HYDERABAD, JANUARY 12, 2026: Rashtrapati Nilayam, the winter home of the President of India Droupadi Murmu, has successfully hosted the second edition of Udyan Utsav 2026 from January 3 to January 11, 2026, welcoming about one lakh visitors during the nine-day festival.
The event emerged as a grand celebration of Indian heritage, agriculture, sustainability, and citizen engagement, transforming Rashtrapati Nilayam into a vibrant cultural and knowledge centre.
The programme was organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam and anchored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, with active support from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE. It attracted school students, farmers, entrepreneurs, startups, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and citizens from diverse backgrounds.
Mr Sagar Hanuman Singh, Director General, MANAGE, described Udyan Utsav as an important reflection of Indian history and culture. He noted that children thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition, farmers actively participated in workshops, and the participation of young women was particularly encouraging. He expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble President of India for her vision and all departments for their efficiency and support in effective implementation.
Mr Shivendra Chaturvedi, Director, President’s Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhavan, expressed his satisfaction about the active involvement of people, especially the youth and school children.
Ms K. Rajani Priya, Manager, President’s Secretariat, Rashtrapati Nilayam, stated that the Utsav attracted nearly one lakh visitors, reflecting its huge success. The program was a unique initiative for drawing inspiration from horticulture & agriculture, and amalgamating the legacy of Rashtrapati Nilayam, she said.
Mr Jasbir Singh, Joint Director (Extension), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, expressed gratitude and thanked MANAGE for its support. He shared that the programme holds special significance for him due to its focus on agriculture, emphasis on the participation of FPOs, and counselling of students on career prospects in agriculture.
Mr Anugu Narasimha Reddy, Director, Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana, described the exhibition as a festival-like celebration. He highlighted the daily cultural programmes, including folk songs, dances, and dramas, and emphasised on the opportunity provided by the Utsav to showcase the rich and ancient heritage of the Telugu language.
Mr Shalendra Singh, Director (Extension), MANAGE, stated that the festival created awareness about safe agricultural products, provided career counselling for education and employment opportunities and promoted sustainable products. He also stated that Utsav will help in attracting young minds towards agriculture.
The festival showcased agricultural innovations, value-added products, sustainable practices, and agri-entrepreneurship, while strengthening the connection between farmers and consumers.
The festival featured 50 thematic stalls with more than 120 exhibitors, organised across zones such as the Green Knowledge Hub, Millet Mandi and Startup Hub, Eco Bazaar, Plant and Produce Zone, Innovation Zone, and Farm-to-Enterprise Zone. Institutions such as IIMR, Nutrihub, TRIFED, National Bee Board, MANAGE-incubated startups, and numerous FPOs actively participated, enabling direct market linkages and knowledge dissemination.
With its unique integration of heritage, agriculture, culture, innovation, and sustainability, Udyan Utsav 2026 at Rashtrapati Nilayam stood as a landmark public outreach initiative, reaffirming the vision of making the President’s estate a truly people-centric space and a celebration of India’s rich agricultural and cultural legacy.
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