CM chairs preparatory meeting on '75 Border Village Kranti Veer o Ke Naam'

Emphasizing the significance of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which aim to instil a sense of patriotism among the citizens of the country,  Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha  chaired a  preparatory meeting  for the upcoming program titled '75 Border Village Kranti Veer o Ke Naam'. The two-year program will continue until August 15, 2023.

During the meeting, it was decided that the state would host a program called '75 Border Village Kranti Veero Ke Naam' from July 15 to August 15, dedicated to honoring the freedom fighters and unsung heroes of the nation. A total of 75 border villages spread across 16 sub-divisions in 8 districts of the state will be identified for this program.

Various events will be organized in these identified villages, including the felicitation of freedom fighters and their family members, a marathon run, a 75 km bicycle rally, a KrantiVeer musical concert, patriotic dramas, songs, and more.

To ensure effective implementation of the program, the Chief Minister virtually interacted with the Sabhadhipatis of Zilla Parishads and District Magistrates from the 8 districts of the state. He emphasized the importance of involving every citizen of the society in the 'KrantiVeer o Ke Naam' program for the 75 border villages. The Chief Minister expressed his hope that this program, similar to the Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra, would ignite a sense of patriotism among the common people of the state. He also stressed the need for special initiatives to introduce the stories of Kranti Veers to the new generation.

Chief Secretary JK Sinha, while discussing the meeting, highlighted the identification of the 75 villages for the program. He emphasized the necessity of improving the communication system in these identified villages.

The meeting was attended by several officials, including PK Chakraborty (Secretary of the ICA Department), Sharadindu Chowdhury (Secretary of the Home Department), Uttam Kumar Chakma (Secretary of the Tourism Department), Saurabh Tripathi (Additional Director General of Police - Law and Order), Dr. Sandeep R Rathore (Secretary of the Rural Development Department), Tapan Kumar Das (Director of the Tourism Department), SB Nath (Director of the Youth Affairs and Sports Department), and Bimbisar Bhattacharya (Director of the Information and Cultural Affairs Department).'