Chief Minister congratulated Sudarsan Pattnaik and presented silver filigree Konark wheel and a shawl.
The Sand Artist made the sand art of 15 feet high “Mahatma Gandhi sculpture for non-violence and peace” in the sand art contest held at Moscow last Wednesday.
Sudarsan Pattnaik has represented India in 50 international Sand Sculpture championship and festivals all around the world and Won 27 (Twenty seven) championship prizes for the country.
He was awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India in 2014.