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Droupadi Murmu
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- Born 20 June 1958
- Age 66
- Birth Place Uparbeda,, Mayurbhanj, Odisha India
- Profession Politician, President Of India
- Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
- In Office Governor Of Jharkhand 18 May 2015 - 12 July 2021, Member Of Odisha Legislative Assembly 5 March 2000 - 21 May 2009
- Residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
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Droupadi Murmu BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Droupadi Murmu: A Profile Born June 20, 1958, Droupadi Murmu is India's 15th President, assuming office in 2022. Her election marked a historic moment, as she is the first tribal woman and the second woman overall to hold the presidency. Prior to her current role, Murmu served as the Governor of Jha...
Droupadi Murmu PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Biranchi Narayan Tudu |
| Spouse | Shyam Charan Murmu (1980; died 2014), |
| Education | Utkal University (BA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Droupadi Murmu
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 15 May 2004 - 19 May 2009 |
| Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 29 February 2000 - 6 February 2004 |
| Governor of Jharkhand | 18 May 2015 - 12 July 2021 |
| President of India | 25 July 2022 - Present |
DROUPADI MURMU NEWS
‘Little reporters’ to QR-coded trees: 82 teachers felicitated with national award
September 06, 2026 5:52 am
President said education is the most effective means of realising the ideal of equality of opportunity enshrined in the Constitution and that the “achievement of negligible primary school dropout rate had been made possible through the teachers’ efforts.”
President Droupadi Murmu writes: Let’s hold our teachers in the highest esteem. They help India learn and lead
September 05, 2026 9:54 am
I mention my teachers here with humility, because their story illustrates a profound truth: A loving and dedicated teacher can awaken limitless potential and inspiration within a student
President Droupadi Murmu to visit Vadodara and Padra on September 23
September 02, 2026 5:14 am
President Murmu is scheduled to attend the university’s convocation and confer degrees on students.
A new herb has emerged from Tamil Nadu’s sand dunes; here’s what makes it unique
August 23, 2026 4:16 pm
A tiny herb found on Tamil Nadu's Coromandel Coast is drawing attention to the hidden biodiversity and fragility of India's coastal dunes.
From asteroid hunts to school breakfasts: The teachers changing the way India learns
August 23, 2026 3:34 pm
Instituted in 1958, the National Teachers’ Award is India’s highest national award for school educators. This year’s list has 48 names.
48 teachers from across country to be honoured on September 5
August 22, 2026 6:08 am
The Department organises the national-level Teachers’ Day event annually, on September 5, to honour outstanding school teachers from across India.
9 Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras among 78 gallantry awards on I-Day
August 15, 2026 6:01 am
The awards include five Bars to the Sena Medals (Gallantry); 36 Sena Medals (Gallantry), five of them posthumous; three Nau Sena Medals (Gallantry), and five Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).
Government taking comprehensive steps to reform public exams, says President Murmu in I-day speech
August 15, 2026 7:14 am
Independence Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu Speech Highlights: The main celebration takes place at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag and addresses the nation on August 15.
One train in the front, one in the rear, here comes the President’s special
August 05, 2026 2:12 am
From security to protocol, a lot must be put on track before the head of state takes a train – like when President Murmu travelled 170 km in Odisha
President Murmu clears Maharashtra anti-conversion law; state notification awaited
August 01, 2026 12:48 am
The Freedom of Religion Act, passed during the Budget Session, will come into force once the state government issues a notification. It mandates prior notice for religious conversion and prescribes jail terms of up to 10 years for repeat offences.
DROUPADI MURMU PHOTOS
In Photos | Winners of Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism 2023
March 20, 2025 11:04 am
In her address, President Droupadi Murmu reflected on Ramnath Goenka’s unwavering dedication to journalistic integrity and service to the nation. She recounted how Goenka’s bold stance during the Emergency became a beacon of hope for restoring democratic rights.
President Droupadi Murmu in Suriname: 10 photos to sum up her 3-day trip
June 07, 2023 2:55 pm
At Assam's Tezpur, President Droupadi Murmu takes maiden sortie in fighter jet
April 08, 2023 2:29 pm
Group Captain Naveen Kumar Tiwari flew her in a Sukhoi-30 MKI that took off from the Indian Air Force base. (President/ Twitter)
In photos | Droupadi Murmu's first visit to West Bengal as President
March 28, 2023 2:34 pm
Leaders pay tributes to armed forces on Vijay Diwas
December 16, 2022 2:28 pm
Droupadi Murmu takes oath as 15th President of India, first tribal leader to hold office
July 25, 2022 4:12 pm
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana administered the oath to Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Amit Shah, among others.
MPs, MLAs cast votes to elect the 15th President of India
July 18, 2022 2:40 pm
Around 4,800 MPs and MLAs across the country are voting to elect the President of India today.
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