12-episode virtual series

Under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – India@75 celebration, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities has launched a series of 12 episodes that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India.

Nisha Verma

To commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence and as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, MOT, in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities (AIU), has launched a series of 12 episodes that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India.

The launch happened at a special webinar, inaugurated by G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, was the esteemed Chief Guest of the event.  Also, in attendance were Shripad Yesso Naik & Ajay Bhatt, Ministers of State, Tourism, along with Col Dr. G. Thiruvasagam, President, AIU, and Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism.

Reddy advised the students to take out at least 75 hours in the next one year to do any one activity of their choice and involve themselves in nation building. This can be participating in Swacchh Bharat Abhiyaan in native villages or involving in a campaign with village sarpanch or mayor or local representative to hoist the national flag”. Other activities of interest could include planting trees to increase green cover, teaching at an orphanage, volunteering at an old age home, or helping in the uptake of digitization and digitally empowering the poor.

Pradhan thanked MOT and AIU for the innovative idea of launching programme with the participation of youth and students of the country. He added, “The programme would not only see participation by university students, but also from school students. It is preserving of our rich culture and heritage and at the same time move on the path of progress & development. This is our moral responsibility to educate our youth about our glorious past and at the same time prepare them for the path of global leadership.”

Shripad Yesso Naik also highlighted MOT’s initiative to outreach to students and youth through its popular Dekho Apna Desh series. “The series of 12 episodes will highlight the culture and heritage of India and celebrating India’s achievements,” he claimed.

Bhatt also shared Prime Ministers’ vision for celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and its importance.

Arvind Singh, shared details about the launching of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and insisted that it is imperative that our children and youth are exposed to the rich tapestry of India’s glorious past and a grand future.