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New Delhi : The nation is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence. Series of events are being organized to mark the occasion across the nation. As part of the celebrations, Ministry of Culture organized ‘Umang Rangoli Utsav’ on January 24, 2022.
The day is celebrated as National Girl Child Day every year, so to commemorate the day, this year, a nationwide event celebrating the Girl Child was organised where the participants drew rangoli decorations on the roads and squares named after the female freedom fighters or the female role models of the country. The rangoli decorations were made at more than 70 locations in 19 states. The event celebrated ‘Girl Child Day’ and ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ together to appreciate the contributions of women to the journey of a progressive India@75, according to a PIB release.
The Girl Child Day holds immense significance as it makes the people aware of the importance of a girl child and her rights in the country. The event also raised awareness about the initiatives such as ‘BetiBachao, BetiPadhao’, ‘BetiZindabaad’ etc. The event reminded everybody to close the gender gap and give every girl child the equal opportunity to grow, have dreams and fulfil them.
The families of freedom fighters who fought valiantly to make India Independent also became a part of the event. One such place was Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, wher the event was graced by the presence of family of Kunwar Chain Singh. Kunwar Chain Singh was Prince of Narsinghgarh who fought the British in 1824 and was one of the first freedom fighters of India. At Jaunpur, ‘Umang Rangoli Utsav’was brightened with the presence of 119-year-old Maharani Devi Ji, wife of Rameshwar Prasad Singh, freedom fighter from Jaunpur.
The event was also attended by the participants of #unityincreativity challenge, artists’ organisations and students of various universities and schools. People from local communities participated at the event and promoted the spirit of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ and was successful in spreading the message of ‘Girl Power’.