Renowned classical singer Kaushiki Chakraborty delighted after receiving Republic Day invitation from Rashtrapati Bhawan, delivered to her doorstep by India Post.
Sh. Bhikkhu Sanghasena of Mahabodhi International Meditation Center, Leh to attend At Home - 2025 on the occasion of Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Stanzin Yangzom from district Kargil expressed happiness on receiving the invite for the ‘At Home’ ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Suresh works tirelessly for the eradication of leprosy and rehabilitation of the disabled through his social service organization, The Leprosy Mission Trust.
Tribal woman entrepreneur, Narishakti awardee Padala Bhudevi.
Indian professional chess player.
Vaishnavi Shinde, resident of Mohite Vadgaon in Sangli district of Maharashtra.
Vaishnavi Shinde is the only female Drone Didi from Sangli district. Taking advantage of the government's Drone Didi scheme, she has made her field flourish by spraying medicine with the help of a drone.
Kanika Agarwal, who lives in Kalyan, Mumbai, has been invited to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Republic Day on 26 January. Kanika is deaf, she teaches deaf children through sign language. Kanika was recently honored by the President on the Divyaang Diwas organized on 3 December.
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All expressing gratitude and happiness for the invite.
Rashmi Urdhvaresh from Pune has been invited to this program. Rashmi Urdhvaresh was also honored with the Nari Shakti Award by the President in 2019. Rashmi Urdhvaresh has made a significant contribution to the automotive industry and has been working in the automotive and research and development sector for the last forty years. She has also held the post of Chairman of Automotive Research of India.
Divya Nishad of Kusmi village of Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh will be felicitated in Delhi. She will attend the At Home Reception organised at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of Republic Day on 26 January. A special report from Chhattisgarh.
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Padma Shri Parbati awardee and renowned elephant expert Parbati Barua has been invited to attend the Republic Day ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Barua formally accepted the letter and expressed her gratitude to the President of India and Government of India for the honour.
For the past 15 years, Ratnakar has been practicing organic farming and raising awareness among farmers about organic farming.
Ramjit Tudu, from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. Tudu is widely recognized for his pioneering efforts in the digitalization and promotion of the Santali language and its Ol Chiki script.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his contributions during the "Mann Ki Baat" program on September 29. His work in digitizing the Santali language and script has played a significant role in its preservation and promotion, ensuring that the language remains accessible in the digital age.
Upon receiving the invitation, Tudu expressed his excitement and gratitude. He also expressed his deep appreciation to President Droupadi Murmu, for the honour.
Dr. V. Santaram, a senior physician at the Regional Leprosy Training and Research Institute in Aska, Ganjam District, Odisha Dr. Santaram, who has dedicated over 36 years to serving leprosy patients, has also played a key role in training medical professionals in Odisha and other states on leprosy treatment and management. He has been involved in the Central Government’s campaign to eradicate leprosy and has contributed significantly to training healthcare workers in seven states across India.
Professor Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, the Principal of Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Odisha
Expressing his happiness and pride upon receiving the invitation, Professor Mohanty shared that it is a matter of great honour for him. He thanked the President for the recognition and said that this honor is not just for him, but also for his family, colleagues, and the community he serves.
Kiran Dagara, a poor woman from poor background in Rairangpur of Mayurbhanj, Odisha who sells prasad (offerings) in front of various temples and during festivals, has been invited to the "At Home" program at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Kiran expressed her joy and excitement upon receiving the invitation. She thanked President Droupadi Murmu and her family for the honour, stating that it was a moment of great pride.
Vijayananda Panigrahi, a young entrepreneur from Koraput district of Odisha.
Vijayananda expressed his immense joy and excitement at being invited for such a prestigious opportunity. His success stems from his work in the field of chemical innovation, particularly in the development of chemicals needed for vaccines and enzymes.
Dr. Kiran Katoch, from Jaipur served Leprosy patients in rural areas.
She expressed her gratitude to President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and the Central Govt for this recognition and invite.
Prafulla Baweja from Mumbai, who does social work for the disabled, received a special invitation from the President on Republic Day.