Droupadi Murmu, the esteemed President, is set to grace the picturesque landscapes of Uttarakhand on Tuesday, April 23, embarking on a captivating two-day visit to the state.

In an official communication emanating from the esteemed Rashtrapati Bhavan, it has been divulged that the President’s inaugural day on April 23 shall witness her esteemed presence at the 4th convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh. The twilight hours of this very day will find her immersed in the ethereal ambiance of the Ganga Aarti, a soul-stirring ritual that graces the serene banks of Rishikesh.

Come April 24, the President shall, with equal élan, preside over the convocation ceremony of the illustrious officer trainees of the Indian Forest Service, belonging to the 2022 batch, at the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy nestled in Dehradun.

It has been gleaned that the President’s visit to the 4th convocation of AIIMS Rishikesh shall witness her bestowal of academic laurels upon the budding medical luminaries. In a gesture of recognition, she shall also felicitate the top achievers of this auspicious occasion. President Draupadi Murmu shall grace the ceremony as its esteemed chief luminary. Accompanying her as distinguished luminaries shall be Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh and the erudite NITI Aayog member, Dr. Vinod K Paul.

Professor Meenu Singh, the adroit Executive Director of AIIMS Rishikesh, shared that every facet of preparation for the convocation stands meticulously accomplished. The grand convocation shall witness the conferral of degrees upon 598 medical scholars, amidst an atmosphere of scholarly felicity. Additionally, 16 gleaming medals, comprising 14 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze, shall find their deserving recipients on this momentous occasion. Noteworthy it is that prior convocations have graced AIIMS thrice before, on the distinguished dates of 3 November 2018, 14 March 2020, and 13 July 2023.

In light of the imminent visit of the President of India, the vigilant Pauri Police have diligently released a traffic advisory pertinent to the area.