Governor SC Jamir will attend the 66th Capital Foundation Day celebration as the chief guest in front of the Odisha Assembly on Sunday. He will receive the ceremonial civilian parade salute and felicitate as many as twelve persons with the Rajadhani Gaurab Samman-2014.
“Usually, the Speaker of the Assembly attends the event as the chief guest at the Rajadhani Mahotsav-cum-Capital Foundation Day celebrations. But this year since the model code of conduct for the ongoing polls is in force, neither the Speaker nor any political leaders can attend the function,” informed Capital Day Celebration Committee vice-president Pradyumna Mohanty.
“For the first time, a nurse, a post peon, a sweeper, a sportsperson, a lawyer, an actor and an actress, besides others will get the Rajadhani Gaurab Samman for excellence in their duties from the Governor,” said Mohanty.
The celebration will culminate on April 15. Many events like cultural programmes will be organsied during the three days. The Governor will also launch an online search portal Khojakhoji.com for the capital city on the occasion.