'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign is tribute to freedom fighters: Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur, inaugurated the Amrit Kalash Yatra organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Mumbai under Meri Mati Mera Desh Abhiyan in Mumbai on Friday, said an official statement from Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on Friday.
Officials of Nehru Yuva Kendra, other dignitaries and volunteers of the National Service Scheme (NSS) were present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Thakur appealed to everyone to participate in commemorating 75 years of India's freedom and honouring the courageous souls who martyred their lives to protect our Nation, added the statement.
On this occasion, Minister appealed to the youth to participate actively in this endeavour and contribute to the work of nation-building.
«This sacred soil collected from across India will shape the Amrit Vatika near the War Memorial in Delhi.
This will be the most profound tribute we can offer to our valiant freedom fighters,» said Thakur. He appealed to the citizens to dedicate themselves to forging a prosperous India by 2047.
The «Meri Maati Mera Desh» campaign, a nationwide initiative, has witnessed overwhelming public participation during its first phase, paying tribute to the heroic individuals who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
On August 9, 2023, a nationwide campaign called «Meri Maati Mera Desh» was launched to honour the 'Veers' who gave their lives for the country.
