**Executive Summary**
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the state-level launch of the "Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust" initiative on February 25, 2026, in Nagpur. The event was organised by Brahma Kumaris. The President emphasised the importance of equality, eradicating discrimination, and community service for nation-building, urging citizens to contribute effectively.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event and Organisation:**
* State-level launch of "Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust".
* Organised by Brahma Kumaris at Vishwa Shanti Sarovar, Nagpur.
* **President’s Address:**
* Maharashtra consistently sets examples of development in social, economic, cultural, and spiritual aspects.
* Maharashtra is the birthplace of nation-building ideologies.
* The thoughts and contributions of icons like Shivaji Maharaj, Jyotiba Phule, and B.R. Ambedkar have empowered the nation.
* **Development & Nation-Building:**
* Maharashtra is strengthening India's development through industry, agriculture, entrepreneurship, innovation, higher education, and culture.
* Aim for holistic development benefiting every citizen.
* Unity and trust are foundations of a strong nation.
* Nation-building involves promoting equality, eradicating discrimination, and community service.
* India's development requires equal opportunities and the use of technology for progress.
* The President expressed confidence that the Brahma Kumaris' initiative will inspire inner strength and leadership.
* Spirituality makes people aware of human values and duties.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens of Maharashtra**
* **Impact:** Inspired to contribute to nation-building through equality, unity, and trust, fostering a sense of collective responsibility.
* **Action Required:** Embrace values of harmony, ethical behavior, and positive thinking to strengthen society, contributing to the "Golden Era of Maharashtra."
**Stakeholder: Brahma Kumaris**
* **Impact:** Recognized for their initiative in promoting unity and trust in Maharashtra, contributing to the state's development and inspiring others to do the same.
* **Action Required:** Continue their efforts to strengthen unity and trust in society through value-based development initiatives.
**Stakeholder: The Nation**
* **Impact:** The President’s speech promotes the strengthening of national unity and development through the promotion of equality and harmony in society.
* **Action Required:** Follow the President's guidance to achieve holistic development.
Key Entities Referenced
Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust: A state-level initiative launched by President Droupadi Murmu and organized by Brahma Kumaris, aiming to promote unity, trust, and value-based development in Maharashtra.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India, who graced the launch of the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' initiative.
Brahma Kumaris: The organization that organized the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' initiative.
Nagpur: The city in Maharashtra where the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' initiative was launched.
Maharashtra: The state where the 'Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust' initiative is targeted.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE STATE-
LEVEL LAUNCH OF ‘GOLDEN ERA OF
MAHARASHTRA THROUGH UNITY AND TRUST’
EVERY CITIZEN CAN EFFECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO
NATION-BUILDING BY PROMOTING EQUALITY,
ERADICATING DISCRIMINATION AND PARTICIPATING IN
COMMUNITY SERVICE: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Posted On: 25 FEB 2026 8:32PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the state-level launch of ‘Golden Era of Maharashtra
through Unity and Trust’, organised by Brahma Kumaris at Vishwa Shanti Sarovar, Nagpur, Maharashtra
today (February 25, 2026).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Maharashtra has consistently set examples of social,
economic, cultural, and spiritual development in the country. This sacred land has been the birthplace of
great ideologies and ideals of nation-building that instilled a new consciousness in the people of India. The
thoughts, struggles and contributions of great icons like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Mahatma Jyotiba
Phule, Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Maharishi Dhondo Karve, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Lokmanya Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar have
empowered our nation.The President said that Maharashtra is consistently strengthening the developmental journey of India on
the basis of its industry, agriculture, entrepreneurship, innovation, higher education and invaluable cultural
traditions. Our goal is to move towards holistic development that benefits every citizen. We must work
with determination to build a stronger and more prosperous Maharashtra and India by drawing inspiration
from history and harnessing the power of modern technology, skill development and innovation. She
expressed confidence that the initiative ‘Golden Era of Maharashtra through Unity and Trust’ of the
Brahma Kumaris will inspire the people of Maharashtra to develop inner strength, and leadership spirit,
and work for value-based development.
The President said that spirituality makes people aware of human values and duties. Harmony, ethical
behaviour, positive thinking and social responsibility—all these together strengthen society. When such
values become part of life, trust is naturally established in society. Mutual trust promotes positivity in
society.
The President said that unity and trust are the foundations on which a strong nation stands. When mutual
trust grows in society, people rise above personal gains and work together to achieve a common goal.
Every citizen can effectively contribute to nation-building by promoting equality, eradicating
discrimination and participating in community service.The President said that India will be truly developed only when everyone has equal opportunities to grow,
technology becomes a vehicle for development and the benefits of progress reach everyone. She
appreciated Brahma Kumaris for this initiative and expressed confidence that their efforts strengthen unity
and trust in society.
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