Odisha seeks classical status for Odissi music
"Odissi music, like Odissi dance, is not only very ancient but also has its own characteristic features to be reckoned as a classical music form."
Andhra Pradesh Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi Mohan Samman Dharmapada Samman Atibadi Jagannath Das Samman Odisha Channel Bureau
Source: odishachannel.com