New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday wrote a letter to all the states and Union Territory He asked them to use technology in the best possible way to avoid large crowd of people in Independence Day events and celebrate the occasion in a proper manner. For the second year in a row, the ministry suggested that COVID-19 warriors like doctors, health workers and sanitation workers and some persons who have recovered from the attack of the virus be invited for Independence Day programs in the state, district, block. and Panchayat level.
Suggesting some new ways of celebrating Independence Day 2021, the ministry said in a letter to all chief secretaries and administrators of union territories that patriotism through digital and social media platforms, sound shows or lighting of important public buildings or promoting national integration messages or songs, waving National flag Terraces or balconies etc. can be considered by people. It said that it would be appropriate that the theme of ‘Self-reliant India’ be suitably spread and publicized among the public on that day through various activities or messages on celebrations and on social media, it added.
Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that it was mandatory to follow certain preventive measures in Independence Day celebrations such as maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, proper hygiene, avoiding large gatherings, protecting vulnerable persons etc. ; As per norms issued by home Ministry And this health ministry and family Welfare. “The events organized can be web-cast so as to reach out to the masses at large, who are not able to participate,” it added.
At the central government level, the August 15 celebrations will include the Prime Minister being presented with a guard of honour, the hoisting of the national flag, the national anthem and a 21-gun salute, petal showers by IAF helicopters, the PM’s speech and the release of tricolor balloons. End. An “At Home” reception will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the afternoon.
At the state level, the Chief Minister will hoist the national flag and deliver a speech on Independence Day. The Home Ministry suggested inviting the COVID-19 warriors, similar to last year, “as a recognition of their great service in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic”. Almost the same practice was suggested for the district, sub-division or block level and panchayat headquarters level, except for a change in the chief guest depending on the level at which the celebration was taking place.
Regarding holding the reception “at home” Raj Bhawan/Raj Niwas Governor/Lt. Governor on Independence Day, the matter is left to the discretion of the Governors/Lt Governor. Governor. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures like maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, etc. were recommended.
The Ministry stated that the performance of police/military bands can be recorded at places of historical importance associated with the freedom movement; and the recorded versions thereof can be displayed through large screen/digital media, during public functions and on social media. Other activities of the day may include activities such as tree planting; Inter-School/Inter-College Debate on Digital Platforms; Online Quiz Competition / Patriotic Essay Writing and Poetry Competitions; launch of any important scheme on social media, singing patriotic songs/ delivering patriotic speeches by selected boys/girls; Illumination of Government buildings/State buildings etc.; Thematic webinars, etc.
Suggesting some new ways of celebrating Independence Day 2021, the ministry said in a letter to all chief secretaries and administrators of union territories that patriotism through digital and social media platforms, sound shows or lighting of important public buildings or promoting national integration messages or songs, waving National flag Terraces or balconies etc. can be considered by people. It said that it would be appropriate that the theme of ‘Self-reliant India’ be suitably spread and publicized among the public on that day through various activities or messages on celebrations and on social media, it added.
Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that it was mandatory to follow certain preventive measures in Independence Day celebrations such as maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, proper hygiene, avoiding large gatherings, protecting vulnerable persons etc. ; As per norms issued by home Ministry And this health ministry and family Welfare. “The events organized can be web-cast so as to reach out to the masses at large, who are not able to participate,” it added.
At the central government level, the August 15 celebrations will include the Prime Minister being presented with a guard of honour, the hoisting of the national flag, the national anthem and a 21-gun salute, petal showers by IAF helicopters, the PM’s speech and the release of tricolor balloons. End. An “At Home” reception will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the afternoon.
At the state level, the Chief Minister will hoist the national flag and deliver a speech on Independence Day. The Home Ministry suggested inviting the COVID-19 warriors, similar to last year, “as a recognition of their great service in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic”. Almost the same practice was suggested for the district, sub-division or block level and panchayat headquarters level, except for a change in the chief guest depending on the level at which the celebration was taking place.
Regarding holding the reception “at home” Raj Bhawan/Raj Niwas Governor/Lt. Governor on Independence Day, the matter is left to the discretion of the Governors/Lt Governor. Governor. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, preventive measures like maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, etc. were recommended.
The Ministry stated that the performance of police/military bands can be recorded at places of historical importance associated with the freedom movement; and the recorded versions thereof can be displayed through large screen/digital media, during public functions and on social media. Other activities of the day may include activities such as tree planting; Inter-School/Inter-College Debate on Digital Platforms; Online Quiz Competition / Patriotic Essay Writing and Poetry Competitions; launch of any important scheme on social media, singing patriotic songs/ delivering patriotic speeches by selected boys/girls; Illumination of Government buildings/State buildings etc.; Thematic webinars, etc.
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