Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 28th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
On July 28, 2026, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released five commemorative books at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the completion of four years of Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s presidency. The publications, produced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aim to document the President's constitutional journey, promote inclusive democracy, and inspire national pride in Indian heritage. These books serve as a historical record of her tenure and the ongoing efforts to make the presidency more accessible to the public.
Key Points / Main Content
Commemorative Publications
Release of Five Books: The set includes four primary titles—Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan, Seva aur Samvedana, Samaveshi Sahbhagita, and Bharatiyata Ka Utsav—alongside an Odia collection titled Ama Rastrapati Ama Gourav.
Publisher: The books are published by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Content Focus: The titles highlight values of service, empathy, inclusive development, and the cultural and spiritual heritage that unites India.
Presidential Initiatives and Decolonization
Symbolic Changes: The document notes the renaming of the Mughal Gardens to Amrit Udyan and the replacement of Sir Edwin Lutyens' bust with that of Bharat Ratna Chakravarti Rajagopalachari.
Public Accessibility: Initiatives include opening Rashtrapati Niketan and Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun to the public and making Rashtrapati Bhavan more "Divyangjan-friendly."
Cultural Inclusion: The Vice-President recalled the historic release of the Constitution of India in the Santhali language (Ol Chiki script) as a major step toward promoting linguistic diversity.
Thematic Priorities of the Presidency
Inclusive Democracy: The President emphasized that the publications reflect faith in inclusive democracy and the multiple facets of Rashtrapati Bhavan's functioning.
Social Empowerment: A recurring focus remains on urging women toward self-reliance, encouraging youth to remain rooted in ethical values, and requesting tribal communities to preserve their heritage while joining mainstream development.
Impact Analysis
General Public and CitizensImpact
Citizens gain greater insight into the traditions and functioning of the presidency and the cultural heritage of the nation through illustrated compilations.
Action Required
Engage with the publications to better understand national institutions and the path of progress while taking pride in Indian heritage.
Tribal CommunitiesImpact
These communities receive specific recognition of their cultural and linguistic significance, specifically through the documentation of the President's personal connection and the translation of the Constitution into Santhali.
Action Required
Continue efforts to preserve cultural heritage while participating in the mainstream development of the nation.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Publications Division)Impact
The department is responsible for documenting a significant milestone in India’s constitutional history and providing reference materials for future generations.
Action Required
Ensure the continued distribution and availability of these books as reference materials for historical and educational purposes.
Key Entities Referenced
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: The President of India whose four-year tenure and constitutional contributions are the central subject of the commemorative event.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The primary government body responsible for the publication and release of commemorative books documenting the presidency.
Commemorative Publications on the Presidency: A series of books, including 'Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan' and 'Seva aur Samvedana', released to document the President's initiatives and the traditions of the highest constitutional office.
Amrit Udyan: The renamed historic Mughal Gardens, cited as a key initiative during President Murmu's tenure to free national institutions from a colonial mindset.
Constitution of India (Ol Chiki script): The Santhali language version of the Indian Constitution, released as a significant initiative to promote linguistic diversity and tribal inclusion.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
President Droupadi Murmu's Four Years in Office
Marked by Release of Five Commemorative
Books at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Commemorative Books Reflect Nation's Faith in Inclusive
Democracy and Inspire Citizens to Take Pride in India's
Heritage: Smt. Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu has Enriched the Highest Constitutional
Office with Grace, Humility, Wisdom and Unwavering
Commitment to the Constitution: Vice-President
प्रव तथ: 28 JUL 2026 8:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released and presented the first set of five
commemorative books, marking four years of the Presidency of the Hon’ble President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu, to the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
On completion of four years of the Presidency of Hon’ble President Smt. Droupdi Murmu, four books,
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan, Seva aur Samvedana, Samaveshi Sahbhagita and Bharatiyata Ka
Utsav, were released today at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These books are published by the Publications
Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Besides these books, another book in odia, Ama
Rastrapati Ama Gourav, was also released. Ama Rastrapati Ama Gourav is a collection of articles on the
Hon’ble President of India.
President Droupadi Murmu received first copies of publications on her
Presidency from Vice President of India Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan who formally
released these at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Dr L. Murugan, Minister
of State for Information & Broadcasting and… pic.twitter.com/efvYFj0Sh3
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2026
The books were released in the august presence of the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu,
Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, and Hon’ble Union Minister of State for
Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the titles of these books reflect our faith in inclusive
democracy. She expressed confidence that these illustrated compilations will introduce readers to the
traditions, functioning and multiple facets of Rashtrapati Bhavan. She stated that their true significancelies in their ability to inspire fellow citizens to move forward on the path of progress while taking pride in
their heritage.
The President said that when she assumed the office of the President of India on July 25, 2022, it was a
matter of responsibility for her, even more than an honour. She stated that over the past four years, she had
discharged her duties with this very sense of obligation. She said that whenever she meets people,
especially the youth, at Rashtrapati Bhavan or during her visits to various States, she encourages them to
remain rooted in ethical values and to work towards the progress of the nation and society. She said that
she urges women to become self-reliant and to move forward on the path of progress with self-confidence.
When interacting with members of tribal communities, she requests them to preserve their cultural
heritage while also joining the mainstream of development. Whenever she travels abroad, she meets the
Indian community in those countries and encourages them to contribute to India's journey of development.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that the occasion held special personal significance for
him, recalling his tenure as Governor of Jharkhand. He noted that during his extensive travels across the
State, people from all walks of life spoke with great warmth and admiration about Smt. Droupadi
Murmu’s tenure as Governor. He observed that citizens fondly remembered the dignity with which she
discharged her constitutional responsibilities, her deep personal connect with the people, and her empathy
and genuine concern for tribal communities, the underprivileged and the youth. “Such goodwill cannot be
earned by office alone, it is earned through character, compassion and dedication to the people,” he said.
Highlighting several initiatives undertaken during President Murmu’s tenure, the Vice-President referred
to the renaming of the historic Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan, the opening of Rashtrapati Niketan and
Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun to the public, efforts to make Rashtrapati Bhavan more Divyangjan-
friendly, and the replacement of the bust of Sir Edwin Lutyens with that of Bharat Ratna Chakravarti
Rajagopalachari, the last Governor-General of India. He said these initiatives reflected a conscious effort
to free national institutions from the colonial mindset while bringing the institution of the Presidency
closer to the people.
Referring to the publications, Shri Radhakrishnan said Seva aur Samvedana highlights the values of
service and empathy that have characterised President Murmu’s public life, while Samaveshi Sahbhagita
reflects her conviction that India’s development must be inclusive and participatory. He said Bharatiyata
Ka Utsav celebrates the timeless values of India’s civilisation and its remarkable cultural diversity, adding
that President Murmu has consistently highlighted India’s cultural richness, local traditions and spiritual
heritage that unite the nation while celebrating its diversity.
Recalling the release of the Constitution of India in the Santhali language in the Ol Chiki script by the
President, the Vice-President described it as a momentous occasion that filled members of the tribal
community with pride and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to preserving and promoting India’s
linguistic and cultural diversity.
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, was
present at the launch of the books at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. On the occasion, he said that the
books capture the cultural diversity of the country. He said these books will play an important role as
reference books for future generations. He added that the publications launched today mark an important
milestone in documenting the Presidential journey of Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu.
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