Cuttack: Preparations have begun for the historic Bali Jatra-2025, with a preliminary meeting held under the chairmanship of District Collector Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde on Saturday. Senior officials of the district administration and civic bodies participated in the session to chalk out strategies for making this year’s edition more vibrant and people-friendly.
Collector Shinde stressed the need to achieve excellence across all departments, with special focus on infrastructure development, cleanliness, dust control, transportation facilities, and hassle-free parking arrangements. He directed that senior officers be appointed as nodal officers for each department to ensure smooth execution.
Plans were also discussed to enhance cultural programs at the Baishnab Pani and Akshaya Mohanty stages, expand the reach of the “Cuttack-in-Cuttack” initiative, and make the official souvenir more engaging and widely accessible. Safety certifications for all arrangements were also emphasized.
The Collector urged all stakeholders—from small traders to government agencies—to work in close coordination to make Bali Jatra-2025 a memorable experience for visitors.
The meeting was attended by CMC Commissioner Kirandeep Kaur Sahota, ADMs Shib Toppo, Dr. Divyalochan Mahanta, and Dr. Ipsita Priyadarshini Mishra, Chief Development Officer Prashant Kumar Nayak, Sub-Collectors Prahlad Narayan Sharma (Athgarh) and Pranab Kumar Behera (Banki), CDA Secretary Sweta Kumar Dash, DIPRO Bhabani Shankar Bhuyan, District Culture Officer Nalinikant Sahu, and other senior officials.
