Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has begun a five-day trip to the Nilgiris, with strict security measures in place throughout the hill district. This visit follows a recent conference of Vice-Chancellors of State Universities held at Raj Bhavan (Lok Bhavan) in Ooty, focusing on educational reforms and quality enhancement. Originally planned earlier this month, the Governor’s trip to Ooty was postponed for administrative reasons.
Governor Ravi resumed his travel schedule by road from Rameswaram to Coimbatore, arriving at the Government Guest House at Race Course Road in Coimbatore around 10.10 p.m. on Tuesday. He then departed for Lok Bhavan in Ooty this morning, where he will be staying during his visit. Expected during his stay are informal interactions and visits to various locations in and around the hill town.
The visit is primarily official in nature, although the Governor is anticipated to spend time with family members as well. Governor Ravi’s itinerary includes leaving Ooty early on Friday, traveling by road to Coimbatore, and then flying to Chennai for official engagements. He is set to return to Coimbatore on the 3rd of the month and proceed to Ooty by road.
Upon completing his engagements, Governor Ravi will fly back to Chennai from Coimbatore on January 4. Extensive security measures have been implemented across Ooty and along the travel routes, with over 500 police personnel deployed to ensure comprehensive security, particularly focusing on traffic control, route security, and crowd management. Senior police officials are supervising the arrangements to ensure a smooth visit. The visit has attracted attention in the Nilgiris district, with authorities maintaining heightened vigilance throughout the Governor’s stay.
