Rashtrapati Nilayam
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Rashtrapati Nilayam (Rashtrapati is a Hindi word which means - President, Nilayam is a Telugu word which means - Place) is the official Retreat Residence of the President of India in Hyderabad. It indicative of the integrative role of the Office of the President of India in the country. The Location in south India symbolize unity of the country and unity of the diverse cultures and people.
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Rashtrapati Nilayam was a part of the erstwhile Nizam's property , which was taken over from the Nizam of Hyderabad after India attained independence and handed it over to the President's Secretariat. It was Constructed during 1860, this building has a total land area of 90 acres. A single storied building, it has 16 rooms besides visitors' quarters that can accommodate more than 150 people. It also has a Dining Hall, Cinema Hall, Darbar Hall, Morning room, ADC's dining room etc. The President of India visits the Rashtrapati Nilayam and stays there at least once a year and conducts his official business from this Place. Rashtrapati Nilayam present market value is estimated to be around India Rs. 500,000,000/- (Rs 50 crore).
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