Bhubaneswar: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the Iconic Tower (Academic Building) of Sri Sri University in Kataka during his visit to Odisha on Monday. He will also address an orientation programme for members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar, an official said on Sunday.
Ahead of the visit, Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the state’s preparedness at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Friday. She stressed the need for seamless coordination among departments and agencies to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the Vice-President’s programmes.
The meeting reviewed arrangements relating to security, accommodation, transportation, convoy management, reception and farewell programmes, medical facilities, fire safety, road repairs, sanitation, uninterrupted power and water supply, and barricading.
Khordha Collector Amrit Ruturaj and Kataka Collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde have been assigned responsibility for overseeing the overall arrangements in their respective districts.
Twin City Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh will supervise security in Bhubaneswar, while Kataka Deputy Commissioner of Police Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo will oversee security arrangements in Kataka. Odisha DGP Vinaytosh Mishra will supervise the overall security arrangements across the state.
Garg directed officials to conduct field inspections and complete all assigned responsibilities within the stipulated timelines. She also emphasised close coordination among the police and other agencies to ensure comprehensive security arrangements.
Adequate medical facilities, life-saving equipment and emergency medical teams will be deployed at the venues and other locations scheduled to be visited by the Vice-President.
The State Home Department will also establish a dedicated control room to monitor traffic regulation and convoy movement in Bhubaneswar and Kataka.
