Archive · 21 Sep 2026
President Murmu Begins Three-Day Gujarat Visit Agenda
President Droupadi Murmu is visiting Gujarat for three days.
She arrived on September 21 and first travelled toward Kevadia.
She will present the National Film Awards to people who made important contributions to Indian cinema.
She will also attend a university graduation ceremony in Vadodara.
At that ceremony, degrees will be given to graduating students.
The President will take part in programmes run by the Brahma Kumaris.
These programmes are about spiritual awareness, inner strength and helping society.
She will also launch a campaign encouraging young people to help build the nation.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gujarat on September 21 for a three-day visit.
She is scheduled to preside over the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, on September 22.
Murmu will attend the 75th annual convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara on September 23.
She will launch the Brahma Kumaris’ “Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal” campaign and inaugurate the Global Spiritual Palace Retreat Centre.
Murmu will virtually launch the Brahma Kumaris’ “Youth for Viksit Bharat” campaign in Nadiad.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, award recipients, university graduates, the Brahma Kumaris and participants in the youth campaign.
- What
- A three-day Gujarat visit involving the 72nd National Film Awards, a university convocation, spiritual initiatives and youth-focused programmes.
- When
- September 21 to 23; the National Film Awards are scheduled for September 22, followed by Vadodara engagements on September 23. One report described the awards as occurring on Wednesday, creating a weekday discrepancy.
- Where
- Gujarat, including Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Vadodara and Nadiad.
- Why
- To attend cultural and educational events and launch or inaugurate initiatives concerning spiritual awareness, social values and nation-building.
- Visitor
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Visit dates
- September 21–23
- National Film Awards
- 72nd presentation ceremony at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, scheduled for September 22
- University event
- 75th annual convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara
- Spiritual campaign
- “Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal”
- Retreat centre
- Global Spiritual Palace Retreat Centre in Vadodara
- Youth campaign
- “Youth for Viksit Bharat: Awakening Inner Strength for Nation Building,” launched virtually in Nadiad
