Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu left Bhubaneswar for Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning winding up her six-day visit to Odisha where she attended a series of events.
President Murmu was seen off by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other dignitaries at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in the state capital.
Murmu had embarked on a six-day tour of Odisha from February 2, with a key focus on enhancing education, supporting tribal welfare, and promoting the rich cultural heritage of tribal regions.
Her visit commenced on February 2 in Bhubaneswar. On February 3, she attended the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore and inaugurated the university’s newly constructed auditorium. The following day, on February 4, she visit Rairangpur, where she unveiled a statue of the prominent tribal leader Bhanjbir Sunaram Soren and engage with students at local schools.
On Friday, President Murmu interacted with triba
l women and youth at Simlipal, highlighting her commitment to uplifting tribal communities.
The President also participated in the ‘Black Swan Summit, India’ in Bhubaneswar, focusing on risk management and technological advancements.
Murmu’s visit to Similipal was marked by heartfelt exchanges, where the President listened to the voices of the tribal population and encouraged them to embrace education and skill development as pathways to empowerment.
During the gathering, the President emphasised that education should not be confined to formal learning alone but must be complemented by practical skills that can help tribal youth thrive in today’s competitive environment. She highlighted the importance of vocational training, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance, urging young people to harness opportunities that blend traditional knowledge with modern advancements.
The President’s words resonated strongly with the women present, many of whom expressed their aspirations for better educational facilities and skill-building programs in remote tribal regions. Her encouragement was seen as a morale boost, reinforcing the government’s broader vision of tribal welfare and inclusive development.
In Chhattisgarh, Murmu is slated to inaugurate the ‘Bastar Pandum 2026’ festival in Jagdalpur, celebrating the vibrant tribal culture and traditions of the Bastar region.