Government focusing on growth of Odia language, says CM Majhi

BHUBANESWAR : As English and Hindi can be the link languages but can never serve as an alternative to Odia, the state government is emphasising use of Odia language in all spheres, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday.

Majhi was speaking at the state-level celebration of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav which commemorates the birth anniversary of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati.

“While stress is on use of Odia language in all government departments and official works, it is sad to see children studying in English medium schools are unable to speak the local language,” the chief minister said.