Bhubaneswar: Odia Swabhiman Pradarshani, an exhibition of pictures depicting the glory of Odisha, was inaugurated by Gobardhan Panika at Baramunda Ground here.

The two-day exhibition has on display Odisha's culture, heritage, folk art and major attractions of Odisha.

Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the "Nua Odisha Nirmana Abhijan" on the occasion of Utkal Divas on the Chandrabhaga beach in Konark. The event was organised under the banner of Prachi Trust.

At the event, Pradhan said apart from feeling proud for the glorious history of Odisha, future generations should come forward to make the state prosperous.

The minister also cited examples on how the Odia community had come forward to fight for their own state and the vital role played by Odias at various times in history.

"The health condition of children in 20 districts is alarming due to malnutrition. Not only the government, but also a massive public awareness needs to be created to fight such evils," he added.

He also inaugurated an interpretation centre at Konark on Sunday.