Bhubaneswar, October 17: The Odisha Government has reviewed preparations for the upcoming visits of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing officials to ensure comprehensive security and logistical arrangements for both visits.

A high-level review meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday to assess the preparedness of various departments and agencies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on October 25, 2026, while President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to the state on October 28 and 29, during which she will attend several programmes in Mayurbhanj district.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Greenfield Data Centre and Training Centre near Khordha. He is scheduled to return to Bhubaneswar Airport for his departure later that evening.

Security and Logistics Reviewed

The meeting reviewed key arrangements, including security, the Prime Minister’s motorcade, emergency medical services, road repairs, sanitation, uninterrupted power supply, drinking water facilities, stage management, media coverage and communication systems.

Chief Secretary Anu Garg held detailed discussions with secretaries of the concerned departments, the Central Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC), district collectors, superintendents of police and other senior state-level officials.

She instructed the departments and officials concerned to complete all preparations well in advance and ensure the smooth and successful conduct of every programme outlined in the itineraries of the President and the Prime Minister. She also emphasised the need for personal supervision and regular monitoring of arrangements.

Preparations for President’s Visit to Mayurbhanj

The meeting also reviewed preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled programmes in Mayurbhanj district on October 28 and 29. Officials were directed to coordinate closely to ensure that all arrangements are in place for the President’s engagements during her two-day visit.

Home Department to Set Up Control Room

The meeting was informed that the State Home Department would establish a control room to coordinate preparations and facilitate effective communication among the departments and agencies involved in the visits.

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

Khordha District Collector attended the meeting in person, while the Central Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Mayurbhanj District Collector and Mayurbhanj Superintendent of Police participated virtually.

Additional Chief Secretary of the Home, Information and Public Relations Department Hemant Sharma made a detailed presentation on the programmes scheduled during the visits of the President and the Prime Minister, outlining the arrangements required for their smooth execution.