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Odisha.com: Vernacular journalism & Beyond
In today’s time when journalism is almost synonymous to English news coverage, here is this one portal which has dedicated itself towards the promotion of vernacular journalism since 2004.
Yes, we are talking about odisha.com.
It was on November 10, 2004, that Odisha got its first vernacular web portal – www.odisha.com – that went on to break several stories in Odisha and on Odias living abroad, be it corporate news related to industry majors like POSCO and TATA, or political news.
It was the first web portal in the state to carry interviews of toppers of different examinations.
How it all started:
With an initial investment of Rs. 25000 in 2004 towards the domain registration, web hosting charges and others, the journey of odisha.com started with four assembled outdated Intel Pentium PCs (which were on a monthly rent of Rs. 1200 per PC), a Made in China LAN Hub, a flatbed scanner and a contemporary digital camera, a Rs. 1500 worth computer table for the PCs and a shared space in the living room of the founder’s residence.
The absence of adequately trained developers to integrate non-volatile fonts with the then available Content Management Systems (CMSs), ignited odisha.com to develop an alternate complex time-consuming method by presenting the content in Odia font by simply using Microsoft Frontpage.
But, the aim was to overcome the hurdle and march ahead to attain the goal.
Pertinently, the domain name odisha.com came into existence six years before the Lok Sabha passed the bill for the much-needed change of the name of the state from, Orissa to Odisha.
Created by an Odia visionary, the aim behind creating a portal of the self-explanatory name was to make Odisha’s presence felt in the global internet highway and connect Odias worldwide.
The domain www.odisha.com was registered in the year 2004, at a time when there was not a single website that used vernacular Odia font.
Those were the times when the internet was available through dial-up or DSL model. BSNL, Ornet Internet, and Sify were the available ISPs (Internet Service Providers) for common users.
The ISPs were propagating their product speed as 128 Kbps and the actual connection speed used to be 10 to 15 kbps, that also if you were fortunate enough.
During those days, people mostly used the internet to check e-mails and for browsing through Yahoo, Google, and/or Orkut.
Thinking of a standalone website, that too on a vernacular font platform, was nothing but a day-dream without the availability of any internet-friendly, cross-platform ready dynamic fonts.
No web portal was presenting Odia content using Odia font in the e-sphere, not even the state government or related institutions.
Achievements:
1. To encourage free and fair journalism, odisha.com became the first to award fellowships to journalists (http://www.odisha.com/category/fellowship/ )
2. odisha.com was one of the few websites in India to launch an app for the mobile way back in 2010 (https://www.slideshare.net/MobileWish/odisha-khabar-userguide).
3. The web portal odisha.com has been cited internationally in various books as well; links for which are provided below:
4. odisha.com also got its share of media coverage for its outstanding work in the field of vernacular journalism –
http://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/new-portal-offers-hindi-oriya-computing-3551599.html
News, via SMS, claimed to reach 60,000 subscribers in eastern India
http://www.thehoot.org/media-watch/regional-media/orissa-s-new-sms-news-service-3127
5. What is journalism without social welfare? odisha.com does its share too. It connects non-resident Odias to their homeland, who thus get to know about needy fellow Odias via the portal. Several non-resident Odias have thus financially assisted needy people in Odisha through odisha.com .
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http://www.odisha.com/20070627/index.html
6. In November 2007, odisha.com became one of the first news web portals to start SMS news alert service in the country, that too free of cost. It used to send 4 SMS alerts a day to more than two lakh users continuously for 3 years.
7. Odisha.com also launched an English version www.odisha.in in 2005. Expanding its geographical territory, odisha.com entered Chattishgarh by launching www.36garh.in in the year 2007.
8. The portal was awarded with the prestigious Manthan Award – 2007 by Digital Empowerment Foundation, New Delhi for being India’s Best E-content Developer.
9. Odisha.com even took the initiative to introduce citizen journalists where its readers could contribute news or event alerts for the portal.
Odisha.com wants to do more to improve local language computing and vernacular journalism.
10. All these have been possible only due to the help and cooperation extended by a countless number of well-wishers be it some bureaucrats, businessmen, politicians, journalists, academicians or some non-resident odias.
All of them have helped us generously and silently without expecting any thing in return. However we are still not done.
Anyone who wants to help us/partner with us in this noble mission financially or technologically may contact jatin@odisha.com or call 9437021174.
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The Wildlife Society of Orissa was formed in August, 1994.
