Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Ekamra Baliyatra festival in Bhubaneswar will be held this year from November 5 to 12, celebrating the state’s maritime legacy and vibrant cultural spirit.
A preparatory meeting for the annual event was held at the local Circuit House under the chairmanship of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rudranarayan Mohanty, where officials discussed various aspects of the festival’s planning and execution.
The festival venue, located near Bankual on the Daya riverbank, will once again come alive with cultural programs, traditional crafts, and food stalls. The event is being organized with the joint collaboration of the Ekamra Baliyatra Committee and the district administration.
Key issues such as road repairs, lighting arrangements, parking management, installation of toilets, food quality checks, emergency medical facilities, security measures, traffic regulation, and CCTV monitoring were discussed in detail. The ADM instructed all concerned departments to take necessary actions to ensure a smooth and safe celebration.
It was also decided to host cultural performances every evening, highlighting the rich artistic heritage of the region. Emphasizing on the importance of coordinated effort, ADM Mohanty urged officials and organizers to work collectively to make this year’s Ekamra Baliyatra a grand success.
Among those present at the meeting were ACP Kamal Lochan Bhuyan, Bhubaneswar Block President Nirupama Sahu, BDO Devi Prasad Mohanty, Committee Secretary Kabiraj Swain, Organizer Manoj Paschimkabat, and other senior officials.
