Bhuabneswar, Sept 16: Along with all schools and colleges, universities under the Bhubaneswar Municial corporation (BMC) area will remain closed on September 17 on account of PM Modi’s Odisha visit.
The Higher Education Department of Odisha government has taken a decission in this regard.
Besides, government offices and magisterial courts within BMC area will remain closed till 2 pm on September 17.
According to the report, PM Modi on Tuesday will launch the state government's much awaited 'Subhadra' yojana on his birthday. The PM will also lay foundation stone and dedicate railway projects worth Rs 2,800 crore to the nation.
Under the Subhadra Yojana, eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs 10,000, distributed in two equal installments of Rs 5,000 each year over a five-year period. The funds will be directly transferred to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-enabled bank account.
The Prime Minister will arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport at 11:35 am on September 17 and attend the programme at Janata Maidan at 11:55 am before flying back to New Delhi at 3 pm.
Worth noting, blue book security is in place at capital city Bhubaneswar ahead of the PM’s visit on Tuesday. As per Ministry of Home Affairs protocols, a contingent of the Special Protection Group(SPG) will control the entire security blanket for the PM’s program.
As many as 8 SPG officers have inspected the ground-level security arrangements made by the state Home Department. The state intelligence Bureau, Crime Branch, SOG and Armed Police wings have unitedly beefed up their efforts, as the PM’s program is getting nearer.
The Odisha Police in collaboration with the Commissionerate of Police have mobilized over 50 platoons of police force for the Janata Maidan and across the city to ensure fool-proof security arrangements for the PM.
