03-01-2026 12:00:00 AM
The second edition of Udyan Utsav will be held at Rashtrapati Nilayam from January 3 to 11, showcasing agricultural innovation, cultural heritage and environmental awareness. The details of this 11-day festival were briefed to the media at a press conference held on Friday at RP Nilayam addressed by Dr. Sagar Hanuman Singh, Director General, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Jasbir Singh, Joint Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr. Shalendra, Director, MANAGE, and Dr. K. Rajani Priya, Manager, Rashtrapati Nilayam.
Organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam and anchored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, with support from the MANAGE, the festival will feature 50 thematic stalls and 120 exhibitors. Special zones include the Green Knowledge Hub, Millet Mandi, Eco Bazaar, Plant and Produce Zone, and Farm-2-Enterprise Zone, connecting visitors directly with 59 Farmer Producer Organisations. Additionally this event is enhanced by extensive thematic floral displays featuring chrysanthemums, celosia, marigolds, poinsettias and other seasonal flowers arranged in creative designs, creating a vibrant and festive ambience.
The event will host daily cultural performances, expert-led workshops on organic and climate-resilient farming, community engagement activities for children, and extensive floral displays. Entry is free, open from 10 am to 8 pm, with access through Gate No. 2. Visitors may book their entry online through the Rashtrapati Bhavan Visit website or at physical kiosks set up at the Visitor Facilitation Centre.