Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Odisha Mandates Saffron Color for Government Buildings
The Odisha government has made it a rule that all government buildings must be painted a specific saffron color, including existing buildings when they are repaired.
This is not the first time the government has made changes like this, previously changing school uniforms as well.
The opposition party, however, believes that the government is focused on less important things instead of more important aspects of governing.
Odisha government mandates saffron color for all government buildings.
The Works Department issued a notification with specific RGB color codes.
This follows a similar directive from October of the previous year.
The policy applies to all state government departments and public sector undertakings.
Opposition parties criticize the government for focusing on aesthetics.
- Who
- The BJP-led government in Odisha.
- What
- The Odisha government is mandating saffron color for all government buildings.
- When
- A notification was issued on July 30, with the announcement made on August 6.
- Where
- Odisha, India.
- Why
- The exact reason is not explicitly stated in the article.
Opposition Parties
Odisha BJP Government
Priorities
Opposition Parties
The government prioritizes cosmetic changes over important issues.
Odisha BJP Government
The government believes the color change is a positive step.
- Government
- Odisha State Government
- Building Type
- Government Buildings
- Color
- Saffron (specified RGB shades)
- Applicability
- All state government departments and public sector undertakings
- Previous Order
- October of the previous year