On June 23, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of Information Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Minister of State for Information Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan, presented the first copies of the second volume of "Wings to Our Hopes" and "Aashaon Ki Udaan" to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The books, published by the Directorate of Publications Division, are a collection of 51 selected speeches delivered by President Murmu during her second year in office. The speeches are categorized into 11 sections, covering topics such as national development, education, governance, global connections, cultural heritage, agriculture, environmental integration, and women's empowerment. The official release of the books took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
Key Entities Referenced
President of India: The head of state of India; recipient of the first copies of the books.
Wings to Our Hopes: Title of one of the books presented to the President of India.
Aashaon Ki Udaan: Title of one of the books presented to the President of India.
Shri Rajnath Singh: Raksha Mantri (Defense Minister) who released the books.
Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre: Location where the book release event was held.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: Minister of Information Broadcasting present at the book release.
Dr L. Murugan: Minister of State for Information Broadcasting present at the book release.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - source of the information.
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: President of India who received the first copies of the books.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Presidential residence where the books were presented.
Directorate of Publications Division: Publisher of the books 'Wings to Our Hopes' and 'Aashaon Ki Udaan'.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Government ministry associated with the publication and release of the books.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA RECEIVES FIRST COPIES
OF SECOND VOLUME OF BOOKS – ‘WINGS TO
OUR HOPES’ AND ‘AASHAON KI UDAAN’
RAKSHA MANTRI SHRI RAJNATH SINGH
RELEASED THE BOOKS IN AN EVENT HELD AT
RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN CULTURAL CENTRE IN
THE PRESENCE OF MINISTER OF INFORMATION
& BROADCASTING SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW
AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION &
BROADCASTING DR L. MURUGAN
Posted On: 23 JUN 2025 6:52PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Dr L. Murugan, presented first copies of the
second volume of the books ‘Wings to Our Hopes’ and ‘Aashaon Ki Udaan’ to the President of India, Smt.
Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 23, 2025). Officials from the Directorate of Publications
Division and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were also present on the occasion.The second volume of ‘Wings to Our Hopes’ and ‘Aashaon Ki Udaan, published by the Directorate of
Publications Division, are collection of selected speeches of President Droupadi Murmu during her 2nd year
in office. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh formally released these books earlier today at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Cultural Centre in the presence of Minister of Information & Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister
of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan and other dignitaries.
The second volume of the book includes 51 selected speeches of President Droupadi Murmu, which are
categorized into 11 sections: Addressing the nation, fostering holistic development through education,
inspiring the karmayogis for selfless service, armed forces – our national pride, role of governance in citizen
empowerment, recognizing outstanding achievements, building and strengthening global connections,
celebrating our cultural heritage, innovation in agriculture: driving India’s growth, integrating self and nature,
and women’s empowerment: breaking down barriers.
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