Bhubaneswar, April 25 -- The Odisha government has directed all departments and associated agencies to complete preparations well in advance for the world-famous Rath Yatra in Puri, scheduled to be held in July.
Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Saturday reviewed the status of ongoing works and preparedness at a high-level meeting. The review covered progress on decisions taken in earlier meetings, alongside an assessment of current arrangements and upcoming tasks.
A key focus of the meeting was ensuring the smooth and disciplined pulling of the chariots. Officials noted that excessive entry of pass holders into the cordoned area creates obstacles during the procession. To address this, it was proposed to significantly reduce the number of cord...