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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually walks through North and South Blocks Museum.
The rural development and panchayati raj minister launched the campaign “Sangathan Se Samridhhi – Leaving no Rural Woman Behind” as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Samaveshi Vikaas.
“India is not only the oldest, but the greatest of democracies in the world and it is about freedom, tolerance and equality of gender,” Mr. Miguel Costa Matos.
The festival - being held under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - will provide an opportunity to hundreds of artists to showcase Karnataka cultural heritage through dance, music, drama and poetry.
Last year, the I&B Ministry, in collaboration with Netflix, had agreed to produce 25 series of short films inspired by Indians on numerous themes including women empowerment, environment and sustainability, and the freedom struggle under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, commemoration and celebration of 75 years of independence of India.