It is headed by its President Dr. B.C. Mishra Ex-professor of Surgery. Mr. K.C. Mohapatra, Engineer is the Vice-President and Mr.Biswajit Mohanty is the Secretary. Mr. Ranjit Pattnaik is Director of Education and Awareness activity of the Society.All office bearers hold honorary posts.
We are registered under the S.R. Act,1860 and recognized by the Central Pollution Control Board for pollution control activities.
The policy decisions and action plans are made by the Executive Committee. The Secretary handles the day to day functions.The Society’s primary objective is conservation of forest and wildlife of the state of Orissa, apart from pollution control activities.The Society works in co-operation with the state Forest Department.
The following activities are conducted by the Society:
1. The first major seizure of 21 leopard skins in Orissa in April,1996 was done after we collected trade intelligence and carried out a sting operation in collaboration with the Forest, Customs and the Police.
2. The Society regularly briefs the media about various issues concerning forest, wildlife and environment. The local media carries stories or TV interviews on wildlife regularly.
3. Paid ex grattia compensation to the family of Shri Shyam Sundar Singh, forest guard killed while protecting sea turtlesin 2003. Family of Shri Indramani Bhatt, forest guard was also compensated in 2004.
4. The Society has a strong legal program for protection of sanctuaries, wildlife and prosecution of offenders.The following cases were filed:
i) PIL filed for disposal of seized timber, ivory, vehicles by forest department, to prevent damage. Court ordered that all such items should be auctioned (except the ivory) pending disposal of the case.
ii) PIL for final notification of more than 10,000 sq.kms reserved forest lands in the state which are pending as proposed notifications.
iii) PIL regarding illegal diversion of elephant corridors for coal mining by Mahanadi coal without seeking clearance from the Central Government.
iv) PIL regarding curbing noise pollution in the twin cities.
v) PIL for ensuring protection of animals and environment and eviction of encroachers from Nandan Kanan Zoological Park. Several hotels and encroachers were evicted following court orders.
vi) Intervention petition supporting issue of transit permits for sal leaf plates. The High Court dismissed the application demanding abolition of permit. The sal leaf traders appealed to the Supreme Court and we have also filed intervention opposing them.The future of Simlipal Tiger Reserve is at stake if uncontrolled collection of sal leaves is allowed.
vii) PIL filed in High Court (jointly with WPSI) praying for protection of Bhittarkanika mangroves, sea turtles and demolition of illegal shrimp farms. Interim orders have ensured demolition of prawn farms.
viii) I.A. filed in Supreme Court in 2002 for closing down sawmills operating in violation of the Orissa Sawmills and Sawpits Control Act, 1991. Orders led to closure of 25 sawmills in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
ix) Application filed in Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC)in 2004 against violation of forest laws by Vedanta Alumina Ltd. Prayer also made not to allow mining at the wildlife rich Niyamgiri hill in Kalahandi district. CEC recommended revocation of environmental clearance and not to allow mining at Niyamgiri. Final orders awaited.
x) PIL filed in Delhi High Court in 2000 for formation of National Environment Tribunal under the Act of 1995. Notice issued to Centre. This Tribunal would be a forum for affected parties to file for claims in case of accidental discharge of effluents by industries.
xi) Intervention in more than ten criminal trial proceedings of accused under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972.This resulted in denial of bail for substantial periods and acted as a deterrent for repetition of offences.
Awards / Citations received :
1. Appointed as a member of the National Board for Wildlife in June,2007.
2. Certificate of Appreciation from PETA ( People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) for exceptional work in the diligent pursuit of an end to illegal transport and cruel slaughter in India.
3. Wildlife Service Award, 2001 by the Sanctuary Asia – ABN Amro Bank for wildlife conservation.
4. Ford Conservation and Environment Grant,2001 in recognition of the valuable contribution towards environmental protection and conservation .
5.Invited in 2002 as an international visitor by the US Government for an education program on “Global Environmental Issues”.Learnt about wise environment and wildlife management.
Contact: kachhapa@gmail.com
Dr. Hrusikesh Panda (IAS), writerHrusikesh Panda is a well known fiction writer of Orissa. Though he has established himself as a composite artiste, he is noted primarily as a major writer of fiction in Oriya, for his intense understanding of rural and ethnic myths and situations, bold and authentic handling of social themes, original imagery, passionate humanism, his command over Oriya diction and idiom, and the sheer brilliance.
Hrusikesh has published seven novels, eight collections of short stories and four plays. Besides he has written some essays on contemporary issues. He has made several short films, both feature and non-feature, for which he has composed the music.
