Bhubaneswar, July 28 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday felicitated Indian Idol Season 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak at his official residence and announced a cash award of Rs 5 lakh in recognition of her achievement.
Congratulating the budding singer, Majhi said her exceptional talent, perseverance and dedication had brought laurels to Odisha at the national level.
He described her as an inspiration for aspiring singers and a "youth icon" for her unique contribution to society.
During the meeting, Jyotirmayee shared her journey to winning the national singing reality show during a meeting with the chief minister.
The Chief Minister also praised her for using music therapy to help cancer patients at several hospitals i...