President Droupadi Murmu is set to embark on a significant one-day visit to the twin industrial hubs of Jamshedpur and Adityapur in Jharkhand on December 29. This marks her first trip to the city since assuming the office of the President of India.
Celebrating a Century of Ol Chiki Script
The primary focus of the President's visit will be to grace the centenary year celebrations of the discovery of the Ol Chiki script. The event will be held at Disom Jaher in Karandih, Sundernagar. President Murmu will deliver a keynote address on the concluding day of a week-long seminar dedicated to the promotion of the Santhali script.
Created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu, the Ol Chiki script is a unique writing system developed specifically for the Santhali language. It stands as a powerful symbol of identity, culture, and literary heritage for tribal communities in the region.
Honouring Academic Excellence at NIT Jamshedpur
Following an hour-long engagement at Karandih, the President will proceed to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jamshedpur. Here, she will preside over the institute's 15th annual convocation ceremony.
According to NIT spokesperson Sunil Bhagat, the event will be held at the new auditorium within the campus. President Murmu will confer degrees and award gold medals to the graduating students. The institute, originally established as the Regional Institute of Technology (RIT) in 1960, was upgraded to NIT status in 2002 and later declared an Institute of National Eminence (INE) in 2007.
Elaborate Security and Arrangements in Place
In preparation for the high-profile visit, East Singhbhum District Commissioner Karn Satyarthi conducted a physical inspection of the Karandih program site on Sunday. He issued detailed directives to the police and civil administration to ensure seamless arrangements.
The key logistical plans include:
- Comprehensive safety, security, and medical facilities.
- Adequate provisions for vehicle parking, drinking water, and toilets.
- Traffic diversions on the Bistupur-Jugsalai-Karandih route, managed by the traffic police.
- Preparation of a detailed route chart for the President's convoy by the Deputy SP (Traffic).
- Strategic deployment of security personnel along the entire route.
- Planning of an alternative route for the convoy.
- Enhanced vigilance and increased police patrolling monitored by the district control room.
This visit underscores the national importance of preserving indigenous linguistic heritage while also recognizing academic achievement, bringing significant attention to the industrial heartland of Jharkhand.
