Bhubaneswar: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is set to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10. A review meeting, chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, was held at the DGP Camp Office here to assess preparations for organizing the event smoothly and efficiently.
According to an official press release, the Police Department’s arrangements for the three-day event were discussed in detail. The conference will host senior Central Government ministers, overseas Indians, and dignitaries from the Ministry of External Affairs, among others.
In light of this, DGP Khurania directed the police to ensure comprehensive security arrangements. Detailed reviews were conducted regarding the security of VVIPs, seating arrangements for dignitaries and guests, the safety of attendees at the venue, vehicle parking facilities, and other logistical preparations.
The DGP also emphasized the importance of ensuring the safe and comfortable stay of guests at various hotels. He ordered regular inspections of hotels in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara, and other districts, with instructions to maintain records of all guests and oversee their security.
Additionally, security measures across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri are being intensified as many overseas attendees are expected to visit tourist sites in Odisha. The DGP instructed proper management of CCTV systems in key cities and called for streamlined traffic management during the event.
The meeting was attended by senior police officials, including Director (Intelligence) R.P. Koche, ADG (Modernization) S.K. Priyadarshi, ADG (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar, ADG (Headquarters) Dayal Gangwar, Commissioner of Police (Cuttack-Bhubaneswar) S. Dev Datta Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police Umashankar Dash, DIG (Central Region) Charan Singh Meena, DCP (Bhubaneswar) Pinak Mishra, SP (State Headquarters) Batula Gangadhar, and DCP (Cuttack) Jagmohan Meena.
