President Murmu’s On 2- Day Visit To Vijayawada For Navaratri

Vijayawada: President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day official visit to Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 14 and 15 during the Sharad Navratri festivities.

According to the itinerary, the President will depart from Delhi at 3:55 PM on October 14 and arrive at Gannavaram Airport at 6:25 PM. From there, she will travel by road to Indrakeeladri Hill to offer special prayers and pujas to Goddess Kanaka Durga at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam between 7:20 PM and 7:40 PM.

She will have an overnight stay in Vijayawada. On October 15, President Murmu will inaugurate the national-level SARAS Mela at Punnami Ghat at 11:30 AM. The mela will feature more than 600 stalls showcasing products made by women belonging to self-help groups from across the country.

After inaugurating the fair, the President will attend a luncheon with members of Self-Help Groups. She will later reach Gannavaram Airport at 2:45 PM and depart for Delhi.

Meanwhile, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad on Monday reviewed the arrangements for the President’s visit. He held a virtual meeting with officials from various departments to provide guidance on the necessary preparations.He stated that elaborate arrangements are being made and directed officials to ensure strict adherence to protocol norms, leaving no room for errors. He emphasised the need to meticulously follow the guidelines issued by the President’s Secretariat and instructed that the minute-by-minute schedule be executed punctually and without delays.Principal Secretary of the State General Administration Department, J. Shyamala Rao participated in the virtual meeting and outlined the department-wise arrangements required for the President’s visit.