ODISHA REVIEW VOL. LXIX NO. 6 JANUARY - 2013 PRADEEP KUMAR JENA, I.A.S. Commissioner-cum- Secretary DEBENDRA PRASAD DAS, O.A.S.(SAG) Director DR. 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 Manoranjan 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. E-mail : [email protected] Five Rupees / Copy [email protected] Visit : http://orissa.gov.in Contact : 9937057528(M) CONTENTS Buddha - Jagannath in the Evolution Process Dr. Harihar Kanungo ... 1 Good Governance ... 5 Constitutional Democracy, Judiciary and Social Justice in India Dr. Surya Narayan Misra ... 16 Our Republican Moorings Lagnajit Ray ... 21 Reminiscing with the Legend : An Interview with Smt. Annapurna Moharana Dr. Pragyan Das ... 24 Past Significance and Present Meaning in Fakir Mohan Senapati’s Rebati Dr. Shruti Das ... 30 The Novels of Pratibha Ray Prafulla Kumar Mohanty ... 37 Kantakabi: The Poet of Odisha State Song Asit Mohanty ... 42 Tr.: Bibhu Chandra Mishra Bikram Maharana Swami Vivekananda : The Prophet of Human Emancipation Souribandhu Kar ... 47 Netaji : A Profile Jagannath Mohanty ... 51 Samba Dasami in Odishan Culture Dr. Dina Krishna Joshi ... 55 America’s Super Hurricane of 2012 Saradindu Misra ... 60 Power Scenario in Odisha Siba Prasad Nayak ... 62 Indian Foreign Policy : Emerging Challenges and the Road Ahead Rahul Mohanty ... 68 "Yagnaseni" - in Global Aerena Chinmoya Roy ... 72 Annapurna Devi, The Real Idealist Prabodha Kumar Ratha ... 73 Growth of Printing Presses and Periodicals : A Mouthpiece of National Consciousness Dr. Janmejay Choudhury ... 77 Lord Jagannatha and Princess Visnupriya Somanath Khuntia ... 81 National Song Vande Mataram ! Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam, Shasyashyamalam, Mataram ! Shubhrajyothsna pulakitayaminim, Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim, Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim, Sukhadam varadam, Mataram ! The song, Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. It has an equal status with Jana-gana-mana. The first political occasion when it was sung was the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. National Anthem Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he, Bharata-bhagya-vidhata. Punjab-Sindhu-Gujarat-Maratha, Dravida-Utkala-Banga, Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga. Tava shubha name jage, Tava shubha asisa mage, Gahe tava jaya gatha, Jana-gana-mangala-dayaka jaya he Bharata-bhagya-vidhata. Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he, Jaya jaya jaya, jaya he! The playing time of the full version of the National Anthem is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of first and last lines of the stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds) is also played on certain occasions. The song, Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950. It was first sung on December 27, 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. The complete song consists of five stanzas. Message of Shri Murlidhar Chandrakant Bhandare His Excellency the Governor of Odisha on the occasion of Republic Day – 2013 On this auspicious occasion of the Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings and good wishes to the Sisters and Brothers of Odisha. 2. As we all know, the peaceful struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi for Independence of our country is a glorious chapter in the history of mankind. On the Historic Day of 26th January, 1950, our country became a Sovereign Democratic Republic. We gave unto ourselves a Constitution providing a strong framework for democratic governance. The concepts of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity along with Social, Economic and Political Justice are guiding principles of this Constitution. 3. The sacrifices of many illustrious sons and daughters of Odisha in the fight for Independence have been written in golden letters in our history. On this august occasion, I pay respectful homage to all freedom fighters, whose sacrifices brought us Independence. As we celebrate the Republic Day, we extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the framers of our Constitution, who have given a shape to the dream of a society free from hunger, poverty and illiteracy. We have also the unique privilege of taking pride in the fact that we are the citizens of the world’s largest democracy. 4. Odisha is blessed with vast natural resources and a huge workforce. By harnessing such natural resources and utilizing the workforce, Odisha is now surging ahead. But we have to make a concerted effort to face all the challenges by way of developing a work culture that stands for achieving our long-cherished goal. 5. The State Government is committed to transform Odisha into a prosperous State in the country by making all-out efforts for bringing perceptible changes. 