IAS |Odisha. Committed to inclusive growth | Driving policy with purpose | Passionate about Empowerment,Equity,Ikat.Odia .

Bhubaneshwar, India
Joined October 2009
With @SoumyaMarineWL and @NiharOPSA Mangroves , Ecology ,of Mahabatya (Super Cyclone) , Disaster Resilience, Education, Change makers and their journey … and ofcourse Astaranga , Patalada and where we belong ….. 🔆🌟
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Odisha’s #Ikat is more than a textile tradition: it carries stories, symbols, memories & a rich #CulturalLegacy. In this insightful piece, Dr. Roopa Roshan Sahoo explores the myths, meanings and realities behind this beautiful craft. @roopars #Handloom indiaverve.com/analysis-and-…
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#Sustainability #Textile #Kotpad Tanya ,the dedication towards practice of ethnography in the engagement with field inspires.Further her commitment towards motifs and building a directory . Have 🤝 to make a Digital Directory of designs and motifs in Bandha Luga.#RangaBandha
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Designs, Space,Textiles , how the young can be oriented towards a career in design and fashion and creatives , the remarkable work that’s happening and the strength that lies in Odisha to inspire… With Dr Vibhavari kumar @NIFTbangalore @NIFTBBSR 🪻💜🌟
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The everyday world is the world within my reach and is paramount Sharing stories about woven and weaving myths together 💜🌟 #phenomenolgy #ikat #HandloomHeritage @HandloomDay @FICCIFLO
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With Anuradha Her journey and commitment to preserving and creating knowledge especially on tribal weaves , motifs and the myths that inspire Looking forward to more ……instagram.com/p/DbnPj1uzjr5/…
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Which bird do you think inspired the motif #ikat #odisha #sociology #Bourdieu
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On 20 July 2026, the "PVTGs of Odisha – Way Ahead" one-day conclave was held at Lok Bhawan,Odisha jointly organized by SCSTRTI and Lok Bhawan, in the gracious presence of Hon'ble Governor Shri Hari Babu Kambhampati, the Commissioner cum Secretary to Governor, policymakers, 1/3
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#RathaJatra “He who has led you so far will guide you further.” ― Rumi
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#odisha @Utkalamrita thank you @rocking_amsa for the platform @ikat A piece of Ikat Cloth is cultural consciousness woven Looms make stories Let’s build knowledge around Odishan Ikat .
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A fleeting glimpse of 2014 in the eternal journey of the divine Lord
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Motifs in Odishan Ikat to decode Meaning Making Structures , Constructing National Character …. The flower and The bird …
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A writeup by senior journalist and founder member of #BFF
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“You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.” Friedrich Nietzsche
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I had to philosophize. Otherwise, I could not live in this world. Edmund Husserl Why do you think we have Elephant / Hastini motif ? Is it inspired by 1. Architecture 2. Literature 3.Nature #ranga bandha #odihsa # ikat @UNESCO @IndiaatUNESCO
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What does Odishan Ikat symbolise What is it as Signifier A study of the representation of the bandha Luga could go a step further in getting the Odishan Cloth its meaning in social identification paradigm #cinema @BBSRFilmFest
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