Looking Back at 75 Glorious Years of Independence

 

The word independence literally means, freedom from being governed or ruled by another country. India officially became independent from British rule on 15^th August 1947. East India Company, which docked its ships at Surat in Gujrat in 1608, for trading purposes. Now, who would have thought that this company was going to stay here for quite a period of time.

Innumerable number of people fought for the freedom of HINDUSTAN which at that time included present day, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Afghanistan and some Autonomous regions. Today this land distribution is known as “Akhanda Bharat" or “Akhanda Hindustan”. Although, interestingly enough, the first actual revolution against the British rule took place in 1857, led by, Rani Laksmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi. Since then, till 15^th August 1947 many sung and unsung heroes have participated for our independence. This year, 2022 marks 75 years of our Independence, hence also known as “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

So much has changed since then, right?! Indian culture today is way more diverse and augment than it was. India has always been known for its rich culture, diversity and secularity and I believe these identities will always remain with us along with all the upcoming. Since, seventy-five years our nation has been progressing in all possible forms. As said by our older generations, India is witnessing rapid changes in all fields. For instance, economy of India, in 1947 the GDP of India was Rs. 2.7 lakh crore and seventy-four years on, it has reached Rs. 135.13 lakh crore, which is incredible, given the population and the challenges faced by our nation over the years. Reserved Bank of India also predicts that, we will be the second largest economy by 2023 if we strike a growth rate of 11%.

India is also witnessing progress in fields like life sciences, industrial technology, liberal arts, astronomy, commerce, psychology, biotechnology, meteorology, geography, political sciences and many more. Research and development in these fields is obviously beneficial for welfare of the society. We are the youth, the future of our nation, we should be proud and working hard to make the future of India more prosperous, and secure. Independence Day gives sense of unity in diversity to the entire nation because since independence, India as a whole has definitely faced many challenges, but so has each and every state and districts. On the occasion of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” the government of India has requested everyone to hoist our flag, the “Tiranga" at our respective houses too, as, “Tiranga" also represents unity in diversity.

India, is not only culturally diverse but, is also blessed with a beautiful biodiversity. From The Himalayas in the north, to the splendid 7,516.6 km of coastline along the entire peninsular region till Andaman and Nicobar Island at the southern most of our country, we have everything covered from tropical forests, desert region, deltas, Sahyadris, and numerous rivers and lakes. Great architectural monuments such as Taj Mahal, temples in Hampi, Konark, Madurai, Puri, Bhubhaneshwar, Balaji; ancient castles and forts, Monasteries in North-eastern parts, archeologically important places such as Dwarka, India is truly incredible.

Yes, India has also experienced a journey from being the “Sone ki Chideya” to a still “developing” country, I believe that, with the right steps, confidence and cooperation of everyone, we can once again go back to being the “Sone ki Chideya”. This year onwards let us become responsible again, and make our country truly “Incredible”.

 Jai Hind.

- Revati Pradhan

Vaadsabha Member