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Odisha is more than a place it is a civilization of food, history, art, culture, tradition and heritage.

Discover Odisha’s glorious past through its food, history, culture and heritage with author Sandeep Das. From Kalinga’s maritime legacy and Gajapati history to Odia food, Jagannath culture, wildlife and forgotten traditions, this special SOA Radio conversation explores the stories that make Odisha unique.

In this special SOA Community Radio 90.4 FM guest program, author Sandip Das, former telecom CEO and passionate storyteller, takes us on a fascinating journey through Odisha’s glorious past and cultural heritage.

Sandip Das discusses his connection with Odisha and explains his motivation behind creating a book that brings together Odia food, history, temple culture, storytelling, photography, wildlife and traditions for readers in Odisha, India and around the world.The conversation explores the richness of traditional Odia cuisine, including Pitha, Dalma, Santula, Chhena Poda and other foods, while showing how food can become a powerful way of understanding Odisha’s identity and heritage. The book is presented not simply as a recipe book, but as a broader cultural and historical work.

The discussion then moves into Kalinga’s maritime history, Bali Jatra, Boita Bandana, Odisha’s historical connections with Southeast Asia, the Gajapati Empire and the importance of documenting Odisha’s history for future generations.
Sandip Das also talks about Odisha’s remarkable wildlife and natural heritage, including tigers, crocodiles and Olive Ridley turtles, while emphasizing the importance of conservation and education.The interview also explores Odisha’s art and craft traditions, including Pattachitra, Raghurajpur, Tarakasi and Odisha’s artistic heritage. Another fascinating section discusses Jagannath culture, Jayadeva, Gita Govinda, Guru Nanak’s connection and Odisha’s linguistic and cultural heritage.

Sandip Das explains why he wants the book to be more than a commercial publication. His larger goal is to encourage people especially young Odia writers and researchers—to document Odisha’s history, culture, food, wildlife and maritime heritage

In this episode:
• Odisha’s food and cultural heritage
• Traditional Odia cuisine and sweets
• Pitha and Odisha’s food traditions
• Odisha’s historical identity
• Kalinga’s maritime heritage
• Bali Jatra & Boita Bandana
• Ancient maritime voyages
• Kalinga’s Southeast Asian connections
• Gajapati Empire & Kapilendra Deva
• Odisha’s elephants and military history
• Odisha’s unique wildlife
• The importance of documenting Odisha’s history
• Encouraging young Odia writers to tell Odisha’s stories

If you love Odisha history, Odia culture, traditional food, Kalinga history, Odisha heritage and untold stories, this conversation is for you.
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00:00 – Welcome to SOA Radio & Meet Sandeep Das
03:54 – Traditional Odia Food: Dalma, Santula & Sweets
06:04 – Why Sandeep Das Wanted to Tell Odisha’s Story
07:19 – The Odisha Food & Culture Book: History Through Food
11:55 – Odisha’s History & Kalinga’s Maritime Legacy
16:07 – Why Young Odia Writers Must Document Odisha
19:16 – Saving Odisha’s Tigers & Wildlife Heritage
27:23 – Jagannath Culture, Jayadeva & Gita Govinda
38:13 – Pattachitra, Tarakasi & Odisha’s Artistic Heritage
43:26 – The Book’s Mission: A Tribute to Odisha

#Odisha #OdishaHistory #OdishaCulture #OdiaCulture #OdishaFood #OdiaFood #Kalinga #KalingaHistory #OdishaHeritage #GajapatiEmpire #BaliJatra #BoitaBandana #JagannathCulture #OdishaMaritimeHistory #SandipDas #SOARadio #OdiaPodcast #Pattachitra #OdishaWildlife #OdishaTourism

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Importance of Soil Organic Carbon is essential for maintaining soil fertility, improving crop productivity, and promoting sustainable agriculture.| PM-PRANAM

In this informative episode of the PM-PRANAM series, Dr. Sumana Balo, Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (FAS), SOA University, explains the importance of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) in maintaining healthy soil ecosystems.

