India Connect

Launch Of India@75 - Azadi Ka #AmritMahotsav!

March 12, 2021

 

To mark 75 years of India’s Independence, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the Nation and launched 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' on 12th March 2021 from Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat. The Amrit Mahotsav is starting 75 weeks before 15 August, 2022 and will run till 15 August 2023. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organized by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence which will fall on August 15, 2022.

 

12th March is a special day in India’s glorious history. On that day in 1930, the iconic Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi began. Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to the great personalities who participated in India's freedom struggle and flagged-off ‘Padyatra’ (March) from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) the exact place from where Mahatma Gandhi started Dandi March. It will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made in securing our freedom. The journey, which started from Ahmedabad, will end at Dandi which is approx 241 miles away from Ahmedabad

 

Five aspects to be highlighted in the celebrations of 75th year of India’s Independence as outlined by PM Mr. Narendra Modi are: Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75 . On this occasion Prime Minister also launched a website: http://india75.nic.in

 

The Embassy of India, Beirut will also be organizing a series of cultural, academic and other events during this period to celebrate this Amrit Mahotsav in a befitting manner.

*****

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • Youtube
  • MEA Mobile App
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Queries/Feedback