Bhubaneswar, April 6 -- On the sixth day of the ongoing Odia Paksha celebrations, Odisha launched a comprehensive "Cleanliness Drive" across all district headquarters, municipal corporations, municipalities, notified area councils, and rural blocks throughout the state. The initiative is aimed to spruce up major temples, heritage sites, cultural landmarks, water bodies, and public areas.

The program, organized under the guidance of the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, marks a significant part of the state's celebrations of Odia Paksha.

In Bhubaneswar, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) spearheaded the "Swachh Odisha Day" campaign on Monday, focusing on iconic locations such as the Lingaraj Temple, Khandagiri,...