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In a significant move to promote and preserve the Odia language, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for all shops and commercial establishments to display signboards in Odia across the state.
The directive applies to all establishments functioning under the jurisdiction of municipal corporations, municipalities, and notified area councils. According to official guidelines, a minimum of 60% of the total signboard area must be written in Odia script.
To encourage compliance, the government has announced a 5% rebate on trade license renewal for those establishments that follow the signage norms.
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