New Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Odisha on 'Utkala Dibasa', and said the state stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness.

Utkala Dibasa, also known as Odisha foundation day, is celebrated on April 1 to mark the formation of the state in 1936.

"Greetings on the special occasion of Utkala Dibasa. Odisha is a state that stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural as well as spiritual greatness. Odia music, art and literature have enriched India in countless ways," Modi said in a post on X.

The prime minister said the people of Odisha, known for their determination, simplicity and warmth, have made remarkable contributions across fields.

"May Odisha keep scaling new heights of progress in the times to come," he said