lives due to drug abuse. Their wives became widows, their children suffered, and entire families were shattered. We are working to reform society in this direction, and this effort will continue with even greater determination in the future,” acknowledged Bichitrananad Panda who received the award for social service.
“This prestigious initiative of Odisha Television Network (OTV), which continues to uphold the finest traditions of recognising citizens with exceptional work, has enriched the society and strengthened the identity of the state. At the outset, I offer my heartfelt appreciation to Jagi Mangat Panda ji, the dynamic Managing Director of Odisha Television Network. Her unwavering commitment and vision have ensured that this platform grows stronger each year, honouring individuals who embody dedication, leadership and integrity,” acknowledged Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati.
“Artistes who inspire, teachers who guide, entrepreneurs who build, leaders who protect, caregivers who heal and citizens who care. Today, for the thirteenth time as we gather here to honour exemplary Odias who have made remarkable contributions to our society. I feel a deep sense of pride and humility. The Odisha Citizens Award is not just a recognition of individual achievement, it is a celebration of values, service, integrity, compassion and above all, unwavering dedication to the people,” acknowledged OTV MD, Jagi Mangat Panda.
