What is the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Answer: The 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign is an initiative launched to honor the brave hearts who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country. It involves installing special inscriptions in panchayats across the nation in memory of these heroes. The campaign was announced during the monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast by PM Modi.
What is the 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' under the campaign?
Answer: The 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' is a part of the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign. During this yatra, 7,500 pots carrying soil from different parts of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings. These pots will be used to create an 'Amrit Vatika' near the National War Memorial, symbolizing 'Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat.'
What is the significance of the 'Amrit Vatika' in the campaign?
Answer: The 'Amrit Vatika' is a grand symbol of 'Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat' that will be built near the National War Memorial by fusing soil and saplings from different corners of the country. It will serve as a tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the nation's freedom.
How can people participate in the campaign?
Answer: People can participate in the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign by hoisting the tricolour at their houses on Independence Day and honoring the memory of the country's freedom fighters. PM Modi urged every person in the country to join these efforts to realize the value of freedom and the sacrifices made for the nation's independence.
What other topics were discussed during the 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast?
Answer: During the 'Mann ki Baat' programme, PM Modi also spoke about the increasing number of tourists visiting pilgrimage sites such as Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, and Ujjain, which has resulted in job opportunities for lakhs of poor people. He also acknowledged the power of collective efforts shown by the people during recent natural calamities, which highlighted the importance of working together as a nation.
