Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has requested all private institutions, schools and business establishments to make arrangements for screening of live telecast of Shree Mandir Parikrama Project inauguration in Puri on Wednesday.
In a press release on Tuesday, the chief secretary said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared January 17 as a public holiday in view of the fact that devotees and the public can participate in this festival and offer prayer to Lord Jagannath.
The government has also declared holiday for all its offices, schools, colleges and universities on the day. “The Chief Minister is receiving requests through social media and other sources for participation of private institutions, educational institutions and business establishments in this event,” Jena said.
Considering the demand, he requested the private institutions, schools and business establishments for screening of live telecast of the event in different electronic media from 12 noon to 3 pm on the day in their respective institutions. It will help the employees, teachers and students watch the programme and associate themselves in the auspicious event.
Similarly, the chief secretary has requested all the people of the state to participate in the historic event by watching its live broadcast.
