Author 1:

Dr. Bichitra Kumar Parida
Lecture in History
T. N. Mahavidyalaya,
Kendrapara, Odisha, India
Email: manas99rout@gmail.com

Author 2:

Mr. Manas Kumar Rout
Research Scolar
Department of History & Archaeology
Fakir Mohan University
Balesore, Odisha, India

Email: manas99rout@gmail.com

Abstract: Harekrushna Mahatab, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, played a decisive part in India’s struggle for independence and the political, artificial, and artistic metamorphosis of Odisha. Serving as Chief Minister( 1946 – 1950; 1956 – 1961), Mahatab popularly known as Utkal Keshari was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and combined political vision with social reform. His multifaceted benefactions, including the admixture of kingly countries, the establishment of Bhubaneswar as the state capital, large scale structure similar as the Hirakud Dam, and creation of literature and journalism, deposited him as the foremost mastermind of ultramodern Odisha. His influence extended beyond India, engaging with world leaders and representing Odisha on global platforms. He’s truly the first Odia to be extensively honored on a National and International forum.

Key Words::Artificial, Hirakud Dam, Leader, Literature Mahatma Gandhi, Odisha etc.