Odisha restores 64 original place names, dropping colonial spellings

Odisha’s government announced the removal of colonial spellings from place names. Sixty‑four locations will be renamed to reflect their original titles. The decision follows a cultural preservation initiative. Officials say the changes honor local heritage and history. Updated names will be reflected in official maps and documents. The move has been welcomed by linguistic scholars. Some residents expressed concern about transitional adjustments. Implementation is set to begin later this year.