Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav- Inauguration of the Iconic Week by PM on 06.06.2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi is inaugurating the iconic week under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” on 06.06.2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi at 10.30 AM. This event will be telecasted across 75 major cities of India. During the programme, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs will be showcasing various governance reforms fructified under both the ministries encompassing evolution of financial sector and economic development of the country. The Prime Minister will also be inaugurating the digital exhibition outlining the stellar work of the Ministry of Finance over the years and launch special edition of 05 coins in various denominations with the AKAM (Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) logo embossed on them. The Prime Minister will also launch Jan-Samarth Portal – a single unified National Portal which will provide ease and convenience to all beneficiaries of credit linked Government schemes. Through this portal, the beneficiaries can now log on and review all criteria for eligibility and apply online. Financial inclusion is emphasized during the event as it is indeed the flow of money on the basis of which the people prosper. Under this theme, a short film namely, Money Flows, Nation Grows will be shown. Shimla features in the 75 cities where this event will be telecasted. The telecast of the event in Shimla will be at Income Tax Auditorium, Railway Board Building. Officers and staff from CBDT, CBIC and DFS would be attending the event along with other stakeholders.
Various other programmes will be held by various departments of Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs across India like Central Board of Direct Taxes, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Department of Financial Services, Controller General of Accounts, Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management etc. from 6th June to 11th June, 2022.
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fueled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The official journey of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12 th March, 2021 which started a 75 –week countdown to our 75th anniversary of independence and will end post a year on 15th August, 2023.
