The Indian Navy is poised to celebrate Navy Day in Puri on December 4, with President Droupadi Murmu anticipated to be the chief guest for the festivities. As preparations ramp up, local authorities and law enforcement are diligently working to ensure a secure environment ahead of the President’s arrival in Odisha.
President Murmu will embark on a five-day visit to the state, arriving on December 3, during which she will participate in various programs. Notably, she will be residing at the Raj Bhavan in Puri, where special decorations and arrangements are being made to welcome her.
A highlight of the President’s itinerary includes observing a demonstration of the Indian Navy’s capabilities from the scenic blue flag beach. The celebrations will also see President Murmu paying homage at the prestigious Jagannath Temple, and she will be the chief guest at the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
To maintain safety and security throughout her visit, an extensive security detail comprised of 80 platoons and 300 officers will be deployed. The Navy Day celebrations will feature a stunning exhibition along the Puri coastline, showcasing a fleet of 24 warships and 40 fighter jets in a tactical display designed to impress attendees. The events are slated to conclude with a vibrant laser show, providing a fitting capstone to the day’s proceedings.
Additionally, President Murmu is scheduled to attend the 40th convocation of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) and inaugurate a new judicial court complex on December 5. Subsequent to her activities in Puri, she will travel to her home district, Mayurbhanj, on December 6, where she will stay at her residence in Rairangpur. The President is expected to visit Rairangpur Women’s College, engaging with students and faculty, before offering prayers at the Puneswar Mahadev Temple.
On December 7, she will meet with local residents in Bangiriposh, where she will lay the foundation stone for three railway projects: Badampahar-Kendujhargarh, Bangriposi-Gorumahisani, and Buramara-Chakulia. In a digital format, President Murmu will also lay the foundation stones for a Tribal Research Centre and a sub-divisional hospital before concluding her trip and returning to Delhi via a special flight from Kolkata’s defence airbase.
This visit marks President Murmu’s return to Odisha after a previous scheduled visit in October was canceled due to the impact of Cyclone Dana on the coastline. The upcoming events not only celebrate the Indian Navy but also highlight the President’s engagement with her home state and the importance of infrastructure development in the region.
