Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana: Review Meeting Chaired by Minister Suryabanshi Suraj

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A review meeting of Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana was held under the chairmanship of Suryabanshi Suraj.
Birthplaces of 25 prominent Odia personalities will be developed into heritage villages and museums.
The project may see an investment of up to ₹345 crore in the first phase.

A review meeting of the Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana was held in Bhubaneswar to assess the progress and planning for the heritage development initiative of the Odisha government.

The meeting was chaired by Suryabanshi Suraj at the conference hall of the Culture Department. District collectors from several regions joined the discussion through virtual mode to review the implementation roadmap.

The data suggests that the scheme aims to preserve Odisha’s cultural legacy while creating new tourism and livelihood opportunities in the state.

Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana to Develop Heritage Villages

Under the Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana, the ancestral homes of eminent personalities, referred to as Baraputras, will be transformed into heritage spaces.

Planned infrastructure under the scheme includes:

Museums at ancestral homes
Installation of statues of eminent personalities
Interpretation centres and libraries
Conference halls and open-air theatres
Supporting cultural and tourism infrastructure

The initiative is designed to preserve the memory of Odisha’s great leaders while educating younger generations about their contributions.

₹345 Crore Planned for First Phase Development

The first phase of the scheme will cover 25 distinguished personalities across Odisha.

According to officials, up to ₹15 crore will be allocated for each heritage village, taking the total estimated investment to around ₹345 crore.

District collectors have been directed to identify 2–3 acres of land in the concerned villages or nearby areas for developing the facilities.

Heritage Tourism and Local Livelihoods

The project also aims to strengthen local economies.

The plan includes establishing:

Sales centres for local cuisine
Outlets for handloom and handicraft products
Cultural events and seminars highlighting the lives of the personalities

What the state government is aiming for is more than just heritage preservation. Officials say the villages will be developed into tourist destinations that create livelihood opportunities for local communities.

25 Eminent Personalities Identified in First Phase

The first phase includes several iconic figures from Odisha’s history and culture, including:

Shaheed Laxman Naik
Acharya Harihar Das
Pandit Krupasindhu Mishra
Jayee Rajguru
Buxi Jagabandhu
Pandit Nilakantha Das
Fakir Mohan Senapati
Veer Surendra Sai
Shaheed Baji Rout
Krushna Chandra Gajapati
Pandit Raghunath Murmu
Maa Ramadevi
Dr. Harekrushna Mahatab

and several other renowned personalities from different districts.

Government Push for Cultural Preservation

During the meeting, Minister Suraj emphasised the importance of community participation and coordination among departments for successful implementation.

He said the scheme will help the younger generation understand the values, sacrifices and contributions of Odisha’s great personalities.

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“The Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will play a major role in preserving and promoting our cultural heritage while inspiring future generations,” the minister stated.

Officials from departments including tourism, works, panchayati raj, handicrafts and archaeology were also present at the review meeting.

The initiative is expected to strengthen heritage tourism and cultural awareness across Odisha while boosting local economic activity in the identified villages.

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