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ODISHA REVIEW VOL. LXVIII NO. 9 APRIL - 2012 NIKUNJA KISHORE SUNDARAY, I.A.S. Principal Secretary BAISHNAB PRASAD MOHANTY Director-cum-Joint Secretary LENIN MOHANTY Editor Editorial Assistance Bibhu Chandra Mishra Bikram Maharana Production Assistance Debasis Pattnaik Sadhana Mishra Manas R. Nayak Cover Design & Illustration Hemanta Kumar Sahoo D.T.P. & Design Raju Singh Manas Ranjan Mohanty Photo The Odisha Review aims at disseminating knowledge and information concerning Odisha’s socio-economic development, art and culture. Views, records, statistics and information published in the Odisha Review are not necessarily those of the Government of Odisha. Published by Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar - 751001 and Printed at Odisha Government Press, Cuttack - 753010. For subscription and trade inquiry, please contact : Manager, Publications, Information & Public Relations Department, Loksampark Bhawan, Bhubaneswar - 751001. Five Rupees / Copy E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Visit : http://orissa.gov.in Contact : 9937057528(M) CONTENTS Good Governance ... 1 History of Separate Province of Orissa Jayanta Kumar Das ... 3 Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati : The Architect of Modern Odisha Dr. Prafulla Chandra Mohanty... 6 Pioneer of Law Madhubabu and Its Legacy in the Domain of Odisha Dr. Krushna Chandra Dalai ... 12 Gopabandhu Das : The Lode Star of Idealistic Journalism Dr Priyadarshi Bahinipati ... 19 Socialist Movement and Sarangadhar Das Akshaya Kumar Patra ... 24 Formation of Separate Orissa Province : A Bird's Eye View Braja Paikaray ... 29 Inventing Odisha Kailash Chandra Dash ... 32 1895-1905 : A Golden Decade in the History of Odia Language Movement in Sambalpur Dr. Chitrasen Pasayat ... 39 Watershed Management: Issues and Concerns of Drought Prone Areas Subrat Kumar Mishra ... 43 Sustainable Livelihood Support Through Enterprise Biswanath Sahoo, Convergence in Pond Based Farming System Antaryami Lenka, Dr. M. Nedunchezhiyan ... 46 Power Sector Reforms in Odisha : Major Issues and Challenges Padmalochan Rout ... 52 Dr. Krishna Chandra Panigrahi : A Master of Modern Odia Prose Prof. Bauribandhu Kar ... 62 They don’t Smoke But they can’t Breathe Sarada Lahangir ... 69 Enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 : Judicial Trend Analysis Alok Kumar Jena ... 72 Police and Judicial Administration : A Study of Princely States of Nayagarh District (1858-1947) Dr. Saroj Kumar Panda ... 77 From Nanpur to London : Prafulla Mohanti : The Painter of Signs Manoranjan Behura ... 82 Epigraphic Evidences of Narasingha Avatara of Jayadeva's Geeta Govinda Bharati Pal ... 85 Biju Babu : The Uncrowned Monarch of Odisha Dr. Narayan Panda ... 87 Subaltern Consciousness in Odia Poetry : An Approach Aswini Kumar Mishra ... 91 Unemployment Magnitude and Left Wing Extremism Santosh Kumar Pradhan ... 98 Faith in the Matrix of Doubt: Comparing Kantakavi Laxmikant’s Poem “Sabuthiru Banchita Kari” and John Milton’s “On His Blindness” Dr. Bibhudutt Dash ... 102 Message of M. Hamid Ansari Hon’ble Vice-President of India On the Occasion of Odisha Day - 2012 I offer my warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the memorable occasion of 'Odisha Day'. With its rich cultural heritage and valuable resources, the State has made immense contributions to our nation. On this occasion, I extend my best wishes to the Government and people of Odisha for their continued progress, peace and prosperity. New Delhi (M. Hamid Ansari) 27th March, 2012 Message of Shri Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare His Excellency the Governor of Odisha On the Occasion of Odisha Day - 2012 Dear Sisters and Brothers of Odisha, On this auspicious occasion of Odisha day, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to you all. The 1st day of April is a historic day in the annals of Odisha. After long years of struggle and sacrifices under the leadership of many stalwarts like Utkal Gaurab Madhusudan Das, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Senapati, Maharaja Sri Ramchandra Bhanja Deo, Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher, Karma Veer Gouri Sankar Ray, Pandit Nilakantha Das, Raja Harihar Mardaraj and many others, Odisha redeemed its lost glory and attained identity as a separate State on 1st of April 1936. Odisha is a land of many splendours having a glorious past and rich cultural heritage. In the past, the land of Odias’ known as Kalinga was a powerful kingdom. The empire of Kalinga extended from the Ganges to the Godavari over the years. This land flourished in trade, commerce and its economy was vibrant. In art, architecture, literature, sculpture and culture the people of Odisha made their indelible mark not only in India but also in the neighbouring countries. It has a glorious and rich maritime past as Odia merchants popularly known as the ‘Sadhabas’ were sailing in their boats to far off south-eastern countries like Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Bali and also Srilanka for merchandise purpose and made Odisha proud as well as