President of India to Visit ‘the Retreat’ in Mashobra Near Shimla From June 2 to 6
Rashtrapati Bhavan : 01.06.2016
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will visit ‘The Retreat’ in Mashobra near Shimla from June 2 to 6, 2016.
On June 3, 2016, the President will address the Golden Jubilee Convocation of Indira Gandhi Medical College. On the same day, Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Himachal Pradesh will host a cultural programme and banquet in honour of the President.
The President will host a reception for senior dignitaries of the State, Ministers, officials, journalists etc. on June 5, 2016.
‘The Retreat’ which is part of the President’s Estate, is located in a picturesque surrounding, thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top. Originally constructed in 1850, it was taken over by the then Viceroy in 1895.
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