New Delhi: In the run-up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, the whole world will witness many of its iconic buildings getting lit up in Indian Tricolour on August 15.
The Ministry of External Affairs has completed all the preparations regarding the celebrations of the 75th Independence day. All the formalities including the selection of the iconic buildings and tourist destinations in various countries of the world have been completed.
This is in line with the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Utsav' initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to commemorate the 75 years of India’s independence, and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements.
As many as 75 iconic buildings and tourist places of many countries including America, the UK, Dubai will be lit up in the light of the Indian tricolour from the evening of August 15 to the morning of August 16.
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The waves of the famous Niagara Falls in Canada will also be seen immersed in tricolour. The main buildings that will be illuminated in the tricolour include the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, America's Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, Russia's Evolution Tower, the famous ADNOC Group Tower in Abu Dhabi city of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom's Birmingham Library Building.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Azadi Ki Amrit Mahotsav is a campaign of public participation. Its purpose is to remember those moments of pride, which are associated with the history of India's independence. With its launch, a large number of Indians living abroad are joining in with great spirit and enthusiasm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign on 12 March, 2021. It was on this date when the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi Yatra in 1930. This campaign will run till 15 August, 2023.
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