Categories: Uncategorized

Gandhi Peace Centre In Bhubaneswar To Welcome Visitors From Feb 22

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to inaugurate Gandhi Peace Centre at Khandagiri-Udaygiri caves in Odisha capital on February 22.

Built over 5 acres of land, the centre has six galleries, where items related to the Mahatma have been put up for display.  ‘Ahinsa Stambha’ and a ‘selfie zone’ are the other main attractions.

The centre will conduct a multimedia show on Gandhi’s ideology of truth, non-violence and policy of Jainism till March 15.  This apart, a debate and bhajan programme will also be organised.

In 2017, the Odisha government had signed an MoU with the Aditya Birla Group for operation and management of the interpretation centre at Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves and decided to rename it as Eternal Gandhi Peace Centre.

The MoU is valid for 15 years.

The project included installation of a life size statue of Mahatma Gandhi with interactive multimedia show relating to his teachings. The centre will also propagate Jain ideology, sources said.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

When A ‘Powerful Man’s Wife’ Broke Into Varun Dhawan’s House To Elope With Actor!

Mumbai: Bollywood celebrities have often had funny, at times bizarre experiences, mostly involving hero-worshipping, demanding fans.…

10 hours ago

Jatra Party Owner Arrested For Duping Actress Of Over Rs 8 Lakh In Bhubanewar

Bhubaneswar: Police have arrested the owner of a Jatra (theatre) group for allegedly duping an…

10 hours ago

How Punjab Farmers Have Paved The Way For Revival Of Organic Desi Cotton

Sanskriti Talwar Faridkot (Punjab): For the third consecutive year, Balwinder Singh of Mallan village in…

11 hours ago

Rain May Play Spoilsport During Christmas & New Year Celebrations In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Rain may play spoilsport in Christmas and New Year celebrations in Odisha as the…

11 hours ago

Now, Amazon Prime Cracks Down On Password Sharing; Check Out Details Here

New Delhi: Netflix showed the way, Amazon Prime Video is following in their footsteps. Come…

11 hours ago

[Watch] Allu Arjun’s House Vandalised By Protesters Over ‘Pushpa 2’ Stampede; Know Their Demands

Hyderabad: Allu Arjun’s woes keep mounting. In a worrying development, protesters stormed Allu Arjun’s Jubilee…

12 hours ago

This website uses cookies.