{"id":128536,"date":"2022-01-11T17:55:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T12:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/?p=128536"},"modified":"2022-01-11T17:56:19","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T12:26:19","slug":"mohua-organizing-30-events-in-celebration-of-azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/mohua-organizing-30-events-in-celebration-of-azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav\/","title":{"rendered":"MoHUA organizing 30 events in celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-pa\">\u0a2e\u0a3e\u0a2b\u0a3c \u0a15\u0a30\u0a28\u0a3e, \u0a07\u0a39 \u0a16\u0a2c\u0a30 \u0a24\u0a41\u0a39\u0a3e\u0a21\u0a40 \u0a2c\u0a47\u0a28\u0a24\u0a40 \u0a2d\u0a3e\u0a38\u0a3c\u0a3e \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a09\u0a2a\u0a32\u0a2c\u0a27 \u0a28\u0a39\u0a40\u0a02 \u0a39\u0a48\u0964 <a href=\"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/en\/\">\u0a15\u0a3f\u0a30\u0a2a\u0a3e \u0a15\u0a30\u0a15\u0a47 \u0a07\u0a71\u0a25\u0a47 \u0a26\u0a47\u0a16\u0a4b\u0964<\/a><\/p><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<h5>To culminate in \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019 grand finale event at Surat<\/h5>\n<h5>Shri Hardeep S Puri releases an illustrated brochure themed \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019<\/h5>\n<h5>Government is committed to provide first-grade living spaces to its citizens: Shri Puri<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\">\n<div class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\"><strong>Delhi\u00a011 JAN 2022\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India is organizing a series of 30 events under the clarion call of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) by Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister to commemorate the 75<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary of Independence. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations were inaugurated by the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in March 2021 which marked a 75-week countdown to the 75<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Anniversary of our independence in August, 2022 and will continue a year thereafter until August, 2023.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"color: #993300\"><a style=\"color: #993300\" href=\"https:\/\/newsmakhani.com\/centre-secures-approval-for-export-of-indian-mangoes-to-usa-this-season\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">READ MORE :-Centre secures approval for export of Indian mangoes to USA this season<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A formal release of an illustrated brochure themed \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019 was done at a media event held by Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister for Housing &amp; Urban Affairs, virtually today.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion, Shri Puri said that it is befitting that the entire country has come together to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav in this historic 75<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0year of India\u2019s independence. He said that at the time of independence, only 17% of Indians lived in urban areas, while today the percentage has more than doubled. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is committed to lead from the front in making comprehensive contribution to the ever-evolving field of urban development. He said that the Ministry\u2019s people-centric strategy covering three important dimensions of urban life- Liveability, Economic-ability and Sustainability, is embodied in all its flagship programmes. Shri Puri said that the Government is committed to provide first-grade living spaces to its citizens, and the contribution of its programmes is therefore all the more credible<\/p>\n<p>The Minister said that MoHUA\u2019s AKAM initiatives, covering the \u2018whole of Government\u2019 approach, are built around large-scale people\u2019s participation. They highlight not only the country\u2019s rich cultural heritage but also its future aspirations and spirit of innovation. He said that the events, already underway, are witnessing overwhelming response from citizens, public representatives, community organizations, industry, academia and startups, among others.<\/p>\n<p>The brochure (<a href=\"https:\/\/smartnet.niua.org\/azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/smartnet.niua.org\/azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav<\/a>) contains summaries of each of the 30 iconic and impactful events that are being conducted by MoHUA across Indian cities from 1st January to 31st January, 2022. (list of events at Annexure 1)<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image00211RA.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The events will culminate in a grand finale of \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019 conference, wherein 6 main events will be organized in Surat tentatively on the 4<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0of February, 2022. The dates are tentative, considering the emerging COVID-19 situation in the country. The brochure provides the focus area of each activity to motivate readers to join in and celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav with MoHUA. (Brochure placed at Annexure 2)<\/p>\n<p>The celebrations reflect five themes of AKAM\u00a0<em>vis.