President Draupadi Murmu will embark on a two-day visit to Odisha, starting today, July 14. During her visit, she will attend several prestigious events in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, focusing on education and cultural heritage.
Key Events:
- July 14: Attend the 5th Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar as the Chief Guest
- July 15: Attend the 13th Annual Convocation Ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack
- Foundation Stone Laying: Lay the foundation stone for the improvement work of Ravenshaw Girls High School in Cuttack
- Cultural Engagement: Attend the Sarala Sahitya Sansad function and present the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 in Cuttack
Security Arrangements:
- 50 platoons of police force will be deployed for security arrangements
- Tightened security measures at various traffic posts, including Raj Bhavan
- A carnival rehearsal was held on Sunday to ensure smooth execution of the President's visit
Awards and Recognition:
- Ravenshaw University will award gold medals to 84 UG students, best graduates to 6 students, and gold medals to 76 postgraduate students
- President's Award will be given to 144 PhD students, one DLT, and one DSC
The President is scheduled to return to New Delhi tomorrow evening after a packed schedule of events celebrating education and cultural heritage.