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News: As President Smt. Droupadi Murmu marked four years in office, various Initiatives were undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan and the President’s Estates.
About Initiatives Undertaken in Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Launch of e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan: The application-based e-Audio Guide has been launched to enhance visitors’ experience.
- It 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:
- It features 300 curated Presidential gifts for public auction.
- The auction will be open from 5 August to 5 September 2026.
- 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):
- It is 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.
- The initiative also involves laying foundation stone for the construction of service block as part of Net Zero Energy Strategy.
- It also includes inauguration of accommodation facilities at Rashtrapati Niketan, Dehradun and Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad and laying of foundation stone for the redevelopment of staff quarters in the President’s Estate.
