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President Murmu's 6-Day Himachal Tour: Atal Tunnel Visit & University Convocation

President Droupadi Murmu is set for a six-day official visit to Himachal Pradesh starting April 27. Her itinerary includes staying at the Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra and a detailed visit to the Atal Tunnel, where she will be briefed by the Border Roads Organisation. The President will also be the Chief Guest at the 17th Convocation of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University in Palampur. The schedule includes several official engagements and travel between locations via helicopter and road.

Key Points: President Murmu's Himachal Pradesh Visit Itinerary Announced

  • Six-day official state visit
  • Tour of Atal Tunnel with BRO briefing
  • Chief Guest at agricultural university convocation
  • Itinerary includes Shimla and Palampur
  • Travel via helicopter and road
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President Murmu to visit to Himachal Pradesh later this month

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2, touring Shimla, the Atal Tunnel, and attending a university convocation.

"The President will receive a detailed briefing by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) authorities - President's Secretariat"

Shimla, April 17

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to undertake a six-day official visit to Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2 covering key locations including Shimla, Atal Tunnel and Palampur, as per a draft itinerary from the President's Secretariat.

According to the programme, the President will depart from Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 27 and travel via Palam Airport to Chandigarh, before flying by an Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter to Kalyani Helipad at Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra. The President will stay at Rashtrapati Niwas during the Shimla leg of the visit.

On April 28, engagements remain largely reserved, with proposed inaugurations yet to be confirmed.

On April 29, the President is scheduled to visit the Atal Tunnel area. The programme includes travel to Sissu Helipad, followed by a road journey to the North Portal of the tunnel. The President will receive a detailed briefing by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) authorities, visit the ingress tunnel, and proceed to the South Portal, where photographs and a presentation at the Model Room are planned. The itinerary also includes high tea before returning to Mashobra.

On April 30, the President will travel to Palampur to attend the 17th Convocation of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University as the Chief Guest. She will return to Shimla the same day.

Later that evening, the President is scheduled to visit the Army Training Command in Shimla.

May 1 has been reserved for official engagements, including an 'At Home' function and other appointments.

On May 2, the President will depart from Mashobra, travel via helicopter to Chandigarh, and then fly back to Delhi.

The itinerary is tentative, with certain programmes marked as 'reserved or 'to be confirmed.'

- ANI

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Rohit P
A six-day visit seems quite long for an official trip. While it's good to connect with different regions, I hope the security and logistical arrangements don't disrupt daily life for the locals in Shimla and Palampur too much.
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Aman W
Attending the convocation at the agricultural university is a great move. Farmers in Himachal face unique challenges. Hopefully, her presence highlights the importance of hill agriculture and leads to more supportive policies.
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Sarah B
The visit to the Army Training Command is significant. It's a gesture of respect towards our armed forces, especially those stationed in tough terrains. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
The itinerary mentions a lot of 'reserved' and 'to be confirmed' slots. While flexibility is needed, a bit more transparency about the public engagements would be appreciated. Citizens like to know how their President's time is being utilized.
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Nisha Z
Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra is such a beautiful historic place. Glad the President will be staying there. It's good for our heritage sites to be used and maintained properly. Hope her visit also boosts local tourism a bit!

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