When is Utkal Divas

Utkal Divas or Utakala Dibasha is celebrated on April 1 every year to remember the formation of the Odisha state after a struggle to be recognised as an independent state. Under the British rule, Odisha was part of the Bengal presidency, which consisted of the present-day Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha.

 

The state celebrates the day with a restricted holiday. The day is also known as Odisha Foundation day and Vishuva Milan.

 

Why is Odisha Day important for the people of Odisha

 

The region became part of Kalinga after it was conquered by Magadha King Ashoka in 261 BC to expand his Mauryan