Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was an event, in which the 75th Anniversary of the
Independence of India
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The first nationalistic revolutionary movement for Indian independence emerged ...
was celebrated in
India
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and abroad.
It was ''76th Independence Day'' of India.
Summary
The
Government of India
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decided to celebrate the 75 years of Independence of India, with tribute to people instrumental in bringing India thus far in its journey, in the spirit of
Self-reliant India
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It is the initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence from
British Raj
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and the history of India's people, culture and achievements. The commemoration is to be celebrated through a series of events organized by the Government of India. Prime Minister of India
Narendra Modi
Narendra Damodardas Modi (; born 17 September 1950) is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament from ...
inaugurated the celebration on 12 March 2021 with a 'Padyatra' (march) at
Sabarmati Ashram
Sabarmati Ashram (also known as Gandhi Ashram) is located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, adjoining the Ashram Road, on the banks of the River Sabarmati, from the town hall. This was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandh ...
with a 75-week countdown to its 75th anniversary of independence and it will continue till 2023 ending on 15th August 2023.
There are five themes of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', mainly:
* Freedom struggle: It focuses on and celebrates the countless freedom fighters who had helped India achieve freedom from the British. Programs under this theme include ''Birsa Munda Jayanti'' (''Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas''), ''Declaration of Provisional Government of Free India by Netaji'', ''Shaheed Diwas'' etc.
* Ideas@75: This theme brings into spotlight the programs and events inspired by ideas and ideals that have shaped India so far and are to influence for next 25 years (till India's 100th Independence day, named ''Amrit Kaal''
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* Resolve@75: This theme focuses on the collective resolve and determination to shape the destiny of India. Events and programs under this theme include initiatives such as ''Constitution Day, Good Governance Week etc.''
* Actions@75: This theme focuses on all the efforts that are currently being undertaken by the Government to take India to carving out its position at the world level. It has a motto: SABKA SAATH. SABKA VIKAS. SABKA VISHWAS, SABKA PRAYAS. The events and initiatives under this include ''Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti'' – a National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity, ''WEPNxt'': An Initiative to Nurture Women Entrepreneurship etc.
* Achievements@75: This theme highlights all the milestones and collective achievements achieved since India's ancient history along the way till today's 75-year-old independent country. Events and programs under this theme include initiatives such as ''Swarnim Vijay Varsh'' dedicated to the victory of 1971'','' launch of ''Shreshtha Yojana'' during ''Mahaparinirvan Diwas etc.''
In the usual ceremonial practice the Prime Minister of India hoist the flag from Red Fort at Delhi followed by speech on achievements and proud moments as a people of this country.
The individual states and cities of India will also celebrate the same at their local level. Thane, one of the popular cities of India, has created its own version of 'Utsav 75' at Thane, which will be held from 12 to 15 August and spread all over the city. The celebrations include various programs, performances, various rallies, community carnivals, etc. On 31 July 2022, in ''
Man Ki Baat''
Prime Minister of India
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urges Indians to replace their social media profile picture with the
Flag of India
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. from 2 August to 15 August.
The government of India also started a campaign ''Har Ghar Tiranga'' () under the auspices of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' to endorse people to bring the flag home and hoist it to mark the 75th year of India's independence.
Zainul Abideen
Zainul Abideen was a Pakistani politician who served as a member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly
The Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a unicameral legislature of elected representatives of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakh ...
ultra runner create record for (Longest Tiranga Run of India) by run 555 km Prayagraj to Moradabad on occasion of Independence Day and create awareness of clean Ganga .The govt is facilitating the delivery of a 20 x 30-inch National flag through
India Post
India Post is a government-operated postal system in India, part of the Department of Post under the Ministry of Communications. Generally known as the Post Office, it is the most widely distributed postal system in the world. Warren Hastings ha ...
to every household at a subsidized rate of .
See also
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Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is a national memorial day in India on 14 August, first declared by prime minister Narendra Modi in 2021, that commemorates the victims and sufferings of people during the partition of India.
The day remembers ...
References
External links
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Independence days
2022 in India