PM Narendra Modi to launch ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign
New Delhi, July 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign will be launched soon ahead of Independence Day to honour the martyred men and women.
Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio, Mr Modi said that many programmes will be organised across the country in memory of the martyrs in the midst of the ongoing reverberations of Amrit Mahotsav. He added that special inscriptions will also be installed in lakhs of village panchayats.
The Prime Minister highlighted that under Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign, ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ will be organised across the country. This ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ will reach the capital of the country, carrying soil in 7500 urns from every corner of the country. Saplings will also be brought from different parts of the country during this journey.
Mr Modi said ‘Amrit Vatika’ will be built near the National War Memorial by fusing the soil and saplings that would arrive in the 7500 urns. He said this ‘Amrit Vatika’ will become a grand symbol of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’. He added that by participating in the ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign, the nation will also take an oath to fulfill the ‘five resolves’ or ‘Panch Prana’ for the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal. He urged everyone to upload selfies on yuva.gov.in while taking the oath and holding the sacred soil of the country.
Mr Modi recalled that last year on Independence Day, the entire nation came together for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. He said that the Tricolour should be hoisted at every house this year as well. He added that by making these efforts, people will realise their duties, and value of freedom, and remember the innumerable sacrifices made for the freedom of the country.
Prime Minister stressed that the nation must always remember the freedom fighters. He urged countrymen to work day and night to make their dreams come true. He added that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is just the medium to bring this hard work and collective efforts of the people to the fore.
Mr Modi highlighted that about two lakh programmes have been organised in the country during Amrit Mahotsav. He said ‘Writers’ Meet’ organised for Divyang writers was one such programme. The Prime Minister added that the ‘National Sanskrit Conference’ was also organised in Tirupati of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking about the menace of drugs, the Prime Minister hailed the efforts being made by people to tackle the evil. He said awareness is being spread in Jammu and Kashmir against drugs by innovative means like musical nights and bike rallies.