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President Murmu Champions Research on Jharkhand Tour, Marks Ol Chiki Centenary

Her Jamshedpur remarks linked innovation to ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, honoring Santhali heritage.

Overview

  • On day two of her three-day visit, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Ol Chiki centenary event at Karandih and paid tribute to script creator Pandit Raghunath Murmu.
  • At NIT Jamshedpur’s 15th convocation, she urged a stronger research and startup culture toward India’s 2047 development goal, as 1,112 students received degrees.
  • She called for technology to serve society, flagging challenges such as cybercrime and e-waste, and pressed institutions to be judged by social impact as well as academics.
  • Security and airspace controls remain in force, including a Ranchi no-fly corridor through Dec 30 and a 28-hour Jamshedpur restriction, with drone monitoring and large police deployments.
  • Her itinerary concludes Tuesday in Gumla at an interstate cultural gathering expected to feature state and regional dignitaries before her departure for Delhi.