AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV

March, 2021 to AUGUST 2022

March 2021 Activities focussing on empowerment of women & development of girl child.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Health camps for women

Workshops on atmanirbharata for women

Photo album making on Fight against COVID-19

Commemorate Dandi March on 12th

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States

within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom

Movement.

Honouring the life and contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Death Anniversary as Shaheed Diwas on

23.03.21

Ambedkar Jayanti on 14.04.2021 tribute to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Zonal Railway & PUs

Essay Competition for all Railway employees on the topic of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’

Zonal Railway & PUs

Online event on 130 birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

Zonal Railway & PUs

Music solo based on Poems/songs of Mahakavi Zonal Railway & PUs

Virtual Kavi sammelan Zonal Railway & PUs

Water Conservation Quiz and Creatives/Banners/Posters

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous personalities including those connected

to the Freedom Movement

Zonal Railway & PUs

APRIL 2021

MAY 2021

Drawing competition on patriotism and Environment Day

Zonal Railway & PUs

Costume show and poems on the people who contributed to freedom

Zonal Railway & PUs

India Quiz online Zonal Railway & PUs

Birth Centenary of Satyajit Ray Zonal Railway & PUs

Skit on Salt Satyagraha/Dandi March Zonal Railway & PUs

249th Birth Anniversary of Shri Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Zonal Railway & PUs

Display of photos and thoughts on 137th birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected

to the Freedom Movement.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Plantation programme on Environmental Day. Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebration of 7th International Yoga Day Zonal Railway & PUs

Slogan Competition , Drawing competition. Zonal Railway & PUs

Thirukkural recitation Zonal Railway & PUs

Debate competition by Rajbhasha Deptt. Zonal Railway & PUs

Awareness programmes on COVID Appropriate Behavior among Railway employees.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Dekho Apna Desh Quiz online. Zonal Railway & PUs

Slogan Competition on the topic of “AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV”

Zonal Railway & PUs

Drawing Competition on “AZADI KA AMRIT MAHOTSAV”.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Rally/Quiz- 147th Birth Anniversary on Badruddin Tayyabji.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the

Freedom Movement.

Zonal Railway & PUs

JUNE 2021

Virtual poster making competition on the events related to freedom struggle

Zonal Railway & PUs

Organizing exhibition in depicting contribution of various strata of society in strengthening National

Movement for Independence.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States

within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the

Freedom Movement.

Celebrate Birth Anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak on 23rd July

Zonal Railway & PUs

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JULY

2021

Large and small museums will showcase heritage items, showcasing of galleries,

model rooms and heritage parks.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Light and sound showcasing of nationwide Preserved Steam Locomotives mounted on

Plinth at Public Park Squares, Stations, Offices and Science Centres. Zonal Railway

Focus on Bridges & Tunnels Symbolic of Railways progress through challenging terrain like rivers, mountains and rock cuttings by displaying them through a

Digital gallery, digital display etc. at the Railway Stations.

Zonal Railway

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging

to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal

Railways/Production Units during the month.

Zonal Railway

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities - Aurobindo

Ghosh, Vikram Sarabhai including those connected with the Freedom Movement.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Zonal Railway & PUs

llumination of Iconic Heritage Buildings recognised by UNESCO and those having

cultural and historical significance

AUGUST 2021 (part 1)

Large and small museums may showcase heritage items, showcasing of galleries, model rooms and heritage parks.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Light and sound showcasing of nationwide Preserved Steam Locomotives mounted on

Plinth at Public Park Squares, Stations, Offices and Science Centres.

Zonal Railway

Focus on Bridges & Tunnels Symbolic of Railways progress through challenging terrain like rivers, mountains and rock cuttings by displaying them through a

Digital gallery, digital display etc

Zonal Railway & PUs

Illumination of Iconic Heritage Buildings recognised by UNESCO and

those having cultural and historical significance.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters

belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal

Railways/PUs during the month.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities

such as Aurobindo Ghosh, Vikram Sarabhai including those connected to

the Freedom Movement.

Zonal Railway & PUs

AUGUST 2021 (part 2)

SEPTEMBER 2021

Planting of Saplings , Collage making on Freedom Fighters, Elocution/Speech on

Freedom Fighters, Drawing competition based on National Independence

Movement for the children studying in Railway Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas

functioning in Railway premises.

