Rayagada/ Kashipur (Siba Narayan Goud/ Alaram Bhatra) : Utkal Alumina International Limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries limited of Aditya Birla Group is committed to preserve and promote tribal folk dance “Dhimsa”. For the past nine years, the company has been holding a distinct Dhimsa Dance Festival, which has been met with an enthusiastic response from the neighbouring villagers. This year as well, the company has arranged Ama Nrutya Ama Sanskruti on 20th & 21st March, 2023 at Nuapada Township (Helipad Ground).
On the first day of the Dhimsa Dance Festival, 31 teams hailing from nearby villages took part in the competition. On the second day, famous folk dance forms such as Odishi, Kuchupudi, Chau, Sambalpuri. Rannappa, and Ghubukudu were performed by renowned artists from Odisha.
Sri. Dharmananda Behera, Additional District Magistrate – Chief Guest inaugurated the program as Chief Guest in the first day in presence of Mrs. Manisha Das, BDO Kashipur, Mr. Basanta Pradhan, DIPRO Rayagada and Sri Mazhar Beig, Unit Head & President of Utkal Alumina. Hindalco Industries Limited, of the Aditya Birla group, has a strong dedication to preserving and enhancing the cultural and traditional values of the local communities in which we operate.
Our fundamental principles are focused around harmonizing with the local customs while simultaneously nurturing and backing them. This viewpoint was expressed by the Unit Head and President, Sri. Mazhar Beig, during his welcome address. The Additional District Magistrate, Sri. Dharmananda Behera, commended the Dhimsa Dance Festival and recognized the efforts of Utkal Alumina in promoting it.
On the second day, the Shri Makaranda Muduli, MLA Rayagada, attended the program as Chief Guest, while Smt. Anusaya Majhi (Chairperson Special Development Council, Rayagada), Smt. Saraswati Majhi, Chairperson Zilla Parishad Rayagada, Shri Akshaya Sahoo, Beuro Head Asian Age, Shri Ajit Sangwan, DIG, CRPF, Rayagada, Shri Bikash Bain, GMRIC, Shri Kantha Majhi, Block Chairman Kashipur along with Shri Mazhar Beig, Unit Head & President Utkal Alumina have graced the occasion as distinguished guests.
