The cultural programme of the day was inaugurated by Dr. B.V.R.C. Purushottam, IAS, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy, Government of Uttarakhand, who lit the ceremonial lamp. The cultural programme's first presentation featured a Jugalbandi performance on the flute and mandolin by renowned artists Ronu Majumdar and U Rajesh. They began with a mesmerizing rendition of Carnatic music, starting with Raga Mohanam, which shares similarities with Raga Bhupali. Sri Srinivasan accompanied their performance on the Mridangam, creating a harmonious musical experience. Their presentation continued with Ragamala, captivating the audience with their musical finesse. Ronu Majumdar's musical journey began under the tutelage of his father, who had received training from the legendary Pandit Pannalal Ghosh, a pioneer in flute playing. Ronu Majumdar later became a disciple of the iconic flautist, the late Pandit Vijay Raghav Rao. He also received vocal music training from Pandit Laxman Prasad of Jaipur and had the privilege of meeting the