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| Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 75th anniversary of Indian independence | |
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 Official logo of ceremony | |
| Observed by |  India, Indians living abroad |
| Type | National |
| Significance | Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the independence of India |
| Celebrations | Flag hoisting, parade, fireworks, singing patriotic songs and the national anthemJana Gana Mana, speech by theprime minister of India andpresident of India |
| Begins | 12 March 2021 |
| Ends | 15 August 2023 |
| Date | 15 August 2022 |
| Duration | 24 hours |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 15 August 1947 (75 years ago) |
| Started by | Government of India |
| Related to | Independence Day |
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or75th Anniversary of Indian Independence was an event, in which the 75th anniversary of theindependence of India was celebrated inIndia and abroad.[1]
Thegovernment of India decided to celebrate 75 years of independence of India.[2] It was an initiative to celebrate the history of India's people, culture and achievements and commemorate 75 years of independence fromBritish rule. There were a series of events organised by the government of India.[3] Prime minister of IndiaNarendra Modi inaugurated the celebration on 12 March 2021 with apadyatra (march) atSabarmati Ashram with a 75-week countdown to its 75th anniversary of independence and it will continue till 2023 ending on 15 August 2023.[1][2]
There are five themes of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav',[4] 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.[5]
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, inMann Ki Baat,Narendra Modi urged Indians to replace their social media profile picture with theflag of India.[6] from 2 August to 15 August.[7]
The government of India also started a campaignHar 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 runnerZainul 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 cleanGanges.[8][9] The government is facilitating the delivery of a 20 x 30-inch national flag throughIndia Post to every household at a subsidized rate of₹25 (30¢ US).[10]
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.[11] Nari Samman, Tribal Pride,Swar Dharohar Festival, AKAM Delhi International Arts Festival etc. have been organised in that manner.[11]