Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan calls Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu a 'Mini India' on maiden visit
On 11 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a public function in Silvassa on his maiden visit to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Summary
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a public function at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Silvassa, on 11 September 2026 during his maiden visit to the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNHDD). Calling the UT a 'Mini India', he said over 450 infrastructure projects worth more than ₹13,000 crore had been taken up in the last decade, including about 800 km of roads costing over ₹4,000 crore. He was felicitated by Administrator Praful Patel and MP Kalaben Delkar, and distributed toolkits to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries and appointment letters to new teachers.
Key facts
- Visit
- Maiden visit of VP C. P. Radhakrishnan to DNHDD — 11 Sep 2026
- Venue
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Silvassa
- Projects
- 450+ projects worth >₹13,000 crore in a decade
- Roads
- ~800 km for >₹4,000 crore
- Administrator
- Praful Patel
Practice MCQs 1 questions
During his maiden visit to Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 11 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed a public function in which town?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Silvassa
The Vice-President spoke at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Silvassa.