Heritage Cabinet

Odisha Government to set up Heritage Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

Question: Which of the following state government recently decided to set up heritage cabinet?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Odisha
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (b) 
Related Facts:

  • On December 26th, 2017 Odisha government decided to set up a unique ‘Heritage Cabinet’.
  • Decision to set up Odisha Language Commission to preserve the relics and monuments in the state and enrich its rich culture and language was also taken.
  • The cabinet meeting was held first time in Puri, instead of Bhubaneswar.
  • Heritage Cabinet will be constituted under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
  • Its aim is to protect ancient monuments, temples and archaeological sites in Odisha, and take steps to preserve the state’s culture, language and literature.
  • In addition to this, the proposal related to the separation of state tourism and culture departments by state cabinet has also been approved in this meeting.
  • The name of the Culture Department was decided to do ‘Odiya Language, Literature and Culture Department’.
  • Prompt amendment will be made in Odisha Official Languages ​​Act, 1954 and the provisions of penalties will be included in violation of the rules.

Reference:                               
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2017/dec/26/odisha-government-to-set-up-heritage-cabinet-headed-by-chief-minister-naveen-patnaik-1737136.html
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heritage-cabinet-to-be-set-up-in-odisha-to-protect-temples-monuments-culture/story-5ApipVgMyqtdIG9QuRS5YJ.html