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First in Odisha – Study Notess
intermediate⏱ 30 min min readSMOD0001
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This study material provides a well-organized list of Odisha’s historic “firsts” across politics, governance, education, media, and culture. From the state’s first Prime Minister and Chief Minister to its earliest university, printing press, and cinema hall, each entry is presented with names, dates, and places for easy memorization. Designed for quick revision, this compilation is ideal for competitive exams like OPSC, SSC, banking, and other Odisha state-level tests.
Firsts in Odisha
| Sl No | Category | Person/Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Prime Minister of Odisha | Krushna Chandra Gajapati, 1st April 1937 |
| 2 | First Chief Minister of Odisha (After Independence) | Harekrushna Mahatab |
| 3 | First female Chief Minister of Odisha | Nandini Satpathy |
| 4 | Longest-serving Chief Minister of Odisha | Naveen Patnaik |
| 5 | First Governor of Odisha (Before Independence) | Sir John Austen Hubback |
| 6 | First Governor of Odisha (After Independence) | Kailash Nath Katju |