Bhubaneswar, Feb 28: President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to start her four-day Odisha visit from today during which she will attend programmes in six districts, officials said.
Beginning her journey from Jharkhand on February 28, President Murmu will initially visit Khiching in Mayurbhanj district to pay homage at the Maa Kichakeswari Temple. Additionally, she will lay the foundation stone for the Central Government Holiday Home in Rairangpur and virtually initiate various road projects, a Sports Complex, and inaugurate the Eklavya Model Residential School in Barsahi.
On February 29, the President will engage with members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group from Kadalibadi village at Gonasika, Keonjhar. She will also inaugurate a national seminar themed 'Tribes of Keonjhar: People, culture, and heritage' and address students at Dharanidhar University.
In the evening of February 29, President Murmu will preside over the 53rd Convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar. On March 1, she will grace the 25th convocation of Berhampur University at Bhanja Bihar and attend the golden jubilee celebration of Brahma Kumaris, Odisha, in Cuttack.
The next day, the President will visit various places related to Santha Kabi Bhima Bhoi in Sambalpur district of Odisha. She will also meet the followers of the Mahima Cult at Mini Stadium, Sambalpur.
Earlier, Chief Secretary P K Jena directed all the district collectors and superintendents of police to make arrangements for a smooth tour of the President.
