Vice President of India Shri C P Radhakrishnan on 29 May 2026 began a three day official visit to Karnataka, Goa and Kerala under his constitutional functions of dignitary representation and outreach. On the first day in Karnataka, the Vice President attended the global celebrations marking 45 years of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru, recognising the Foundations contribution to yoga, mental wellness and humanitarian relief across more than 180 countries. Later in the day, he participated in the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the University BDT College of Engineering at Davangere, one of the oldest engineering institutions of the state, where he is expected to underline the importance of research, innovation and Atmanirbhar Bharat in the National Education Policy 2020 era. On 30 May 2026, the Vice President will take part in the Statehood Day celebrations of Goa at Panaji marking sixty four years since the liberation from Portuguese rule and the formation of Goa as a Union Territory in 1961 and as the twenty fifth State in 1987 under the Constitution Fifty Sixth Amendment Act. He will subsequently visit the CSIR National Institute of Oceanography at Dona Paula, the premier marine research institution of India. On 31 May 2026, he will visit the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple, inaugurate the SIRI Industrial Park at Belthangady to boost rural industrialisation in Karnataka and then travel to Kottayam in Kerala to inaugurate the 140th Foundation Anniversary celebrations of the Deepika Malayalam Daily, one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in India.
Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan Begins Three Day Visit to Karnataka Goa and Kerala From 29 May 2026 Attending Forty Five Years of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru and Platinum Jubilee of University BDT College Davangere Followed by Goa Statehood Day CSIR NIO Visit Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Inauguration of SIRI Industrial Park at Belthangady and 140th Foundation Anniversary of Deepika Daily at Kottayam
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan began a three day visit to Karnataka, Goa and Kerala from 29 May 2026, attending the 45 years of Art of Living, BDT College Platinum Jubilee, Goa Statehood Day, NIO Goa, Dharmasthala temple, SIRI Industrial Park at Belthangady and Deepika 140th anniversary at Kottayam.
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- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan started three day visit to Karnataka, Goa and Kerala from 29 May 2026
- Attended global celebrations of 45 years of Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru on 29 May
- Participated in Platinum Jubilee of University BDT College of Engineering, Davangere on 29 May
- On 30 May to attend Goa Statehood Day in Panaji and visit CSIR National Institute of Oceanography at Dona Paula
- On 31 May to visit Dharmasthala temple, inaugurate SIRI Industrial Park at Belthangady and Deepika Daily 140th anniversary at Kottayam
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Consider the following statements regarding Goa Statehood Day observed on 30 May:\n1. Goa attained full statehood on 30 May 1987 under the Constitution Fifty Sixth Amendment Act.\n2. Goa was earlier a Union Territory formed in 1961 after liberation from Portuguese rule.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both statements are correct. Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule by the Indian Army Operation Vijay in December 1961 and constituted as the Union Territory of Goa Daman and Diu. It was elevated to full statehood on 30 May 1987 by the Constitution Fifty Sixth Amendment Act, becoming the twenty fifth State of the Indian Union.
Frequently asked questions
Under which Article of the Constitution is the Vice President of India elected?
The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament under Article 66 of the Constitution.
When did Goa become the twenty fifth State of the Union?
Goa became the twenty fifth State of the Indian Union on 30 May 1987 under the Constitution Fifty Sixth Amendment Act, hence Goa Statehood Day is celebrated on 30 May.
Where is the CSIR National Institute of Oceanography located?
The CSIR National Institute of Oceanography NIO is headquartered at Dona Paula in Goa and is a premier marine research laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
What is the significance of the Deepika Daily?
Deepika is a Malayalam daily newspaper published from Kottayam in Kerala since 1887 and is one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in India.
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