Draupadi Murmu Biography: Education, Family, Daughter, Husband & Religion
Who is Draupadi Murmu
Draupadi Murmu is an Indian politician and former teacher. She became the fifteenth President of India after Ramnath Kovind in the year 2022. Draupadi Murmu is the second woman President of India after Pratibha Patil. She is the first woman President of India who belongs to the tribal community. Draupadi Murmu is the Youngest President of India and also the first president who was born in independent India. In this article, we will know briefly about Draupadi Murmu's biography.
Draupadi Murmu Biography: Overview
Draupadi Murmu Family
Draupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958 in the Uperbeda village of Rairangpur, Odisha. Draupadi Murmu was born in the Santali tribe, her father's name was Biranchi Narayan Tudu and he was a farmer. Her grandfather and father were traditional heads of the village council. Draupadi Murmu was named Puti Tudu by her family, later her school teacher changed her name to Draupadi.
Draupadi Murmu was married to Shyam Charan Murmu, he was a banker. Draupadi Murmu had two sons and a daughter from Shyam Charan Murmu, her husband, and two sons have died. Draupadi Murmu is also associated with the Brahma Kumari organization.
Draupadi Murmu Daughter
Draupadi Murmu's daughter is Itishree Murmu. She is a banker and married to Ganesh Chandra Hembram.
Draupadi Murmu Education
Draupadi Murmu received her early education from the local primary school of Uperbeda, after which at the age of 5, she went to went to Bhubaneswar pursue further education. She completed her secondary education from Girls High School Unit-2 and graduated with a B.A. from Rama Devi Women's College.
Draupadi murmu Religion
Draupadi murmu was born in the Santal tribal community and she is Hindu by birth. She is also a follower of the Brahmkumari organization.
Draupadi Murmu Career
From 1979 to 1983, Draupadi Murmu worked as a Junior Assistant in the Irrigation Department of the Government of Orissa. From 1979 to 1983, Draupadi Murmu worked as a Junior Assistant in the Irrigation Department of the Government of Orissa. From 1994 to 1997, she worked as a teacher at Sri Aurobindo Integral Education and Research Center School. She taught Hindi, Odia, Mathematics, and Geography in school.
Draupadi murmu Previous Offices
- Member of Odissa legislative assembly (2000-2009)
- Minister of State with Independent Charge for Commerce and Transportation of Odissa(2000-2002)
- Minister of State with Independent Charge with independent charge in the Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development from (2002-2004)
- Governor of Jharkhand (2015-2021)
Draupadi Murmu President of India
On 22 July 2022, Draupadi Murmu took the oath as the 15th President of India. This oath was administered by N.V. Ramana the 48th Chief Justice of India in the presence of the former President of India, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and other representatives.
Draupadi Murmu became the first President of India who is from the tribal community, she also became the second woman President of India after Pratibha Devi Patil, not only this, Draupadi Murmu became the youngest and first President born in independent India.
FAQs
1. Which country Draupadi Murmu belongs to?Ans. Draupadi Murmu is Indian by Birth and she is now serving as the president of India.
2. Who is the husband of Draupadi Murmu?
Ans. The late Shyam Charan Singh was the husband of Draupadi Murmu. He was a banker.
3. Who is the youngest President of India?
Ans. Currently, Draupadi Murmu is the Youngest president of India.
4. How old is Draupadi Murmu?
Ans. In the year 2023, Draupadi Murmu is 65 years old.
5. Is Shyam Charan Murmu alive?
Ans. No Shyam Charan is not alive. He was passed in the year 2014 in a road accident.
6. Does Draupadi Murmu have children?
Ans. Yes, she has one daughter now Itishree Murmu. She also had two sons but both have passed away.
