PM Modi To Address Meri Maati Mera Desh - Amrit Kalash Yatra's Closing Ceremony Today. All About It

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to partake in a programme marking the conclusion of the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign&rsquo;s 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' on the occasion of National Unity Day on Tuesday. The event is set to take place at Kartavya Path at approximately 5 PM, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). This programme will also serve as the closing ceremony for 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. During this event, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial, the PMO informed.</p> <p>He will address thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris who will be participating in the programme from various parts of the country.</p> <p>As a part of the programme, Prime Minister Modi will also launch the 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' platform, which is designed to empower and serve the youth of India as a one-stop whole-of-government platform.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a title="" href="https://ift.tt/n3oGVZW" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-html="true" data-original-title="Story ID: 1639316" aria-describedby="tooltip421619">'Can&rsquo;t Regulate Political Alliances,' ECI Informs Delhi HC On Plea Opposing I.N.D.I.A.&nbsp;Acronym</a></strong></p> <h3><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>What Is Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign?</strong></span></h3> <p>The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign is a tribute to the heroic individuals, both men and women, who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. In the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (people's participation), this campaign encompasses a multitude of activities and ceremonies conducted at various levels, from Panchayat/Village to Block, Urban Local Body, State, and National levels.</p> <p>Activities carried out as part of the campaign include the construction of Shilaphalakam (Memorial) to express gratitude to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the nation, the 'Panch Pran' pledge taken by the people at Shilaphalakam, planting indigenous species of saplings, the development of 'Amrit Vatika' (Vasudha Vandhan), and felicitation ceremonies to honor freedom fighters and the families of deceased freedom fighters (Veeron ka Vandan).</p> <p>The campaign has been a massive success, with over 2.3 lakh Shilaphalakams constructed in 36 States/Union Territories, nearly 4 crore Panch Pran pledge selfies uploaded, over 2 lakh 'Veeron ka Vandan' programs held nationwide, more than 2.36 crore indigenous saplings planted, and 2.63 lakh Amrit Vatikas created under the Vasudha Vandan theme across the country, the PMO informed.</p> <h3><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>What Is Amrit Kalash Yatra?</strong></span></h3> <p>One of the key components of the campaign is the Amrit Kalash Yatra, which involves the collection of soil and rice grains from over 6 lakh villages in rural areas and from wards in urban areas. This collected material is then sent to the block level, where the soil from all villages in the block is mixed. Subsequently, the mixture from the state level is sent to the National Capital, accompanied by thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris.</p> <p>During the Amrit Kalash Yatra, all the states and UTs represented by their respective blocks and Urban Local bodies combined their soil in a giant Amrit Kalash in the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi will address the thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris joining the programme from across the country.</p> <p>The Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial, whose foundation stone will be laid by PM Modi, will be constructed using soil collected from every part of the country.</p> <p>The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign was conceived as the culminating event of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', which commenced on March 12, 2021, to celebrate 75 years of India's independence. This celebration witnessed over two lakh programs organized throughout the country with enthusiastic public participation.</p> <h3><span style="color: #ba372a;"><strong>MY Bharat Launch</strong></span></h3> <p>'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)' is being established as an autonomous body to serve as a one-stop whole-of-government platform for the youth of India.</p> <p>"In line with the Prime Minister&rsquo;s vision to provide equitable opportunities to every youth of the country, MY Bharat will leverage technology to provide an enabling mechanism across the entire spectrum of the Government so that they can realise their aspirations and contribute in building of &lsquo;Viksit Bharat&rsquo;," the PMO stated.</p> <p>It further added, "the aim of MY Bharat is to inspire youth to become community change agents and nation builders, and enable them to act as the &lsquo;Yuva Setu&rsquo; between the Government and the citizens. In this sense, &lsquo;MY Bharat&rsquo; will provide a major boost to &lsquo;Youth Led development&rsquo; in the country."</p> <p><strong>Subscribe And Follow ABP Live On Telegram:</strong><a href="https://ift.tt/oa19yxK"> <strong>https://ift.tt/cYy5xnP>

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