Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 19 February 2024
Hon’ble President of India, Smti. Droupadi Murmu arrived at Port Blair during the afternoon hours on 19th February 2024 on a Five Day Visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
She was welcomed at Port Blair Airport by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral D K Joshi (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Member of Parliament, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Mr. Keshav Chandra, Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastva, IPS, Director General of Police, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Hon’ble President will commence her itinerary by paying respects at the Martyr’s Column and touring the revered Cellular Jail Complex and Museum. Additionally, she will be treated to the poignant light and sound show at the Cellular Jail. Later in the day, the President will grace the Dr BR Ambedkar Institute of Technology in Port Blair, where a civic reception awaits in her honour.
Continuing her journey on February 20, President Murmu will explore the southernmost tip of India, Indira Point, and the scenic Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island. She will also visit Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island, paying homage to the island’s rich historical significance, and partake in the illuminating light and sound show.
February 21 will witness President Murmu engaging with the indigenous communities of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as she interacts with the members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) at Raj Niwas, Port Blair. Subsequently, she will observe an operational demonstration by troops at Radhanagar Beach in Swaraj Dweep.