New Delhi, April 1:  President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings on Odisha Day, and said the resilient people of the state have made great contribution to the development of Odisha and the country. Odisha Day or 'Utkala Dibasa' marks the formation of Odisha as a separate state on this day in 1936. The state was carved with the splitting of Bihar and Orissa provinces. Orissa was rechristened as Odisha in 2011. Utkal Divas 2024 Wishes and Happy Odisha Day Images: WhatsApp Messages, Greetings, HD Wallpapers and Quotes To Celebrate the State Formation Day

"Warm greetings to people on Odisha Day! Odisha is known for its vast natural wealth and rich cultural heritage. The resilient people of this state have made great contribution in the development of Odisha and the country. Utkal Divas 2024 Sand Art Video: Renowned Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Pays Tribute to Odisha Day With Exquisite Sand Art Depicting the State's Culture (View Pics and Video)

President Murmu Greets People on Odisha Day

"Odisha has produced many icons over the centuries, including several makers of modern India. May Lord Jagannath bless the state and its people with greater success and prosperity!" she said in a post on X.