Odisha restores original Odia spellings for 64 places reclaiming identity
Odisha panel recommended spellings, cabinet approved 
It's a step toward fixing old colonial-era spellings in official records.
This wasn't a quick decision. Officials got input from district collectors, public representatives, and everyday people.
A committee led by Jnanpith awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray reviewed proposals and recommended revised spellings before the state cabinet gave the green light.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg summed it up: This initiative has been undertaken to preserve and promote the linguistic heritage, cultural identity, and historical authenticity of Odisha.
The state will notify central agencies like Indian Railways and the Department of Posts so these names show up correctly everywhere: from maps to mail.
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