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| Author | Ajay Mohapatra |
|---|---|
| Language | Odia |
| Genre | Novel |
| Published | 2026 |
| Publisher | Pakshighar Prakashanee |
| Publication place | India |
| ISBN | 978-81-69713-54-2 |
Mission Sadak is an Odia-language novel written by engineer and author Ajay Mohapatra and published by Pakshighar Prakashanee in 2026. The novel is based on real-life events associated with road construction and rural development in Odisha.
Background and themes
[edit]The novel focuses on the challenges faced by remote communities due to geographical isolation and limited transportation infrastructure. Its narrative concerns engineers, local residents and others involved in establishing road connectivity in difficult terrain.
The story is associated with regions such as Malkangiri and Balimela in Odisha. It explores the relationship between infrastructure development and access to healthcare, transportation, communication and economic opportunities.
The title's central concept, sadak (road), refers to physical connectivity and the connection of geographically isolated communities with wider social and economic networks.
Publication
[edit]Mission Sadak was published in Odia by Pakshighar Prakashanee. Its first edition was released in 2026. The book carries ISBN 978-81-69713-54-2 and has a listed price of ₹395. It was printed by Global Printers Pvt. Ltd., with the cover credited to Pakshighara Prakashani.
Book launch
[edit]The novel was launched on 28 September 2026 at Hotel Prachi in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event was attended by Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, writer Gourahari Das, and other literary and cultural figures, including Prasad Nanda, Dev Prasad Das and singer Dr. Jayashree Dhal. Representatives from the Balimela region were also honoured during the programme.[1]
Digital edition
[edit]An electronic edition of Mission Sadak is available through Google Play Books.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "ଲୋକାର୍ପିତ ହେଲା 'ମିଶନ ସଡ଼କ', ସତ୍ୟ ଘଟଣା ଉପରେ ଆଧାରିତ ଅଜୟ ମହାପାତ୍ରଙ୍କ ଉପନ୍ୟାସ". Kanak News (in Odia). 28 September 2026.
- ↑ "Mission Sadak". Google Play Books. Google. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
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