Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled four books on Thursday: Wings to Our Hopes, Volume 1 (English and Hindi); Rashtrapati Bhavan: Heritage Meets the Present; and Kahani Rashtrapati Bhavan Ki, along with Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Dr. L. Murugan and Secretary, I&B, Sanjay Jaju.
Speaking on the occasion, Chouhan said the books released today are a rich tapestry of the heritage of Rashtrapati Bhavan, a symbol of the Indian Republic. The compilation of former speeches by President Droupadi Murmu is a treasure trove for our democracy and the entire society. This compilation is an effective expression of President Murmu's compassion towards all countrymen, including women, scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other deprived classes, farmers, armed forces and youth. The picture and title on the cover of this book reflect the very story of our democracy. The message in the books will inspire every Indian to take flight with hope and aim for greater heights. The Minister said that he found important points of view on subjects related to agriculture and rural development. Chouhan said that he was confident that reading this compilation of the President's speeches will broaden our perspective on the country's socio-economic challenges, direction of achievements and initiatives showing self-reliance. Murugan congratulated Publications Division for publishing these books and credited it for bringing out books on various subjects of public interest regularly. Speaking about the books being released, he said these books are the most authentic compilation of the thoughts of the President on various issues and will serve as a great compendium for coming generations. After the event, the dignitaries presented a copy of the book to the President. (ANI)
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