Bhubaneswar: The Second National Mediation Conference was inaugurated with grandeur today at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Hall, Bhubaneswar. The event witnessed the presence of the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Justice of Orissa High Court Harish Kumar Tandon and State Law Minister Prithwiraj Harichandan, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards strengthening alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Formally inaugurating the conference, in his presidential address, the Governor said that mediation is not only about resolving disputes but also about building trust, preserving relationships, and creating social harmony. He expressed pride that Odisha is