As the festivities for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav get underway, India is soaring high and blazing bright, and Indians are beaming with pride. On August 15, when our Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi addresses the nation at Red Fort, we shall celebrate our 75th Independence Day in full force. The Indian government has devoted this year's Independence Day to the Indian people under this year’s theme "Nation first, always first."
From 1858 to 1947, the British Empire ruled over India. From 1757 to 1857, the British East India Company ruled India. India gained independence after 200 years of British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. On August 15, 1947, the bravery and sacrifice of the freedom fighters forced the British to withdraw and liberate the country.
The name India comes from the Indus River. It testifies to the great Indus Valley civilization that flourished among the river's tributaries. India gained its independence at the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947. Korea, Congo, Bahrain, and Liechtenstein will also celebrate their Independence Day along with India on this day. On August 7, 1906, the Indian flag with its three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and green was hoisted at Percy Bagan Square in Calcutta. The first variation of the current flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921. The current saffron, white and green striped flag with a 24-spoke Ashok Chakra was officially adopted on 22nd July 1947 and hoisted on 15th August 1947.
With participation from 32 nations, the 75th anniversary of India's independence will be commemorated in Boston in a first-of-its-kind extravaganza that will include an airplane flying over the major American metropolis with a 220-foot US-India flag. To commemorate the anniversary, the government also plans to raise 200 million Tricolor flags. Software behemoth Google on Friday announced a dynamic online initiative drawing from rich archives and including stunning images to portray the story of the country, capturing the milestones India has achieved in its journey of 75 years since Independence. The Google Arts & Culture project, dubbed "India ki Udaan," honors the nation's accomplishments and is "themed on the unshakable and eternal spirit of India over these past 75 years."
A unique celebration of India's 75th anniversary over the past 75 years, India has made tremendous improvements in terms of life expectancy. In 1947 the average Indian citizen had a life expectancy of around 32 years, but by 2022 he will rise to 70.19 years. Life expectancy has increased by over 100% in the last 75 years. Since its independence, India has initiated several national programs to reduce the threat of epidemics such as malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS. Since India became independent in her 1947, the government has implemented various policies and programs to improve health facilities in the country.
Likewise, Independent India has had many important achievements. The Green Revolution, the eradication of polio, the mission of Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan, his second largest military force and largest militia in the world are important achievements worth mentioning.
May our India continue to prosper and shine bright.
Jai Hind!
