The estate is a dense forest patch with 117 plant species, 41 bird types
IH News Desk
NATIONAL, June 20, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu Friday opened Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun, a 19-acre Presidential Estate in the Himalayan foothills, for public viewing. The estate is a dense forest patch with 117 plant species, 52 butterflies, 41 bird types and 7 wild mammals, including some protected species.
Rashtrapati Niketan, a 132-acre public park, is a Net-Zero model of accessibility and ecological responsibility fully accessible to Divyangjan. It aims to become a community engagement hub to promote wellness, culture, and civic pride among citizens.
A book on the biodiversity of Rashtrapati Niketan, Tapovan and Udyan was released, cataloging over 300 species of flora and 170 species of fauna. The Rashtrapati Tapovan and Udyan will be open for public viewing from June 24 and July 1, 2025, respectively.
The President visited the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities in Dehradun and interacted with students. She emphasized the importance of sensitivity and inclusiveness in India's history and the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, which focuses on developing an accessible physical environment, transport, information and communication ecosystem.
She also highlighted the importance of inclusive education systems and technological resources for disabled people in today's era of science and technology.
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