The Odisha government has launched a major initiative to identify and document unprotected heritage sites across the state.

To begin with, a newly formed committee of experts and specialists will carry out the process over three years. This decision emerged from a joint meeting of the Tourism, Works, and Culture departments held on August 26, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. Moreover, Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly that the project will cover more than 4,000 heritage sites.

Moving forward, the state government has signed an agreement with the Centre for Heritage Studies. In addition, it will constitute a dedicated team with a three-year tenure. After completing the identification, the government will pla

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