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Utkala Dibasa: The story of Odisha state’s formation


Why is it in the news?

  • Odisha Day, also known as Utkala Dibasa, is celebrated on April 1 in the state of Odisha.

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  • Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, was established as a separate state on April 1, 1936.
  • It was carved out from the erstwhile Bihar and Orissa Province, along with the inclusion of Koraput and Ganjam districts from the Madras Presidency.
  • Odisha was one of the first Indian states to be consciously created on a linguistic basis.
  • The region of Odisha had a unique political identity dating back approximately 3,000 years.
  • In 1568, Odisha lost its political independence and came under the rule of various powers including the Bengal Sultanate and the Marathas before British control in 1803.
  • Despite being a part of the Bengal Presidency for 109 years, movements for an Odia-speaking state emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • The Utkal Sabha, formed in 1882, marked the beginning of the political movement for the creation of Odisha.
  • Madhusudan Das, a prominent leader, played a significant role in spearheading the statehood movement.
  • The Indian National Congress adopted the reorganization of provinces on a linguistic basis as part of its agenda after 1920.
  • The Orissa Province was created in 1936 following thorough inquiries by three separate committees, amidst growing sub-nationalism and administrative considerations.

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