AI University, 100 Units Free Electricity In Odisha In Naveen Patnaik's Party's Poll Manifesto

BJD president Naveen Patnaik announced the introduction of Kalingashree and Kalinga Bhushan awards annually, akin to Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, to celebrate Odisha's rich culture and heritage.

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls to make Odisha the No. 1 state in the country by 2036.

Releasing the regional party's manifesto, BJD president Naveen Patnaik announced the introduction of Kalingashree and Kalinga Bhushan awards annually, akin to Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards, to celebrate Odisha's rich culture and heritage.

"This manifesto will be accepted by the state cabinet in its first meeting after the new BJD government is installed after elections," Mr Patnaik said.