Book on Odia Ashmita Released at COATS , Koraput
Discussion on Odia Asmita Book by Prof.Maguni Charan Behera was held at COATS , Koraput at around 11.30 am today .
Speaking at the launch, while reflecting on the meaning of asmita, Prof. Behera traced the concept from individual consciousness to collective identity. Odia asmita, he said, is rooted in language, culture, history, land, nature, traditions and social relationships, but cannot be viewed as something isolated or immutable.
Chief guest Prof. Nrusingha Charan Panda of the Central University of Odisha spoke on knowledge, humility and Indian knowledge traditions.
Dr. P.C. Mohapatro, Director, COATS, also addressed the gathering. The launch brought together academic and literary perspectives on language, knowledge and the evolving dimensions of Odia cultural identity.
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