Shimla, April 27 -- Shimla is gearing up to welcome President Droupadi Murmu on her annual summer retreat at the historic Rashtrapati Niwas, The Retreat, in Chharabra.
In view of her visit, Rashtrapati Niwas will remain closed to public visitors from April 28 to May 12, 2025, as per a notification issued by the Estate Officer.
President Murmu is scheduled to arrive in Shimla on May 5 and will return to Delhi on May 9.
Ahead of her visit, Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena chaired a high-level meeting at the State Secretariat, directing departments to ensure foolproof security, improve road conditions, and maintain uninterrupted water and electricity supplies.
Senior officials from the President's Secretariat, the Ministr...