Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu was felicitated by Shri Madhu Pandit Dasa, Chairman, The Akshaya Patra Foundation on behalf of citizens of Karnataka during the Civic Reception programme organised by the Government of Karnataka, along with the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, and former Chief Minister of Karnataka Shri Basavaraj Bommai and other dignitaries.

Artworks that represented the state, such as carved elephants made of sandalwood and peacocks decorated with bidri work were presented to Murmu. It was Murmu’s first visit as President to Karnataka, which is her first port of call after assuming the top post.