Zonal Railway & PUsCelebrating National Sowa-Rigpa Day on

11.09.2021

Celebrate the Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities -

Dadabhai Naoroji on 04.09.21, S.Radhakrishnan on 5.9.2021, Vinoba Bhave on 11.09.21, M. Visvesvaraya on

15.09.2021, Bhikaji Rustom Cama on 24.09.21, Shaheed Bhagat Singh on

28.09.21.

Celebrating Rajbhasha Divas on 14.09.2021 and contribution of eminent

writers in Hindi towards India’s Freedom Struggle

Running of special trains on the 4 Hill Sections routes in 2nd October as an Iconic event. At least 3 stations on DHR route be identified for organising events . This

events will be held at following 3 stations:- 1. Ghum -Museum 2. Kurseong - Archive 3. Sukna - Photo Galley.

Events will be made Citizen centric & Customer oriented with use of regional languages.

Zonal Railway & PUsSwachh Bharat Abhiyan and Nukkad Nataks at Railway Stations on Gandhi Jayanti.

Wearing Khadi once in a week at workplace to promote made in India concept from 02.10.21 to 30.01.22.

Ekta Week Celebration beginning from 24th October till 31st October. Exhibitions will be held at the National Rail Museums, Regional Museums at Mysore, Chennai and

Howrah

Celebration of Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel on 31st October and National Unity Day- Unity Run.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units

during the month.

Zonal Railway & PUsCelebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those

connected to the Freedom Movement - Lal Bahadur Shastri on 02.10.21, J.P.Narayan on 11.10.21.

Celebrating the works of indigenous/local writers/dramatists/poets of that particular state in the Zonal Railways.

OCTOBER 2021

Presentation on Digital India.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Fairs & Festivals of India to celebrate the Unity in Diversity of India

Celebrating The National Ayurveda Day/ Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras) on 02.11.2021

Celebrating National Naturopathy Day on 18.11.2021Clebration of Samvidhan Divas

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom Movement, e.g. Bipin Chandra Pal 07.11.21, Abul Kalam

Azad 11.11.21, Birsa Munda 15.11.21

Railways will celebrate Nritya Utsav. Digital entries are opening from 17th Nov,2021 to 25th Nov,2021. The website link is : www.vandebharatamnrityautsav.in

Women Empowerment Activities on 19.11.21 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai

Railways will celebrate three activities : 1. Deshbhakti Geet writing 2. Lori writing3. Rangoli making

in a grand manner and this information is to be disseminated through all the Railway Stations, Railway Platforms, Trains and Railways/ KV Schools, Cultural

Societies, Scouts and Guides etc. for maximum coverage and encouraging participation in above mentioned three activities so as to ensure maximum 'Jan

Bhagidaari' and showcase art and talent in the Railways. (https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/downloads.htm)

NOVEMBER 2021

Talks on Sustainable Goals of India

Zonal Railway & PUs

Showcasing through digital media/performing arts the improvements in Indian Railways over the last 75 years

Talks by Medical Officers to promote Health & Nutrition of Children and vulnerable groups

Cycle Marathon covering heritage sites in the local and surrounding areas

Observing Mahaparinirvan Divas: Tribute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his death Anniversary on 06.12.21

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during

the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom Movement. (Khudiram Bose and Dr.Rajendra Prasad 03.12.21,

Shaheed Udham Singh 26.12.21)

Railways will celebrate three activities : 1. Deshbhakti Geet writing 2. Lori writing3. Rangoli making

in a grand manner and this information is to be disseminated through all the Railway Stations, Railway Platforms, Trains and Railways/ KV Schools, Cultural Societies, Scouts

and Guides etc. for maximum coverage and encouraging participation in above mentioned three activities so as to ensure maximum 'Jan Bhagidaari' and showcase art

and talent in the Railways. (https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/downloads.htm)

DECEMBER 2021

Skit – India is a friend to all & enemy of none- Scouts & Guides.

Kite flying events with ThemesCelebrating The National Siddha Day on 13.01.22

Dances depicting Harvesting festivals in India.

Republic Day Celebrations & March past.

Zonal Railway & PUsPatriotic songs and cultural programme.

