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In a heartwarming turn of events, the Odisha government has extended a helping hand to Sumati Jena of Mandar Sahi village, under Bhograi block in Balasore district, after OTV aired her moving story of love, hardship, and resilience.

The coverage, which aired earlier today and was also reported through this news portal, captured the daily struggles of Sumati, who has been caring for her bedridden husband, Paresh Jena, for the past 13 years.

The report quickly caught the attention of Krushna Chandra Patra, Odisha's Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare.

Deeply moved by her story, the minister directed the local Block Su...