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Amrit Udyan will remain open to the public till September 15

he Amrit Udyan located in Rashtrapati
TBhavan will remain open to the public till
September 15. President Droupadi Murmu
attended the Amrit Udyan Summer Annual Event
on August 14, after which public entry started
from August 16. The garden will be open to
the public from 10 am to 6 pm. The last entry
will be at 5.15 pm. The general public will enter
from Rashtrapati Bhavan Gate No. 35 located
near North Avenue Road. Amrit Udyan will
remain closed on Monday for maintenance.
This year was the first time when Amrit Udyan
was reserved exclusively for players on National rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in/. 'Walk-in visitors'
Sports Day on August 29, while on September 5 can also book slots from the self-service kiosk
it will be reserved for teachers like last year. outside Gate No. 35. Free shuttle bus service will
Entry and slot booking in the garden also be available from Central Secretariat Metro
can be done online for free at https://visit. Station to Gate No. 35.

15.53 lakh direct jobs

created by startups

he government launched the Startup
TIndia initiative on January 16, 2016, with
the aim of promoting innovation, startups
and encouraging investment in startups.
Startups are not only helping people to
become self-reliant but it is also creating
direct employment. Startups recognized since
2016 have created more than 15.53 lakh direct President Droupadi Murmu honored
jobs. By June 30, 2024, 1,40,803 entities in the
country have been recognized as startups. with Fiji's highest civilian award
This information was given by Union Minister
of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin iji has honored President Droupadi Murmu with
Prasad in the Lok Sabha. Fits highest civilian award 'Companion of the
Order of Fiji'. On this award given to the President,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Congratulations
to the President on being awarded Fiji's highest
civilian award, 'Companion of the Order of Fiji'. This
is a moment of immense pride and happiness for
every Indian. This is a recognition of the President's
leadership as well as the historical relations between
the people of India and Fiji." Timor-Leste has
also honored President Droupadi Murmu with the
country's highest civilian honor 'The Grand Collar of
the Order of Timor-Leste'.

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