President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted people of Odisha on their Statehood Day, Utkala Dibasa today.<br />'' <br />'' President Ram Nath Kovind hoped that the future of the state will be bright, peaceful and prosperous.<br />'' <br />'' Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, the nation has always benefitted from the contributions of the people of the state. He conveyed good wishes to the people for all their future endeavours.<br />'' <br />'' Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for Odisha's constant growth and prosperity in the times to come.<br />'' <br />'' On 1st April 1936, the new state of Odisha came into being.