His educational qualification includes: M.Sc. in Chemistry, Diploma in Social Work, MBA from Australia, and Ph.D. in English [Relationship between Society and Literature: A Study in creative writing].
He topped the Indian Civil Services Examination 1979 and opted for Orissa as his workplace. Most of his career has been devoted to work for the poor and the disadvantaged. He has also worked with the Govt. of India in the Ministry of Textiles and in the Indian Parliament.
Oriya literature Titles Published originally in Oriya
Novels
* Shun Sange Samayika Sandhi (1984) [A Temporary Liaison with Zero], Grantha Mandir, Cuttack.
* Harina Pithire Ajana Suryastaku (1986) [Unto the Unknown Sunset on the back of a Dear], Friends Publishers, Cuttack.
* Sunaputara Loke (1991) [The people of the Golden Village], Grantha Mandir, Cuttack.
* Subarna Dweepa (1994) [The Golden Island], Friends Publishers, Cuttack.
* Shruti 1994 (1995) [Shruti 1994], Friends Publishers, Cuttack.
* Hasa O Itihasa (1999) [Laughter and History], Friends Publishers, Cuttack.
* Dasyu (2002) [The Evil], Friends Publishers, Cuttack.
Writings:
* Editor, Oriya short stories section, Masterpieces of Indian Literarature, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1997.
* Contributor and co-editor of Oriya Poetics in Encyclopaedia of Indian Poetics, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi and UNESCO, ongoing project, 2009.
Short story collections
* Bahare Chhida Hoithiba Loka (1982) [The Man Standing Outside], Friends Publishers, Cuttack
* Rebati (1983) [Rebati], Orissa Book Store, Cuttack
* Rajaputra (1987) [The Prince], Vidyapuri, Cuttack
* Sahabdebata (1989) [The Sahib God], Friends Publishers, Cuttack
* Proudha Bhavana (1992) [ Adult Musings], Friends Publishers, Cuttack
* Shunyatara Paschatyaku (1994) [Undo the West of Nothingness], Grantha Mandir, Cuttack
* Bayaskanka Pain Sishu Kahani (1994) [Children’s Tales for Adults], Vidyapuri, Cuttack
* Miccha Khusi, Sata Dukha (2005) [False Happiness, True Sorrow], Friends Publishers, Cuttack
* Samagra Galpa Sangraha (Collected Stories Vol.1) Friends Publishers, Cuttack
(2008). Collection of stories from Bahare Chhida Hoithiba Loke, Rebati, Rajaputra, Proudha Bhavana and some unpublished stories.
Plays
* Sabdantara (1995) [Another Word], Arya Prakashani, Cuttack.
* 1799, Athaba Paanch Jana Ingrez (1996) [1799 or Five Englishmen], Arya Prakashani, Cuttack.
* Brahmarakshyas (1997) [The Brahmin Demon], Arya Prakashani, Cuttack.
* Vasco Da Gama (2000) [Vasco-da-Gama], Vidya Prakashani, Cuttack.
* Charoti Natak (2008) [Athena Books, Bhubaneswar] ISBN : 13878-81-895 93 – 39-1, A collection of above four plays.
Other Monographs
* Arts and Crafts of Ganjam District, Grantha Mandir, Cuttack, 1984
* Ecological Issues In The Context Of Super Cyclone 1999: A Distinction Between The Intellectual And The Essential, NIT Rourkela, 2002.
Discussions on the writings of Hrusikesh Panda
* Hrusikeshiya Kathasilpa ( A critique of the prose writings of Hrusikesh), Editor: Prof Nityananda Satapathy, Istahar Publications, Bhubaneswar, December, 2006.
Translation :
Hindi
* Shunyase Samayik Sandhi, Translation Jagannath Chaudhury, Pushp Prakashan, New Delhi, 1994.
* Kunmun aur Anyanya Kahaniya, Translation Ram Krishna Sharma, Prasanti Publications, Indore, 2002.
* Subarndweep, Translation Radhakanta Mishra, Radhakrishna Prakashan, New Delhi, 2004.
English
* Hawks and Other Stories, Editor H P P Patnaik, Vikas, 1987.
* Unto an Unknown Sunset, Translation Dr. Lipipuspa Nayak, Vishv Vijay Prakashan, New Delhi, 1994.
* Raghu Granpa and other Stories, Translation Dr. Lipipuspa Nayak, Lucky Publishers, Berhampur, Orissa, 1995.
* Bonsai and other Stories, Translation Dr. Lipipuspa Nayak, Writers Workshop, Calcutta, 1999.
