The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated today (July 4, 2017) restored heritage buildings in Schedule ‘A’ of the President’s Estate. Speaking on the occasion, the President said he was happy to inaugurate the restored heritage buildings. This brings to a conclusion a task taken up in this Presidency to restore all important heritage structures in the precincts of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President said that Rashtrapati Bhavan was declared a Grade ‘A’ heritage building by NDMC in 2009. Time had taken a toll on the life and health of this building, which was occupied 86 years ago. The task of restoration was difficult and strenuous and would not have been possible without dedication and determination. He said that he was happy that all heritage features of the restored buildings have been kept intact.
