Rashtrapatibhavan's digital makeover unveiled as President Murmu marks four-year milestone

Prelims-testable facts

• 01The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, completed four years in office on July 25, 2026.
• 02A new e-Audio Guide for visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan was launched, available in Hindi, English, and 14 other Indian languages.
• 03The e-Upahaar platform features 300 curated Presidential gifts for public auction from August 5 to September 5, 2026.
• 04Bachpan 'Bal Parisar' was inaugurated at the President's Estate, including a play zone for children called 'Kilkari'.
• 05RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector) is a fare-free electric bus service operated by women drivers and conductors.
• 06The RAAHI bus service provides safe, convenient, and inclusive mobility for staff and residents within the President's Estate and up to the nearest Metro station.
• 07A foundation stone was laid for the construction of a service block as part of Net Zero Energy Strategy.

Trap alerts

• Most people think Rashtrapati Bhavan is only accessible by car or taxi, but actually it has a fare-free electric bus service called RAAHI.
• Most people think the e-Upahaar platform is only for viewing Presidential gifts, but actually it features 300 curated gifts for public auction.
• Most people think the President's Estate is not inclusive of people with disabilities, but actually it has initiatives like Bachpan 'Bal Parisar' and RAAHI to promote accessibility.