President Murmu’s Chhattisgarh Visit: Empowering Education and Celebrating Culture

Day 1: Arrival and AIIMS Raipur Convocation

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Raipur on October 25, 2024. Her first official engagement is at AIIMS Raipur, where she will grace the second convocation ceremony. This event highlights the institution’s role in shaping future medical professionals, and her presence emphasizes the government’s focus on healthcare education and its importance to the nation.

NIT Raipur Convocation Ceremony

Following the AIIMS convocation, the President will attend the 14th convocation ceremony at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur. NIT Raipur has a reputation for excellence in technical education, and this event is an important occasion for the graduating engineers. President Murmu’s participation showcases the government’s commitment to fostering science, engineering, and technological advancements in India.

Cultural Engagement with Tribal Communities

Later in the day, President Murmu will visit Purkhouti Muktangan, a cultural hub in Naya Raipur dedicated to preserving and promoting Chhattisgarh’s tribal heritage. Her interaction with local tribal leaders and communities underscores her dedication to cultural inclusivity and empowerment of marginalized groups, reinforcing her administration’s support for preserving indigenous traditions and providing opportunities for tribal communities.

Day 2: Bhilai and IIT Convocation

The second day of her visit begins with a stop at Vivekanand Sarovar, one of Raipur’s historical landmarks. Following this, the President will travel to Bhilai to attend the fourth convocation ceremony at IIT Bhilai. As one of the emerging institutions in India’s IIT network, IIT Bhilai represents the future of technological education in the region. President Murmu’s presence at this event highlights the crucial role of education in driving national progress.

Concluding with Health Sciences University Convocation

Her final engagement will be at the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, where she will participate in the third convocation ceremony. This visit reaffirms her support for both conventional and alternative medicine education as part of a holistic approach to healthcare.

President Murmu’s two-day visit is a testament to her focus on promoting education and celebrating India’s cultural diversity, especially in states like Chhattisgarh, where both technical education and tribal heritage play vital roles in regional development.

_________________________________________________________________________________