Bhubaneswar: Vice-President of India C P Radhakrishnan is scheduled to visit Odisha on November 15 on a two-day official tour.
As part of his key engagements, the Vice-President will inaugurate a special training and orientation programme for newly elected legislators at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on November 16.
The orientation programme is aimed at familiarising MLAs, especially first-time legislators, with the functioning of the Assembly, constitutional provisions, legislative procedures and rules. It will also provide guidance on how to effectively participate in Question Hour, raise matters of public importance and discharge their duties as elected representatives.
The interaction with the Vice-President is expected to offer valuable insights into parliamentary practices and constitutional responsibilities.
The programme assumes significance ahead of the winter session of the Assembly, which is scheduled to begin on November 18 and continue till December 31.
The detailed itinerary of the Vice-President’s two-day visit is yet to be finalised.
