- Inauguration of Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave:
- Location & Timing: PM Modi will kick off the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, around 11 AM today.
- Objective: The conclave aims to showcase Odisha as a major investment hub and industrial center under the Purvodaya vision, positioning the state as a leading investment destination in India.
- Exhibition & Discussions: PM Modi will also inaugurate the Make in Odisha Exhibition, which highlights the state’s industrial growth. The two-day event, from January 28-29, will include CEOs’ roundtables, sectoral sessions, B2B meetings, and policy discussions, engaging investors from across the globe.
- Inauguration of 38th National Games in Dehradun:
- Timing & Location: Later in the day, PM Modi will travel to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, to inaugurate the 38th National Games at 6 PM.
- Details: The National Games are hosted in Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee year and will take place in 11 cities across 8 districts from January 28 to February 14.
- Participation: Over 10,000 athletes from 36 states and one union territory will compete in 35 sports disciplines, with medals awarded in 33 events.
- New Additions: Yoga and Mallakhamb have been included as exhibition sports this year.
- Sustainability Focus at National Games:
- Theme: This year’s theme is “Green Games”, emphasizing sustainability.
- Environmental Initiatives: A Sports Forest will be developed near the venues, with over 10,000 saplings to be planted by athletes and guests.
- Eco-friendly Medals: The medals and certificates will be made from biodegradable materials, underscoring the commitment to environmental conservation.
Analysis:
The twin inaugurations today showcase Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to fostering economic growth through investments in Odisha while also highlighting India’s sports culture through the National Games in Uttarakhand. The focus on sustainability at the National Games and industrial growth in Odisha reflects the government’s broader goals of development in sports and business, ensuring both economic and environmental progress.