New Delhi, April 1 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Divas, which marks the formation of the state of Odisha back in 1936.

Taking to social media platform X, the Union Home Minister said that Odisha had been a "jewel" in India's pride and that the state is pacing its way to become the country's growth engine.

"Heartfelt greetings to our sisters and brothers of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day. A state endowed with a glorious cultural heritage and immense natural resources, Odisha has always been a jewel in Bharat's pride. Today the state is pacing to become Bharat's growth engine by realising its true potential. May Mahap...