President Murmu launches various initiatives
The President Smt Droupadi Murmu completed four years in the Office on July 25, 2026. To mark this occasion, the President graced the inauguration and laying of foundation stones for various important initiatives undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates today (July 28, 2026).
These include:
- Launch of e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan to enhance visitors’ experience. The application-based e-Audio Guide will be available in Hindi, English and 14 other Indian languages. Its sign language module will also be available for visitors.
- Launch of the third edition of e-Upahaar, featuring 300 curated Presidential gifts for public auction. The auction will be open from 5 August to 5 September 2026 (more details at upahaar.rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in)
- Inauguration of Bachpan ‘Bal Parisar’ for the children in the President’s Estate. The initiative includes ‘Kilkari’, a play zone for children, and ‘Samarth Anganwadi-cum-Palna’, which provides a safe and nurturing environment for their growth and development.
- Launch of RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector), a fare-free electric bus service to promote green and inclusive mobility. This bus service for the staff and residents of the President’s Estate is being operated by women drivers and conductors. This will provide safe, convenient and inclusive mobility, particularly for women, children, senior citizens and Divyang persons within the President’s Estate and up to the nearest Metro station.
- Laying of foundation stone for the construction of service block as part of Net Zero Energy Strategy
- Inauguration of accommodation facilities at Rashtrapati Niketan, Dehradun and Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad as well as laying of foundation stone for the redevelopment of staff quarters in the President’s Estate.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the titles of these books reflect our faith in inclusive democracy. She expressed confidence that these illustrated compilations will introduce readers to the traditions, functioning and multiple facets of Rashtrapati Bhavan. She stated that their true significance lies in their ability to inspire fellow citizens to move forward on the path of progress while taking pride in their heritage.
Recalling the release of the Constitution of India in the Santhali language in the Ol Chiki script, the Vice-President described it as a landmark initiative that filled the tribal community with pride and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to preserving India’s linguistic and cultural heritage. He expressed confidence that books released today will help in preserving values that have defined the four years — constitutionality, service, compassion, inclusivity, cultural confidence and national unity.(UPDATED ON 28TH JULY 2026)
