Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to inaugurate Odisha legislators training program

Vice President <b>CP Radhakrishnan</b> will visit Bhubaneswar on November 16 to inaugurate a one-day capacity-building program for 17th Odisha Assembly members. Parliamentary Affairs Minister <b>Mukesh Mahaling</b> confirmed the visit, noting the Vice President will address all 147 MLAs. The workshop aims to strengthen legislators' skills ahead of the upcoming budget session, focusing on budget discussions, departmental fund allocation, and executive department performance review. Dignitaries including Governor <b>Braj Mohan Ram</b>, Chief Minister <b>Mohan Charan Majhi</b>, and Speaker <b>Surama Padhy</b> will attend. The initiative seeks to enhance lawmakers' legislative capabilities and make the parliamentary committee system more active. Officials stated the training will help elected representatives participate more effectively in assembly proceedings and ensure meaningful discussions.