PM Visit / PM Modi to Visit Odisha on October 25, High-Level Preparations Underway

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on October 25, officials said on Saturday.

According to official information, the Prime Minister will arrive in Bhubaneswar during the one-day visit and inaugurate a data centre in the State capital. While the detailed itinerary is yet to be officially announced, arrangements are being coordinated to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme.

In view of the proposed visit, the Odisha government will convene a high-level preparatory meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary later in the day. Senior officials from various departments reviewed security protocols, traffic management, venue arrangements and other logistical aspects related to the Prime Minister’s programme.

The visit comes days after the Odisha Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Modi on completing 25 years in public service. The resolution, adopted on October 13, acknowledged his contributions as a head of government and thanked him for his role in Odisha’s development and progress.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had stated that the Prime Minister recently completed a 25-year journey in public service, beginning on October 7, 2001, when he assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat. The journey continued with his elevation as Prime Minister in May 2014.

The Cabinet resolution also highlighted the Prime Minister’s frequent visits to Odisha and his continued engagement with the State on matters related to infrastructure, development and welfare initiatives.