Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Odisha, Address Assembly Members
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Odisha to address assembly members and inaugurate an academic building in Cuttack.
Bhubaneswar, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is set to embark on a visit to Odisha on Monday, where he will address an orientation program for state assembly members in Bhubaneswar.
An official confirmed on Sunday that during his trip, Radhakrishnan will also inaugurate the prestigious academic building at Sri Sri University in Cuttack. Earlier, Odisha’s Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the preparations for the Vice President’s visit on Friday.
Garg chaired a state-level preparatory meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan’s conference room, emphasizing the need for smooth, organized, and well-coordinated arrangements for the visit. Senior officials discussed various logistics, including the welcoming and farewell ceremonies for the dignitaries, security measures, accommodation, transportation, convoy management, medical services, fire safety, road repairs, sanitation, and ensuring uninterrupted power and water supply.
Responsibilities have been assigned to various departments and district administrations. An official noted that collectors Amrit Ruturaj from Khurda and Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde from Cuttack will oversee the overall arrangements.
Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datt Singh will monitor security in Bhubaneswar, while Deputy Commissioner Khiladi Rishikesh Gyandev will manage security in Cuttack. Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) Vinayatosh Mishra will oversee security arrangements across the state.
During discussions, Chief Secretary Garg highlighted the importance of close coordination among all departments and agencies to ensure the successful execution of the visit. She instructed officials to conduct field inspections and complete all assigned tasks within the stipulated time frame. The meeting also focused on the need for comprehensive security arrangements through collaboration among police and other agencies.
Adequate medical facilities, life-saving equipment, and emergency medical teams will be deployed at the locations to be visited by the dignitaries. An official mentioned that the state home department will establish a dedicated control room to monitor traffic and convoy movements in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
