TRAVEL, VACATIONS

Odisha – the state that deserves more …..

November 14, 2022

Shrikant

We were in Odisha for a 1week trip, organized and curated by former colleague Jitu Mishra, an archaeologist by training from Pune’s Deccan College and founder of Sarna Journeys based in Bhubaneswar. He is ably supported by a very enterprising team of: Rosalin Dash, Dr Sushree Mohanty and Safiulah Muhamad. Jitu and I were colleagues at Educational Initiatives, where I was a day one investor, director and also became part of the management team in 2014 until we sold our stakes to Gaja Capital in 2018. Around the same time Jitu moved to Odisha, to package his home state to India and the rest of the world. If you really want a profound understanding of Odisha: the geography, the various districts, the history, the culture, or build a customized itinerary based on your interests, it will be difficult to find someone better than Jitu.

How Sarna is showcasing Odisha’s Best Kept Secrets through its artisans and indigenous communities

Amid the raging pandemic and the lockdown restrictions, three Odians decided to set up a unique venture to showcase the rich heritage of their state and provide income-generating opportunities for its craftspeople and indigenous communities.