The Government has constituted a National Committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence.
- The committee has 259 members and includes dignitaries and eminent citizens from all walks of life.
- It will provide policy direction and guidelines for formulation of programs for the commemoration of 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, at the national and international levels.
- The 75 years of India’s Independence falls on 15th August 2022 and celebrations are proposed to be launched 75 weeks prior to this date on 12th March 2021.
- 12th March is the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi.
- The Government intends to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence in a befitting manner at national and international level in the form of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
