Bhubaneswar, March 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on his one-day Odisha visit on Tuesday.

Singh arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar this afternoon.

Odisha Government officials with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received Singh at the BPIA terminal from which he was escorted to the State Guest House amid colorful cultural programs and stricter security rings.

According to report, the Defence Minister is scheduled to join the Death Anniversary of late Dr Debendra Pradhan at OUAT auditorium in the evening.

Following a few official programs, Singh will leave for New Delhi at night, said sources.