The Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011

The Orissa (Alteration of Name) Act, 2011 is an Indian legislation that allows for the change of the name of the state of Orissa to Odisha, and the name of the Oriya language to Odia. The Act was introduced in response to the demand of the people of Orissa to change the name of their state and language to reflect the true cultural and linguistic identity of the region. The Act provides for the amendment of various laws and documents to reflect the new name, and also lays down the guidelines and procedures for effecting the name change. The Act also makes provisions for the protection of the rights and interests of the people of the state during the transition period.