Speech by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the Occasion of Inauguration of Centenary Celebrations of University of Mysore
1.It is my pleasure to be here on this historic occasion to inaugurate the Centenary Celebrations of University of Mysore. It is one of the oldest universities in our country. I am also happy to have the opportunity to visit Mysore. With Chamundi Hills as its backdrop, this city is dotted with beautiful palaces and attractive Indo-Saracenic buildings.

At the outset, I extend a warm welcome to all the participants of the International Conference on 'Inclusive Museums'. The theme for this year’s conference, 'Museums as Civic Spaces', is extremely apt.
Leaders of institutions of higher education; heads of other academic and research institutes; faculty members; dear students:
Fellow citizens:
Excellencies,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Your Excellency this evening.
I am indeed happy to be here this evening to meet the distinguished achievers who have contributed to the book"30 Women in Power:”