Odisha govt institutes ‘Sunanda Samman’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given nod to ‘Sunanda Samman’, instituted in memory of legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Sunanda Patnaik.

Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi will confer ‘Sunanda Samman’ every year to personalities who excel in classical music.

Rs 2.5 lakh will be given as award amount to Classical musicians, said an official.