Bhubaneswar, Jan 14: The Odisha Raj Bhavan Garden in Bhubaneswar opened for visits by the general public and school students on Monday. The garden will remain accessible for general public till January 22, 2025 for which specific guidelines have also been issued.
As per the guidelines, the general public can visit the Raj Bhavan Garden between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM. However, the entry, which is free for all, will not be allowed after 4:30 PM. To gain access, visitors must use the 'Raj Bhavan Garden Visit' mobile app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Similarly, school students up to Class X can visit the Raj Bhavan Garden from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, except on Sundays. The permission for such visits can only be arranged through a written request from the school authorities. The school authorities are required to send their permission requests to the ADC to the Governor via email at [email protected] with all necessary details.
Students are required to wear their school uniforms, carry their school identity cards, and be accompanied by a sufficient number of teachers and staff members for supervision.
Notably, no requests for meetings with the Governor will be entertained during the visit and the visitors must adhere to all safety and security regulations set by the Raj Bhavan.
Additionally, food and beverages are not permitted inside the premises.
The Raj Bhavan authorities will not be held responsible for any mishaps, accidents, or injuries that may occur during the visit. Furthermore, permissions granted can be revoked or canceled at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies.
