Question: Which of the following state government recently decided to set up heritage cabinet?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Odisha
(c) Jammu & Kashmir
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On December 26th, 2017 Odisha government decided to set up a unique ‘Heritage Cabinet’.
- Decision to set up Odisha Language Commission to preserve the relics and monuments in the state and enrich its rich culture and language was also taken.
- The cabinet meeting was held first time in Puri, instead of Bhubaneswar.
- Heritage Cabinet will be constituted under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
- Its aim is to protect ancient monuments, temples and archaeological sites in Odisha, and take steps to preserve the state’s culture, language and literature.
- In addition to this, the proposal related to the separation of state tourism and culture departments by state cabinet has also been approved in this meeting.
- The name of the Culture Department was decided to do ‘Odiya Language, Literature and Culture Department’.
- Prompt amendment will be made in Odisha Official Languages Act, 1954 and the provisions of penalties will be included in violation of the rules.
Reference:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2017/dec/26/odisha-government-to-set-up-heritage-cabinet-headed-by-chief-minister-naveen-patnaik-1737136.html
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heritage-cabinet-to-be-set-up-in-odisha-to-protect-temples-monuments-culture/story-5ApipVgMyqtdIG9QuRS5YJ.html