Question: Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the pre-emptive activities of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on 12 March 2021 ?
(a) Champaran
(b) Sabarmati
(c) Belgaum
(d) Nagpur
Answer – (b)
Related facts
- On 12 March 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the pre-emptive activities of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.
- The launch of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ 75 weeks before 15 August 2022 will continue till 15 August, 2023.
About the Mahotsav
- Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence. The Mahotsav will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari throughout the length and breadth of the country.
Five pillars & other launchings of the occasion
- The Prime Minister reiterated five pillars i.e. Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75 as guiding force for moving forward keeping dreams and duties as inspiration.
- The Prime Minister launched the website of India@75 on the occasion.
- He also launched the ‘Atmanirbhar Incubator’ programme of Ministry of Culture in partnership with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust to preserve the skills and arts of artisans/crafts persons on the verge of extinction.
- A unique Charkha Campaign was also started by the Prime Minister to promote ‘Vocal for Local’.
- A short film on ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was screened on the occasion and Dandi Yatra Geet was also performed.
- The occasion was marked by colourful and inspiring cultural performances in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat representing cultural variety and diversity from across the country.
By — Pankaj Pandey.