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New Delhi, October 11 (IANS) President Draupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat, will offer prayers at the famous Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka on Saturday.
This spiritual journey is an important part of her itinerary before she travels to Ahmedabad, where she will attend the 71st convocation of Gujarat Vidyapeeth as the chief guest.
The President’s visit highlights a mix of spiritual, cultural and educational activities in the state. His presence at Gujarat Vidyapeeth, the university founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1920, holds special significance as it continues to promote Gandhian values and education.
On Friday, as part of his Gujarat tour, President Murmu visited the iconic Somnath temple, where he had ‘darshan’ and ‘puja’. He paid floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel located near the temple, honoring the legacy of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and the principal architect of national unity.
Later in the day, the President traveled to Gir National Park, where he interacted with members of the local tribal community in Sasan Gir.
Appreciating her nature-friendly lifestyle, he described it as a model for sustainable living and a source of inspiration for all. In his address, the President encouraged tribal families to prioritize education, and appreciated that the Siddi tribal community has achieved a literacy rate of over 72 percent.
President Murmu highlighted various initiatives of the Central Government aimed at the welfare of tribal communities. He urged residents to not only avail the benefits of these schemes but also raise awareness within their communities.
Emphasizing the importance of tribal inclusion in India’s development, he said that “With the active participation of our tribal brothers and sisters, we are working towards a just and respectful society where their traditions are preserved and rights are protected. This is important to make India a developed nation by the year 2047.”
–IANS
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