Archive · 4 Aug 2026
President Murmu Tours Odisha, Inaugurates University
President Droupadi Murmu came to the Indian state of Odisha for a three‑day trip.
On the first day she opened a new university in the city of Cuttack.
The next day she rode a special train to the town of Berhampur, where she visited a temple and prayed.
She stayed overnight at a military college and then went back to Bhubaneswar.
The trip had a lot of police and security guards to keep everyone safe.
The President met the state governor and chief minister and talked about education and culture.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Odisha on Aug 3 for a three‑day tour.
She inaugurated Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj University in Cuttack on the first day.
On Tuesday she travelled by train to Berhampur, visited the Maa Kandhuni Devi shrine near Taptapani, and stayed overnight at the Army AD College.
Security included about 40 police platoons, SPG, RPF, GRP, and commandos, with high‑security measures at airports and railway stations.
The visit focused on higher education, cultural heritage, and spiritual traditions, with meetings with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Three‑day visit to Odisha, including university inauguration and temple prayers
- When
- August 3‑5, 2024
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Ganjam district
- Why
- To engage with the state on education, culture, and spiritual traditions
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Visit Duration
- 3 days (Aug 3‑5, 2024)
- Key Locations
- Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Ganjam district
- Security Arrangements
- 40 police platoons, SPG, RPF, GRP, commandos
- Major Events
- Inauguration of Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj University, prayers at Maa Kandhuni Devi shrine
Sources
Odisha: President Murmu Begins Three-Day Odisha Visit, Receives Warm Welcome In Bhubaneswar
President Murmu begins 3-day Odisha tour, to attend events in Cuttack, Ganjam
President Murmu begins 3-day Odisha tour