Vijayawada, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : President Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate the National Saras Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15. This event, organized by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Andhra Pradesh government, aims to promote products made by rural artisans.
The fair will feature over 600 stalls showcasing items crafted by women from self-help groups across the country. President Murmu will be in Andhra Pradesh for two days, arriving on the evening of October 14.
According to the schedule, she will land at Gannavaram Airport at 6:25 PM. From there, she will travel by road to Indrakeeladri, where she is expected to perform a worship ceremony for Goddess Kanak Durga between 7:20 PM and 7:40 PM. After spending the night in Vijayawada, she will inaugurate the Saras Mela at Punnami Ghat at 11:30 AM the following day.
Following the inauguration, the President will join members of self-help groups and “Lakshmi Didis” for lunch. She is scheduled to depart from Gannavaram Airport at 2:45 PM for her return to Delhi.
Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad has been actively overseeing the preparations for the President’s visit. He has held virtual meetings with various department officials to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.
Prasad emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to protocol and ensuring that there are no lapses during the visit. He instructed officials to follow the guidelines issued by the President’s Secretariat closely. Furthermore, he stressed that every aspect of the visit’s schedule must be executed on time and without delays.
J. Shyamala Rao, Principal Secretary of the state’s General Administration Department, also participated in the virtual meeting, outlining the necessary arrangements for the President’s visit across different departments.
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