Cuttack: The Cuttack District Administration has declared the historic Bali Yatra Ground and its surrounding areas as a ‘No Drone Zone’ from November 1 to November 15, 2025 ahead of the grand trade fair.
According to an official order issued by Collector and District Magistrate Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, flying of para gliders, para motors, power hang gliders, micro-light aircraft, hot air balloons, UAVs, and drones has been strictly prohibited within a 5-kilometre radius of the Upper and Lower Bali Yatra grounds.
The order has been issued under Section 14(1) of the BNSS Act, 2023, read with Section 163, in the interest of public safety and to ensure the smooth conduct of the historic festival. The directive aims to prevent any aerial threats, security breaches, or accidents during the event, which is expected to draw over 50 lakh visitors this year.
The administration has warned that any violation of the order will lead to seizure of the prohibited items by enforcement teams and attract penalties as per law.
The Bali Yatra will be held from November 5 to November 12, 2025, across more than 60 acres of the Lower and Upper Bali Yatra grounds in Cuttack.
