President Murmu Launches RAAHI, e-Upahaar 3.0 to Mark Four Years in Office

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President Droupadi Murmu, who completed four years in office on 25 July 2026, inaugurated new initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 28 July 2026.
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Key launches: RAAHI, a fare-free electric bus service run by women drivers connecting the President's Estate to the nearest Metro station; and the third edition of e-Upahaar, auctioning 300 curated Presidential gifts (5 August-5 September 2026).
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Other initiatives include an application-based e-Audio Guide (available in Hindi, English and 14 other languages with a sign-language module), Bachpan 'Bal Parisar' for children, and a Net Zero Energy Strategy for the service block.
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Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan released five commemorative publications documenting Murmu's four-year tenure.

●President: Droupadi Murmu, 15th President of India, first tribal President
●Sworn in: 25 July 2022; completed 4 years on 25 July 2026
●Initiatives launched: 28 July 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
●Books released by: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan

●RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access and Heritage Interconnector) — fare-free e-bus, women drivers/conductors
●e-Upahaar (3rd edition) — 300 curated gifts for public auction, 5 Aug-5 Sep 2026
●e-Audio Guide — app-based, Hindi/English/14 languages, sign-language module
●Bachpan 'Bal Parisar' — child-friendly space with Kilkari play zone and Samarth Anganwadi-cum-Palna
●Net Zero Energy Strategy — for the service block at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The initiatives aim to improve visitor experience, preserve heritage, promote sustainability, and enhance public engagement at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Proceeds from the e-Upahaar auction will support social causes.

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