Bhubaneswar: State govt on Saturday activated a central command control centre ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). The centre, accessible via a dedicated helpline number 1929, will serve as a coordinated response hub for around 7,000 expected foreign attendees. The facility will be staffed by personnel from various departments, including health, police, fire service, tourism and transport. An IVRS facility is being developed to streamline communication.TNN