Archive · 2 Sep 2026
President Murmu Meets Over 90 Ganjam Folk Artistes
More than 90 folk artistes from Ganjam met President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.
They came from five different cultural groups.
The artistes had performed traditional music and dance during the President’s earlier visit to Taptapani.
She was impressed by their performances and invited them to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
During the meeting, she praised Ganjam’s folk and tribal culture.
She said people should protect and share traditions passed down by their ancestors.
She also told young artistes to study well, work hard and become self-reliant.
The artistes said meeting the President was a memorable experience.
More than 90 folk artistes from Ganjam district met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
The delegation represented five cultural troupes and was led by Ganjam District Collector V Keerthi Vasan.
President Murmu praised Ganjam’s folk, tribal and cultural heritage, particularly Saura traditions.
She urged young artistes to study sincerely, pursue excellence and become self-reliant.
The meeting followed the artistes’ performances during the President’s recent visit to Taptapani, after which she invited them to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Who
- More than 90 folk artistes from five Ganjam cultural troupes, led by District Collector V Keerthi Vasan, met President Droupadi Murmu.
- What
- The President interacted with the artistes, recognised Ganjam’s cultural traditions and offered guidance to young performers.
- When
- On Tuesday; one report identifies the date as August 31.
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- Why
- The artistes were invited after President Murmu saw and appreciated their traditional performances at Taptapani.
- Delegation size
- More than 90 folk artistes
- Represented groups
- Five cultural troupes from Ganjam district
- Delegation leader
- Ganjam District Collector V Keerthi Vasan
- Meeting location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Meeting duration
- More than half an hour
- Earlier performance
- Traditional dance and music at Taptapani during the President’s recent Ganjam visit
- President’s guidance
- Preserve cultural traditions, pursue education and excellence, and become self-reliant
