**Summary:**
On August 9, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu celebrated Raksha Bandhan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan with students from various schools across India, including government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, and institutions for Children with Special Needs. The event, attended by Minister of State for Education, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, and Secretary of the Department of School Education Literacy, Shri Sanjay Kumar, highlighted India's cultural diversity and unity. President Murmu emphasized the symbolic bond of love represented by Raksha Bandhan and encouraged students to extend this bond to the environment through tree plantation and protection, viewing trees as guardians of the earth. Students presented eco-friendly rakhis and handmade greeting cards to the President, showcasing environmental awareness and creativity. The event aimed to deepen the students' understanding of India's cultural and constitutional heritage.
Key Entities Referenced
Smt. Droupadi Murmu: President of India who celebrated Raksha Bandhan with students.
Ministry of Education: The government ministry associated with school education and literacy that organized the event.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, where the event took place.
Raksha Bandhan: A Hindu festival celebrating the bond of love and protection, particularly between siblings.
Kendriya Vidyalayas: A system of central government schools in India.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas: A system of schools for talented, predominantly rural students in India.
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas: Schools for girls from disadvantaged communities in India.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: Minister of State for Education; Minister of State IC, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
Ministry of Education
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu Celebrates
Raksha Bandhan with students from schools across
India at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President calls upon students to uphold the values of
Raksha Bandhan through tree plantation and
protection of nature
Posted On: 09 AUG 2025 7:31PM by PIB Delhi
On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, met and
interacted with students from diverse educational institutions, including government schools, Kendriya
Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) along with
Children with Special Needs, representing various States and Union Territories at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
today .
The celebration highlighted the cultural diversity of India and the spirit of unity. In her address, the President
emphasised that Raksha Bandhan symbolises a bond of love that can be shared with anyone, including elders,
peers and even environment. She emphasised that trees protect the earth, acting as guardians and therefore
must be planted and nurtured with care. She urged the students to carry forward this vision of love, protection
and responsibility towards both people and the environment.Minister of State for Education & Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,
Shri Jayant Chaudhary graced the occasion. Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry
of Education, Shri Sanjay Kumar, along with senior officials from the Ministry, also attended the celebration.
The event featured vibrant cultural presentations by students, who donned their traditional attire and
showcased the rich traditions of their respective regions. As part of the celebration, students presented eco-
friendly rakhis and handmade greeting cards to the President, symbolising environmental awareness,
creativity and inclusivity.This memorable event provided students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate Raksha Bandhan
with the President of India, deepening their understanding of the cultural and constitutional heritage of India.
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