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August 23, 2023 1:36 PM

President Droupadi Murmu lauds Goa University for implementing interdisciplinary program under National Education Policy 2020

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 34th convocation of Goa University this morning. She expressed happiness that 55 of degree holders and 60 percent of Gold Medallists are female. She added that Goa university is implementing an interdisciplinary program under National Education Policy 2020 which is commendable. She said that National Education Policy 2 is bringing qualitative changes in education through coordination between skill development, industry connect, and employability. Gover...

August 22, 2023 8:12 PM

Goa: President Droupadi Murmu lays wreath at Martyr's Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Goa this afternoon on a 3-day visit to the state. The President laid a wreath at Martyr's Memorial at Azad Maidan in Panaji. Later in the evening, the President attended a civic reception hosted by the Government of Goa in her honour at Raj Bhavan, Goa. On the occasion, The President distributed ‘Sanad’ under the Forest Rights Act to select beneficiaries. Speaking on the occasion, President Murmu said that Goa has rich forest cover a...

August 21, 2023 8:54 PM

Eklavya Model Residential School to meet President Droupadi Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow

The students of Eklavya Model Residential School will visit Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow and meet President Droupadi Murmu as part of an educational tour. Later in the day, a conference will be organized where the students will interact with Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda. Around 500 Eklavya Model Residential School, students from six States will participate in the program. These States are Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. The conference...

August 21, 2023 8:50 PM

Prez Droupadi Murmu to be on three-day visit to Goa from tomorrow

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a three-day visit to Goa from tomorrow. She will attend a civic reception to be hosted by the Government of Goa at Raj Bhavan. On the occasion, the President will distribute ‘Sanad’ under the Forest Rights Act to select beneficiaries. On Wednesday, the President will grace the 34th convocation of Goa University and interact with the members of Tribal Groups of Goa. On the same day, she will address the Goa Legislative Assembly at Porvorim....

August 21, 2023 8:29 PM

Prez Droupadi Murmu says that efficient management of water is the key to water security and economic growth

President Droupadi Murmu has said that efficient management of water is the key to water security and economic growth. The officers of Central Water Engineering Services today called on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, she said, water is a fundamental need for life, and water resources management has always been an important and challenging task for all generations. President added that the contribution of officers of Central Water Engineering Services to...

August 21, 2023 2:06 PM

President Droupadi Murmu says, women empowerment crucial for upliftment of country and society

President Droupadi Murmu has said that women empowerment is crucial for the upliftment of the country and society. Addressing ASMITA, an event organised by Army Wives Welfare Association AWWA in New Delhi today, the President said, India has 50 percent female population and they have very important role in the development journey of the country. She said, a woman can live, fight and progress without a man and show it to the world. President Murmu said, Women's progress holds a great signifi...

August 17, 2023 1:47 PM

President Droupadi Murmu launches Addiction Free Bengal Campaign in Kolkata to fight drug menace

President Droupadi Murmu launched 'My Bengal, Addiction Free Bengal' Campaign under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan', organized by Brahma Kumaris at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata today, August 17. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that drug abuse is a matter of concern for society and the country. Due to these addictions, youth are not able to choose the right direction in their lives. This is very worrying and there is a need to work on all fronts in this matte...

August 16, 2023 1:51 PM

Nation pays homage to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal on his death anniversary today. Home Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla among other prominent leaders also paid their tributes. Earlier, in a tweet to Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he joined the 140 crore people of India in paying homage to the...

August 15, 2023 10:09 PM

President Droupadi Murmu hosted At-Home reception on occasion of 77th Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

President Droupadi Murmu hosted the At-Home reception on the occasion of 77th Independence Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and several Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Dr. S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman and Anurag Singh Thakur were among the guests who attended the event....

August 6, 2023 9:05 PM

President Droupadi Murmu advocates for reservations for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group communities in education and employment

President Droupadi Murmu advocated reservations for the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) communities in education and employment to ensure their progress and well-being. Interacting with the delegates of the PVTG community from Tamil Nadu region at Rajbhavan in Chennai today she said that granting reservations will allow their children to access quality education and work towards the betterment of their society. The President congratulated the first Toda student who successfully ...