Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Dr L. Murugan, presented first copies of the second volume of the books ‘Wings to Our Hopes’ and ‘Aashaon Ki Udaan’ to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 23, 2025). Officials from the Directorate of Publications Division and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were also present on the occasion.

The second volume of ‘Wings to Our Hopes’ and ‘Aashaon Ki Udaan, published by the Directorate of Publications Division, are collection of selected speeches of President Droupadi Murmu during her 2nd year in office. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh formally released these books earlier today at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in the presence of Minister of Information & Broadcasting Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan and other dignitaries.

The second volume of the book includes 51 selected speeches of President Droupadi Murmu, which are categorized into 11 sections: Addressing the nation, fostering holistic development through education, inspiring the karmayogis for selfless service, armed forces – our national pride, role of governance in citizen empowerment, recognizing outstanding achievements, building and strengthening global connections, celebrating our cultural heritage, innovation in agriculture: driving India’s growth, integrating self and nature, and women’s empowerment: breaking down barriers.

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