75th Anniversary of Indian Independence

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Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
75th anniversary of Indian independence
Observed byFlag of India.svg  India, Indians living abroad
TypeNational
SignificanceCommemorates the 75th anniversary of the independence of India
CelebrationsFlag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the national anthem Jana Gana Mana, speech by the prime minister of India and president of India
Begins12 March 2021
Ends15 August 2023
Date15 August 2022
FrequencyAnnual
First time15 August 1947 (75 years ago)
Started byGovernment of India
Related to Independence Day

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was an event, in which the 75th anniversary of the independence of India was celebrated in India and abroad. [1] It was the 76th Independence Day of India. [2] [ clarification needed ]

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Indian flag flying in the Western Naval Command's areas of responsibility on India's 75th Independence Day. Indian flag flying in the Western Naval Command's areas of responsibility on India's 75th Independence Day 04.jpg
Indian flag flying in the Western Naval Command's areas of responsibility on India's 75th Independence Day.
Set of coins of various denominations released on 6th May 2022 in memory of the event. These coins are available for regular circulation. 75 years of India's independence commemorative coins.png
Set of coins of various denominations released on 6th May 2022 in memory of the event. These coins are available for regular circulation.

The government of India 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. [3] It is the initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence from British rule 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. [4] Prime minister of India Narendra Modi inaugurated the celebration on 12 March 2021 with a padyatra (march) at Sabarmati Ashram with a 75-week countdown to its 75th anniversary of independence and it will continue till 2023 ending on 15th August 2023. [1] [3]

There are five themes of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', [5] mainly:

In the usual ceremonial practice the prime minister of India hoists the flag from Red Fort at Delhi followed by a speech on achievements and proud moments as a people of India. [6]

The individual states and cities of India will also celebrate the same at their local level. For example, Thane has created its own version of 'Utsav 75', 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 Mann Ki Baat , Narendra Modi urged Indians to replace their social media profile picture with the flag of India. [7] from 2 August to 15 August. [8]

The government of India also started a campaign Har Ghar Tiranga (transl.  Tiranga at each house) 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. Ultra runner Zainul Abideen set the record for the longest tiranga run of India by running 555 km Prayagraj to Moradabad on the occasion of Independence Day and spread awareness of a clean Ganges. [9] [10] The government is facilitating the delivery of a 20 x 30-inch national flag through India Post to every household at a subsidized rate of ₹25 (30¢ US). [11]

India has celebrated Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of its independence. To renew the connection with India's ancient and glorious past and commit the task of nation-building towards a greater tomorrow, various cultural and heritage events and programmes have been done. [12] Nari Samman, Tribal Pride, Swar Dharohar Festival, AKAM Delhi International Arts Festival etc have been organised in that manner. [12]

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  10. ↑ Prayagraj: गंगा की निर्मलता-अविरलता के लिए आगे आया मुस्लिम युवक, प्रयागराज से शुरू की 555 KM की अल्ट्रा मैराथन. Zee News. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
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