Bhubaneswar, July 19 -- The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the Odisha Government to declare the dilapidated Janata Ranga Manch in Cuttack, a living archive of Odia theatre since 1953, as a heritage site.
Established in 1953, the Janata Ranga Manch has played a vital role in sustaining Odisha's theatre culture and promoting the works of eminent playwrights.
For over half a century, it hosted regular performances and stood as a symbol of artistic expression in the state.
However, the venue was destroyed during the 1999 Super Cyclone and has since operated from a temporary makeshift structure.
INTACH Odisha Chapter Convener Dr. Biswajit Mohanty underscored the historical importance of the Manch and i...