High level national Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence

  • March 6, 2021
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High level national Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence

Subject: Polity

Context: A 259-member committee has been formed to recommend and guide celebration of 75 years of Indian independence.

Concept:

  • The committee will be headed by PM.
  • It will see representation from different walks of life like former president (PratibhaPatil), governors, CMs, Eminent citizens, Chief of defence staff, Chief of three defence wings and opposition leaders.
  • It will provide policy guidelines and direction for the commemoration of 75-year of independence at the national and international level.
  • The celebration will start 75 days before the day and continue up to August 15, 2023 during which the committee will invite suggestion and recommendations for celebration.
High level national Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence Polity