Umarkote , 17th Sept 2025: A preparation meeting was held at the residence of senior advocate Srinibas Pattnaik, under the auspices of Fakir Mohan Pathanshala, Umarkote. The purpose was twofold:
1. Call for article submissions for the annual issue of “Saraswata”, the institution’s literary magazine.
2. Preparation for the release of the Puja edition of the literary magazine “Chandandhara”, edited by M.M. Himansu Achari.
During the meeting, both Srinibas Pattnaik and Himansu Achari were honored with certificates of appreciation from the state-level daily newspaper “Aparahna” for their contributions.
Particularly noteworthy, the 18th edition of “Saraswata” will focus on the theme “Education and Literature: A Harmonious Bond for Value-Based Learning.” Writers and contributors are requested to submit their articles related to this theme to the editor by September 20.
Eminent personalities who attended the event and participated in discussions included:
- Sagar Kumar Parida
- Vivekananda Pattnaik
- Editor Prafulla Kumar Raut
- Mahananda Mahalik
- Smt. Nayanbala Mallik
Various topics regarding the preparation and improvement of both publications were discussed during the session.