Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a grant of ₹1.08 crore for the Sital Sasthi festival in Sambalpur. The funds, distributed through the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, will benefit 21 committees in the district. Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj welcomed the decision, stating it reinforces the state's commitment to promoting Odisha's rich heritage globally. Sital Sasthi marks the divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-government-grants-rs-1-08-crore-for-sital-sasthi-celebration-sambalpur-11890294 #creator program