As part of the ongoing celebrations of Odia Pakhya, Shishu Katha Diwas was observed today with the aim of nurturing creativity among children and strengthening their connection with the Odia language.
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‘ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପକ୍ଷ’ ଅବସରରେ ଶିଶୁମାନଙ୍କ ସୃଜନଶୀଳ ପ୍ରତିଭାର ବିକାଶ ଏବଂ ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ମାତୃଭାଷାର ସମୃଦ୍ଧ ପରମ୍ପରା ସହ ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ କରିବା ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟରେ ‘ଶିଶୁ କଥା ଦିବସ’ ଓ ‘ବର୍ଣ୍ଣବୋଧ ବଣ୍ଟନ’ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଆୟୋଜିତ ହେଉଛି। ଶୈଶବର କଳ୍ପନାପ୍ରସୂତ ଜଗତକୁ ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଗଳ୍ପର ରଙ୍ଗରେ ରଞ୍ଜିତ କରିବା ସହ ଆଗାମୀ ପିଢ଼ିକୁ ଆମ ସାହିତ୍ୟ ଓ… pic.twitter.com/xLHOYOkOr6
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The initiative focuses on encouraging children to engage with storytelling, helping them develop imagination while fostering a deeper appreciation for their mother tongue. Various activities were organized to make learning interactive and meaningful, bringing together students, teachers, and community members.
In addition to storytelling sessions, Varnabodha—basic learning materials designed to introduce young learners to the Odia language—were distributed among children. The effort seeks to build a strong foundation in language skills while also introducing them to the richness of Odisha’s literary and cultural traditions.
Organizers emphasized that storytelling plays a vital role in shaping young minds by passing down values, traditions, and cultural identity. By connecting children with folk tales and traditional narratives, the program aims to keep Odisha’s heritage alive for future generations.
The event also highlighted the importance of collective participation. Parents, educators, and communities were encouraged to actively engage with children, motivating them to read, listen, and express themselves in their native language.
Through such initiatives, Shishu Katha Diwas serves as a meaningful step toward preserving linguistic heritage while inspiring the next generation to stay rooted in culture and creativity.