* A Report of the Starvation Commissioner, Translation of the story “Anahar Kamishanaranka ek report” by Himanshu Mahapatra in Indian Literature Mar – April 2006, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, 110001.
* God Demon, Translation of Brahmrakshas, Translation Dr. Lipipuspa Nayak, published by Sahitya Academy, New Delhi, ISBN 81-260-2585-9.
* “A few broken and crumpled rhombuses,” in For your Eyes Only Vol.2, ed, Ana Monnar, USA, ISBN 0- 9768035-6-9, available at Amazon. co.
Assamese
* Shyen Aru Anyanya Galp, Translation Keshab Mohanta, Anupam Enterprise, Guwahati, 1992.
Bengali
* Zinnia Phul O Bando Kapat, Translation Swapna Sambhav Chudhury, Samata Prakashan, Calcutta 2.
* Sonaputer Manusjan, Translation Swapna Sambhav Choudhury, Shyamali Publications, 123/1/1, APC Road, Calcutta – 16.
Kannad
* Hrusikesh Panda Avaryada Oriya Kathagalu, Translation Several, Karnataka Sahitya Vedike, Bangalore, 1994.
Tamil
* Ezhu Kaartoonkalum Oru Vanna Ovlyamum, Translation Tamizh Naadan, The Salem District Contemporary Painters and Writers Association, Tamil Nadu, 1994.
* “Harina Pithire Ajana Suryastaku” has been translated into Tamil by Ms. G.Thilakvathi and published in INIA UDAYAM, January 2006 Issue under the title
“Mookkuthi Pookal”.
Telugu
* Chorus, Translation Ashok Tankasala, Dachepalli Hanumantha Rao & Sons, Secunderabad, 1994
Films :
Story, screenplay, dialogues, songs and music of the following TV feature films, documentaries and docu-films:
* Chari Sangata Katha [Tale of Four Friends] *
* Aau Dine [Another Day] *
* Reba [Reba] *
* Safasutura [Cleanliness]
* Bisudha Paniya Jala [Pure Drinking Water]
* Swasthya Raksha [Good Health]
* Lodhas: A Tribe of Orissa
Story, Screenplay, Songs, Music, Voice and Direction :
* Sahasradhara [A Thousand Streams] *
* Nua Geet [A New Song] *
* Ghar [A House] *
* Ghasa [The Grass] *
* Sanjukta *
Awards :
* Vijaya Samman, Bhadrak Pujyapuja Samsad, 2009.
* Satabdira Kalakar Samman, 2007.
* Gokarnika Samman, 2007.
* Kabisurya Baladev Rath Sanskruti Samman, 2006.
* Sulekha Samman, 2005.
* Rajdhani Pustaka Mela Award, 2004 for the novel Dasyu.
* Rajadhani Pustaka Mela Award, 2002 for the play Vasco-da-Gama.
* Central Sahitya Academy Award, 2001, for Tamil translation of his short stories by poet. Tamizhnadan. This award was given to Poet Tamizhnadan.
* Padmashri LN Dube Award, Panipath, 2001.
* Phakirmohan Khyudragalpa Award, Utkal Sahitya Samaj, 2001.
* Natyabhusan, All India Play Festival, Cuttack, 1999.
* Best Play Award, National Short Play Festival, Allahabad, 1999.
* Dakshina Odisa Natak Mohatsav Puraskara For Best Play, 1996, 1997.
* Chandrabhaga Puraskara, 1995.
* Orissa Sahitya Academy Puraskara, 1995.
* Jhankara Galpa Puraskara, 1995.
* Bhubaneswar Pustak Mela, 1992
Contact:
phrusikesh@yahoo.co.in,
Website: http://www.hrusikeshpanda.com/
Address :
Village : Kalidaspur, Post Office : Narasinghpur,
Via : Betada, District : Bhadrak (Orissa)
Zip Code : 756168
Phone No :
E-mail : phrusikesh@hotmail.com
Located in the sacred Gandhamardan Hills, which according to legends, Hanuman carried on his shoulders from the Himalayas as described in the ancient epic Ramayana, the temple at Nrusinghanath is an important pilgrimage site.
It is also an exceedingly fascinating and beautifully located temple and is worth the journey to this rather remote spot.The present temple, located at the source of the Papaharini stream, is a 14th century structure built on a more ancient site.
The four pillars within the Jagmohana suggest that the earlier temple was built in the 9th century. The beautiful doorframes have been dated to the 11th century.