Discover how Soil Organic Carbon helps improve soil structure, enhance water-holding capacity, support beneficial soil microorganisms, increase nutrient availability, and contribute to long-term soil health.

Learn why maintaining soil organic carbon is important for sustainable farming, responsible fertilizer management, and climate-resilient agriculture.

🎙️ Expert: Dr. Sumana Balo, Assistant Professor , Soil Science Department , Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SOA University

📻 Presented by SOA Community Radio 90.4 FM – Voice of SOA Radio Collaboration with 🌱 PM-PRANAM: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Responsible Nutrient Management

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🌱 How does soil nutrition influence plant diseases, crop productivity, and sustainable farming?

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy crops! Understanding the connection between Soil Health & Plant Pathology is essential for improving crop resilience, managing plant diseases, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

In PM-PRANAM Episode 09, agricultural experts from SOA University discuss Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), essential plant nutrients, balanced fertilizer application, and scientific approaches to crop protection.

🎙️ Featuring:

👨‍🌾 Dr. Bhubanananda Adhikari
Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, FAS, SOA University

🌿 Dr. Rakesh Roshan Satapathy
Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, FAS, SOA University

🌾 Discover how balanced nutrition and scientific nutrient management can support healthier crops, better soil fertility, and sustainable farming practices.

📻 Tune in to PM-PRANAM on SOA Community Radio 90.4 FM.

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🌱 Healthy Soil. Healthy Crops. Sustainable Future.

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Child Rights & Protection in Odisha begins with awareness, listening, trust and timely action. In this important conversation, Sudhir Kumar Rai, Sarthak Phase II Lead & Senior Advisor – Safeguarding, Plan India, discusses child marriage, child abuse, child labour, gender-based violence, child safety and the role of families, communities and child protection systems.

Voice of SOA Radio 90.4 FM, in collaboration with Plan India and CWC Bhubaneswar, brings this meaningful conversation as part of a 45-day Child Rights & Protection Awareness Campaign focused on creating safer, more supportive environments for children.

The conversation explores Sarthak Phase II, including its work with communities, local governance institutions, government systems and child protection mechanisms in Odisha and Telangana. The discussion also highlights the importance of collaboration and community-level action to strengthen child protection.

A key message from this conversation is simple but powerful: children need to feel safe enough to speak, and adults need to listen, believe and support them.

Parents and caregivers can play an important role by spending meaningful time with children, listening to their everyday experiences and paying attention to significant changes in behaviour. Building trust and open communication can help children feel more confident about sharing their concerns.

The episode also highlights the importance of knowing about available child protection support systems, including Child Helpline 1098 and the District Child Protection Unit, so families and communities can seek appropriate support when a child is facing a difficult or unsafe situation.

👧 Protect Every Child.
👂 Listen to Every Child.
🤝 Support Every Child.

Child protection is a collective responsibility. Parents, teachers, communities, government institutions, young people and citizens all have a role to play in creating safer environments for children.

From child marriage prevention and child abuse awareness to child safety, gender-based violence, child labour and community protection, awareness can help people recognise concerns, understand available support and respond responsibly.

Watch, listen and share this conversation to help spread awareness about Child Rights, Child Protection and Child Safety in Odisha.

Voice of SOA Radio 90.4 FM
In collaboration with Plan India & CWC Bhubaneswar

🎙️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – Plan India & Its Focus on Child Protection
02:06 – What Does Plan India Work For?
04:07 – Sarthak Phase II & Child Protection
05:39 – Building Community-Level Child Protection
10:07 – Helping Children Rebuild Trust
12:52 – A Powerful Story About Trust & Healing
17:30 – Why Khordha & Bhubaneswar Were Chosen
20:05 – 45-Day Child Rights & Safety Campaign
24:59 – Child Marriage, Child Abuse & Protection Systems
31:16 – How Parents Can Recognise Signs of Child Abuse

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#ChildRights #ChildProtection #ProtectEveryChild #PlanIndia #SOARadio #ChildSafety #ChildMarriagePrevention #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildLabour #GirlsSafety #GenderEquality #ChildHelpline1098 #ChildSafeguarding #Odisha #OdishaChildren #SafeChildhood #SarthakPhase2 #VoiceOfSOARadio #SOACommunityRadio

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Child Marriage in Odisha: Prevention, Protection & Legal Action | Plan India | SOA Radio

Child Marriage Prevention is not only about stopping a marriage—it is about protecting a child’s education, health, dignity, safety and future. In this important conversation, Kanta Mohanty, Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Khordha, Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Odisha, explains what happens when child marriage is reported, how children in need of care and protection are supported, and how citizens can seek help.

