Colours of Independence-Azadi Ke Rang

On the occasion of the 70^th Independence Day, Ministry of Textiles is celebrating “Colours of Independence (Azadi Ke Rang)” in 70 Locations across the Nationfrom 9^th to 15^th August 2016 to infuse the passion of freedom and patriotism among the people of India especially our youth.

Ministry of Textiles is organizing “Colours of Independence (Azadi Ke Rang)” in 70 locations across India. A 12ft x 9ft flex has been created with a Khadi Canvas of 8ft x 7ft in the centre. The flex board along with the canvas has been put up in a prominent place in each identified location for general public to express their views on the auspicious occasion of our 70^th Independence Day. Public will be encouraged to express through colour or any other means, their own unique interpretation of National Independence and their hopes and aspirations for the future.

The Public will be encouraged to share their expression and participation in ‘Colours of Independence’ on social media networks to create buzz around the celebration as well. The Mounted fabric with ‘Colours of Independence’ as expressed by the public will be displayed for one week at various locations across the nation.      

Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani congratulated the Nation on this occasion and urged the people of the Nation to remember and thank the freedom fighters who fought for our Independence and gave us a free India. She further added that we should honour our Defence Forces who continuously fight for the safety of India and because of whom we are safe in our homes. This week is dedicated to them and their untiring efforts.

Over 60% of India’s population is youth and Ministry of textiles want to communicate to the people of our Nation especially our youth, the importance of this born freedom that we have, which has been achieved after years of struggle from our freedom fighters.

Ministry expresses confidence that this Independence Festival be celebrated across the Nation by all the people of the country including our youth, not only in the 70 identified locations, but everywhere in the honour of our freedom fighters and our Defence Forces.