Bhubaneswar: Minister of Law, Works & Excise Prithiviraj Harichandan on Tuesday attended the second evening of the ‘Subarnima’ festival, organised at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Orissa Dance Academy.
On this occasion, the minister also honoured distinguished artists and dancers with the ‘Subarnima Samman’.
“My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the artists, playwrights, directors, and cultural practitioners who have been a part of this golden journey,” Harichandan noted in a detailed post on X.
The minister said he felt grateful to attend the event in the distinguished company of Padma Bhushan Dr. Pratibha Ray and Padma Shri Dr. Shyamamani Devi.
“Over the past 50 years, the Orissa Dance Academy has not only enriched the state’s theatrical, musical, and cultural traditions but has also shaped artists across many generations,” he said.
Harichandan hailed the academy, saying it has played a key role in bringing Odisha’s rich art, culture, and heritage to recognition at the national and international levels.
“On this occasion, I extend my congratulations to the senior playwrights, directors, actors, and artists who have enriched Odisha’s world of theatre. Drama is not merely a medium of entertainment – it is a powerful reflection of society’s thoughts, culture, and values,” he further said.
The minister emphasized that the state government remains steadfastly committed to the preservation and promotion of Odisha’s art, culture, sculpture, and heritage, and continues to pursue relentless efforts in this direction.
The programme was also attended by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary in the Energy Department, Vishal Kumar Dev, and Academy Secretary Guru Dr. Aruna Mohanty, among other distinguished guests.
