Last Updated Aug - 23 - 2024, 04:06 PM | Source : NDTV | Visitors : 30
UGC has announced free entry to Rashtrapati Bhavan for students, teachers, and sports figures on National Sports Day (August 29) and Teachers' Day (September 5)
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification advising students, teachers, and other stakeholders about the observance of National Sports Day and Teachers' Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As part of the commemoration, the authorities have planned to organize National Sports Day and Teachers Day in Rashtrapati Bhavan, with students, teachers, and sports figures receiving special and free admission on these dates.
The official website notice states: "It is informed that the Hon'ble President has decided that August 29, 2024 will be celebrated as National Sports Day and September 5, 2024 as Teachers Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with Amrit Udyan being open exclusively for sports persons and teachers on respective days."
The UGC has asked the higher education institutions to share this information among the students, faculties and staff to ensure maximum visitation by students and faculties during this period.
Furthermore, HEls are encouraged to offer a special invitation to all sportspeople/faculty and teachers in Delhi NCR to visit Amrit Udyan on August 29, 2024 and September 5, 2024, respectively. Their admittance will be accompanied by a valid identification card.
The 'Amrit Udyan' in Rashtrapati Bhawan will be open to the public to view summer annuals from August 16, 2024 to September 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Mondays. The forthcoming edition will have additional amenities for guests to experience, including "Bal Vatika," "Theme Garden," "Nature's Classroom," and "Musical Fountain."
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Students and faculties will not be charged with any entry fee during this period. Interested candidates can make online booking for the visits on Rashtrapati Bhavan website and follow the 'Amrit Udyan' link in the 'Visit' tab. The online forms are hosted on the official website https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in
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