New Delhi, June 17, 2026 — President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to begin a comprehensive five-day official visit to Madhya Pradesh starting Thursday, June 18, 2026. The high-profile tour will blend spiritual visits, public health initiatives, educational milestones, and a close look at India’s headline wildlife conservation efforts. State authorities have finalized elaborate, multi-layered security arrangements to accommodate the VVIP schedule across multiple districts, including Indore, Khandwa, Betul, Jabalpur, and Sheopur.
Spirit and Social Impact: The Initial Leg
President Murmu will touch down at Indore’s Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport on Thursday morning before quickly heading out to Betul district. In Betul, she is scheduled to attend a spiritual event organized by the Brahma Kumaris Institute, setting a reflective tone for the early part of her trip. In light of her visit, local administrators have tightened security, imposing temporary bans on drone flights and strictly regulating heavy vehicle movement across the district’s primary routes.
By Thursday evening, the focus of the tour shifts toward Madhya Pradesh’s rich cultural and religious heritage. The President will travel to the sacred island of Omkareshwar in the Khandwa district, situated along the holy Narmada River. There, she will offer prayers at the historic Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and Mamleshwar temples and participate in the evening aarti (a Hindu religious ritual of worship).
On Friday, June 19, the President’s itinerary highlights a pressing public health initiative. She will serve as the chief guest for a special program organized on International Sickle Cell Day in Omkareshwar. Sickle cell anemia—a genetic blood disorder affecting oxygen-carrying red blood cells—is a significant healthcare focus in India, particularly among tribal communities. The President’s presence highlights national efforts to eradicate the disease through early screening and genetic counseling. Following the event, she will briefly travel out of the state to West Bengal, before resuming the second leg of her Madhya Pradesh tour.
Yoga and Higher Education in Jabalpur
President Murmu is scheduled to return to Madhya Pradesh on the evening of Saturday, June 20, landing in Jabalpur to prepare for a busy Sunday. June 21 marks the globally celebrated International Day of Yoga, and the President will lead the marquee celebrations right from Jabalpur. Local authorities have arranged major public events to celebrate the wellness day under her guidance.
Later that afternoon, the President will pivot to higher education by attending the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya (University) as its chief guest. To ensure smooth execution, Jabalpur’s local police have established heavily fortified zones around the university campus. Visitors and students can expect anti-sabotage checks and specialized metal detectors, alongside minor 10-to-15-minute rolling traffic diversions to allow the presidential convoy to pass safely between the airport and the campus.
Into the Wild: A High-Profile Visit to Kuno National Park
The final and perhaps most anticipated leg of the tour takes place in the Gwalior-Chambal region. On Sunday evening, June 21, President Murmu will fly via a specialized Indian Air Force aircraft to Gwalior, from where a military helicopter will fly her directly into Kuno National Park in the Sheopur district.
Kuno National Park stands at the center of international wildlife conversations as the absolute centerpiece of India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction project. The park houses translocated African cheetahs brought in from Namibia and South Africa, alongside several new cubs successfully born on Indian soil.
The President will stay overnight at the heavily secured Kuno guest house. Her two-day presence in the park has generated immense excitement among wildlife experts and forest officials. State Chief Secretary Anurag Jain held rigorous video conferences with local administrators to ensure that communication lines, medical teams, and wildlife protocol guidelines are flawlessly aligned. On the morning of Monday, June 22, the President will tour the facility and take part in morning programs before departing directly for New Delhi, concluding her intensive five-day tour.