The discussion also highlights the work of Plan India, an organisation working to advance children’s rights and gender equality, with a focus on girls, education, safety, health and opportunities for children and young people. Through collaboration with government and other stakeholders, Plan India works to strengthen systems and support children and communities.

The conversation explores the role of the Child Welfare Committee, the child protection system, the 1098 Child Helpline, Special Juvenile Police Unit and other stakeholders involved in protecting children. It also addresses what can happen when a child is rescued and does not feel safe returning home, including counselling, shelter, rehabilitation, education and long-term support.

The discussion examines why child marriage continues to occur, including poverty, migration, gender inequality, lack of awareness and lack of education. It also highlights the consequences associated with child marriage, including teenage pregnancy, maternal and infant health concerns, and mental, psychological and physical challenges.

A major message of the conversation is that child protection requires collective action. Families, communities, schools, police, government departments, NGOs, child protection authorities and other stakeholders all have an important role to play in creating safer environments for children and preventing child marriage at the grassroots level.

Voice of SOA Radio 90.4 FM, in collaboration with Plan India, brings conversations, knowledge, experiences, stories and perspectives on important issues affecting children, families and communities in Odisha and beyond.

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If this discussion helps you understand child protection and child marriage prevention, share this episode with someone who may benefit from this information and subscribe to Voice of SOA Radio 90.4 FM.

💬 What can families and communities do at the grassroots level to help prevent child marriage and protect children?


#ChildMarriageInOdisha #ChildMarriagePrevention #ChildProtection #ChildRights #StopChildMarriage
#ChildHelpline1098 #ChildWelfareCommittee #PlanIndia #SOACommunityRadio #Odisha

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How Green Manure Improves Soil Health is an important part of sustainable agriculture and balanced nutrient management. In this PM-PRANAM episode, Dr. Lalita Mohan Garnayak, Professor, Department of Agronomy, FAS, SOA University, explains how green manure can support soil fertility, improve soil structure and contribute to healthier and more sustainable farming practices.

Green manure crops are incorporated into the soil to add organic matter and nutrients, support soil biological activity and improve the overall condition of agricultural soil. Understanding the role of green manure can help farmers make better decisions about soil management and nutrient use.

🎙️ Listen to SOA Community Radio 90.4 FM – Voice of SOA Radio for informative conversations on agriculture, health, education, entrepreneurship, sustainability, Odisha culture and community development.

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She Never Gave Up on Her Dreams | Reeti Patnaik’s Story of Dreams & Resilience | Asmita | Soa Radio

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Soil & Nutrients for Rooftop Garden | PM-PRANAM | Anup Kumar Mahapatra

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Voice of Soa Radio 90.4

ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ଓ ସାମର୍ଥ୍ୟ | Leadership, Strength & Purpose — ଧର୍ମ କେବଳ ଏକ ଧାରଣା ନୁହେଁ, ଏହା ଆମ ଜୀବନରେ ନେତୃତ୍ୱ, ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ, ସାହସ ଓ ସଠିକ୍ ପଥ ବାଛିବାର ଶକ୍ତି ସହ ଜଡ଼ିତ।

ଏହି ବିଶେଷ ଆଲୋଚନାରେ RJ Ramaballav ଧର୍ମ, ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ଓ ସାମର୍ଥ୍ୟର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପାର୍ଶ୍ୱ ଉପରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରୁଛନ୍ତି। ନେତୃତ୍ୱ କେବଳ ଆଗରେ ରହିବା ନୁହେଁ—ଏହା ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ ନେବା, ସଠିକ୍ ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ନେବା ଏବଂ ଅନ୍ୟମାନଙ୍କୁ ସଠିକ୍ ଦିଗ ଦେଖାଇବାର କ୍ଷମତା।

