Overview
- The five-day observance at Prasanthi Nilayam runs November 19–23, with large daily turnouts expected and a roster that includes the President, Vice-President, former Vice-President, chief ministers and Union ministers.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend on November 19 to release a commemorative coin and postage stamps before flying to Coimbatore to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit and release the 21st PM-KISAN instalment of over Rs 18,000 crore for about nine crore farmers.
- Security has been tightened with roughly 2,500 additional police, multi-layered bandobast, round-the-clock drone surveillance and extensive checks, with multiple parking zones established for the influx of devotees.
- Authorities have designated the celebration a State festival, allocated Rs 10 crore, activated a Command Control Room with toll-free 1800-233-5598, and launched the SAI 100 app offering schedules, navigation and services.
- Transport and facilities include more than 200 special APSRTC buses with free shuttles, 45 special trains, temporary bus stands and helipads, alongside cultural programmes and a national Saras Bazaar through November 23.