President of India to visit ‘The Retreat’ in Mashobra near Shimla from June 2 to 6

Posted on 01 Jun, 2016 3:36 pm

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. 

Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India