New Delhi, Feb 1 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu is set to embark on a six-day journey to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, with a primary focus on education, tribal welfare, cultural enhancement, and developmental initiatives in regions predominantly inhabited by tribal communities, as stated in a press release.

The President will arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, commencing her itinerary in Odisha.

On February 3, she is expected to participate in the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University located in Balasore, where she will also inaugurate the institution’s newly built auditorium, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing higher education facilities in eastern India.

February 4 will see her engagements in Rairangpur, within the Mayurbhanj district, a crucial tribal area.

The President plans to unveil the statue of Bhanjbir Sunaram Soren, a respected tribal figure, and will interact with students at the Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School in Mahuldiha.

She will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects, including the Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, advancements at the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) campus, an Archery Centre, urban beautification, drainage upgrades, and multiple corporate social responsibility initiatives, as well as the MSCB University Information Technology Campus.

These projects signify a dedicated effort towards comprehensive growth in education, healthcare, sports, urban facilities, and technology within tribal domains.

On February 6, the President will meet women and youth from tribal communities at Simlipal, one of Odisha’s renowned biosphere reserves celebrated for its rich biodiversity and tribal traditions.

Later that day, she will attend the ‘Black Swan Summit, India’ in Bhubaneswar, an event organized by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the Global Finance and Technology Network. This summit aims to examine innovative approaches for risk management, resilience, and emerging prospects in the finance and technology sectors.

Concluding her visit on February 7, President Murmu will head to Chhattisgarh to inaugurate the ‘Bastar Pandum 2026’ festival in Jagdalpur. This annual cultural celebration highlights the traditions, arts, crafts, and livelihoods of Bastar’s indigenous communities, serving as a platform to safeguard and promote tribal heritage while enhancing local tourism and economic development.