Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur urged the youth to unfurl Tiranga at their homes from 13th to 15th August 2022 as a part of the celebration of “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign in the country.
He said that today being the “August Kranti” Diwas our youth should take oath to hoist Tiranga at the top of the world by contributing with their dedication and hard work in their respective field.
Anurag said that our national flag is not mere a piece of cloth but the power of Tricolour unites 130 crore Indians. He further said that our youth should take pledge that they will keep the country united and will take India forward and make India stronger.
He was addressing during a Youth conference held with the members of Nehru Yuva Kendra, NSS volunteers and different Yuva Mandals in Shimla. The programme was organized by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Shimla (HP).
While interacting with the youth, he called for inculcating the feeling of patriotism and national integration among the younger generation through Bharat Darshan programme.
He said that every youth should visit and see the other places and parts of their State and the country which will infuse a sense of belonging and patriotism among them and help them becoming responsible citizens.
He also mentioned about the role of the “EK Bharat Shreshth Bharat” (EBSB) programme in breaking the barriers of language, culture and different cuisines of different states thus bringing youths of different states closer to each other. The Minister said that it will work towards maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation and thus will enhance the glory of India.
The Minister also mentioned about the achievements of the Central Government schemes like the Har Ghar Jal Yojna, sanitation drive Ujala, Ujwala Yojna, and Digital India etc. He said that to promote the Fit India movement he has established 250 gyms in his parliamentary constituency.