
Rashtrapati Nilayam to host 15-day flower and horticulture fest from Dec. 29
The Hindu
Experience the 15-day Flower and Horticulture festival, ‘Udyan Utsav,’ at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum, Secunderabad starting December 29.
Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum, Secunderabad, is set to host a 15-day Flower and Horticulture Festival starting from December 29.
President Droupadi Murmu, on Wednesday, reviewed the preparations for the festival’s inauguration and assessed the amenities planned for visitors. She also inaugurated an eatery by Mitti Café and a souvenir shop at the visitor facilitation centre.
The festival, organised in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Hyderabad, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is a celebration of nature aimed at promoting environmental conservation and sustainability. Through thematic stalls and workshops, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about innovations and technological advancements in agriculture and horticulture, fostering greater awareness and participation in these fields, said a release.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.