PM to Visit Odisha, Uttarakhand on January 28

Why in the news?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar and the 38th National Games in Dehradun, focusing on industrial development and promoting sustainability in sports events respectively.

PM to Visit Odisha, Uttarakhand on January 28

Inauguration of Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, at 11 AM.
  • The conclave aims to position Odisha as a major hub for investment and industrial development under the Purvodaya vision.
  • A Make in Odisha Exhibition showcasing the state’s industrial advancements will also be inaugurated.
  • The two-day event (28th-29th January) will feature CEOs’ roundtables, sectoral sessions, B2B meetings, and policy discussions to attract global investors.

Focus on Industrial Growth:

  • The conclave will serve as a strategic platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore investment opportunities in Odisha.
  • Key sessions will promote targeted engagement with investors across various sectors to enhance the state’s industrial ecosystem.

Inauguration of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand:

  • At 6 PM, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 38th National Games in Dehradun.
  • Hosted across 11 cities in 8 districts, the event will run from 28th January to 14th February.
  • Athletes from 36 states and one union territory will compete in 35 sports disciplines, with medals awarded in 33 sports and two exhibition events.
  • Yoga and Mallakhamb are included for the first time.
  • The games embrace sustainability with the theme “Green Games.”
  • A “Sports Forest” park will be developed, where over 10,000 saplings will be planted by athletes and guests.
  • Medals and certificates will be made from biodegradable materials.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times