<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Freedom Struggle, Actions@75, Achievements@75, Ideas@75 and Resolve@75. The events, started from 1st January 2022, are witnessing overwhelming response from citizens, public representatives, community organizations, industry, academia, knowledge partners and startups among others. More than 3 lakh Indian citizens are expected to participate in MoHUA\u2019s AKAM celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Given the current pandemic conditions, MoHUA has decided to conduct the events in a hybrid model, emphasizing digital participation. 4 events which have already started &#8211; GIS Hackathon, Smart cities and Academia towards Action &amp; Research (SAAR) or collaboration with academia institutions for documenting best practices in urban innovations, climate change awareness campaign, and Freedom to Walk &amp; Cycle, have already seen tremendous participation.<\/p>\n<p>GIS Hackathon-Urban Geospatial Data Stories Challenge-2022 observed 900+ people participation, while Freedom 2 Walk &amp; Cycle Campaign 2.0 had 15000+ people participating in the campaign.\u00a0 Under SAAR event, on 6th January, 2022, an online meeting was conducted between 15 colleges\/universities, 47 cities, NIUA and MoHUA to initiate the program for documenting 75 impactful projects that have been implemented under Smart Cities. Moreover, the Climate awareness campaign that launched on 27th December, 2021 aims to reach out to 1 lakh citizens in 100 smart cities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this historic 75th year of India\u2019s independence, it is fitting that the entire country has come together to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav with great fervour. The Ministry of Housing and\u00a0Urban Affairs is making a vital contribution to this endeavour\u00a0by commemorating the impactful action and transformative\u00a0achievements in urban development. The various events\u00a0organised reflect India\u2019s collective vision to enhance ease of living\u00a0in order to make vibrant and inclusive urban areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shri Hardeep Singh Puri<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoHUA\u2019s Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations reflect\u00a0the infrastructural, behavioral and digital transformation\u00a0taking place in India\u2019s cities that will doubtlessly support\u00a0citizens in urban India achieve better quality of life, and\u00a0long-term prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shri Manoj Joshi<\/p>\n<p>Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/p>\n<p><strong>Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India 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 Modi\u2019s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.<\/p>\n<p>Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an embodiment of all that is progressive about India\u2019s socio-cultural, political, and economic identity. The official journey of \u201cAzadi ka Amrit Mahotsav\u201d commenced on 12th March 2021 which starts a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of Independence and will end post a year on 15th August 2022.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0a2e\u0a3e\u0a2b\u0a3c \u0a15\u0a30\u0a28\u0a3e, \u0a07\u0a39 \u0a16\u0a2c\u0a30 \u0a24\u0a41\u0a39\u0a3e\u0a21\u0a40 \u0a2c\u0a47\u0a28\u0a24\u0a40 \u0a2d\u0a3e\u0a38\u0a3c\u0a3e \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a09\u0a2a\u0a32\u0a2c\u0a27 \u0a28\u0a39\u0a40\u0a02 \u0a39\u0a48\u0964 \u0a15\u0a3f\u0a30\u0a2a\u0a3e \u0a15\u0a30\u0a15\u0a47 \u0a07\u0a71\u0a25\u0a47 \u0a26\u0a47\u0a16\u0a4b\u0964 To culminate in \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019 grand finale event at Surat Shri Hardeep S Puri releases an illustrated brochure themed \u2018Smart Cities, Smart Urbanization\u2019 Government is committed to provide first-grade living spaces to its citizens: Shri Puri Delhi\u00a011 JAN [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":128537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109,122],"tags":[72791,72795,72794,6308,29997,283,56699,3228,31433,72796,31924,56731,28069,19189,72792,72793],"class_list":{"0":"post-128536","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national","8":"category-news","9":"tag-smart-cities","10":"tag-achievements75","11":"tag-actions75","12":"tag-atmanirbhar-bharat","13":"tag-azadi-ka-amrit-mahotsav","14":"tag-covid-19","15":"tag-freedom-struggle","16":"tag-government-of-india","17":"tag-honble-prime-minister","18":"tag-ideas75","19":"tag-ministry-of-housing-and-urban-affairs","20":"tag-news-makhani","21":"tag-shri-hardeep-s-puri","22":"tag-shri-narendra-modi","23":"tag-smart-urbanization","24":"tag-t-mohua"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128536"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128536\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/128537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128536"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsnarad.com\/pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}