The site of the temple is unique. Stone steps wind up the hillside behind the temple, leading past a waterfall, and eventually curving under the falls to a spot where some beautiful, and very well- preserved relief sculptures are found.
The climb to the carvings and return journey will take about an hour. Since shoes are not permitted on these sanctified pilgrimage steps, those with tender feet should take along a pair of heavy socks for the climb.
On the opposite slope of the hill on which the temple is located, is the Harishankar Temple.
Between the two temples there is a 16 km. plateau, littered with Buddhist ruins that scholars feel may be the remains of the ancient university of Parimalagiri, referred to by the seventh-century Chinese traveler Hiuen T’sang as ‘Po-lo-mo-lo-ki-li’.
The trek along this plateau is a long one, but for the serious student of history, it is an unforgettable experience.
Distance by air- Bhubaneswar 488 Kms
By Rail/Road- Sambalpur 164 kms and Bargarh 116 Kms.
Contact
Nrusinghanath Temple
AT-Durgapali, PO- Paikmal
PIN-768039 DIST: Bargarh
Orissa, India
TEL: +91-06684-230514
Cell: 9437534862
website: www.nrusinghanathtemple.com
Email: eo@nrusinghanathtemple.com
Address : | Nrusinghanath Temple AT-Durgapali, PO- Paikmal |
Zip Code : | 768039 |
Phone No : | +91-06684-230514, Cell: 9437534862 |
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Mr. Sudarshan Pattnaik, Sand Artist
Mr. Sudarshan Pattnaik was born in the coastal town of Puri, Orissa. Being inspired by the voice of his inner soul he started visiting the sea beach at Puri every day right from his childhood.
Slowly he started carving out different faces of gods and goddesses in sand with his imagination and creativity.
Initially the forms were not mature as he had no Guru because sand art is not considered as a professional form of art in India.
Despite these limitations he pursued in his endeavor as he considered the creativity in him is God gifted ability. He took up the challenge to popularize sand art as a professional art form and started exhibiting sand art at various places in India.
Pattnaik’s ultimate objective is to create awareness and enthusiasm among the people and make it popular professional art form among the people for which he is traveling various places in the country and demonstrating this art form by holding work shops and training.
Time and again he has tried to replicate various international events through Sand art. recently he made a 4 feet gigh sculpture of Pop King Michael Jackson at Puri. The video link is given below.
He has established “The Golden Sand Art Institute” which is first of it’s nature in India.
GOLDEN SAND ART INSTITUTE:
A dream to realize, a strong zeal in the heart and a dedicated art lover, Sudarshan not only mastered the art, but was keen to propagate the same to others.
The determination of this man, support and a consorted effort from his friends in Puri, culminated in the formation of “Golden Sand Art Institute” in the year 1994.
The institute is an open air institute with no boundaries and limitation, with sands below the feet and the sky above the head, the institute is located in the sea shore that spans between Hotel May Fair Beach Resort and the Panthanivas in Puri.
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
Providing training to artists through open air Golden sand art institute at Puri beach, as institute which he started in 1994 with a view to make these students learn and develop sand art as a professional art form. Students from India and abroad are enrolled for projects, regular and short term courses. His objective is to include sand art as a regular curriculum in the schools of art and culture.
Published a book regarding SAND ART.
Conducted training and workshops and demonstrated the art form in different fairs and festivals around the country to promote and popularize this form in India.
He took current national and international events on social problems such as world peace, wild life, Terrorism, HIV-AIDS, world Sports and problems of similar nature and depicted it through the form of sand artto create public awareness which is covered by National and International media like BBC, CNN, ABC, Doordarshan, Discovery, National Geography and others.
Limca Book felicitated internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik during the release of 20th edition of Limca Book of Records 2009 at New Delhi. Pattnaik was felicitated for being among the 20 People of the year.
Email: sudarsansand@gmail.com
www.odisha.com web directory:www.www.odisha.com/2010/sudarshanpattnaik/
The Sambalpuri Bastralaya was registered as a Handloom Co-operative Society under the Orissa Co-operative Societies Acts & Rules during the year 1954.
The credit for starting the society goes to Padmashree Dr.Krutartha Acharya whose contribution to Orissa’s Handloom Sector has been second to none.
It started its business with effect from 1.7.1954 with an objective to produce highquality handloom fabrics through its members, its affiliated societies and production agents and arrange sale of their products.
It has played outstanding role in preserving and propagating the World famous typical Sambalpuri technique of tie and dye (IKAT) in Handloom and promoting Handloom Industry in Orissa.
