Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India (2024)

FAQs

What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav short? ›

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India's Independence. The Mahotsav is being celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari.

Aim of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

The Mahotsav is being commemorated on the basis of its five pillars which are Freedom Struggle, Ideas at 75, Achievements at 75, Actions at 75 and Resolves at 75. These pillars are intended to educate the next generation about the history and battle for freedom.

Freedom Struggle

This theme anchors our commemoration initiatives under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and also revisits the milestones, freedom movements etc. in the historical journey to 15 August, 1947.

This Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav officially began on 12th March 2021, which initiated a 75-week countdown to India's 75th Independence anniversary and will complete after a year on 15th August 2023.

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav means elixir of energy of independence; elixir of inspirations of the warriors of freedom struggle; elixir of new ideas and pledges; and elixir of Aatmanirbharta.

India Celebrates 75 Years of Independence with the Theme “Nation First, Always First”. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), these special series of coins have the theme of the logo of AKAM and will also be easily identifiable to visually impaired persons. The Prime Minister participated in iconic week celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs today.

The finance minister in her Budget Speech made an announcement to setup Bharat Shared Repository of Inscriptions (BharatSHRI), a digital epigraphy museum, with digitization of one lakh ancient inscriptions in the first stage. The BharatSHRI will be setup by the Archaeological Survey of India at Hyderabad.

The nectar festival of freedom means the nectar of new ideas, new resolutions, the nectar of self-reliance. To understand the nectar festival of freedom, it is necessary to know the meaning of the nectar festival.

Nationwide Celebrations: Throughout the year, events like cultural programs, exhibitions, and seminars celebrate freedom's spirit and India's diverse culture. Conclusion: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav isn't just about the past; it's about recommitting to ideals that shaped our nation.

What is the central theme explained in Azadi? ›

Explanation:The central theme explored in Azadi is the struggle for freedom and liberation. The song delves into the idea of breaking free from oppression, reclaiming one's rights, and fighting for justice. It presents a powerful message of resistance and the desire for autonomy and self-determination.

What we achieved in 75 years? In the last seven-and-a-half decades, India achieved remarkable development in agriculture, heavy industry, irrigation, energy production, nuclear power capability, space technology, biotechnology, telecommunication, oceanography and science education and research.

India@75 is a path breaking initiative. India@75 is a path breaking initiative. It envisions how India should be in her 75th year of independence and seeks to bring together all stakeholders including the industry, government, institutions, community groups and individuals to translate the vision into a reality.

76th India Independence Day (1947): August 15, 2023.