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Apart from Rashtrapati Bhavan, these are two other residences of the President

These locations, one in north and another in south, symbolise unity of our country and unity of our diverse cultures and people.

By Vicky
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It is a well know fact that the President of India resides at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The residence and the office of the President are located in the same building.

Apart from Rashtrapati Bhavan, these are two other residences of the President

However he has two other office cum residences where he conducts office at least once a year. They are at Shimla and Hyderabad. These locations one in North and the other in South symbolise the unity of the country and unity of the diverse culture of the people.

As per the website of the President of India, " The location of 'The Retreat Building' in Shimla and the 'Rashtrapati Nilayam' in Hyderabad are indicative of the integrative role of the Office of the President of India in our country. These locations, one in north and another in south, symbolise unity of our country and unity of our diverse cultures and people.

The Retreat Building, Mashobra, Shimla:

  • Located on the hill top of the Mashobra, the building was taken over during 1895 by the Viceroy. The President visits The Retreat at least once a year and the core office shifts to that place during stay in The Retreat.
  • Thousand feet higher than the Shimla Ridge Top, The Retreat is located in a picturesque surrounding. The architectural pattern and the natural beauty of the place have made The Retreat a tourist attraction in Shimla.
  • The redeeming feature of this building is that it is purely a wooden structure with dhajji wall construction. Originally constructed in 1850, this building has a plinth area of 10,628 sq. ft.

Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Hyderabad:

  • Located at Bolarum, Rashtrapati Nilayam building was taken over from the Nizam of Hyderabad after India attained independence and handed it over to the President's Secretariat.
  • Constructed during 1860, this building has a total land area of 90 acres. A single storied building, it contains in its premises 11 rooms. It also has a Dining Hall, Cinema Hall, Darbar Hall, Morning room, Dining room etc. The President of India visits the Rashtrapati Nilayam and stays there at least once a year and conducts official business from this Nilayam.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi:

This is where the President spends most of his time. It is a H shaped building built on a 330 acre estate. It has 340 rooms and is built on a 200,00 sq ft floor area. The building took 17 years to build and was inaugurated in 1931.

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