The institution being a leading one in the State is widely known for its efficient commitment for the up-liftment of Shedule Cast, Shedule Tribe and economically backward classes of the society including women. More-over it provides opportunities for the rural based employment in a large scale.
It has earned national & international reputation because of high business ethics of its founder Padmashree Dr. Krutartha Acharya. It also plays an important role in the socio-economic development of weavers of Western Orissa.
Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-operative Society Ltd, Bargarh is a handloom Cooperative society functioning since 1954 and emerged its kind as an Apex Body in the state of Orissa.
It is a Production-cum-marketing unit having its turn-over about Rs.12.00 crore per annum. The society provides raw-materials to its weaver members and collect the finished goods by paying fair wages to them and market their product in its own sales outlets as well as through agents and by participating in Various Expos, and Exhibitions inside and outside the state to generate funds for providing regular employment to the poor weavers of this region as well as to the weavers of the western part of the state of Orissa through the affiliated W.C.S. and also to provide technical know how to them for their socio-economic development.
The society has a Dyeing unit of its own, in which grey yarn about 400 bundles has been dyed to meet the requirement of the production branches for production.
The colour used in the fabrics are AZO free and having fastness in rubbing and bleaching. The society has 43 nos. of production centres of its own and marketed its products through its 42 nos own sales outlets and 15 nos of sales representative inside and outside the state of Orissa.
The products manufactured by the society are thoroughly checked by technical staff of its quality control section. After that the same is supplied to the sales unit for marketing of defect free product. The production ranges of the society covers production of tie & dye design sarees, dhotis, Lungee, Napkins, Bed-covers, furnishing materials, dress materials and so on of cotton yarn, mercerized yarn, silk yarn and tassar yarn. The range of production is more then 3000 varieties.
Present Status
Sambalpuri Bastralaya is one of the largest Primary Weavers’ Co-operative Society in the Country.
* It is producing exclusive handloom fabrics as well as undertaking marketing of those products.
* 5952 number of highly skilled weavers with 5345 looms are working under 43 production centres of this society.
* In addition to the above members many weavers from its 90 associated Primary Handloom Societies in the state are also working with it.
Its production estimates to about one fourth of the total Handloom production of the state under the co-operative fold.
* It has a large network of marketing both inside and outside Orissa through its 42 nos of own sales outlets & 15 sales representatives.
* Because of its strong infrastructure network, it functions like an Apex body within the Co-operative frame work of the State.
* With identity of excellence, it produces exclusives of Sarees, Dress Materials, Scarves, Home Furnishings, Bed Covers,Bed Sheets, Table Mats, Handkerchiefs along with other coordinated sets for Drawing, Bed and Dinning Rooms with attractive tie & dye motifs along with jalla & dobby designs in cotton, silk and tassar.
Mission
* To give a thrust to the co-operative movement of Orissa.
* To preserve and propagate traditional handloom art and crafts and thereby to promote handloom industry.
* To produce high quality handloom fabrics through its members and arrange sales of their products.
* To uplift the socio-economic condition of the poor weavers from economically backward classes including scheduled caste and scheduled tribe and women category of the society.
* To arrange for providing better educational facilities to the children of the weavers.
Vision
* To improve the skill level of the handloom weavers of the society and to increase their wage earning.
* To undertake production of extensive range of fabrics to capture the customers inside the country as well as abroad.
* To produce quality fabrics with attractive designs and competitive price.
* To produce exclusive varieties of exportable products to enter into the global market.
* To provide regular employment to maximum number of weavers under the handloom sector and thereby to improve their economic and social condition.
Goal
* To create scope for massive rural employment.
* To provide sustainable livelihood support to the weavers including those from backward, SC and ST classes.
* To provide all possible supports to the organization to enable it grow & prosper under the sector.
* To create continuous worldwide avenue of Sambalpuri Handlooms by adding special identity to it.
* The shoulder the responsibility for the social security of the poor weavers is the cherished goal of the society.
Email:md@sambalpuribastralaya.co.in
www.odisha.com web directory: http://www.www.odisha.com/2010/sambalpuribastralaya/
Website:http://www.sambalpuribastralaya.co.in/
Address : Sambalpuri Bastralaya Handloom Co-Operative Society Ltd.
At/P.O.-Bargarh,Dist.-BargarhOrissa, India.
Zip Code : 768028
Phone No : 91-6646-230472 , 233140(O) 09437052472 (M)
E-mail : md@sambalpuribastralaya.co.in