Himachal Guv to host banquet to welcome President Murmu

SHIMLA: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday will attend a banquet hosted by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta at the Lok Bhavan as part of the official welcome itinerary for her ongoing summer visit to the hill state, an official said.

"During her five-day Shimla sojourn from April 27 to May 1, President Murmu will visit the Army Training Command in Shimla, and address the convocation ceremony of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in Palampur," an official said.

The President is staying at the Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra town of Shimla, where she reached on Monday.

On April 29, President Murmu will visit the Atal Tunnel and on April 30, the President will attend the convocation ceremony of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya at Palampur.

On the same day, she will host an 'At Home' Reception at the Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra.

​On May 1, the President will visit the Army Training Command in Shimla before leaving for Delhi.

The Rashtrapati Niwas at Mashobra opened its doors to the public in April 2023.

At present, the authorities provide a free bus service to tourists to the President's summer retreat.

The Shimla to Mashobra service was started to celebrate President Murmu's two years in office on July 25, 2024.