Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to leave for a two-day Delhi visit from tomorrow. He is scheduled to attend the national committee meeting of the “Azadi Ka Amtur Mahotsav” being held to mark the 75-year completion of the Independence. He is also scheduled to attend the 7th Governing Body meeting of the NITI Aayog to be held on August 7.
As per the reports, besides, issues related to economy, agriculture and health are expected to be taken up for discussion. The council may also discuss the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), urban governance, health and crop diversification.
Besides, issues pertaining to the economy, achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds, pulses and other agri-commodities are expected to come up during the meeting. The last council meeting was held in virtual mode on February 20, 2021, while it was not convened in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The first meeting of the council took place on February 8, 2015.
