Rashtrapati Bhavan to Auction 300 Presidential Gifts Online

The Story in Brief

Rashtrapati Bhavan will auction 300 selected gifts received by President Droupadi Murmu and former Presidents through the third edition of E-Upahaar. The online auction will run from 5 August to 5 September 2026, according to the MyGov website, with bidding open until 11.45 pm on the closing date, Indian Standard Time.

The initiative marks President Murmu’s completion of four years in office on 25 July 2026. Rashtrapati Bhavan said the auction aims to encourage public participation. All proceeds will go towards the welfare of women, children and other noble causes. Details are available at the official Upahaar portal.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that the auction is either a grand public benefit or mere ceremonial publicity would both be premature. Its value will depend on transparent listings, genuine bidding and a clear account of the money collected and transferred. The welfare beneficiaries also need to be identified, rather than described only in broad terms. The key figure to watch is the final proceeds statement after the 5 September closing date.

Source: mygov.in

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