Odisha's historic Bali yatra to go plastic-free this year; 500 ORMAS stalls to showcase State's heritage

Bhubaneswar, Nov 4 (UNI) In a major step towards promoting environmental sustainability and preserving Odisha's rich maritime heritage, the state government has decided to make the historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack a plastic-free event this year. The eight-day festival, scheduled to be held from November 24 to December 1, will feature a range of cultural attractions, traditional products and exhibitions highlighting the historical ties between ancient Kalinga and Bali. The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Odisha Minister for Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Suryabanshi Suraj, to assess preparations for the annual festival, one of the…