Kranti Diwas is a day observed to remember the historic ‘Quit India Movement’ initiated by Gandhi. The term ‘Kranti’ stands for ‘Revolution’ and ‘Divas’ stands for ‘Day’, a day for revolution. Quit India movement date was decided to be on 9th August 1942. As it is the day when quit India movement began it is referred as Quit India Movement Day. And as the movement was launched during August, it is also known as August Movement Day or August Kranti Divas. This day is also known as August Kranti Diwas. This day is observed as an occasion for paying our tributes to all the freedom fighters and leaders of our nation who were a part of the historical movement. Quit India Movement is one of the most significant movements launched by the Indians against the British Rule with an objective to attain India’s freedom. So School of History organized a panel discussion on Quit India Movement in Odisha and its effect by Prof.P.P.Mishra and The Role of Sambalpur in the Quit India Movement by Deepak Panda.
Sambalpur is dotted with several heritage buildings and cemeteries. But these monuments are in bad state. These buildings are lying neglected. Many people are not even aware of their existence and importance. Due to the lack awareness and conservation, these priceless monuments are in ruined condition. Heritage awareness is a crucial part of any heritage conservation and management. The success of heritage conservation initiatives depends on the understanding and participation of the local community and yields results in medium and long term. The School of History has developed a plan for public Awareness of Heritage in and around Sambalpur. So a heritage tour was organized at Rajabakhri, Sambalpur. In this event students, faculties and resource persons are participated and the students gained the knowledge about the heritage and its importance. They took a oath to maintain clean to the heritage.