Aug 15, Kathmandu- India celebrated its 76th Independence Day today.

Since 1947, India has been celebrating 15th August as Independence Day every year since it got its freedom from the then British rule. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has celebrated the 76th Independence Day as 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' this time. This program is part of the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence organized by the Government of India in March 2021 to commemorate the historic achievement of 75 years of India's independence.

On the same occasion, Mr. Prasanna Srivastava, Counselor of the Embassy, inaugurated the program by hoisting the flag. In the program, he read out the speech given by Indian President Draupadi Murmu on the occasion of Independence Day in the name of the country.

During the speech, President Murmu remembered the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters of India for the freedom of India and discussed its achievements. Quoting Indian nationalist poet Kuvempu, she called upon the youth of India to fully dedicate themselves for the upliftment of the motherland and the Indian citizens.

Meanwhile, the embassy honored the wives and next of kin of the deceased soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces by giving Nehru 2.65 crores.

In addition, the Embassy also awarded the winners of Amrit Mahotsav Quiz as part of Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. The event was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India with the aim of encouraging Indian youth and foreign citizens living abroad to know about India.

In the program, the teachers and students of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kathmandu presented patriotic songs and other performances. The program was broadcast live through the Facebook page of the Indian Embassy.