President Murmu, PM Modi to visit Odisha on June 19-20 for mega Rairangpur event
Synopsis
President Droupadi Murmu returns to her birthplace Rairangpur on her birthday, June 20, with Prime Minister Modi joining her for a mega public event. Together they will inaugurate railway and coal gasification projects worth thousands of crores — turning a sentimental homecoming into a major development milestone for Odisha and Mayurbhanj.
Key Takeaways
CM Mohan Charan Majhi held a security review in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday ahead of the visits.
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Mayurbhanj on 19 June and celebrates her birthday on 20 June in Rairangpur , her birthplace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins President Murmu in Rairangpur on 20 June for a grand public programme.
The event marks two years of the Odisha government and twelve years of the Central government in office.
Both leaders will jointly inaugurate railway projects, a mega coal gasification project , and health initiatives at Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Hospital .
Senior officials including Chief Secretary Anu Garg and DGP Y.B.
Khurania attended the review meeting.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday chaired a high-level security review in Bhubaneswar to finalise arrangements for the state visits of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 and 20 June. The two leaders are set to share a stage at Rairangpur for a grand public programme marking two years of the Odisha government and twelve years of the Central government in office.
Visit Schedule and Key Events
President Murmu will arrive in her home district Mayurbhanj on 19 June, beginning a two-day tour of the region. The visit carries particular emotional weight: 20 June is the President's birthday, which she will celebrate in Rairangpur — her birthplace and the town where she first entered public life. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to join her in Rairangpur on 20 June for the state-level celebrations, where both leaders will address a mega public gathering.
Projects to Be Inaugurated
President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi are scheduled to jointly inaugurate and lay foundation stones for major development projects worth thousands of crores of rupees for Odisha and Mayurbhanj district. These include several long-pending railway projects and a mega coal gasification project. On 19 June, President Murmu will also inaugurate health sector initiatives at the Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Security and Administrative Preparations
The review meeting covered security protocols, traffic management, event coordination, and logistics for VVIP movement. Chief Minister Majhi directed all departments to work in close coordination to prevent any lapses, especially during the large public gatherings expected in Rairangpur. He emphasised the need for robust security measures and seamless event management throughout both days.
Senior Officials Present
The review was attended by Chief Minister's Advisor Prakash Mishra, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania, Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, and other senior administrative and police officials. Chief Minister Majhi expressed confidence that the joint visit would further accelerate Odisha's development trajectory.
With both the President and the Prime Minister converging on Rairangpur, the event is shaping up as one of the most significant political and administrative occasions the region has seen in recent memory.
Point of View
Flanked by the Prime Minister, at a celebration of two governance anniversaries. For the BJP, it is a powerful optic in a state it won decisively in 2024. The real measure, however, will be the projects unveiled — particularly the long-pending railway works in Mayurbhanj, a tribal-majority district that has historically lagged on infrastructure. Whether the coal gasification project delivers on employment and environmental commitments will be watched closely by both industry and civil society in the region.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are President Murmu and PM Modi visiting Odisha on June 19-20?
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are visiting Odisha to attend a grand public event in Rairangpur on 20 June, marking two years of the Odisha government and twelve years of the Central government. The visit also coincides with President Murmu's birthday, which she will celebrate in her birthplace Rairangpur.
What projects will be inaugurated during the Odisha visit?
President Murmu and PM Modi are scheduled to jointly inaugurate and lay foundation stones for major projects worth thousands of crores of rupees, including long-pending railway projects and a mega coal gasification project in Mayurbhanj. President Murmu will also inaugurate health sector initiatives at the Rairangpur Sub-Divisional Hospital on 19 June.
What is the significance of Rairangpur for President Murmu?
Rairangpur is President Droupadi Murmu's birthplace and the town where she began her public life. She will celebrate her birthday there on 20 June, making the visit both a personal homecoming and a high-profile state occasion.
Who attended the security review meeting chaired by CM Majhi?
The review meeting was attended by Chief Minister's Advisor Prakash Mishra, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Director General of Police Y.B. Khurania, Development Commissioner D.K. Singh, and other senior administrative and police officials.
What administrative preparations are being made for the Odisha visit?
The state government is coordinating security protocols, traffic management, event logistics, and VVIP movement arrangements across both days. CM Majhi has directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure no lapses during the large public gatherings expected in Rairangpur.
