PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Odisha; Preparations Underway

Odisha is gearing up to welcome two of the country’s top constitutional leaders, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit the state on October 25 and President Droupadi Murmu set to undertake a two-day visit to Mayurbhanj district on October 28 and 29.

During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) greenfield data centre and training facility near Khordha. President Murmu, meanwhile, will participate in various development and public welfare programmes during her visit to Mayurbhanj.

The state government has stepped up preparations to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of both high-profile visits.

State-Level Preparatory Meeting Held

A state-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg to review arrangements for the visits.

The meeting focused on coordinating responsibilities among the concerned departments and ensuring adequate arrangements for security, transportation, protocol and other logistical requirements.

Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh attended the meeting along with secretaries of various departments, the Director General of Police, RBI officials and representatives of the concerned organisations.

The Khordha Collector was present at the meeting, while the Central Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Mayurbhanj Collector and Mayurbhanj Superintendent of Police joined virtually.

Officials Review Visit Schedules

Additional Chief Secretary of the Home, Information and Public Relations departments, Hemant Sharma, presented a detailed overview of the proposed schedules of the Prime Minister and the President.

Officials discussed the necessary arrangements to ensure that the programmes are conducted smoothly and that all departments work in coordination.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit on October 25 will focus on the inauguration of the RBI’s greenfield data centre and training facility near Khordha. The project is expected to strengthen the RBI’s infrastructure and training capabilities.

President Murmu’s visit on October 28 and 29 will focus on development initiatives and public welfare programmes in Mayurbhanj, her native district.

With both visits scheduled within a short span, the state administration is working to complete the necessary preparations in advance. Senior officials have been tasked with coordinating arrangements to ensure the successful execution of the programmes.