Reportedly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha this month for inauguration of four projects in Paradip.
A formal announcement regarding the schedule and itinerary of the visit is yet to be made by the Prime Minister’s Office.
However, the Paradip Port authorities have initiated preparations for the event, which will be held at the Gopabandhu Stadium in the town. While there is facility for landing of three helicopters near the stadium, a new helipad is being constructed ahead of the PM’s programme. Around 2,000 people are expected to attend the event.
An official announcement regarding the PM’s visit to Odisha is expected within the next couple of days.
Notably, Modi had dedicated to the IOCL’s refinery in Paradip during his visit in 2016. The scheduled visit will be his second one to the port town.
The State unit of the BJP will hold a meeting to take decisions over various programmes in view of Modi’s visit to Odisha.