ଏହି episode ରେ ଜାଣନ୍ତୁ:
• ଧର୍ମ ଓ ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ସମ୍ପର୍କ
• ଜଣେ ଭଲ ନେତାଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ସାମର୍ଥ୍ୟ କାହିଁକି ଆବଶ୍ୟକ
• Leadership ରେ responsibility ଓ purpose ର ଭୂମିକା
• ଜୀବନରେ ସଠିକ୍ ଦିଗ ଓ ମୂଲ୍ୟବୋଧର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ
• ଯୁବପିଢ଼ି ପାଇଁ leadership ର ଶିକ୍ଷା

🎙️ Featuring: RJ Ramaballav
📻 Platform: SOA Community Radio 90.4 FM
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha

ଆପଣଙ୍କ ମତରେ ଜଣେ ସଫଳ ନେତାଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ସବୁଠାରୁ ବଡ଼ ସାମର୍ଥ୍ୟ କ’ଣ? Comment କରନ୍ତୁ।

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#Dharma #Leadership #LeadershipAndStrength #RJRamaballav #SOARadio #SOACommunityRadio #OdiaPodcast #OdiaContent #LeadershipSkills #Purpose #Strength #Odisha #Bhubaneswar #Inspiration

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Can a kitchen garden help us grow nutritious food while making better use of available space and resources?

In PM-PRANAM Special Episode 06, we explore Kitchen Garden & Nutrient Management with Dr. Diptimayee Jena, Former Associate Professor & HOD, Department of Food & Nutrition, OUAT.

The episode discusses practical ideas for developing kitchen gardens, rooftop gardens and sustainable home gardens, including the use of unused spaces and materials such as old tyres and plastic containers, along with composting, natural treatments and responsible resource use.

The conversation also connects kitchen gardening with food and nutrition, highlighting the importance of vegetables, vitamins, minerals and nutrients in our everyday diet. Topics include vitamin A, D, E and K, vitamin C and its absorption, and the relationship between nutritious food choices and lifestyle-related health concerns such as diabetes and hypertension.

🌿 KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED
Kitchen garden and its nutritional management
Rooftop and terrace gardening
Growing vegetables in unused spaces
Reusing tyres and containers for gardening
Composting and organic waste management
Natural treatments for plants
Sustainable gardening practices
Vegetables as sources of essential nutrients
Vitamins and minerals in our diet
Vitamins A, D, E and K
Vitamin C and absorption
Food, nutrition and healthy lifestyle

🌍 ABOUT PM-PRANAM

PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother-Earth) is a Government of India initiative associated with promoting balanced fertilizer use, alternative fertilizers and sustainable agricultural practices, with a focus on improving soil health and reducing excessive dependence on chemical fertilizers.

This episode connects that broader sustainability message with something practical at the household level: growing nutritious food through responsible kitchen gardening and better nutrient management.

🎙️ PM-PRANAM SPECIAL | EPISODE 06

👩‍🏫 Guest: Dr. Diptimayee Jena
Former Associate Professor & HOD
Department of Food & Nutrition, OUAT

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00:00 Introduction – Kitchen Garden & Nutrient Management
02:14 What Is a Nutritional Kitchen Garden?
04:01 Kitchen Garden & Nutrition
07:10 Rooftop & Terrace Gardening
08:03 Reusing Tyres & Containers for Gardening
11:48 Composting for a Kitchen Garden
13:42 One Drop More Crop – Using Resources Wisely
17:32 Growing Tomatoes & Vegetables Naturally
19:12 Natural Treatments for Plants
23:37 Food & Nutrition – Why Nutrients Matter
24:38 Vitamins & Minerals – A, D, E, K & More
33:56 Vitamin C, Absorption & Healthy Eating

#PMPRANAM #KitchenGarden #NutrientManagement #KitchenGardening #RooftopGarden #FoodAndNutrition #Composting #OrganicGardening #SustainableAgriculture #SOACommunityRadio

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