The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, recently opened the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad to the public. During the event, she also laid the foundation stones for the restoration and conservation of the Jai Hind Ramp and a replica of the Historic Flag Post. The Jai Hind Ramp is connected to a historic step well that used to provide water to Rashtrapati Nilayam, while the flag post marked the integration of the erstwhile princely State of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948.
In her speech, President Murmu emphasized that the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Rashtrapati Retreats belong to every Indian. To promote awareness about the freedom fighters and values associated with India’s freedom struggle, a Knowledge Gallery has been established in the Rashtrapati Nilayam. This gallery will provide information related to the history of Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Nilayam, as well as about the Unsung Heroes of India’s Independence. She also encouraged people, especially children and youth, to visit the Nilayam and connect with their heritage.
Telangana Governor, Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan, also spoke during the event and expressed her excitement about the opening of Rashtrapati Nilayam. She called it an architectural marvel that will be a treat for visitors and contribute to the glory of tourism in Telangana, particularly Hyderabad. Union Minister for Culture Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region, G Kishan Reddy, and Home Minister of Telangana, Mohammed Mahmood Ali, were also present during the event.
