Utkal Diwas 2026: 01 April

 Utkal Diwas 2026: 01 April

• Utkal Divas is celebrated in Odisha on April 1st.
• Every year, Utkal Divas is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the state of Odisha on April 1, 1936.
• This important day marks the separation of Odisha from the combined Bihar and Orissa provinces during the British colonial era in India.
• This day is celebrated as the foundation day of Odisha.
• Odisha celebrated its 90th foundation day on 01 April 2026.
• Odisha Day is also called Vishuva Milan. Kalinga, Utakal, Udra, Toshali, and Kosala are names of Odisha in ancient history.
• Odisha is named after the Odra tribe living in its central region.
• 113th Amendment Bill 2011 changed the name of Orissa to Odisha.
• President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended their greetings to the people of Odisha on State Foundation Day.

Topic: Environment and Ecology