Odisha to send 775 senior citizens on pilgrimage to Omkareshwar and Ujjain
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (UNI) About 775 pilgrims from six districts of Odisha will depart from Bhubaneswar Railway Station on November 25 for Omkareshwar and Ujjain under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme of the Odisha Government.
The pilgrims, representing the districts of Cuttack, Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Dhenkanal, will be accompanied by 25 officials and are scheduled to return to Bhubaneswar on November 30.
This journey marks the second phase of the pilgrimage programme for the current financial year. Under the scheme, senior citizens are provided an opportunity to visit important religious destinations across India at government expense.
A preparatory meeting regarding the arrangements was held at the office of the Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Bhubaneswar, under the chairmanship of Pratap Chandra Beura, ADM, Khordha.
The meeting discussed detailed plans concerning safety, food and beverages, health check-ups, and other facilities for the pilgrims.
The participating pilgrims will depart from their respective districts on November 24 and reach Bhubaneswar, where temporary accommodation will be arranged at various government institutions.
Officials have been directed to ensure that all necessary arrangements, including safety, health care, food, and logistics, are in place to provide a comfortable and secure experience for the senior citizens during their pilgrimage.
