Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the National Award to the state in recognition of significant achievements during the closing ceremony of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Amrit Kalash Yatra in New Delhi.
The UP chief minister launched the "Meri Mati, Mera Desh" campaign by unveiling a Shilaphalakam (Shilapatta) to mark the 98th anniversary of the Kakori Rail Action.
He said that the next 25 years are very important for India.
A large number of veterans, veer naris, school children and community members participated in the flagging off ceremony and encouraged the team members.
Amit Shah said that PM Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building in the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on May 28 but Congress and other opposition parties had decided to boycott the event.
The president said that as the nation celebrates the historic milestone of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, it is important for everyone to remember that the country's independence is not just about the liberation from oppressive rulers of the past but also about ensuring a bright future through well-conceived steps taken today.
The PM was addressing a programme celebrating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary via video conferencing at Puducherry under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He also released a commemorative coin and postal stamp in honour of Sri Aurobindo.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - an endeavour to celebrate the glorious history of India's people, culture and achievements on the occasion of 75 years of independence - is commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary.
“It is expected to be completed by the end of November, well in advance of the first visit by an official delegation related to the G-20 summit on December 1,” a source at the Raj Niwas said.
The match was conducted to encourage and strengthen friendly ties between two great nations – India and Bangladesh and the two elite border guarding forces – BSF and BGB.
