One of the biggest yearly trade shows and cultural celebrations in Odisha, the ancient Bali Yatra in Cuttack, will take place this year from November 5 to November 12, 2025. Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a high-level preparation meeting on Saturday at Lok Seva Bhawan, where he reviewed current arrangements. Given the enormous number of people anticipated at the fair, the Development Commissioner emphasized that visitor convenience and safety must continue to be the top priority. This year, an estimated 70 lakh people are anticipated to attend, with around 7–8 lakh people anticipated each evening.

To ensure smooth crowd management, the Commissioner advised increasing entry and exit routes, installing glow signboards, and setting up a digital signa

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