Odisha Citizens Award 2023; Nine Eminent Personalities Honored for Outstanding Contributions
The Odisha Citizens Award 2023, organized by Odisha Television Network (OTV), was held today at the Swasti Premium Auditorium in Chandrasekharpur. The prestigious event honored nine distinguished individuals for their significant contributions to various fields that benefit society.
Award Recipients and Categories
- Politics: Opposition leader and BJP MLA from Sambalpur, Jaynarayan Mishra, received recognition.
- Social Service and Healthcare: Dr. Shankar Ramchandani was honored for his selfless service.
- Healthcare: Dr. Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak received the award for his work in the medical field.
- Agriculture: Sapan Patra was acknowledged for his efforts in farming.
- Art and Culture: Rupashree Mahapatra was recognized for her contributions to the arts.
- Business: Entrepreneur Abhijit Sahu was awarded for excellence in the business sector.
- Education: Professor Dr. Ranjan Kumar Bal was honored for his efforts in academics.
- Entertainment: Actor Ashrumochan Mohanty received the award for his contributions to the film and entertainment industry.
- Sports: Athlete Kishore Jena was recognized for his achievements in the field of sports.
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Special Guests
Odisha Governor Raghubar Das attended the event as the chief guest and presented the awards. Distinguished personalities such as former Chief Secretary and senior Congress leader Bijay Pattnaik and Mahadev Jaisal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, graced the occasion.
Event Highlights
This year marked the 11th edition of the Odisha Citizens Award. During the ceremony, OTV Network’s MD Jaggi Mangat Panda delivered the welcome address, while Litisha Mangat Panda, head of OTV Digital and Tarang TV, was also present to enhance the event’s grandeur.
The award ceremony celebrated excellence across diverse sectors, encouraging individuals to continue making impactful contributions to society.
