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Odisha gears up for visits of President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan

Bhubaneswar, Nov 13 (UNI) The Odisha Government on Friday held a state-level preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming visits of President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, with a focus on ensuring smooth, disciplined and well-coordinated programmes.
According to official sources, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Odisha on November 16, while President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the state on November 24 and 25.
As per the official schedule, the Vice-President will depart from New Delhi on the morning of November 16 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft and arrive at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.
During his visit, he will inaugurate a training programme for members of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The programme is scheduled to last approximately one hour.
Around noon, the Vice-President will proceed to Cuttack to inaugurate the Iconic Tower (Academic Building) of Sri Sri University. He is scheduled to return to New Delhi later in the afternoon.
President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar around noon on November 24 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft from New Delhi. Following her arrival, she will proceed to Lok Bhavan.
In the evening, the President will attend the Baliyatra Festival–2026 in Cuttack as the Chief Guest. After attending the festival, she will return to Bhubaneswar, where she will stay overnight.
On the morning of November 25, President Murmu will attend the National Homoeopathic Scientific Conference as the Chief Guest. The conference will be held at Dr. Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital in Bhubaneswar.
She is scheduled to depart for New Delhi in the afternoon.
During Friday's preparatory meeting, officials conducted a detailed review of arrangements relating to the reception and farewell ceremonies, security, accommodation and other logistical requirements for the two high-profile visits.
The District Collectors of Khordha and Cuttack have been jointly assigned overall responsibility for supervising the respective programmes.
The Police Commissioner of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack will oversee security arrangements in Bhubaneswar, while the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Cuttack, will supervise security arrangements in Cuttack.
Overall supervision of the security arrangements will remain under the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg stressed the importance of effective coordination among all concerned departments and agencies to ensure the successful conduct of the visits.
She underscored the need for proper planning, administrative preparedness and close coordination among officials to ensure that all scheduled programmes are conducted smoothly.
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