India is all set to celebrate its 77Th year of Independence from the British Raj on this Independence Day, which falls every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday for the Indians as people from all ethnicities and cultures come together in order to celebrate this day of Independence after being a British colony for more than two hundred years. This year, India is celebrating its independence day with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by uploading selfies of Tiranga hoisted from their homes.
Brief History of India’s Independence
India gained its independence from the British rule on August 15th, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru was appointed to be the Prime Minister of free India, and on the eve of India’s independence, he cemented and sealed this historic achievement with the “Tryst with Destiny” speech. The commencement of the fight for India’s independence emerged with the Revolt of 1857, which was later transcended under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who later came to be known as the Father of the Nation in free India. The bill for Indian independence was introduced in the British House of Commons on July 4th, 1947, which subsequently led to Independence Day in India on August 15th, 1947.
India’s Independence Day Festivities
Since the beginning of free India, the Prime Minister of India hoisted the national flag, Tiranga, at the Red Fort and addressed the nation with a speech. The speech traditionally highlights the achievements of India as a nation and the future plans for a developed nation and its growth. This year will mark as the 11th consecutive year when, PM Modi will address the country, the first during his third term at the office.
The address will be followed by the famous Independence Day parade, which showcases the military prowess and the cultural diversity of the nation, along with its progress in sectors like technology. The important buildings are also decorated in the lights of the Tiranga in order to add to the festivities weeks before the vent. This year, in all major cities, the citizens have come forward to organize Tiranga Bike Rally.
Prime Ministers address to the nation.
The Prime Minister’s speech, which is the highlight of the Independence Day, will be broadcast live on the Doordarshan channel at 7:30 AM. Apart from Doordarshan, the PM’s address to the nation will also stream live on the Press Information Bureau YouTube channel. Apart from this, it will also stream on social media platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) via the Press Information Bureau and the PMO X handle.
The theme for Independence Day, 2024
The theme for #IndependenceDay 2024 is "Viksit Bharat", in sync with Govt's vision to transform country into a Developed Nation by 2047, marking the 100th year of Independence.@giridhararamane pic.twitter.com/ghQm7KkpgQ
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) July 19, 2024Every year, the Prime minister of India, along with its cabinet, chooses a theme for Independence Day and this year, the theme is “Viksit Bharat,” which also symbolizes the vision of India being a developed nation by the year 2047, which will be marked as the 100th year of India’s independence for the British rule. The theme for this year focuses on the holistic development and advancement in sectors like education and healthcare along with infrastructure and technology which would help India augment its international standing through economic growth and social progress along with sustainable advancement.
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
Join the Selfie with Tiranga Contest on #MyGov!
Capture your patriotic spirit in a selfie with the Indian national flag and share it proudly.
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— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) August 13, 2024The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign was first launched in 2022. The key idea behind Har Ghar Tiranga, which is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is to forge a sense of personal connection between the citizens of India and the Indian flag. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is run by the nation; it started on August 9th and will continue till August 15th.
This is the third year of this campaign, which was initiated with the intention to instil patriotism in the hearts of the Indians and bestow a sense of national pride. The idea is to have the national flag hoisted from every household in the country on the morning of August 15th. The initiative is taken and supervised by the Ministry of Culture, and certificates are being handed out to people who post their selfies with the national flag in a sense of patriotism.
FAQ
Is it India’s 77th or 78th Independence Day?
India is all set to celebrate its 77Th year of Independence from the British Raj on this Independence Day, which falls every year on August 15th. It is a national holiday for the Indians as people from all ethnicities and cultures come together in order to celebrate this day of Independence after being a British colony for more than two hundred years.
What is the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign?
This year, India is celebrating its independence day with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by uploading selfies of Tiranga hoisted from their homes. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is run by the nation; it started on August 9th and will continue till August 15th. The idea is to have the national flag hoisted from every household in the country on the morning of August 15th. The initiative is taken and supervised by the Ministry of Culture, and certificates are being handed out to people who post their selfies with the national flag in a sense of patriotism.
What is the theme for this year’s Independence Day?
Every year, the Prime minister of India, along with its cabinet, chooses a theme for Independence Day and this year, the theme is “Viksit Bharat,” which also symbolizes the vision of India being a developed nation by the year 2047, which will be marked as the 100th year of India’s independence for the British rule.
What does the theme, “Viksit Bharat”, focus on?
The theme for this year, “Viksit Bharat”, focuses on the holistic development and advancement in sectors like education and healthcare along with infrastructure and technology, which would help India augment its international standing through economic growth and social progress along with sustainable advancement.