Celebration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Birth Anniversary on 23rd January as Parakaram Divas.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom Movement (Lala Lajpat Rai 28.01.22, Savitri Bai Phule 03.01.22)

Swami Vivekananda: Remembering his contribution and ideas towards India’s nation building on his birth anniversary 12.01.22

JANUARY 2022

Railways will celebrate three activities : 1. Deshbhakti Geet writing 2. Lori writing3. Rangoli making

in a grand manner and this information is to be disseminated through all the Railway Stations, Railway Platforms, Trains and Railways/ KV Schools, Cultural Societies, Scouts and Guides etc. for maximum coverage

and encouraging participation in above mentioned three activities so as to ensure maximum 'Jan Bhagidaari' and showcase art and talent in the Railways. (https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/downloads.htm)

Awareness rally on plastic free India.Celebrating World Unani Day on 11.02.22

Zonal Railway & PUs

Creative writing competition & Slogan writing on “Significance and Role of India in the global arena of

the Future” through offline/online modes

Focus on Fit India Campaign

Exhibition highlighting local handicrafts and giving local artisans opportunity to display their works in

and around Railway premises.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States

within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the

Freedom Movement. (Sarojini Naidu 13.02.22, Dayanand Saraswati 12.02.22, Ram Krishna

Paramhansa 18.02.22)

FEBRUARY 2022

MARCH 2022 Activities focussing on empowerment of women & development of girl child.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Health camps for women

Workshops on atmanirbharata for women

Photo album making on Fight against COVID-19

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States

within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom

Movement.

Honouring the life and contribution of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Death Anniversary as Shaheed Diwas on

23.03.22

Screening of documentary on Salt Satyagraha.

Zonal Railway & PUsQuiz on achievement in Indian Space Research.Celebrating World Health Day & World Homoeopathy Day on

07.04.22 & 10.04.22 respectivelyEssay and elocution competition with reference to Dr. B.R.

Ambedkar’s Jayanti

Celebrating the Harvest Season and the Fairs and festivals associated with it e.g. Baishakhi, Bihu, Vishu, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa

etc.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the

jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom

Movement.

APRIL

2022

Participation of schools in Elocution on women achievers in Modern India.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Participation of schools in Presentation on evolution of Indian Economy since

Independence and the role of Indian Railways in it

Debate competition based on national Independence movements.

Commemorative Activity – 250th Anniversary celebration of Raja Ram Mohan Roy.

Birth Centenary of Shri Satyajit Ray.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the

respective States within the jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the

month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom Movement.

MAY 2022

Quiz on Freedom Struggle.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Photo Exhibition on Indian Railways.

Celebration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June

Yogic practices by ancient sages.

Talk on educational reforms for future.

Observation of World Environment: Talks on sustainable energy, Tree plantations, “Prabhat Pheri”

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the

jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom

Movement.

Celebrating the birth anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee by performing excerpts from his works

JUNE 2022

Drawing/Painting: Competition on historical events.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Skit on Unity in Diversity.

Essay competition on “Changing Technology”

Birth Anniversary celebrations of Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Rangoli Competition.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the jurisdiction of the

Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom Movement.

JULY 2022

Zonal Railways/Production Units advised to conduct activities on the themes of “historical perspective of India’s Independence”, “growth towards self-reliance” & “Future

Atmanirbhar Bharat” etc

Zonal Railway & PUs

Dance Competition and Cultural Programme.

Drawing/Painting Competition on Freedom Struggle.Screening of Short films on Railway’s achievement in Independent India through digital

platforms on station premises and Rail Museums

Peace March on struggle for Independence.

Showcasing of important events of freedom struggle in exhibition at National Rail Museum/Regional Museums/Mysore, Chennai, Howrah/Digital Museums and Digital

Screens installed at major stations.

Musical program featuring Patriotic songs and recitations

Virtual/Physical Dance Competitions in Railway Schools on 15th August.

Activities on “Women empowerment”, “Sports” & “Scouts & Guide” etc.

AUGUST 2022 (Part 1)

AUGUST 2022 (Part 2)Large and small museums, galleries, model rooms and heritage

parks/galleries.

Zonal Railway & PUs

Nationwide, Preserved Steam Locomotives mounted on Plinth at Public Park Squares, Stations, Offices and Science Centres.

Bridges & Tunnels– Symbolic of Railways progress through challenging terrain like rivers, mountains and rock cuttings.

Illumination of Iconic Heritage Buildings recognised by UNESCO.

Remembering and honouring the Martyrdom of Freedom Fighters belonging to the respective States within the

jurisdiction of the Zonal Railways/Production Units during the month.

Celebrate Anniversaries and Centenaries of Famous Personalities including those connected to the Freedom

Movement.Commemorative Activity – 250th Birth Anniversary of Sri

Aurobindo on 15th August.