'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to be launched before Independence Day

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On 30 July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour the martyred heroes ahead of Independence Day.

An Overview of the News

• Campaign announcement: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign before Independence Day. The campaign aims to honour the martyred men and women of the country.

• Nationwide Programs: During the ongoing Amrit Mahotsav celebrations across the country, several programs will be organised in the memory of the martyrs.

• Inscriptions in Gram Panchayats: Special inscriptions will be put up in lakhs of Gram Panchayats to pay tribute to the sacrifice of the martyrs.

• Amrit Kalash Yatra: 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' will be organised across the country, in which soil will be brought in 7500 kalash from every nook and corner of India to make 'Amrit Vatika' near the National War Memorial.

• Oath for the Future: Participating in the 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign involves taking an oath to fulfil the 'Panch Sankalp' or 'Panch Prana' for the next 25 years of Amrit Kaal.

• Selfie with the sacred soil: People are encouraged to upload selfies on yuva.gov.in while taking the oath and holding the sacred soil of the country.

• 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan' continues, urging citizens to hoist the national flag at every house.

• Innovative efforts to combat drug abuse in J&K, Chandigarh and Punjab.

• Return of valuable ancient artefacts by the US government.

• Women of Niti Mana Valley are making beautiful artefacts from Bhojpatra.

• Changes in the Haj policy have allowed women to perform Haj without a male companion.