The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to visit West Bengal from March 6 to March 7, 2026. On March 6, she will launch the Darjeeling Hill Festival to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and inaugurate an exhibition titled ‘Root & Rhythms’ at Lok Bhavan in Darjeeling. Additionally, she will virtually inaugurate the Platinum Jubilee Flagship Programme on Women's Leadership and Empowerment at IIT Kharagpur. On March 7, the President will attend the 9th International Santal Conference, organized by the International Santal Council in Darjeeling. The release information is ID 2235684 with a visitor counter of 442 and is available in Urdu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
President of India: The head of state of India, whose visit to West Bengal is the central subject of the policy document.
West Bengal: The geographical location central to the President's visit and the events taking place.
Darjeeling Hill Festival: A festival being launched by the President in Darjeeling, marking a significant anniversary.
Platinum Jubilee Flagship Programme on Women's Leadership and Empowerment: A program being virtually inaugurated by the President at IIT Kharagpur.
IIT Kharagpur: An educational institution where a program on women's leadership and empowerment is being inaugurated.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA TO VISIT WEST BENGAL
FROM MARCH 6 TO 7
Posted On: 05 MAR 2026 6:30PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit West Bengal from March 6 to 7, 2026.
On March 6, the President will launch the Darjeeling Hill Festival to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande
Mataram and inaugurate an exhibition ‘Root & Rhythms’ at Lok Bhavan, Darjeeling. She will also
virtually inaugurate the Platinum Jubilee Flagship Programme on Women’s Leadership and Empowerment
at IIT Kharagpur on the occasion.
On March 7, the President will grace the 9th International Santal Conference being organised by the
International Santal Council at Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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