Odisha Govt Urges People to Observe PBD with Diwali-Like Decorations

BHUBANESWAR: the Odisha government has appealed to the citizens of Bhubaneswar to decorate their houses as they do during Diwali celebration. The state government in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs is hosting the PBD in Bhubaneswar, to be attended by around 5,000 delegates from around the world. The guests will come from around 150 countries.

The administration has made arrangements like holding cultural events and keeping the state museum open till 9 pm. It even appealed to the citizens of the state capital to decorate their houses as they do on Diwali. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has also urged people to welcome the NRIs on this occasion and show them due respect. Stating that Indians from all over the world are coming to Odisha, the chief minister said PBD is a great opportunity to showcase the rich art, culture and heritage of Odisha to the world.

He said the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have been cleaned and sanitized to provide a beautiful and harmonious experience to the guests. Shops and malls are also requested to decorate their establishments with lights and flower pots, the minister said. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and Bhubaneswar Development Authority have decorated the entire city with colourful paint on the walls and bridges across the state capital. The government has also organised a flower show and a bird festival at Chilika.