Kendrapara's 'Waste to Best' lady gets Republic Day invite
The New Indian Express Jeypore|January 02, 2025
KAMALA Moharana who had earned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise in his Mann Ki Baat programme and during a poll meeting, has been invited to attend the Republic Day function in New Delhi.
ASHIS SENAPATI @ Kendrapara

PM Modi had lauded the 66-year-old Moharana's efforts to transform waste into artistic creations in the 98th episode of Mann Ki Baat on February 26 last year. During a poll meeting in Kendrapara on May 29, 2024, he touched her feet in admiration of her work.

The Central government has arranged flight tickets for Kamala and her son, Mahendra, to attend the event in the capital.

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