<span style="color: #222222;">Baliyatra, one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha, is scheduled to begin on November 12. The trade fair will continue for eight days. This year's Baliyatra will be jointly organized by the Cuttack District Administration, District Cultural Council, and the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).</span><br />''A preparatory meeting for the mega fair was recently held under the chairmanship of District Collector Bhabani Shankar Chayani at Cuttack. As per a decision was taken at the meeting, the Administration will issue identity cards to all stall owners at the fair that commemorates the ancient maritime glory of Odisha. There will be separate vending zones for small traders and vendors.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It was decided to install an adequate number of CCTV cameras and watchtowers at the fairground. The District Administration will open a temporary information centre at the fair. Amid ban on usage of Single-Use Plastics, the administration has stressed on preparations with special focus on ensuring polythene-free celebration of the festival this year.</span><br />