TNI Bureau:  Odisha Cabinet on Monday decided to mark the 100 year anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to the State.

Mahatma Gandhi visited Odisha eight times during the period 1921-1946.

On 23rd March 1921, Mahatma arrived in Odisha for the first time and had addressed a historic gathering on the river bed of Kathajodi in Cuttack.

To make this memorable, the State Government has decided to organize year-long grand celebrations from 23rd March 2021.

This centenary celebration will be held to aware people on ideals, principles of Mahatma and all his mantra of Ahimsa.