Rajasthan on Tuesday celebrated the 71st Independence Day with traditional enthusiasm and fervour throughout the state.
Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje unfurled the national flag at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here and highlighted the policies of her government in a speech.
The Chief Minister said: "Various steps are being taken to improve infrastructure in the state including road network."
She said steps were being taken to boost investment in the state, Raje said. "We organised Resurgent Rajasthan in 2015... which was very positive."
"We have taken various steps for setting up of a refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in the state. We also plan to enter into a joint venture in this regard soon," Raje said.
"We are providing skill development facilities to the youth in a big way," Raje said while addressing a large gathering of city residents, school children and others here."We organised the Festival of Education few days back to improve education in the state, likewise we are taking various steps to generate employment...," she added.
She said the Information Technology infrastructure in Rajasthan was also being strengthened. Every village was being made IT-enabled, she added.
She also talked about Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan in her speech and said that it has helped the state from both drought as well as floods.
Water harvesting and conservation works were being implemented under the programme to prevent drought in Rajasthan villages by carrying out watershed-wise water budgeting for permanent solution.
She urged people to undertake the "Clean and Green Rajasthan" campaign. Raje also honoured police and government officers on the occasion.
Cultural programmes and other events were also organised across the state.
Home Minister Kataria flagged the national flag in Udaipur
Udaipur 72nd Independence Days Divisional Function was held on Wednesday at on Maharana Bhopal ground in Udaipur. Home Minister Gulabchand Kataria hoisted the national flag "Tricolor" and inspected the parade and took salute of the march past.
The Home Minister honoured the freedom fighters, Shaheed kin with shawl and turban who graced the ceremony. On this occasion 69 people / institutions were awarded with citation for outstanding performances in different fields.
Chief Guest Gulabchand Kataria addressed the gathering, informing about the development work done by the state government in Udaipur. He said that due to joint efforts, Udaipur is in excellent position in the scenario of world tourism. At the beginning of his address, he remembered the martyrs. He said that the Central and State Government has provided adequate budget and resources for the overall development of Udaipur area. Smart city and nectar scheme has given new heights to development.
On this occasion Additional District Collector (Administration) Chandmal Verma read the message given by the Honorable Governor in the name of people of the state.
These are present
In the function, MP Arjunlal Meena, Zila pramukh Shantilal Meghwal, Municipal Corporation Mayor Chandra Singh Kothari, UIT Chairman Ravindra Shrimali, Divisional Commissioner Bhavani Singh Deatha, IGP, Vishal Bansal, District Collector Bishancharan Mallik, District Superintendent of Police Kunwar Rashtradeep, UIT Ujjwal Rathod, Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Kamar Chaudhary, sub-division officer Girwa ,freedom fighter Lalit Mohan Sharma, son of Shaheed Archit Wardiya, Smt. Bina Wardia, parents martyr Shahid Abhinav Nagori, Smt. Sushila and Shri Dharmachand Nagori, , along with additional district collector (city) Rajendra Agarwal, IAS trainee Shriidhi B.T. Mrs. Puspa Meena, the wife of Ratanlal, , Mrs. Shanta Khurana, Social workers, dignitaries and students were present.
At the function, students of witty International presented a unique glimpse of the varied culture of the entire country of India, in the presentation of musical dance of 500 students. On the occasion of Republic Day, Divisional Commissioner in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Bhavani Singh Detha and district collector, Bishnu charn Mallik,. Gaurikant Sharma, Deputy Director, Information Center, Udaipur hoisted flag at their respective offices
on the eve of Independence Day, Lions Club Udaipur, at fatehasagar pal, organized "Ek Din Shaheed Kehna" program made the eyes wet of every person there present.
On the eve of the Independence Day on 15th August, Udaipur City District Congress organized the program in the name of martyrs of the country on Surajpol Choraha. Their sacrifices were remembered by offering flowers on the picture of martyrs.
On this occasion India's map was make by 101 lighted lamps.
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than our country!”
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
Ryan International School, Udaipur celebrated the Independence Day with great fanfare and enthusiasm. The Chief Guests for program were Retd. Col. Guman Singh Rao and Dr. Anand Gupta CEO, Aravali hospital, Ambamata Scheme, Udaipur.
Independence Day programme commenced with the National Flag Hoisting ceremony and National Anthem followed Bible reading, Special prayer and heart touching prayer songs. It was then followed by a variety of colorful cultural programme which had mesmerized the audience. The assembly showcased a plethora of performances by the students that imbibed the spirit of Independence. Performances depicted the unity in diversity of the country.
The Programme concluded up with the Vote of thanks followed by School Anthem. It was indeed a day of joy, love and respect for our country to make it a better place for Indians, to experience the freedom, peace and unity in diversity. Principal, Mrs. Poonam Rathore emphasized on imbibing the qualities of leadership and stressed on importance of freedom. She motivated the gathering to strive for development of the country.
Kota 72nd Independence Festival in the district was celebrated on Wednesday with joy and enthusiasm with the hoisting of the flag. The district level main function was organized at the Maharaja Ummed Singh Stadium in which Medical and Health Minister Shri Kalicharan Sarraf hoistedthe flag and inspected the parade and took salute from the march past. While celebrating the national flag with the national anthem, the vast masses played a part in the celebration of patriotic tunes.At the district office on Independence Day, Mayor Mr. Mahesh Vijay, UITchairman Mr. Ramkumar Mehta,Zila pramukh Mr. Surendra Gurjar District collector Shri Gaurav Goyal, District Superintendent of PoliceMr. Deepak Bhargava hoisted flag At theitr respective offices
A beautiful glimpse of the diverse colors of patriotism and the glorious culture of India were presented through various programs at the district level function. The Governor's message was read by Additional Collector, Shri Vasudev Malawat. In the function, 114 talents were honored with freedom fighters and Deputy Director Hariom Gurjar, Information and Public Relations Department for outstanding work.
72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 with great enthusiasms.On this occasion, the flag was hoisted by the Chief Guest by Brigadier Deepak Sharma. Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Rajesh Kumar Shukla welcomed the guests of the school.
., Brigadier Deepak Sharma, Colonel Rajkran Singh, and Shrimati Rama Shukla of School Management Committee welcomed the guests. On this occasion, the students of the school presented nationalistic programs.
On this occasion, Varsha Chaudhary, a student, communicated passion among the audience through the poem 'Jhansi Ki Rani'.
The school's students, Ranveer Garg and Amrutha, presented light-minded speeches on the historiography of Indian mathematics. The Chief Guest encouraged the students of the school to devote their duties honestly, while offering true tributes to freedom fighters who were martyred for the country's independence. In this program, all the teachers including Deputy Principal Mrs. Roma Sankhala, Tarun Malav, Manoj Gupta and Omvir Singh were also present.
