Odisha in Full Readiness Mode for Visits of President Murmu and Vice President Radhakrishnan
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up preparations ahead of the scheduled visits of President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan later this month.
A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was held at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess arrangements and ensure seamless coordination among various departments.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Odisha on November 16. During his visit, he will inaugurate a training programme for members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly at the Mayfair Sanctuary Convention Hall in Bhubaneswar.
He will later travel to Cuttack to inaugurate the Iconic Tower (Academic Building) of Sri Sri University before returning to New Delhi the same day.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit the state on November 24 and 25. She is slated to attend the Baliyatra Utsav-2026 in Cuttack as the chief guest on November 24 and will stay overnight in Bhubaneswar.
The following day, she will participate in the National Homoeopathic Scientific Conference at Dr Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital before departing for New Delhi.
The review meeting focused on security arrangements, transportation, accommodation, medical support, fire safety measures, power and water supply, road repairs, sanitation and protocol management.
Senior officials were instructed to ensure flawless execution of all arrangements and maintain close coordination among departments.
District administrations in Khordha and Cuttack have been tasked with monitoring preparations, while the state police will oversee security protocols.
A dedicated control room has also been established by the Home Department to facilitate real-time coordination during the visits.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg emphasised timely completion of all preparations, regular field inspections and strict adherence to established protocols to ensure the successful conduct of both high-profile visits.
