Bhubaneswar, Jan 3: The capital city of Odisha is all geared up to host the 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' celebrations for the first time.

With only five days to go for the event, which will commence January 8 and conclude January 10, a couple of double-decker buses have arrived in Bhubaneswar in the first phase.

Odisha will get five double-decker buses in total. The buses are battery powered, having a battery capacity of 240 KW. The bus can run up to 150 km with AC and 250 km without AC on a single charge.

Initially, this bus will operate between Cuttack to Bhubaneswar and Bhubaneswar to Puri after Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the people for the operation of double-decker bus for the first time in Odisha.

The preparations are in full flow for the event. Thw world will see glimpses of Konark, Cuttack Bali Yatra, Puri Jagannath Temple and the imprint of Odishi dance.

The hosting city of Bhubaneswar, on the other hand, has been decorated with the walls and streets showcasing the glimpses of 'Odia Asmita'.

The double-decker bus will operated as a ride for the migrant Indians after its launch on January 6.

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