Bhubaneswar: The historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack, one of Odisha’s largest annual trade fairs and cultural festivals, will be held this year from November 5 to November 12, 2025. A high-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Saturday under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who reviewed ongoing arrangements.

The Development Commissioner stressed that visitor convenience and safety must remain top priorities, given the massive turnout expected at the fair. An estimated 70 lakh visitors are likely to attend this year, with nearly 7–8 lakh people expected every evening.

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

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