March 2025

PM Narendra Modi remembered the former Odisha CM Shri Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary on 05th March, 2025.

He was recognized as one of the key architects of modern Odisha and  played a crucial role in India’s freedom movement, aviation, and governance.

He used his flying skills to help freedom fighters escape British forces and transport secret messages.

He founded the Kalinga Foundation and established the Kalinga Prize to promote scientific knowledge.

Biju Patnaik was honored with the title “Bhumi Putra” (Son of the Soil) by Indonesia—one of the highest civilian honors given to a foreigner.

Awarded Bintang Jasa Utma, Indonesia’s highest civilian honor in 1996.