President Droupadi Murmu will celebrate her birthday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Santhal tribal village Pahadpur,Odisha,on Saturday,June 20,2026. Village transformed, bursting with vibrant colors capturing its rich heritage.
Festivities kick off with artistic murals and intricate designs showcasing Santhal craftsmanship. Pahadpur's homes reflect community's legacy,with stories woven into architecture and art. Local students at school founded by Murmu in memory of late family members eagerly await leaders' visit .
This gathering aligns with key announcements on development projects for region. Government plans initiatives over ₹40,000 crore to upgrade infrastructure and public services. Modi to inaugurate ₹25,016 crore coal gasification project in Lakhanpur,Jharsuguda district,India’s first commercial-scale facility converting coal to ammonium nitrate. Venture involves Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited, a Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Coal India Limited partnership,aims to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily using domestic tech.
President Murmu will also inaugurate two key railway projects worth over ₹732 crore. These include Jakhapura–Jajpur Keonjhar Road–Baitarani Road multi-tracking, finished at ₹323 crore over 19 kilometers,part of bigger Bhadrak–Nergundi multi-tracking plan . And several educational institutions will be announced, positioning Rairangpur as learning hub for tribal communities near Jharkhand and West Bengal.
With visit,security heightened in Rairangpur,Pahadpur. Comprehensive three-tier security system in place,said Sanjay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order). Visit underscores commitment to developing tribal regions, focusing on education and infrastructure access .
Murmu's journey home faced challenges,including bad weather preventing her Rairangpur landing. She traveled by road from West Bengal,where officials like Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi greeted her warmly. Upon arrival,she inaugurated new hospital building and satellite center for AIIMS Bhubaneswar,highlighting government's healthcare commitment .
Gathering of top leaders in tribal setting marks historic moment,symbolizing fresh opportunities for local population. As celebration nears,development initiatives promise looms large…
