President of India arrives Raipur in two-day visiy

President Murmu to Attend AIIMS Raipur and NIT Convocations Today

President Set to Disburse 9th Installment of Mahtari Vandan Yojana Today

Raipur, 25 October 2024/ President Smt. Droupadi Murmu arrived in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, today for a two-day visit. She was warmly welcomed at Mana Airport by Governor Shri Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao, Raipur MP Shri Brijmohan Agrawal, and MLA Shri Khushwant Singh Saheb presented President Smt. Murmu with a floral bouquet upon her arrival.

Meanwhile, President Smt. Murmu landed in Raipur at 11 am on a special Air Force plane. During her visit, she will participate in various programmes in Raipur and Durg districts as the chief guest. The second convocation of AIIMS Raipur is currently underway, with President Smt. Murmu attending as the chief guest. The 14th convocation of NIT Raipur is scheduled to take place at 3:30 pm.

President Smt. Murmu is set to attend programmes at Purkhauti Muktangan on Friday, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. She will disburse the ninth installment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a financial assistance programme of the Chhattisgarh government, providing Rs 1,000 each month to beneficiary women. So far, the state has disbursed Rs 5,227 crore to beneficiaries through eight installments via DBT. During the event, beneficiary women will also share their experiences with the President.

Besides, President Smt. Murmu will inaugurate the Surguja block at Purkhauti Muktangan. On this occasion, Governor Shri Ramen Deka will present the first copies of books published by the Tribal Welfare Department to her. The President will also engage with members of the local tribal community.