President Droupadi Murmu was presented with the first copies of the second volume of the books ‘Wings to Our Hopes’ and ‘Aashaon Ki Udaan’ at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The books were officially released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, in the presence of Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan.
These volumes, published by the Directorate of Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, comprise a collection of 51 selected speeches delivered by President Murmu during her second year in office. The speeches reflect the breadth of her public engagements and highlight her commitment to inclusive governance, national development, and cultural pride.
The collection has been thoughtfully categorized into 11 thematic sections, encompassing topics such as national addresses, education and holistic development, inspiration for public servants, the pride of India’s armed forces, governance and citizen empowerment, recognition of achievements, international diplomacy, cultural preservation, agricultural innovation, environmental consciousness, and women’s empowerment.