Odisha is the divine land of Lord Jagannath. A land blessed with rich culture, myriad colours, folklore, music, heritage and nature’s bounties.
Odia Samaj is a spectacular vision that aims to celebrate the enriched Odia community while promoting and popularising its rich heritage on the global platform.
Established on 27th February 2017 as a non-profit organisation, Odia Samaj has been relentlessly working to create a platform for Odias to stay connected to each other and to their culture and heritage.
Apart from the traditions and customs of Odisha, Odia Samaj acts as a think tank and devotes a significant portion of its activities to positively influencing public policy, identifying issues, evaluating ideas, and helping the society at large. Fostering the spirit of unity and oneness in the Odia community, Odia Samaj also gives precedence to acts of philanthropy for uplifting its brotherhood in need and contributing to the overall welfare of the community in any way possible.
Key aspects of Odisha, including tourism, culinary wonders, music & art, ecosystem and much more, are focus points of Odia Samaj’s regular communication through social media, website and other digital platforms.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Influence, encourage and assist Odia societies throughout the world to conserve and popularise the cultural diversity of Odisha. To be a catalyst in policy formulation to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.”And to encourage the Odia youth to broaden their horizons and soar with the world.
Vision
To encourage and assist in the process of heralding the rich socio cultural heritage of Odisha across the world. To help preserve the unique ecosystem of the state. And restore pride and hope among the Odia youth for a better future.
Governing Body
Odia Samaj is managed by its national governing body consisting of a President, three Trustees and an Executive Director. The ED oversees and manages the major operations of the organization. They together form the Odia Samaj Executive Council, which acts as a policy-making body with support from members and prominent Odias, who are volunteering for the progress of the Odia community.
We encourage all interested Odias to come forward, volunteer, support and help us in building this organization stronger and bigger. Please volunteer to be a member of Odia Samaj and as per your knowledge, skills, interest, ideas and expertise, work towards making a lasting positive contribution. Yes, together we can make a strong and stable Odia Samaj.
