President Murmu to Attend Ol Chiki Centenary in Jamshedpur

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Jamshedpur and Adityapur on December 29 in her first official visit to the region after assuming office. The one-day visit holds cultural and academic significance, marking key engagements related to tribal heritage and higher education in Jharkhand.

Centenary Celebration of Ol Chiki Script

The President will attend the centenary year programme commemorating the discovery of the Ol Chiki script at Disom Jaher in Karandih, Sundernagar. The script was created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu to promote the Santhali language and cultural identity. President Murmu will deliver an address on the concluding day of a week-long seminar dedicated to the promotion and development of the Santhali script.

Cultural Importance of Ol Chiki

Ol Chiki is a distinct indigenous script that serves as a vital medium for Santhali literature, education and cultural expression. Over the decades, it has emerged as a strong symbol of tribal identity. The centenary event underscores national recognition of indigenous knowledge systems and linguistic diversity.

Participation in NIT Jamshedpur Convocation

Following her engagement at Karandih, the President will visit the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, where she will preside over the 15th convocation ceremony. She will award degrees and gold medals to graduating students at the institute’s new auditorium. Originally established as the Regional Institute of Technology in 1960, the institute was upgraded to NIT status in 2002 and declared an Institute of National Eminence in 2007.

What to Note for Exams?

• Ol Chiki script was created in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath Murmu.
• President Murmu’s visit is her first to Jamshedpur after assuming office.
• NIT Jamshedpur was earlier known as Regional Institute of Technology.
• The institute was upgraded to NIT status in 2002.

Security and Administrative Preparations

District authorities have initiated extensive security and logistical arrangements ahead of the presidential visit. Traffic diversions, enhanced police deployment, medical facilities and route planning for the President’s convoy are being coordinated by the civil administration and traffic police to ensure smooth conduct of the high-profile programme.