NEW DELHI, OCT 1: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed matters concerning the development of Odisha, including the implementation and progress of various Central government schemes in the State.
During the meeting, the Governor apprised the Prime Minister of the progress of key Central schemes being implemented in Odisha and briefed him on initiatives aimed at strengthening the State’s development trajectory. The interaction also covered developments at Odisha Lok Bhavan, according to an official statement.
A significant point highlighted during the meeting was the recent conferment of Platinum certification by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) on Odisha Lok Bhavan. The certification recognises the building’s green and sustainable features and makes the Governor’s official residence the first Lok Bhavan in the country to receive Platinum certification under the IGBC Green Campus Rating System, according to reports.
The meeting assumes significance in the context of Odisha’s ongoing development initiatives and the implementation of Central schemes across the State. The Governor’s briefing provided an overview of the progress of these programmes and other developmental matters before the Prime Minister.
The interaction also reflected the constitutional role of the Governor in maintaining institutional engagement with the Union government on matters concerning the State. The meeting took place in New Delhi, with the Governor and Prime Minister also exchanging mementos following their interaction.
The Prime Minister’s Office separately confirmed the meeting, stating that Governor of Odisha Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 1.
Dr. Kambhampati assumed office as Governor of Odisha after his appointment by President Droupadi Murmu, succeeding Raghubar Das. Prior to his appointment to Odisha, Kambhampati served as Governor of Mizoram.
The latest meeting comes as Odisha continues to focus on infrastructure, welfare delivery, sustainable development and implementation of Central and State-backed programmes, with coordination between the State and Union institutions remaining an important component of the development process.
