• The “At Home Reception” hosted by the President of India is a formal event held on significant national occasions, such as Republic Day (26th January) and Independence Day (15th August).
  • The reception is organized at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Invitees:

  • Prime Minister of India.
  • Members of the Union Cabinet.
  • Chiefs of the Armed Forces.
  • Governors, Chief Ministers, and diplomats from various countries.
  • Distinguished personalities from fields like sports, arts, and social service.

Significant Invitation:

  • President Droupadi Murmu has invited two notable women from Jharkhand, Purnima Mahato and Ritika Tirki, to attend the ‘At Home Reception’ on Republic Day 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
    • Purnima Mahato: Dronacharya and Padma Shri awardee.
    • Ritika Tirki: The first tribal woman to serve as a loco pilot for the Vande Bharat Express.