Along with Odia, Odisha govt allows use of English in official matters

Even as the focus still remains on the extensive use of Odia language in official works to propagate Odia Asmita, the Odisha government has now permitted the use of English along with the local language.

As per the latest notification issued by the General Administration (GA) & Public Grievance Department clearly states that official works can either be completely done in Odia or Odia and English.

Odia will be used as the official language and review meeting minutes will be in Odia. However, the gazette notifications, press releases, information sheets, notifications and content of government websites will be in Odia and English.