prosperous. During the last decade, our Government has been continuously striving to achieve overall development and a faster rate of poverty reduction. It is literacy that drives away poverty. This decade saw rate of literacy increases significantly and I am sure during next decade Odisha will be going to achieve 90 per cent literacy rate. Development schemes for the people are accorded top priority by the Government to improve the standard of living of the common people – In making provisions of Mo Kudia, Biju Gram Jyoti, rice at Rs.2/- per kg for the poor, empowering women through Mission Shakti, ensuring labour intensive programme in implementing Gopabandhu Grameen Yojana, MGNREGS, taking care of old and distressed through Madhubabu Pension Yojana and Annapurna schemes, improving the condition of farmers through Biju Krushak Vikash Yojana, construction of check dams, individual deep bore wells, emphasizing on development of rural areas with good cement concrete roads and construction of bridges through Biju Setu Yojana. When I am talking of Mission Shakti, it is heartening that 55 per cent of women in rural areas between age group of 18 to 60 years now have become self dependent, enhanced their economic condition and lead a life of dignity only because of Self Help Groups. To facilitate better health service to the dwellers of inaccessible areas, Biju Grameen Swasthya Sibira Yojana has been introduced and also financial assistance is being provided to the pregnant women through Mamata Scheme, emphasis is being given on the development of people belonging to ST & SC communities and the Weaker Sections of the society. Today Odisha is on the path of rapid progress and prosperity. Development of the people as well as the State is our sole aim. Let us renew our pledge to build a strong and vibrant Odisha, so as to give it a place of pride in the developmental map of our country. Bande Utkal Janani, Jai Hind. Message of Shri Naveen Patnaik Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day - 2012 Today is Odisha Day. It is a day of joy for all of us. On this auspicious occasion, I convey my best wishes and greetings to brothers and sisters of the State. The Odia race will never forget the contributions made by the illustrious sons like Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das, Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Parala Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Dev, Raja Saheb Ramachandra Mardaraj Deo of Khallikote, Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Senapati, Poet Gangadhar Meher and many others in making a separate Odisha State. I offer my sincere tributes to them on this occasion. I also pay my homage to those luminaries whose contributions enriched the Odia literature and culture. Odisha is a land of excellent art and culture. Our folk art, folk dance, tribal culture and tradition have enriched the Odia culture to a great extent. Odissi dance and Odissi music have enhanced our glory in our country and abroad. While our Sadhabs brought prosperity to our State, our Odia artisans and sculptors have left their immortal imprints through their talent. Likewise, the Odia Paikas are famous in the annals of history for their courage and heroism. The Odia race was in the forefront in all spheres like industry, commerce, dance and music. The main objective in formation of a separate State of Odisha was to safeguard our language, literature and culture along with the development of Odisha and upholding the Odia dignity. Our efforts are on towards fulfilling this objective. Odisha has created a new identity in the whole country in the development front. Our economy has become vibrant. The State Government have undertaken a number of developmental and welfare schemes from its own resources. Innovative programmes are being implemented for the welfare of farmers as well as development of agriculture. Progress has been noticeable in the villages. The standard of living of the people has gone up. Poverty has reduced. Improvement has been effected in infrastructural development. The number of drop-outs at School level has been reduced. The literacy rate has gone up. Capital investment in the industrial sector has been augmented in Odisha. Development of small industries is also seen along with major industries. New opportunities have been created for employment. I have always emphasized on development and welfare of the poor, the tribals, the Dalits and the women. Innovative schemes are being implemented for them. Women empowerment has taken the shape of a great movement in the State and more and more women have been included in the development process. Many opportunities have been created in different sectors starting from politics to Government service etc. for the women. Our endeavour will continue to bring the women to the mainstream of development. Odisha is endowed with abundant natural resources. Development of infrastructure and human resources is indicator of a bright future of our beloved Odisha. Our youths should avail this opportunity provided to them in the developmental process. The youths constitute over 40 % of our State’s population.