Citizen-Centric Initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan

  • 29 Jul 2026

On 28th July 2026, President Droupadi Murmu launched a series of citizen-centric, sustainability-focused, and heritage initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the completion of four years in office.

  • An application-based e-Audio Guide was launched for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan in Hindi, English, and 14 other Indian languages, along with a sign language module for enhanced accessibility.
  • The third edition of e-Upahaar, an online auction of 300 curated Presidential gifts, was unveiled. The auction will be held from 5th August to 5th September 2026.
  • The President inaugurated Bachpan 'Bal Parisar', comprising 'Kilkari' (a children's play zone) and 'Samarth Anganwadi-cum-Palna' for child care and development.
  • She flagged off RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector), a fare-free electric bus service operated entirely by women drivers and conductors for residents and staff of the President's Estate.