Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Releases ‘Wings to Our Hopes – Volume II’: Compilation of 51 Speeches by President Droupadi Murmu.
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On 23 June 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released “Wings to Our Hopes – Volume II”, a curated collection of 51 impactful speeches delivered by President of India Droupadi Murmu during her second year in office (August 2023 – July 2024). The release ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
- The speech compilation reflects President Droupadi Murmu’s engagements during her second year as the Head of State. It highlights her addresses on national development, constitutional values, inclusive governance, and citizen-centric growth delivered across a variety of public forums from August 2023 to July 2024.
- The publication has been compiled by Rashtrapati Bhavan and published by the Directorate of Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). The Hindi version of the book has also been launched under the title “Aashaon Ki Udaan – Khand 2”, ensuring broader accessibility.
- The book launch event was attended by key dignitaries including Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of State (MoS) for I&B Dr. L. Murugan, and senior officials from the Publications Division and MIB.
Main Point :- (i) The compilation is positioned as a knowledge resource and reference guide for policymakers, civil service aspirants, academicians, and researchers. It provides deep insights into India's vision for social justice, digital empowerment, tribal welfare, women-led development, and environmental stewardship.
(ii) The e-book version of Wings to Our Hopes – Volume II is also available in both English and Hindi to ensure digital access for youth and knowledge-seekers across India. The content is aligned with India's 2047 development goals and the principles enshrined in the Constitution.
(iii) The first edition, Wings to Our Hopes – Volume I, covering the President’s first-year speeches (July 2022 – July 2023), was released in July 2023. Together, both volumes document Smt. Droupadi Murmu’s leadership journey and represent a living chronicle of India’s evolving governance and developmental aspirations.
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