6. In order to effect these changes, the State Government have accorded top priority on the development of the three-tier Panchayati Raj System, Agriculture, Industries, Health, Education, Drinking Water Supply, Irrigation, Village and Cottage Industries, Handlooms and Textiles, Science and Technology and other sectors concerning the growth and development of both rural and urban areas. 7. Energy is another key sector of development. To make the State energy sufficient, Government of Odisha have signed MoU for about 48,000 MW of additional capacity with NTPC, UMPP, IPP etc. which will come up during the coming Five Year Plan period. The State share will be about 12,000 MW power. 8. The indices of development, inter alia, include significant reduction of poverty across regions and among all social classes as well as increase of overall literacy rate from 63.1% in 2001 to 73.5% in 2011. The reduction of Infant Mortality Rate from 96 in 1999 to 61 in 2010 is better than the national average. Maternal Mortality Ratio has been reduced from 358 in 2001-03 to 258 in 2007-09. Apart from this, representation of women in rural and Urban Local Bodies has been enhanced from 33% to 50%. The scheme Mission Shakti implemented for empowerment of the women has fulfilled its objective by improving their skills and activating their own livelihood options. Mamata, a conditional cash transfer benefit scheme is also financially assisting the pregnant women and nursing mothers of the State. 9. The State Government have also emphasized on the development of infrastructure including rural connectivity, electrification and irrigation. In order to achieve these objectives, the State Government have embarked upon rigorous implementation of various schemes like Gopabandhu Grameen Yojana, Biju KBK Yojana, Biju Kandhamal O Gajapati Yojana, Biju Setu Yojana, Cement Concrete Road Scheme, Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana, Biju Saharanchala Bidyutikarana Yojana, Biju Krushaka Vikas Yojana, Individual Deep Bore- wells with 90% subsidy, and Construction of Check Dams. Poorer Section of the society is being immensely benefitted by these pro-people activities. 10. Further, special attention has been given to improve the economic condition of the marginalized sections, particularly ST, SC and Minority Communities, elderly and differently abled persons. Ensuring food security by way of providing rice at Rupees Two per k.g., making available pucca dwelling house in the form of “Mo Kudia” to needy beneficiaries remaining out of the purview of Indira Awas Yojana, extending social security net under Madhu Babu Pension Scheme and facilitating secondary school education by introducing free bi-cycle scheme for all ST and S.C students and all girl students reading in Class-X, the Government of Odisha have become a role model in spearheading social welfare initiatives. 11. In a bid to effect transparency and accountability in the system of governance, the Government of Odisha have effectively implemented the Right to Information Act, 2005. The IT intervention made in the front of implementation has brought crowning glory to the State. This exhibits the commitment of the State Government to empower the citizens to exercise their legitimate rights. With a view to furthering this citizen-centric approach, the State Government have recently introduced the Right to Public Services Act, 2012 to ensure time-bound delivery of significant public services. Truly, these are the off-shoots of the Good Governance initiatives. 12. On this auspicious day, let us realize our responsibilities and cherish the values of democracy. I once again call upon the people of Odisha to strengthen our democratic and secular institutions, which foster national integration, promote social and economic justice as well as communal harmony. Jai Hind. Message of Shri Naveen Patnaik Hon’ble Chief Minister on the occasion of Republic Day-2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters ! I extend my greetings and good wishes to the people of Odisha on the auspicious occasion of Republic Day. On this sacred day, I express my utmost respect to lakhs of patriot freedom fighters participated in the freedom struggle of India under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. On this occasion, I also pay my homage to the valiant Jawans who laid down their lives for the sake of country’s security and peace. On this occasion, I convey my deep reverence to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Members of the Constituent Assembly who shouldered the enormous responsibility of framing a Constitution for the country after Independence. Our Constitution is unique like our freedom struggle. It is the largest Written Constitution of the world.