Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Odisha Mandates Saffron for Government Buildings, Draws Criticism
The Odisha government wants all its buildings to be painted a specific shade of saffron.
This means new buildings and those being renovated will get this color.
The government already did something similar for schools and student uniforms, changing their colors too.
Some political parties disagree, saying the government should focus on more important things, like safety and development.
They believe this is a way to distract people from other problems.
Odisha government mandates saffron color for government buildings.
The order applies to new and existing government buildings during renovations.
The directive specifies RGB shades resembling light saffron and terracotta.
Opposition parties criticize the move, citing neglect of developmental issues.
Similar color code changes have been implemented for schools and student uniforms.
- Who
- The BJP government in Odisha.
- What
- The Odisha government mandated a saffron color code for government buildings.
- When
- The notification was issued recently, with a similar order issued last year and in March for schools.
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- The reason is not explicitly stated but is being criticized by the opposition as a distraction.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Reasons for Change
Government's Perspective
The government has not stated the reasoning.
Opposition's Perspective
The opposition views the change as a diversion tactic.
- Government
- Odisha
- Color Mandate
- Saffron (light shades)
- Applicability
- New and renovated government buildings
- Order Issued by
- Works department
- Opposition
- BJD and Congress