Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- Odisha's centuries-old traditional art form, Pattachitra, earned international recognition as it was showcased at a prestigious global platform during the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, the world's largest democratic conference, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and organized by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
As part of an international cultural exchange programme, exquisite Pattachitra paintings, symbols of India's rich artistic heritage, were presented as special cultural gifts to chief representatives from more than 40 countries.
The conference itself witnessed participation from delegations representing over 70 nations across the globe.
The inclus...