Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and discussed various issues related to the development of Odisha.
According to an official statement, the Governor briefed the Prime Minister on the implementation and progress of several Central government schemes in the state. The discussions also covered matters concerning Odisha’s development and the execution of key government programmes.
Governor Briefs PM On Central Schemes
During the meeting, Kambhampati apprised PM Modi of the progress of various Central government initiatives being implemented across Odisha.
The discussions focused on the state’s development and the status of important schemes, according to the official release.
The Prime Minister’s Office also confirmed the meeting through a post on X, stating that the Governor of Odisha, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
The Governor and the Prime Minister also exchanged mementos during the meeting.
Odisha Lok Bhavan Gets IGBC Platinum Certification
Kambhampati also informed PM Modi about the recent IGBC Platinum certification awarded to Odisha Lok Bhavan.
The certification makes Odisha Lok Bhavan the first Lok Bhavan in India to receive the Platinum rating and the first campus under the revised IGBC Green Campus v1 rating system to achieve the highest certification level.
The Lok Bhavan has incorporated several sustainability-focused features as part of its green infrastructure initiatives.
Solar Power And Electric Vehicles
Odisha Lok Bhavan currently has 635 kWp of installed solar power capacity, supporting its efforts towards greater use of renewable energy.
The campus also uses an all-electric official carcade, reflecting the administration’s focus on reducing dependence on conventional fuel-powered vehicles.
With these measures, Odisha Lok Bhavan is being positioned as an example of sustainability-oriented public infrastructure and the integration of green practices into government institutions.
The Governor’s meeting with the Prime Minister comes as Odisha continues to focus on implementing development programmes and strengthening sustainable infrastructure across the state.
